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Fortyfoot

06/12/2017 at 7:56pm
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I am disappointed with this site, not much good for buying vans from private sellers as I have only had one reply where the Caravan was still for sale. Others reply that they are sold or do not reply.

A bit of a time waster, Ebay or Autotrader seems better to me.

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We found that site to be excellent showing us layouts etc plus the going prices. Do you really want to buy from a private seller?

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I hope so.
Have a look at mine for sale here.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/forsale/v/Coachman-460/2-VIP/32292

Fortyfoot

07/12/2017 at 4:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 07/12/2017
We found that site to be excellent showing us layouts etc plus the going prices. Do you really want to buy from a private seller?

If the price is right. It is a good guide to layouts.

Businesses are not too good either Hucknall and Sherwood Oaks are not keen to reply. If they are not interested in new business they will not be interested in warranty work I presume.

Beechwood at Thirsk, Albion at Bradford and Kenmore at Mirfield always reply.

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We use the site to get layouts, pics and price ideas. Both our last vans have been bought privately and we had saved each time on a dealer price.
Gumtree, eBay and sites like here are best but invest a few quid in a damp detector and torch and follow one of the many buying guides.

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Fortyfoot

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Thanks cris. I have my damp meter, it’s very good. Quite a few vans up to 12% damp reading.

This was good value I thought.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003CSNV2Q/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

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Quote: Originally posted by woodman2 on 07/12/2017
I hope so.
Have a look at mine for sale here.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/forsale/v/Coachman-460/2-VIP/32292

Thanks woodman2, it’s a 4 berth, probably the 544 that we are after.

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No problem,

Good luck with the search.

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Quote: Originally posted by Fortyfoot on 08/12/2017
Thanks cris. I have my damp meter, it’s very good. Quite a few vans up to 12% damp reading.

This was good value I thought.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003CSNV2Q/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

Fortyfoot

At this time of the year 12% is nothing to worry about.

Fortyfoot

08/12/2017 at 7:01pm
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Thanks Ian, I was going to do a test on some wood in the garage but have not got round to it.

I am pleased that I got a reply from Hucknall this morning.

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08/12/2017 at 7:38pm
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Have a look on Gumtree /preloved some nice caravans going if you buying private m8

Fortyfoot

08/12/2017 at 7:44pm
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Thanks, I have my eye on a couple on Gumtree. I hope to check out the nearest in just over a week.

Preloved is worth looking at also. Ads on both expire after a certain time unlike Caravanfinder where I am told they stay on there for a year.

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08/12/2017 at 8:46pm
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I sold mine on Preloved. Found it really easy to use and sold quickly.

Now is not an easy time of year to buy though as very few for sale but prices will be lower than in spring. Should be some bargains among them though.

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11/12/2017 at 9:44am
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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 08/12/2017
I sold mine on Preloved. Found it really easy to use and sold quickly.

Now is not an easy time of year to buy though as very few for sale but prices will be lower than in spring. Should be some bargains among them though.

I did too, more hits than Gumtree.

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