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PaulBB

05/5/2014 at 7:36am
Location: In my motorhome
Outfit: Rimor 677TC superBrig

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I would agree with others a private sale will get you best deal I have just sold my 1994/5 ABI Marauder 380/2 for £950 it had all mod cons like hot and cold water shower and so on good quality full awning and many other extras. It also looked modern and had a nice modern interior so good vans are out there.
I would just say that although there is at most only 2 of us go in the van I have now brought a 5 berth with end bedroom so we can leave end bed made up all the time which save soooo much messing about at bed time that you have with just a 2 berth oh and both vans have same max towing weight of 900kg.

Cambo8140

06/5/2014 at 11:13pm
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Hi all
Thanks for all your replies. We have really took it all in and listened to your advice carefully!
We have just bought a really nice 1996 sterling sprite 2 berth in immaculate condition with loads of extras for £800!!!
Just shows you can get a bargain if you look hard enough!
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Colin21

06/5/2014 at 11:19pm
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You can indeed, often you just need to be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck with your new van. Hope you have some great times with it.

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Best Regards,
Colin

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