Just down the road from the Merry Hell Centre.Arctic Frost RR Sport. TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Tow pack, PTI, Privacy Glass, Tasmods, Mudflaps & a RRSport umbrella in the boot.
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30th Mar 2007 8:58 pm
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
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Yeah Bodsy, that's my van behind my old Landcruiser. I'll sort out some other pics and post them.
Flexibility wise I spose £3k is bottom price with no further barter at that point. That's for you guys on here only as the dealer has also offered the same money as it stands and will stick another £1500 on top to sell on. So if you're interested out there fella's, come on down.FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
D3 HSE 2006 (Almost 8 years together, true love)
Land Cruiser VX 1994 11 years together, wife cried when I p/ex'd for my D3
30th Mar 2007 8:59 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
TB et al - i have to admit that i store mine on the drive
yes i agree that as soon as the van is gone it openly advertises that we're on holiday.
However security is built up in layers, so my layers are:
Close links with the neighbours, who actively keep an eye out on the house/locality.
Mother in law lives virtually opposite and watches the house for us.
Double glazing all round, with security locks on all.
Active burglar alarm that i built myself, with autodialler if it ever goes off.
CCTV all round, recording to a friends web server, which i can access from my pda.
Wifes best friend is a local Detective in the Solihull cop shop
off big dogs who will tear you apart if you come into the garden (although we take'em with us when we go in the tintent.
but TBH if they wanna get in, they will.
You've just got to make it harder for them to get into yours compared to your neighbours
30th Mar 2007 9:13 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 375
Thanks for all the advice and tips guys, I have ended up buying a brand new Compass Rambler (Wandahomes up specced version of the Corona), its a single axle 6 berth with the fixed rear bunks.
Took us a fair few weekends to decide, almost went for the twin axle van but were put off by the difficult manhandling and possibility of not being accepted in some caravan sites.
We pick it up mid may, and are currently on the hunt for some ebay bargain awnings etc to suit a 970cm van
Car of the Year 2005, 2006 and 2007, Best Large 4x4
Top Gear "Best Car In The World"
4x4 Magazine "Best 4x4 In The World"
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 SE Manual, Zambezi Silver, Ebony Powered/Heated Leather, Privacy Glass, Side protection, Parrot CK3200LS Bluetooth Phone Kit, 18" Type 2 Alloys, Bi-Xenons, and Tasmods Stainless Steel sill trims, MANTEC Protection
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22nd Apr 2007 11:19 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
I'd also have a trawl round your local caravan retailers they often take 2nd hand awnings in as part ex against new ones.
Try Bradcot or Isabella - well worth the extra few £.
I'd also try A1Awnings (google search will find'em) i brought a porch awning from them at the boat, caravan and outdoor show in Feb - last years model at half price.
23rd Apr 2007 9:31 am
300+
Member Since: 23 Nov 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 189
I've just read this thread in despair. Not only are a large number of people I considered halfway sane CARAVANNERS but they are all the same age as me!
Surely that can't mean I'm old enough for a caravan? AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!
Steve
23rd Apr 2007 11:04 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Your never too young, its just that it takes some people to find out how much fun it can be DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
Just had a cracking week away at Longleat. Weather was great and I couldn't imagine a better way of spending a week (well...) . Kids had a great time, and we loved the place.
This is the start of our 4th 'season' as caravanners and we love it. You don't have to be old (I'm 36) but bury the negative impression and you'll be really surprised.
23rd Apr 2007 12:24 pm
Tim in Scotland
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: All at sea
Posts: 496
Chocolate wrote:
........ its a single axle 6 birth with the fixed rear bunks.
This caravanning malarky must do great things for the love-life as well then............................... the local marina on the west side of Loch Lomond has also just installed completely new birthing facilities on a new pontoon according to the local paper............................... I think I'd rather stay in a hotel than watch all this birthingNow a disillusioned new Land Rover buyer and have jumped ship to something less expensive and more reliable that hugs trees.... now driving a Mini Countryman PHEV as well as my trusty and brilliant 1996 Epsom Green Defender90 Tdi300
23rd Apr 2007 1:43 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 375
Ha b dy ha , original post altered to berth, then!!
Car of the Year 2005, 2006 and 2007, Best Large 4x4
Top Gear "Best Car In The World"
4x4 Magazine "Best 4x4 In The World"
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 SE Manual, Zambezi Silver, Ebony Powered/Heated Leather, Privacy Glass, Side protection, Parrot CK3200LS Bluetooth Phone Kit, 18" Type 2 Alloys, Bi-Xenons, and Tasmods Stainless Steel sill trims, MANTEC Protection
23rd Apr 2007 6:07 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Pelyma wrote:
Your never too young, its just that it takes some people to find out how much fun it can be
Member Since: 25 Nov 2006
Location: Midlands
Posts: 755
DiscoStu - No jams behind me - went to the Cotswalds this weekend and ended up overtaking loads of cars going up hill - There was an overtaking lane. I cant imagine what they were thinking as they struggled up the hills and suddenly a caravan overtakes them.
What really anoys me is you do get morons trying to overtake you because you are a caravan only to realise they end up going well over the speed limit and you have to let them in - then break hard to avoid anaccident - as you are keeping up with the traffic and need to make them a space.
Also the advantage with a tourer you get to go different places everytime if you want. I have had the Van just over 2 weeks been away 4 times15 3.0 RRS HSE - Silver
05 2.7TDV6 S AUTO Silver - Retro-fitted Leather.
23rd Apr 2007 6:40 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2049
Choc get them to throw a starter pack in.
my D3 will pull up windyhill M62 from Manchester 5 gear 65 no problem only problem is middle lane hoggers.thats with 1700kg van boat outboard @ kayaks well impresive
23rd Apr 2007 9:56 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 375
mick......superb, I have been told by many how good the D3 is for towing, cant wait to try for myself. Trouble is I will probably forget its there and put it straight through a roundabout
As for the "starter pack", I went in hard with the deal and got lots knocked off the price and they threw in a battery, so I spent the cash saved how I wanted, Ive bought the basics, just need to find that bargain awning!
Car of the Year 2005, 2006 and 2007, Best Large 4x4
Top Gear "Best Car In The World"
4x4 Magazine "Best 4x4 In The World"
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 SE Manual, Zambezi Silver, Ebony Powered/Heated Leather, Privacy Glass, Side protection, Parrot CK3200LS Bluetooth Phone Kit, 18" Type 2 Alloys, Bi-Xenons, and Tasmods Stainless Steel sill trims, MANTEC Protection
23rd Apr 2007 11:14 pm
pko
Member Since: 06 Apr 2006
Location: usually in the pub
Posts: 398
awning
hello, Chocolate. I may well have just the awning you need, acrylic with lightweight alloy poles. If you're interested please pm me.
kindest regardsnever drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
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off big dogs who will tear you apart if you come into the garden (although we take'em with us when we go in the tintent.
, original post altered to berth, then!!
