I bought an 18 year old "Shed"..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[old-mo]

248 mile round trip, and I am totally Cream Crackered...

Having driven 5 - 600 miles a day before... It has come as a shock... I could sleep for England.... don`t bode well for any trips away more than 150 miles from home in 1 day...

Anyway back to thread title..... Went to Lancashire all across the Yorkshire Dales... BEAUTIFUL SCENERY... just a shame I did not have my camera...

Did the usual on the van and after 2 - 3 hrs drove it away...

It`s only the 1905cc engine and it is a bit like a slug on long drawn out hills... Loves it at 60mph.. or below... Not happy above 60... sounds like the engine is being trashed... but hey ho.... when we go away we will not be in any hurry.. Happy with MPG return.... approx 34 to the gallon..

Judy loves the space in such a small motor.... and all the seats are dead comfy... we will opt for the single bed use then I wont have to put up with her farting all night...

And she will be at home driving when most o the time I cannot..

Anyway the guy we bought it from bought it from a friend of his who`s wife had passed away,,, but they did not use it much in the 15 months he owned it... BUT...

He spent about 3 grand on having stuff put right ie.... New Clutch... Track rod Ends.... Cam Belt change... full service.... habitation check... 5 new tyres.... Checked over underneath (A very small bit had to be welded.. ).. and then all the under neath cleaned and sealed... Looks super...

And a few weeks ago he thought the cab looked a bit tatty... so he has had all the cab re-painted (Sprayed).. and all the windows and sky light rubbers renewed as he thought they looked a bit iffy... as said I have receipts for a few grand..

I`m pleased and it will enable us to get to some meets to annoy some of you...

Anyway.... here are a few photo`s of our new Shed.. acquisition ..

 

[Eggs]

Looks a tidy little van, enjoy it. I wish my old truck with a 4 litre non turbo engine would do 60, well it will, down a very steep hill.

 

[The Coops]

Glad you posted the reg number , now we all will know who NOT to wave to ! Looks great though and that monocoque construction should prove watertight Enjoy it

 

[Mikey RV]

Nice one Mo and Judy, hope you have many miles of travel in it. Looks in good condition.

 

[Grianan]

Lovely hope you have some great trips in her

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[Debs]

Love those monocoques Mo, well done.

Hope to catch up with you both sometime x

 

[Pit]

Enjoy your new shed! Loves like a little cracker.

We had a similar trip yesterday from Norfolk to Lytham St Annes and back. Set off just after Six in the morning and return with our New Shed, also eighteen years old just after Nine, Not as clean and tidy are your but it will make new memories for us as a family.

 

[CazPaul]

Lovely looking van that, quality construction from that era.

 

[3DOM]

Looks a lovely little van, nice and clean, have fun

 

[M-J]

Looks tidy, enjoy

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[DJT]

Nice one Mo

 

[buttons]

248 mile round trip, and I am totally Cream Crackered...

Having driven 5 - 600 miles a day before... It has come as a shock... I could sleep for England.... don`t bode well for any trips away more than 150 miles from home in 1 day...

Anyway back to thread title..... Went to Lancashire all across the Yorkshire Dales... BEAUTIFUL SCENERY... just a shame I did not have my camera...

Did the usual on the van and after 2 - 3 hrs drove it away...

It`s only the 1905cc engine and it is a bit like a slug on long drawn out hills... Loves it at 60mph.. or below... Not happy above 60... sounds like the engine is being trashed... but hey ho.... when we go away we will not be in any hurry.. Happy with MPG return.... approx 34 to the gallon..

Judy loves the space in such a small motor.... and all the seats are dead comfy... we will opt for the single bed use then I wont have to put up with her farting all night...

And she will be at home driving when most o the time I cannot..

Anyway the guy we bought it from bought it from a friend of his who`s wife had passed away,,, but they did not use it much in the 15 months he owned it... BUT...

He spent about 3 grand on having stuff put right ie.... New Clutch... Track rod Ends.... Cam Belt change... full service.... habitation check... 5 new tyres.... Checked over underneath (A very small bit had to be welded.. ).. and then all the under neath cleaned and sealed... Looks super...

And a few weeks ago he thought the cab looked a bit tatty... so he has had all the cab re-painted (Sprayed).. and all the windows and sky light rubbers renewed as he thought they looked a bit iffy... as said I have receipts for a few grand..

I`m pleased and it will enable us to get to some meets to annoy some of you...

Anyway.... here are a few photo`s of our new Shed.. acquisition ..

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Love it Mo, nice looking van. Somewhere to eat and somewhere to sleep what more could anyone ask. Nice choice...

 

[maison]

Looks great!

It was that kind of Autosleeper that I always wanted but couldn’t afford. By the time I could afford one they had stopped making them. Damn.

 

[Manic]

Nice one Mo, looks very good.
Did it come with any of the stuff you we’re looking for.

 

[mike mcglynn]

Good luck in your new van Mo happy days ahead

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[FIDGET]

Really pleased for you Mo & Judy, looks a nice motor , ENJOY!!!!

 

[old-mo]

Nice one Mo, looks very good.
Did it come with any of the stuff you we’re looking for.

Yes, Mate..... 2 full Butane bottles... (I like Propane.. )
2 EHU cable`s.... I have already got 4....

All the Auto Sleeper China from new... (No owner`s ever used the stuff..)

Elsan Fluid and loads of other bit`s and pieces...

We have chairs and tables... but it did come with a new outside table..

And all MOT`s and habitation sheets and service receipts for 18 years and all manuals..

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Dont forget mo................"second star to the right, and straight on till morning"......

Enjoy the journey ahead both. You both really deserve a break.

..............kev and Carolyn

 

[Riverbankannie]

We had an 02 Topaz, great build, looked as new when we sold it though I’m glad we didn’t have that engine!
I prefer that colourway on the upholstery, we had green, but our friends got that colour and it always looks good. We were always comfy in bed too, quality van.

 

[Jo662]

Looks good Mo, back to motorhoming

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[steve 6644]

I allways liked those vans, lovely

 

[spitfire]

Wow she looks a great motorhome . They are very well thought of and as you say spacious . Enjoy being back on the road

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Will look out for you at the meets, get your name down. Enjoy the van.

 

[Hollyberry]

Looks lovely, been well cared for. Enjoy!

 

[RandallC]

sir-Mo

congratulations, looks a very tidy buy. Sincerely hope you’ll be happy and very lucky in your ventures.

have a bit of a vested interest in that sentiment,,,,,,, quite (but don’t tell) enjoy your jokes.

be safe and well, happy travels

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[cliffanger]

Lovely van Mo - May you have many many happy times in it.

Can’t wait to see you both at a meet somewhere. xx

 

[Hellski]

Well I sure hope mine in another 13 years will look as good as your new acquisition old-mo. Top marks for locating such a good example and I wish you many happy miles

 

[Figaro]

Just the job Mo, enjoy your travels

 

[Larrynwin]

Nice one Mo and Judy, happy travels xx

 

[CazPaul]

Did you check everything Mo, cooker, fridge, heating, taps, water heater etc etc

It really does look in excellent condition for 18 years old.

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