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Subject Topic: sprite compact caravan 1980s
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30/6/2009 at 10:29pm
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hi just wondered if any one has got any technical info on this caravan ie un ladden weight,dimensions,what should be on the caravan etc.Any help would be great thanks.


30/6/2009 at 11:09pm
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hello we got a sprite compact pics on my profile :)

its 685kg unladen weight..

are you thinking of buying one on Ebay by any chance??

roof down inside its 4ft 9inches when up its 6ft

towing height approx 6 ft

lovely vans :)



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30/6/2009 at 11:21pm
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hi thanks for getting back with that, not looking on ebay at moment but very tempted in getting one just got rid of trailer tent a nightmare to put up with two young children so thought this might be a good taste of getting into caravans.Do you think a 1600cc would tow one allright.Thanks


30/6/2009 at 11:35pm
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yes it can tow it alright we have towed ours with a 1.6 focus but with the amount of bits i pack it was struggling on the hills going to North Devon :( but your well within your kerbweight % in towing no problem :) but we decided to go for a 2 litre engine recently as we got a big holiday coming up in cornwall :)

There are 2 at present on Ebay one is just up the road from me...it needs some work cracked ceiling looks bit shabby inside but if it can stay at a low price it will be a bargain for someone there are better examples around i think though..we got ours last november from Ebay £335.55p came with 2 awnings and loads of bits :) we are very happy with ours :)



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30/6/2009 at 11:43pm
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cheers,i will have a look at them,was very intrested in the photo of yours is that one a awning or is it a tent next to youre van looks good though espically the colour match with the van.


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01/7/2009 at 1:07pm
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If you want a small & old caravan in good nick you might be better getting an Eriba. Always some on ebay.


01/7/2009 at 2:34pm
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but an eriba would be way more money

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01/7/2009 at 4:00pm
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We have a Sprite Compact that my OH has totally refurbished  and redesigned and we are going to sell it on Ebay shortly. 

If you are interested we can send you pictures, details etc over the weekend.

They are really great caravans and we are sorry to see ours go but the kids have got bigger and we need more room.

It comes with awning, toilet, fresh water, waste water containers etc.



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Quote: Originally posted by robin52 on 01/7/2009
but an Eriba would be way more money


I could speculate on a possible reason for that.


02/7/2009 at 2:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Melster122 on 01/7/2009

We have a Sprite Compact that my OH has totally refurbished  and redesigned and we are going to sell it on Ebay shortly. 

If you are interested we can send you pictures, details etc over the weekend.

They are really great caravans and we are sorry to see ours go but the kids have got bigger and we need more room.

It comes with awning, toilet, fresh water, waste water containers etc.


ooo a refurb :) what have you done?? can i see some pictures please??

Retro it is an awning in the picture an old style porch awning in tent material :) its not a bad match is it really :)



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