Buying caravan - Page 3

moonstoneboy · 6th May 2009, 07:13

Do your homework well before buying the caravan to ensure that you do buy the right one.

We bought our first one in 2001 new - 4 berth (though there are only 2 of us L shaped seating one end, table and seats that make up into bunks in the middle and an end bathroom.

Now, when you have enjoyed a bottle of wine or two, or been out to a restaurant and enjoyed a good meal we did not find the joys of setting up the bed very, well, enjoyable.

We therefore bought one with a fixed end bed - that is nice, can just flop in to bed with no hassle.

As to weight, some of the caravans are heavy - ours is over 1400kg. However, there are some that are much lighter.

Also depends what you are going to cook but give that consideration.

tenerifemike · 6th May 2009, 07:25

Thanks Paul.

My girlfriends stepfather sells caravans in Weston Somerset and he reckons he has found us a cracker. We forgot he did this as we don't see him very often.

Not seen it yet of any pictures of it so not sure what the layout is at the moment. He said it belongs to one of the fitters that works there so it should be a nice one with no associated problems, damp etc.

Your suggestion about the bed is very practical and will bear this in mind when I eventually buy one.

Went to see some new ones in Newport last week and some of them are stunning but expensive. Makes me want to sell the house and just tour around the place.

Will let you know what I decide.

Thinks..........any nice Rover tourers around, mmmmmmm

Mike

6th May 2009, 07:25	#22
tenerifemike Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 SE T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caerphilly South Wales Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Paul. My girlfriends stepfather sells caravans in Weston Somerset and he reckons he has found us a cracker. We forgot he did this as we don't see him very often. Not seen it yet of any pictures of it so not sure what the layout is at the moment. He said it belongs to one of the fitters that works there so it should be a nice one with no associated problems, damp etc. Your suggestion about the bed is very practical and will bear this in mind when I eventually buy one. Went to see some new ones in Newport last week and some of them are stunning but expensive. Makes me want to sell the house and just tour around the place. Will let you know what I decide. Thinks..........any nice Rover tourers around, mmmmmmm Mike __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...688b3f1b3e.jpg Mike

6th May 2009, 07:13	#21
moonstoneboy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Tourer - naturally in Moonstone Green Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey - near Gatwick Airport Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Do your homework well before buying the caravan to ensure that you do buy the right one. We bought our first one in 2001 new - 4 berth (though there are only 2 of us L shaped seating one end, table and seats that make up into bunks in the middle and an end bathroom. Now, when you have enjoyed a bottle of wine or two, or been out to a restaurant and enjoyed a good meal we did not find the joys of setting up the bed very, well, enjoyable. We therefore bought one with a fixed end bed - that is nice, can just flop in to bed with no hassle. As to weight, some of the caravans are heavy - ours is over 1400kg. However, there are some that are much lighter. Also depends what you are going to cook but give that consideration.