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4 birth Avondale land ranger , now bought )
Looking at a this Avondale 4 birth land ranger any info or advice on the make would be great it looks in good condition and I think I can get it for £2,500 it's twin axel -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
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10th Sep 2013 6:55 am
Russell
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Stew we had an Avondale a few years ago and it was a good van. However Avondale went bust a number of years ago so that ma need to be taken into account as some spares may not be available. You should be able to get things or spares for cookers and fridges but may not be able to get things like trim or furnishings.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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10th Sep 2013 7:04 am
stew 46
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Thanks Russell the pics of it look good , and I like the twin axel , it's only 15 miles away so I might go and have a look might be ok for a first van to c what we think -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
10th Sep 2013 7:11 am
highbayrack
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Stew, we have a big 2006 Avondale Argente twin axel and its a great well built caravan. Check for signs of damp with a cheap meter from Maplins, check if the floor inside has any bounce (de-lamination) and check for hair line cracks on the large GRP one piece front and rear panels. We've had no problems with our Avondale but I have some heard horror stories about some, but that could be said for a lot of other makes. Sounds a very good price On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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10th Sep 2013 7:13 am
Russell
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Can you post a picture of it, take a damp meter if you can get hold of one, check around the windows inside and across the roof/wall joint areas at front/back and both sides.From memory they suffered from hairline cracks in the front and back panels and also suffered water ingress where the roof joins the front and rear panel. This may not be a big issue and may be fixable if found early.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
10th Sep 2013 7:14 am
stew 46
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I'll try sort pic later of to work now , it's on eBay item eBay Item No. 221275679457-------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
10th Sep 2013 7:19 am
stew 46
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Location: cornwall
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Well spent hour and half looking over it and under it
All galvanised under got full awning so I've done the deal 2.5 k -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
10th Sep 2013 7:56 pm
Russell
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Location: Kent
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Welcome to the club
when is the 1st outingMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
10th Sep 2013 8:01 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Is this a potential money earner or going to jam up the Cornish lanes to keep the grockles out??
10th Sep 2013 8:03 pm
stew 46
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thanks Russell first trip will be the forum one in October -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
10th Sep 2013 8:03 pm
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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DSL wrote:
Is this a potential money earner or going to jam up the Cornish lanes to keep the grockles out??
DSL it means I can put it on a beach down our way for the summer swmbo and the grand kids are all happy. so that means I can go camping with the boys thinking ahead all the time -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
10th Sep 2013 8:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Excellent planning. Just upgrade the beer cider fridge to extra cavernous model.
10th Sep 2013 8:07 pm
Andy Foster
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Welcome along Stew.
Good luck towing that down some of your lanes
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10th Sep 2013 8:14 pm
stew 46
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it's not as wide as my plant trailer Andy -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
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any info or advice on the make would be great 
it looks in good condition and I think I can get it for £2,500 
