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Hi all, been camping with our trusty Dandy for the last few years, but it's time to upgrade and get a caravan.

I really had no idea how difficult it was going to be until I started looking seriously.  We have a rough idea of what we want.  It has to weigh about 1220 kg fully laden,  this is 85% of my cars kerb weight.  The wife does not want an 'indian restaurant on wheels', so something modern.  It needs to be 4 berth.  It needs to be around £5000.  We decided we can go higher for the right van, but not by a huge amount.

With this list in mind, we've been to look at a few places.  We found a 2007 Cristall Sprint 390D with awning, motor mover and 12 months warranty for £5700.  After a bit of digging it seems Cristall don't exist, and I'm not sure if parts would be an issue.  But then again, are parts easy to source for 10 year old vans from companies that still exists???  I also found a chateau 400 which looks very similar by Lunar?

Does anyone know of a modern(ish) van, which is lightweight and inexpensive?  I appreciate we will have to compromise a bit, in certain areas.

Sorry for the mass of info!!!!

Chris

look here for ideas

www.caravanfinder.co.uk

Quote: Originally posted by crispymorgan on 22/3/2011

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  The wife does not want an 'indian restaurant on wheels', so something modern. 

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