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Caravan dilemma.
« on: 29 June 2010, 23:55:56 »

My little old van wants a few jobs doing, window latches, blinds/flyscreens, door shuts but won't lock from outside with key, pump works but won't drag water to taps, been told it's a tap relay as they don't "click" anymore. It's had a damp repair to the front window (common on Elldis of this age) but repaired before i bought it, dry & odour free since. I know an independent bloke in a van who is well thought of & can scource the 2nd hand parts & fit for a fair price. The van is new enough to have a galv. chassis & the floor is solid, no spongy or creaky bits. All elecs are spot on, 12 & 240v interior lights, 3 plug sockets for hook up or genny, all gas is good for cooking & runs two bottles with recent new pipes/regulators. Fridge is icy cold. It's nice inside for it's age being a "GTX"...yeah really!!...like a CDX/Elite? & love spending time in it. I paid £200 for it 2 years ago when they were fetching £800/£1200. Thetford cassette toilet (never used it). Reckon i could iron out the faults for another £200.
     So do i lay 2 or 3 grand out on something a bit newer or stick with what i know? It's a slopey front 3 bay window as in my avatar, tows well without a stabilizer @ 75/80mph as it's smaller & lighter than the Beastie which tends to forget it's even there!!!!

   So to sum up other than a certain 2 admins advice on petrol & matches, some of you are "vanners" what would you do? :-/
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #1 on: 30 June 2010, 00:21:42 »

i have a 1980 piper still good bit of work done in its time but would not part with it 3 berth was 4 but only need 3, would check out caravan scrapys there are a few nationwide with reasonable prices, should be less than £200 to fix, mine is harder to find parts but they are still around as is yours.
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #2 on: 30 June 2010, 01:07:56 »

Can't see Roy being impressed about you spending 3 grand on some modern pikey palace mate.
Much too vulgar for his tastes methinks. ;D
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2010, 06:27:00 »

I would keep it and repair it. Get the satisfaction of keeping your own van on the road.

We have an 1984 Elddis Cyclone 5 berth. Its old, it has no mod cons but I love fettling her and keeping her going  :y :y
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2010, 07:40:11 »

Im sure that van door was fine when you arrived at the lakes  ::)

What Happened Guy?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2010, 07:57:09 »

I'd keep the van you've got Guy & spend the money on the inevitable repairs to the Omega! ;D ;D ;D ;) :y
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2010, 09:03:34 »

Guy,

My turn to be sensible! You got a bargain when you bought that van and, to be honest, it's plenty for the use it gets. Spend a couple of hundred quid getting it sorted and enjoy :y

Hope that helps,

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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #7 on: 30 June 2010, 09:13:49 »

Have to agree that you will be better off keeping it on the road.If you need a new hasp and staple for the front bin I can get you one from work,just remember where you put the keys for the lock this time  ;)
« Last Edit: 30 June 2010, 09:25:25 by hannahjudesdad »
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #8 on: 30 June 2010, 09:16:24 »

have to agree with lazydocker here, you seem to have got a bargain when you got it and £200 to fix it now seems the sensible option when considering the alternative outlay
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #9 on: 30 June 2010, 11:00:09 »

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My turn to be sensible! You got a bargain when you bought that van and, to be honest, it's plenty for the use it gets. Spend a couple of hundred quid getting it sorted and enjoy :y

Hope that helps,

Paul
Absolutely - 'better the devil you know' and all that!
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #10 on: 30 June 2010, 11:10:44 »

keep it.
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #11 on: 30 June 2010, 11:54:02 »

After my recent dilemma along similar lines I'd have thought you'd know what my answer would be!

I/we can't bring ourselves to part with either the Mini or the caravan so I'm awaiting delivery of 4 tonnes of gravel to finish the drive! It's much more than we need at the moment but it will get used (was only £20 more for 4 tonnes instead of the 3)
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #12 on: 30 June 2010, 21:31:59 »

Well there's an overwhelming majority & i'll go with it. I've spent many a happy weekend at OOF & classic car meets & you don't get much in the caravan world for 2 or 3 grand, i could end up with an empty pocket & a right lemon!
   Captain:- You're not wrong there John, Roy would have a duckfit if i did that!!!!
    Simon :- I'll have that hasp if you can get it please.
    Samesame & Tonkapaj:- You've inspired me to get all the use out if it i can.
    Jimbob:- I meant the main side door you enter / exit from but new locks are available.
    Paul:- Guess we've learned the same lesson, what we've got ain't so bad & not to take it forgranted
   & everyone els...you were right, she stays. Guy. :y
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #13 on: 30 June 2010, 21:44:09 »

Anything i can help you with on your caravan guy?, or has all this materialised since york!. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Caravan dilemma.
« Reply #14 on: 30 June 2010, 21:48:20 »

burn it. Problem solved  :)
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