Selling my van - when to advertise? (1 Viewer)

[Robert Clark]

Got a new van on order, which is being delivered in September.
So need to sell our Carthago Chic C-line 5.0.

Should I advertise it now, even though a new buyer can't take it until August, or should I wait until the later.

It's a top spec van, less than 2 years old, with loads of extras, and not a 'cheapie', so I don't want to leave it too long to advertise.

Would appreciate any suggestions.

Here are a few pics:

 

[Larrynwin]

If the intention is to use it through the summer I would not advertise yet, an early buyer could pressure you into letting it go earlier, the result, a boring summer.
I would advertise in August when you know that delivery of the new one is on track.

 

[Robert Clark]

If the intention is to use it through the summer I would not advertise yet, an early buyer could pressur

We've got trips booked until August so wouldn't want to let it go now

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[Chris]

Lovely van.

I would wait until July to advertise it if you want to keep it until August.

 

[champers]

Snap our Reg is also YN.. a Cathargo Highliner , would they not take it in part exchange for you

What have you gone for instead

Kath x

 

[Robert Clark]

Snap our Reg is also YN.. a Cathargo Highliner , would they not take it in part exchange for you

What have you gone for instead

Kath x

We've bought a left hand drive N&B Arto from Germany, so our right hand drive van wasn't suitable for them as a trade in.

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[Gazza333]

What sort of money would that be ? The carthago I mean

 

[RogerThat]

As a buyer I'd want it now. If a seller told me I'd have to wait six months I don't think they were winding me up

If I wanted a MH in August I'd be shopping in August

Wait until till you're ready to actually sell it my friend

 

[chaser]

Why on earth do you want to swap it, it's done you sterling service in all the trips you have been on , it isn't even two years old.
Makes you think there must be something up with it

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[Robert Clark]

What sort of money would that be ? The carthago I mean

The list price in July 2015 was £100k
The extras we've added since amount to around £20k, so total £120k

Our selling price is £79,995

 

[Hellski]

Not in the same league as yourself but found ourselves in a similar situation last year.
Came away from last Feb's show knowing that we wanted to convert to a M/H. We had trips planned throughout the summer with our teardrop T@B but with a M/H on order & capital being locked in with the T@B, I panicked and decided to advertise straight away not thinking it would sell very quickly. How wrong was I, sold within a few days of advertising; I wasn't very popular.......
Time passed slowly until we eventually took delivery in the August!

Cut a long story short, wait until August and enjoy the trips you have planned. I'm sure with such a nice M/H and priced right it won't hang around for very long; time to start saving............

 

[chaser]

The list price in July 2015 was £100k
The extras we've added since amount to around £20k, so total £120k

Our selling price is £79,995

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[Rosemary1]

Nice! What's it's layout in side please?

 

[chaser]

The list price in July 2015 was £100k
The extras we've added since amount to around £20k, so total £120k

Our selling price is £79,995

You are never going to sell that private, no ones got that sort of money lieing about.

 

[Robert Clark]

Why on earth do you want to swap it, it's done you sterling service in all the trips you have been on , it isn't even two years old.
Makes you think there must be something up with it

When we bought the van in 2015 it was already ordered on the factory, for the dealers showroom, so not my chosen spec.
It's a great van, fully loaded with Savanah part leather upholstery, NB Full Air Suspension, E&P Hydraulic Levellers, 2kw inverter, 480w Solar, 320A of leisure batteries....
In short a great van for anyone who enjoys travelling in comfort and luxury.

But it's not got everything I dream of. So I've finally ordered my dream van.
Simples!

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[Hellski]

The list price in July 2015 was £100k
The extras we've added since amount to around £20k, so total £120k

Our selling price is £79,995

Anyone know what kidneys are selling for????

Seriously, someone is going to bag themselves a stunning M/H. I think your going to be getting a few PM's @Robert Clark

 

[Robert Clark]

The best things in life ain't free!

 

[Gazza333]

What's the bed layout on that ?

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[Hellski]

You are never going to sell that private, no ones got that sort of money lieing about.

You'll be surprised, if someone is considering this type of M/H purchase they'll have the readies; much better spent than the pittance earned in interest.

 

[Robert Clark]

Nice! What's it's layout in side please?

Hope this helps
Its got a rear island bed
Drop down double bed over the cab
Large shower
Separate toilet
Kitchen with tec tower fridge / freezer and oven
Gas hob and inset sink
Drinks cabinet
Drop down Nespresso coffee machine

 

[Robert Clark]

What's the bed layout on that ?

double island bed
drop down double bed over the cab

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[Robert Clark]

A few details on the spec;

Our van is a Carthago Chic C Line 5.0 - Island bed model, with drop down bed over cab.
Registered July 2015 - currently 30K miles, has had first Fiat service.
Still under warranty until July 2017 - I will be having second Hab service done in May.
Came with 6 year water ingress warranty
Right Hand Drive
Large rear garage
Part leather upholstery - Sandy colour, think its called Savannah
Max weight 4.25 Ton - weight when fully loaded 4 Ton
Weight could be uprated as the van now has VB full air suspension, which means that the vehicle stability, ride and comfort are excellent.
E&P hydraulic levelling Jacks
Gaslow system with exterior fill point and BBQ point
4 Leisure batteries 320 Amp
480 watts of solar panels
Victron 2kw inverter / charger
Victron Battery Monitor
Tow bar with electrics (only used for bike rack, not included)
Pop up TV - with DVD player
Drop down coffee centre with Nespresso or Filter coffee machine (we have both)
Loose Carthago Carpets - unused
Truma Combi blown air heating (gas and electricity)
Air Con in Cab
6 Speed manual - 150 bhp
Radio / DVD player
Growler alarm with Non Starter immobiliser, fitted by Vanbitz
Carthago reversing camera - always on, so used like a rear view mirror.
5m Omnistor Awning
SOG toilet vent

 

[Robert Clark]

Sorry forgot the pic of the bedroom and the bathroom

 

[TheBig1]

I am certain I posted this earlier....

I buy and sell motorhomes and caravans as a sideline (well I did till recently). My advice is that prestige motorhomes over £50k are notoriously hard to sell privately. The small pool of people with ready cash to buy want it now. plenty of hopeful dreamers hoping to find a massive loan. far too many variables involved for an easy sale

statistically the best time to sell is March & April just after the NEC on the run up to Easter. Later in the season you are looking for somebody looking for luxury to take south. you may be best advised to sell through a dealer

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[johnpengers]

A stunning vehicle Mr Clark,

People do have that type of money lying around so here's to a quick sale

when you decide to sell.

Regards.

John P

 

[johnpengers]

Sorry Mr Big1......our posts crossed and mine could be read as having a dig at your post.Not the case.....my apologies.

John P

 

[tonka]

Darn...

Not Auto and no Oven.....
oh and not a Frankia.. Good luck with the sale..

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[Robert Clark]

Darn...

Not Auto and no Oven.....
oh and not a Frankia.. Good luck with the sale..

Yes it does have an oven

 

[TheBig1]

Sorry Mr Big1......our posts crossed and mine could be read as having a dig at your post.Not the case.....my apologies.

John P

no worries at all, not taken as a dig

 

[Robert Clark]

Thanks guys
I'm not in a mad rush to sell
Thankfuly I don't need to sell to fund my new van
Would rather not have two vans on my drive though.

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