SOLD Autotrail apache 700 se (1 Viewer)

[Vlad The Impaler]

due to unforeseen circumstances we have decided to sell our much loved motor home .
In the last 5 years it's taken our family of 4 on some fantastic holidays from the west coast of Scotland to Cornwall then into France and Spain.
It' has 2 solar panels on the roof and 2 110 amp batteries so there is no reliance on campsites or hookups .
It also comes with a safari room and breathable groundsheet which doubles the size of the van.
It sleeps 6 in an over cab pod a double dinette and a large bed ( big enough for a family of 4 to have a snuggle up film night before bed )
This is a genuine sale as we will have to take a break from motorhomoing so everything in the van will be included in the sale .
All the new owner would have to do is fill her up and pick a destination, included is cutlery ,pots pans,small inverter ,blow up settee,light weight camping chairs ,TV ,12 v wii console and games 12 vacuum, endless breeze 12 v fan ,12 v cool box ( new) I'll even throw in a 3 man inflatable kayak buoyancy aids wetsuits and a host of things I forgot are in there.
I will put 12 months mot on and give it a service as it's due in the coming weeks .
It's in good condition for age ( I would say above average )
to be totally honest there are a couple of minor defects there is a crack in the shower screen , a new one can be bought for £170 or I'm told a diy fix is possible , the combo boiler only works on gas I was told you can buy a new element but I never found it a problem.
Good tyres all round Mitchelin camping tyres put on by myself ,.silver screens ,good quality towbar ,
Asking price £21,500 Or near offer


37500 miles

 

[Robert Clark]

Best of luck with the sale !

 

[Jo662]

I hope you sale goes well,good luck!

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[Anthea M]

Sorry to hear you have to sell your van good luck with the sale.

 

[irnbru]

I think you forgot to list the mileage.

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

thanks 37500 ish amended in advert ,

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[tonka]

Good luck.. Good solid family van
Miss my old 700..

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

Thanks Tonks ,just missed out on your Old van but got this one .
I'm thinking of doing a bank job so may not have to sell

 

[mikebeaches]

Good luck with the sale - looks a spacious family van.

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[Vlad The Impaler]

I've booked the van in for annual service and mot next Sat ,will change the cam belt for piece of mind although doesn't need doing .
Will drop the price to £20,000 ovno




Vlad

 

[Scout]

what wiegh is it, a friend of mine is considering getting into motorhoming, fait or alco chassis

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

It's plated at 3850 kg which gives a good payload and is a useable 6 berth van unlike others ,as for the chassi I'm not sure .
If @tonka is about he had one and would know.



Vlad

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[Vlad The Impaler]

There is a little cl or cs a stones throw from my house therefore In the spirit of Motorhome Fun I would gladly set up the van for a night or 2 ,awning BBQ the lot so the new owner knew how everything works and
I could answer any questions .



Vlad

 

[Scout]

It's plated at 3850 kg which gives a good payload and is a useable 6 berth van unlike others ,as for the chassi I'm not sure .
If @tonka is about he had one and would know.



Vlad

fiat chassie had 15" steel wheels and spring suspension, alco had 16" alloys a galvanised chassie with a wider track on the rear wheels, Ive passed on the info to them, if their interested they will get in touch.
They liked my old scout layout and yours is more or less the same.

 

[tonka]

fiat chassie had 15" steel wheels and spring suspension, alco had 16" alloys a galvanised chassie with a wider track on the rear wheels, Ive passed on the info to them, if their interested they will get in touch.
They liked my old scout layout and yours is more or less the same.

It will be Fiat chassis with extensions...
3850kg But I had my 2005 version upgraded with SV Tech to 4100kg, it needed air suspension fitted and the tyre load rateing had to be a certain one... Not Alko on the apache.

Original payload was 670kg as stated in the brochure.. Less any add on's.. The awning as you know is already built in.

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[Vlad The Impaler]

Van sold to a nice family from Southampton who travelled up early to see,they were the first of many due to look this morning I took a good offer and shook on it (well they had come so far and had a young family )they took my details and will pay a deposit electronically tonight .
The second bloke turned up anyway saying the first may change his mind and offered the Full £21500 in cash ! What a bugger ,what would you have done ?

As I'm a man of my word I'm doing the right thing it's sods law


Vlad

 

[John.]

Personally I know you did the correct thing.

 

[Popeye]

what would you have done ?

As I'm a man of my word I'm doing the right thing it's sods law

I would and already have done the right thing and so have you, never doubt it.

So I might even see you van around my neck of the woods then Vlad.

Griff

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[pyro]

You know you did the right thing.

You were happy to accept the first bid, technically a verbal contract in any case

 

[Anthea M]

Glad you've sold it but a little sad you won't be MH for a while.
They are lucky to get such a lovely van and extras and their excitement will be palpable.
Hope you aren't leaving the forum for good as love you input!

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

I will still be around in the shadows and will be looking for a new van when the kids leave home and me and Mrs Vlad can bugger off when ever we feel like it
Only 10 years or so to wait !
On the plus side I can get my little Westfield track car now !


Vlad the Vanless

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[Lisa]

Aww, sorry to read this Steve. Hopefully you won't have to be Vlad the Vanless for as long as you think....

 

[tonka]

Great news on the sale..
Sad news your not on the road...
If you get down about it and your passing Cannock, you can stand at the top of my driveway and look at my 700 if you want..

BUT NO TOUCHING.....

 

[irnbru]

Yep you done the right thing. At least you can put your head on the pillow and go to sleep with a clear conscience.

All the best !

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[Scout]

yes you did the correct thing, but of course if the deposit dosnt turn up in the agreed time scale, I would ring them and tell them to pay for it or loose it. But Im sure it will be ok

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

What can i say deposit paid handshake
Honoured ,
I'd just like to say a big sincere thank you to everyone on the forum who gave us great advice and made our adventures all the better, ,as for the new owners I've told them all about MHF and know that you will welcome them as warmly you did us


Thanks one and all


vlad