2014 camping and caravan show NEC

[Ian G]

I'm visiting on Sat 22nd anyone else planning to go..
Cheers Ian

[ssizefive]

I was thinking about it Ian but decided to book a week away instead

Steve.

[reworht]

Was considering it - but decided to book some holidays with the 'van instead - gives me something to look forward to in the dim, dark, cold days of Winter
You hear so much about new caravans having damp problems from the minute you take delivery - think I'll stick with my trusty old, dry as a bone, 1998 Bucanneer

[Georgies Dad]

Originally Posted by reworht

Was considering it - but decided to book some holidays with the 'van instead - gives me something to look forward to in the dim, dark, cold days of Winter
You hear so much about new caravans having damp problems from the minute you take delivery - think I'll stick with my trusty old, dry as a bone, 1998 Bucanneer

" Old" is sometimes a lot better Rod,at least they were made better,my 2002 Elddis is not a patch on my 1998 ABI I used to have,I am looking to change,and I am looking towards buying older,the layout is more important to me than these new fangled super duper vans with all the extras.

My Van has the fixed Double bed,always fancied it,but was the biggest mistake I ever made when buying a van,the double dinette version at the end is the best layout for us,that is what I shall be getting next time

[reworht]

Originally Posted by w44nty

" Old" is sometimes a lot better Rod,at least they were made better,my 2002 Elddis is not a patch on my 1998 ABI I used to have,I am looking to change,and I am looking towards buying older,the layout is more important to me than these new fangled super duper vans with all the extras.

My Van has the fixed Double bed,always fancied it,but was the biggest mistake I ever made when buying a van,the double dinette version at the end is the best layout for us,that is what I shall be getting next time

Funny that - I did have a fancy for the fixed bed, but read on various forums that a number people regretted buying them once they'd used them a few times.
As regards age, I spent about 45 minutes in my Bucanneer with a professional quality damp meter and the highest reading I could get was 14 under the sink.
As there'll only ever be the two of us in the 'van (grandkids are already died in the wool tent campers) I went for the end washroom layout, so we have full sized shower, wash basin and toilet area and stacks of wardrobe space.

[RPWC]

My van is now coming up for 7 years old in September, having had it from new, like you Rod, the layout suits us better, it's 5 berth, the settees at the front make a huge double bed, 7 ft1 long by about 5"8 wide. Twin fixed bunks at the back same length,and a side dinette bunk the same length but although a single, it would easily sleep 2 toddlers. As with all caravans, you gain on one feature, you lose another, our loss is a fitted oven,and it only has a tiny shower room.

[Ratty]

Can't make this one Ian. We will be in Thailand.
Just a tad to far to travel

[Ian G]

Originally Posted by Ratty

Can't make this one Ian. We will be in Thailand.
Just a tad to far to travel

But I thought you enjoyed driving your 75
Have a great time guys catch up on your return.
Cheers Ian

[Ian G]

Originally Posted by RPWC

My van is now coming up for 7 years old in September, having had it from new, like you Rod, the layout suits us better, it's 5 berth, the settees at the front make a huge double bed, 7 ft1 long by about 5"8 wide. Twin fixed bunks at the back same length,and a side dinette bunk the same length but although a single, it would easily sleep 2 toddlers. As with all caravans, you gain on one feature, you lose another, our loss is a fitted oven,and it only has a tiny shower room.

Not looking at touring vans this time.. Looking for three or four of something like this... http://www.tingdene.co.uk/parkhomes/...iday-home.aspx
Always nice to spend someone else's money
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Cheers Ian