I think Jimbojac had a small campervan in mind rather than one of those large Winis (I've owned both in the past).
From my own experience, as posted above...entirely feasible in the Phils.
Shopping is no problem, as the VW is no larger than your average people carrier or 4wd, and in fact makes a very GOOD shopping car, as plenty of space and you can even cook lunch in the car park later.
Even my TVR goes to Tesco sometimes.
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Or of course if the missis is in charge of the shopping....
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