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Subject Topic: AGE LIMIT
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15/8/2007 at 11:18am
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Hi all

Whats everyones opions on the age of vans, still looking to drop on my first van, that mythical bargin at the right price with all the extras and no damp. haha

I've set a limit of 10 years older but am I right to do this or should i expand my search into older vans?

Are there better bargin to be had or am I askingfor trouble?

I welcome your thoughts



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15/8/2007 at 11:39am
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There were some very nice vans made in the early 90's particularly around 1993/94, the electric heaters beacame standard around 1995. If you can find a 1995 Award that suits you purpose that is dry ( I know it's asking a lot ) then you would have a superb bargain for around the £2k mark. In any van you will struggle to find interiors that stand up to wear better than these do. Alternatives of vans with the same quality construction ( damp apart ) are the Van Royces, and Bessacars ( usually twin axle). Anything around 1992 onwards is likely to have everything in that a new van would have.

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15/8/2007 at 11:45am
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thanks, i will have a look

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15/8/2007 at 11:56am
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Hi

Any caravan over 5 years old, even up to 20 years old might be a bargain, if it suits your needs, has been kept in good condition and is free from the dreaded damp.

Damp is a major problem even with some newish caravans and is expensive to have fixed professionally. It is however quite cheap although time consuming if you're handy at D-I-Y

Learn all you can about detecting it before you go looking. Just do a search on damp.

Tyreman



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age is immaterial,the most important thing is condition and NO damp.i have seen many good looking vans of 20 years old.see before buying...

13 Buying Secondhand



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