Buying a caravan - Page 3

HarryM1BYT · 28th August 2014, 17:15

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Originally Posted by RPWC

You also need to look for de lamination in the floor, that indicates damp too.

It is more usually caused by usage, many of the modern ones suffer from it, but it is much more easily and cheaply fixed than damp is.

Its a sandwich of ply, insulation, then ply all glued together. The constant walking upon it combined with poor assembly, can cause the sandwich to delaminate. Its a straightforward fix, involving drilling holes to inject glue, then compressing te sandwich back together until it sets up.

arnosvale65 · 31st August 2014, 16:36

We went to look at our first caravan yesterday. Awful doesn't describe it. Filthy dirty, no toilet, cracked windows and the guy selling it had the cheek to say that caravans are much better without any fittings inside! It wasn't all that cheap either. £550. £5.50 more like.

HarryM1BYT · 31st August 2014, 16:52

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Originally Posted by arnosvale65

We went to look at our first caravan yesterday. Awful doesn't describe it. Filthy dirty, no toilet, cracked windows and the guy selling it had the cheek to say that caravans are much better without any fittings inside! It wasn't all that cheap either. £550. £5.50 more like.

Some people do have some odd ideas, my sympathy. You are not getting much luck on the other forum either - early days yet and lots more caravan forums.

arnosvale65 · 31st August 2014, 16:54

Thanks Harry, onwards and upwards as my dear old Dad used to say.

kc13661 · 31st August 2014, 23:59

Don't despair there are plenty out there, and for £1000 you will get a descent little van with some accessories...... Just bought my Daughter one for £650 with accessories and awning, yes it needed a few little jobs, but they are away out in it as I type and they love it

arnosvale65 · 1st September 2014, 09:03

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Don't despair there are plenty out there, and for £1000 you will get a descent little van with some accessories...... Just bought my Daughter one for £650 with accessories and awning, yes it needed a few little jobs, but they are away out in it as I type and they love it

I see quite a lot of decent looking vans up your way. Much cheaper than down my way in Bristol. What I need is someone to.........

kc13661 · 1st September 2014, 09:26

If a van is local to us, let me know I will view it on your behalf. I am no expert but can tell a 'mutt' from a thoroughbred' pm me your criteria and your running budget. I can send you my mobile number if that helps

Keith

arnosvale65 · 1st September 2014, 10:48

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Originally Posted by kc13661

If a van is local to us, let me know I will view it on your behalf. I am no expert but can tell a 'mutt' from a thoroughbred' pm me your criteria and your running budget. I can send you my mobile number if that helps

Keith

Thanks Keith, I will PM you if that's OK.

Steve

kc13661 · 24th September 2014, 04:27

So Steve

When are we getting pictures of the 'New' van

arnosvale65 · 24th September 2014, 09:27

Sorry for the delay. I am going down this weekend so I will take some then.
I went down last night but the light was too low to take photos. All paid for and £5 a week for storage where it is. The previous chap has replaced a few catches for me since I bought it which I thought was good of him.

31st August 2014, 23:59	#25
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1st September 2014, 09:26	#27
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	If a van is local to us, let me know I will view it on your behalf. I am no expert but can tell a 'mutt' from a thoroughbred' pm me your criteria and your running budget. I can send you my mobile number if that helps Keith __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

24th September 2014, 04:27	#29
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	So Steve When are we getting pictures of the 'New' van __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

24th September 2014, 09:27	#30
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	Sorry for the delay. I am going down this weekend so I will take some then. I went down last night but the light was too low to take photos. All paid for and £5 a week for storage where it is. The previous chap has replaced a few catches for me since I bought it which I thought was good of him. __________________ Onwards and upwards. MGZT-T MK1 front and rear ends fitted, specialist- components in line thermostat mod done, retro fitted cruise control, Mk1 real wood dash fitted, real walnut steering wheel fitted, Pioneer DAB radio fitted.

31st August 2014, 16:36	#22
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	We went to look at our first caravan yesterday. Awful doesn't describe it. Filthy dirty, no toilet, cracked windows and the guy selling it had the cheek to say that caravans are much better without any fittings inside! It wasn't all that cheap either. £550. £5.50 more like.

31st August 2014, 16:54	#24
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	Thanks Harry, onwards and upwards as my dear old Dad used to say.