Hi and welcome, our 2003 hymer suits us..but that has to be the starting point, whatever you find good luck and enjoy.
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Put the lottery onWe haven't had any problems with our Bailey 69-2.
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What a shitty dealer you haveBought a (Brand new) Burstner in 2019 it was delivered as good old DVLA delays in registering it. It arrived noticed the next had it had poorly repaired accident damage to the front. Dealer claimed no knowledge of it. Contacted Burstner they said if any damage had occurred during making it the repair would not have noticeable. Took dealer three weeks to repair and return it. Repair overspray can been seen on close inspection. On complaining and requesting compensation dealer did not want to know and was quite happy to defend any claim to barrister level. Whole thing made me ill.
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Thanks for all your help and ideas. We eventually decided on a Marquis Elddis 115. Only small at 5.7 mtrs, but with actual room you can walk round in, without having to shimmy between tables and perch your bum on little narrow seats. We paid our deposit and awaited delivery, due 4th August. Then I broke my foot, right foot at that, in numerous places. 12 weeks before I know when I will be able to use it again, so we felt we had to cancel the order. There is no point having a van sat on the drive I cannot even get in, never mind drive. How do I know whether I will be able to use my foot properly again. Anyway, I managed to get half my deposit (£1000) back and a credit note for the other half, until December 2022, to use against another van.
I just hope my foot heals okay.
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Not bothered about budget, I just want one that I can move round in, without having to climb over tables directly behind the drivers seat, etc. I have had one of those (Knaus) and unfortunately all European and many UK ones are that design. With the Elddis, I could turn, stand up and walk to the back of the van without having to crouch down and squirm round tables. We will see what happens in a few months time.Find the van/ quality you like. You're better buying a good used model than a poor new one because it fits your budget.
Not bothered about budget, I just want one that I can move round in
that’s what I love about my Comanche, the room and storage is second to none. Being able to put my feet up on a night with the long bench seats for me is/was important.With the Elddis, I could turn, stand up and walk to the back of the van without having to crouch down and squirm round tables. We will see what happens in a few months time.
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We are on our fourth. Mostly all goodDon't rule out German again there's several more brands to look at, we're on our second and thoroughly pleased with it.
I agree but then you have to have a high bed if you want a large garage, btw the Comanche is offered with this optionIf you feel you need a large garage then you're mainly looking at non British models.
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Partly true. Most island bed options only have a small step onto the bedroom area and another next to the bed. Newer models come with rise and fall beds so you can choose your own balance between height of bed and size of garage. We've run with bikes on a bike rack but wouldn't be without a garage for good storage. Many british Van's have no garage and next to no other storage so people have to carry everything inside the van. Not criticising, just trying to be helpful.I agree but then you have to have a high bed if you want a large garage, btw the Comanche is offered with this option
Unless you have bikes, a scooter or motorbike, then I really can’t see what the need for a large garage is, unless you’ve always wanted to climb steps to get into bed
My own folding ebikes go in my garage easily, that said i’ve now fitted a chassis mounted bike rack to free up space for more stuff in the garage that i’ll probably never use
Find the van/ quality you like. You're better buying a good used model than a poor new one because it fits your budget.
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