Really???, our new lunar in 2007 was complete and working (shown all the water running and heaters/lights working etc) when we collected it... maybe its adealer thing?
Ours was being supplied without (which is standard apparently) so i said i wasn't buying unless they put a new 110 amp one in the van - almost worked but got one half price.
we picked our new van up the end of march an elddis xplore 302 and we got water containers,eletric cable,gas bottle,battery,pink/green stuff for toilet,and wale pump, and awning,step, all brand new we were well chuffed
Quote: Originally posted by richard615 on 20/4/2012
Really???, our new lunar in 2007 was complete and working (shown all the water running and heaters/lights working etc) when we collected it... maybe its adealer thing?
we were shown everything working as well as they had it hooked up to one of their batteries
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May 13 - Cala Gogo, St Cyprien (didn't go, hubby too ill to travel)
May 14 Ranc Davaine
August 14 Les Sablons
August 13 - Camping Playa Brava, Pals
Dealer included a battery as a f.o.c. extra along with a few other bits when I purchased my 'van. Think it depends on the dealer and how hard you negotiate.
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dealer included the battery as a freeby usually you get the lead and the step the rest is up to you although several firms do a starter deal and all teh essentials are in that re the battery size - you might WANT a 110 amp but you do not NEED one I have a mover, used it for 5 years with an 85amp battery no problems at all the battery is not more powerful, it merely last longer but you never run the battery / mover for that long anyway most people feel happier with the bigger one, especially if they are on a site with no hook up and then it makes sense otherwise, 'tis but a choice
mine came with 100Ah battery levelling chocks, elecy cable, water jerry can (fresh water) alloy wheel locks, step, and a big funnel for the water container.
I paid extra for spare wheel & tyre, hitchlock and wheel clamp.
First stop was Ikea for all my cutlery, crockery and pan needs to be sorted, plus dustpan and brush, j cloths, dish cloths/tea towels etc etc. All good fun, and quite nostalgic now after 6 years.
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You wouldn't ever consider buying a new car without a battery as it certainly wouldn't be fit for purpose and it's quite the same with a caravan as well. You need a leisure battery to operate the water pump alone so the battery should automatically come in with the deal. Don't leave without a leisure battery unless you're prepared to spend the best of £100. No battery - No caravan....simples!
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