Find Ian the builder a van thread (1 Viewer)

[Chockswahay]

Thank goodness you're back @ianthebuilder - I was worried that you'd been abducted by Motorhome Aliens

Haha, I'll see your aliens and raise you a spaceship

 

[Chockswahay]

sorry @Judgemental .... thread drift

 

[Anthea M]

Glad your safe and well! Excited about your new purchase is an understatement for you and us! Lots of great advice and people who care! Good luck Ian! Has she got a name so we can follow your travels!? Take care

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[Robert Clark]

Haha, I'll see your aliens and raise you a spaceship

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That's not a spaceship that's a submarine

 

[Anthea M]

OK folks lets get our heads together and try and find a few vans suitable for full timing for Ian to look at. I have already ID'd two that I thought perfect. both twin rear axle and winterised, double floor..but Ian would now prefer to buy one here..To me that means spending more money and getting less..but there you go!

Might be an idea to keep this on topic and factual rather then descending into pages of banter or the lad aint going to get away anytime soon

Sorry about the banter Judge!!

 

[Debs]

@ianthebuilder Well done that man......the ad read really well, it sounds great


Really pleased for you - the start of a new chapter for you......and interesting threads for us

Have fun& the biggest thing is enjoy the journey

P.s. Things I wish we'd done differently............well waited to see what we couldn't do without instead of rushing to get everything we thought we needed

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[Judge Mental]

That's not a spaceship that's a submarine

THIS is a submarine!

 

[Chockswahay]

That's not a spaceship that's a submarine

haha, and I've just discovered the photo was the 'arse end' ......

 

[Debs]

Oh yes......nearly forgot......you know we need to see some pics
@ianthebuilder

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[Chockswahay]

This one then ???

 

[Judge Mental]

Oh yes......nearly forgot......you know we need to see some pics
@ianthebuilder

Fink this is it...

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[Debs]

@Judgemental I saw that last night Eddie, looks lovely

However pics taken when you actually own a van are very different, don't you think?

That and I'm just a very very nosey mare

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[Ambilkate]

Congratulations on your new to you van xxx

 

[Langtoftlad]

Fingers Crossed @ianthebuilder is as lucky as I've been (touch wood).
I'd been doing lots of research, listening to all the (great) advice freely given, similar to the above.
So what did I do?
Sat in one at the PBoro show, thought this feels okay... and bought it within half an hour .
No test drives, no mechanical, habitation, nor damp check. Just trusted the dealer (probably not recommended either) .
Wouldn't suggest this is an advisable way to buy - but sometimes, just sometimes ...

 

[ianthebuilder]

Yes judge i forgot about that the mot i mean,,i cant remember even asking in my enthusiasm yesterday so i have just contacted him and guess what,in all the paperwork i got not an mot,,so i rang him and he just text back saying only till march next year,,bit gutted but no drama really,,my mechanic is taking it to a mot station at 2pm this afternoon,,,, hopefully all good,but will update you,,,,, Im gutted i never even thought to ask to be honest,,too excited !! watch this space !!

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[big map]

So now you have a van @ianthebuilder (very pleased for you btw) do you have time to nip round to @scousebird (AKA Babe to you) and put up her utility room before setting of to sunny spain?

 

[ianthebuilder]

hahaha anything for a babe !!

 

[ianthebuilder]

Glad your safe and well! Excited about your new purchase is an understatement for you and us! Lots of great advice and people who care! Good luck Ian! Has she got a name so we can follow your travels!? Take care

No name yet anthea,,im working on it though,,Any suggestions??

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[Judge Mental]

Yes judge i forgot about that the mot i mean,,i cant remember even asking in my enthusiasm yesterday so i have just contacted him and guess what,in all the paperwork i got not an mot,,so i rang him and he just text back saying only till march next year,,bit gutted but no drama really,,my mechanic is taking it to a mot station at 2pm this afternoon,,,, hopefully all good,but will update you,,,,, Im gutted i never even thought to ask to be honest,,too excited !! watch this space !!

best you get a new one anyway as dont want to be stuck abroad with one running out. you may fall in lurve in spain and never wanna come back

MOT a cheap way to find out at least if its road worthy before buying but you have a mechanic...

I know you said everything works but try on 230v and gas

 

[funflair]

Nice on @ianthebuilder go enjoy. A good year for a Hymer and a Merc IMO so reckon you have a good package, check the age of your tyres before you go too far.

Martin

 

[The Dudess]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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[ianthebuilder]

Nice on @ianthebuilder go enjoy. A good year for a Hymer and a Merc IMO so reckon you have a good package, check the age of your tyres before you go too far.

Martin

Going for mot at 2 martin,,will have garage look,check and reccommend !!!

 

[ianthebuilder]

Brilliant, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. You may want to convert to LPG at some point though - although with the price of oil dropping that won't be a priority.

has lpg tank anyway puddle,,no gas bottles,,half a tank full too,,,,just have to get adapters for spain etc ,,now goiung to great yarmouth caravans to have a look at some bits,,adaptor for hookup etc,,and maybe a nice chair for reclining having a jack daniels when i arrive in spain !! lolol

 

[MR. FUSION]

Going for mot at 2 martin,,will have garage look,check and reccommend !!!

Don't forget you can check previous MOT history and advisories on line now so that may flag up any issues that need a quick look at to make sure they were done properly.

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[Deleted34567]

Well done @ianthebuilder .
All the very best of luck mate, remember to keep us updated.
May see you March time somewhere in Spain...... enjoy the new life.

 

[Teuchter]

Well done @ianthebuilder - looks a great buy - enjoy!!

 

[scousebird]

hahaha anything for a babe !!

Exciting times ahead now and I'm enjoying all this "babe" stuff, haven't been called that for a long time

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[ianthebuilder]

Straight through mot. No advisories. Tyres like new all 6 matching. They said it looked underneath like a 3 year old can at most !! Well pleased and only wait for it. 35 quid. !!!

 

[Puddleduck]

03 plate petrol volvo...

I thought the palace on wheels you had bought was petrol rather than diesel - was thinking you might want to do an LPG conversion if that was the case. LPG tanks for domestic use also a very good investment!

 

[Carol]

@ianthebuilder seems you did very well all on your own, bet you are so pleased with the results of the MOT, ENJOY you new pride and joy, looking forward to following your adventures.

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