hi skidmarks, fleetwood went bust so buy with caution as spare parts will be hell to get hold of and in some cases impossible. meant to be good vans but thinner than most so can feel claustrophobic. if you like it and it seems fault free make sure you get it for a steal to pay for anything you have get fixed down the line.
I've just sold a 2007 Fleetwood 640ES T. Superb van. I don't see a problem with them no longer being made. Most items in vans are universal and made for all vans. The only thing specific to the van is probably the cupboard doors. But who damages those??
I changed for no other reason than I wanted a fixed double at the back. I would have kept it for a lot longer than the 4 years that I owned it if not.
Slutterycar, thanks. Did you p/ex to a dealer and if so do you know what its up for sale for, this ones up for £14k. I ask because we didnt expect to find such a van and are trying to reseach as much as possible very quickly with a view of possibly following it up. This one has quad Riech movers, 80kw solar panel on the roof and we're told upgraded upholstery and new battery. Full service history (just serviced) and water ingress checked under warranty, one owner. Used for about 28 days dealer sold as new and has serviced since.
Mine also had the Reich mover and aircon. Be aware that the Reich mover sits VERY low on the Fleetwoods and can catch on speed humps on sites. It only damages the plastic casings, easily replaced if needed. I bought spares from Reich.
These vans are seriously well built vans. We've had many vans in the past and this was the best. The only one to match it as a replacement for me was a Buccaneer.
The Fleetwood set me back something like £23000.00 with the extras when new.
Need some opinions on this. I thought that even though this is a rare van that there would be room for negotiation and I mean more than a few hundred quid. We have no p/ex, cash and its the end o the season!!! I know dealers have to make a living but on this spend I would have expected a little more of a discount. They claim the margins arent in the business. Anyone have a glasses guide or an idea of its value from a dealer?
A forecourt price is about what they are asking. The trade price differs greatly. Approx £8000-£9000. They may have paid well over that to sell the van that it was traded in against.
I was offered £13000 for mine against a new one. A 2011 model though..
BUT, they have to allow for prep, warranty and possible part ex. I would expect you to be able to get it for £12500 for a straight purchase.
As the saying goes, find another one as good as that and see if you can get it cheaper. There is one on evilbay at the moment.
If you can get it for £13k, you have got it at a fair price. Not a bargain, but fair if it has a service etc.
The dealer says that he bought the van of a customer who he originally sold it to and has serviced it from new. He also fitted all the extras on it. It is immaculate. The previous owners were teachers who he says were head hunted for a job in India. Theres so much rubbish out there that when you eventually find a nice van you want to pay the money within reason. I think that we would have peace of mind about its history.
Well we've gone and done it, deposit paid. too good a van to miss. Not sure when we will get our hands on it as wife has an op scheduled at Addenbrookes in the next couple of weeks. Something to look forward to though. Can't believe what we've ended up with having seen so much rubbish out there.
Quote: Originally posted by skidmarks on 03/10/2011
Well we've gone and done it, deposit paid. too good a van to miss. Not sure when we will get our hands on it as wife has an op scheduled at Addenbrookes in the next couple of weeks. Something to look forward to though. Can't believe what we've ended up with having seen so much rubbish out there.
Congrats on your purchase. I know you will enjoy it thoroughly! I hope all goes well with the op.
Thanks Kev. Trying to sort the insurance out now, what a mine field. Reading on here probably play safe and go for caravan club new for old. Am I right in saying that the alko wheel lock locating sockets are fitted to the van and you have to buy the plates? there seems to be a threaded socket behind the wheels.
Quote: Originally posted by skidmarks on 05/10/2011
Thanks Kev. Trying to sort the insurance out now, what a mine field. Reading on here probably play safe and go for caravan club new for old. Am I right in saying that the alko wheel lock locating sockets are fitted to the van and you have to buy the plates? there seems to be a threaded socket behind the wheels.
The wheel locks came with the Heritage. Make sure you get them.They are expensive to replace!!
There should be 2 alko bags with the red locks and other bits in.
The caravan club do insist that both are fitted to the wheels. This can be a bit of a pain. I used to just fit one and didn't bother with the 10% discount that they carried.
One on site with a hitchlock was plenty in my opinion. My driveway has much more security.
Just make sure that you insist that the dealer gets you those locks. You have paid top price. you don't want to have to pay more.
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Topic: Fleetwood Heritage 640ES(T) Ltd Ed 2008
