staging lady
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- Nov 12, 2007
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- Funster No
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- MH
- A Class
- Exp
- 6 years but caravan owner in past
We have decided we love motorhoming after the last 18months. Now it's time to think about getting something pre-loved and a little younger than our Frankia. So now the big decision. We have £20000 ono to spend with no px.
For me the things I want as essential are:
Winterised van
4 seatbelts ( believe it or not the daughters still go away with us)
A fixed bed or pull down bed and lounge that you dont have to crawl over those below to get to the loo in the night
Dave wants
A class
Not too long
We both want left hand drive
We have looked at lots of vans
Could you tell me
1) Are all of the following winterised? Hymer,Burstner,Hobby, Adria,pilote,Rapido,Esterrel,Knaus. Are any others ( properly) wintereised? Frankia is out of our price range. Are there any other winterised vans?
2) Lots of elderly Hymers but most have 3 seat belts only with layout not allowing 4th belt. Should I forget these vans?
3) Is it better to buy a reliable older Hymer and use the momey saved to put in the toys- TV etc. Or go for something electonic and more modern?
Sorry post is so long but appreciate all help as I am driving Dave mad looking at vans on the net!
Lucille
For me the things I want as essential are:
Winterised van
4 seatbelts ( believe it or not the daughters still go away with us)
A fixed bed or pull down bed and lounge that you dont have to crawl over those below to get to the loo in the night
Dave wants
A class
Not too long
We both want left hand drive
We have looked at lots of vans
Could you tell me
1) Are all of the following winterised? Hymer,Burstner,Hobby, Adria,pilote,Rapido,Esterrel,Knaus. Are any others ( properly) wintereised? Frankia is out of our price range. Are there any other winterised vans?
2) Lots of elderly Hymers but most have 3 seat belts only with layout not allowing 4th belt. Should I forget these vans?
3) Is it better to buy a reliable older Hymer and use the momey saved to put in the toys- TV etc. Or go for something electonic and more modern?
Sorry post is so long but appreciate all help as I am driving Dave mad looking at vans on the net!
Lucille