tomthumb
Member Since: 04 Dec 2012
Location: W.Mids
Posts: 199
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Dont forget all the extras you will need aswell,
Awning if needed, water containers fresh/waste, Ehc lead, gas bottles, the list goes on & it dose mount up,
so with an open mind just check out any local'ish adverts for any 1 selling up with complete kit,
Caravaners love there van, but a lot have have things they would have liked diffrent if they were to build it them selfs,
only found out through many nights away
So a compromise of several key factors help in the choice,
A good layout that works for you sounds like it's top of the list, so start with that &
unless you have seen a van / make / model / spec that ticks all the right box's, keep an open mind RRSport MY12hse but don't hold that against lill o me
Hybrid TV, cubby Fridge, Surround Camera's, Sun Roof.
Disco 3 MY05hse Sadly gone
All alone in my own little world,
But everybody knows me there, so I'm ok.
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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depends on whether you intend to use the shower - the show cubicle is very small and you would have to get out of the shower to dress properly.
if you can get one with a table at the front between the two front bench seats, that make is a lot more convenient for putting you beer/cuppa onto. the L shaped seating we found inconvenient in our last one, but it all down to preference Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 11th Jan 2014 4:57 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
 
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Just joined Caravan Club tonight....  Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 5th Feb 2014 10:32 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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We're thinking of buying Stew's Avondale as a cheap entry in to tin tenting to see if we like it.
Not sure on what layout would work so thinking is to just get on with it, see how we use it and at end of season know if we're hooked and either want to upgrade and change layout or carry on.
Hopefully it has mostly depreciated out so shouldn't lose much if we wanted to sell it later in the year.
Aim is to also have cheaper holidays as hiring cottages all the time costs is best part of 3k a year. MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 5th Feb 2014 10:57 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Oh it's be me, Mrs Dubbs, 2 kids (7 and 2) plus dog and occasional teenager (17) but that's what the awning is for  MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 5th Feb 2014 10:58 pm |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10148
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Dubbs when the run stops I'll get all the pics you need  -------------------------------------------------
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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| 5th Feb 2014 11:18 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Stew
"when the run stops" you had a bad pasty  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
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| 6th Feb 2014 12:40 am |
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stevethedent
Member Since: 25 Jan 2012
Location: Manchester
Posts: 99
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It's BERTH for god's sake, BERTH! As in a four berth caravan, not  not birth or birf!!!!
Rant over.
Steve out.
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| 6th Feb 2014 10:37 am |
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