race transporter advice

[Hollowpockets]

Hi all,

I'm starting to look at transporters for my racing and also for transporting cars around so a 2 jobs in 1 type thing and a compromise between motor home and transporter.

It needs to sleep 4-6 people and carry 2 cars. I realise this won't really be possible with a 7.5t and I am applying for my C licence now to start the process ahead of next race season.

Can anyone please share experiences or advice with what sort of thing I should be looking at,

There is a Mercedes actros 1843ls 18t rigid truck, sequential type box, it has been adapted for being a race weekend transporter with tail lift and lots of side lockers etc, it looks interesting space wise and modern without being massive budget, but I haven't the foggiest about how it will compare with others on running costs and ease of use etc. I believe (hard to find exact figures) the consumption on such a vehicle won't be much more than 10mpg in reality.

cheers

Graham

Edited by Hollowpockets on Tuesday 18th November 15:38

[Hollowpockets]

Hi Alan, the main purpose for a truck is to carry everything I need for a race weekend, weather that be Knockhill, Brands Hatch or Spa. So it needs to carry tools, spares, wheels, have a decent living area for my team, a GT sized race car and for the long haul trips to the continent hold an equally large road car for when I reach the destination. It can then double as a transporter if I want to shift road cars around for people or taking my road cars for servicing etc.