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Subject Topic: shopping for a newish van any advice
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PersonMAKINS
28/9/2006 at 10:00am
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we are shopping about looking for a decent van and live in the sunderland area any clues as to where to start looking and who is the most honest dealers i dont want to be ripped off so anyone got any ideas any comments on ropers near washington thats a caravan place thanks for previous answers everyone.


PersonIvana Tinkle
28/9/2006 at 10:03am
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We like Lowdhams is there one near you, I know Huddesfield and Nottingham, but thought there might be one in Newcastle ?

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PersonIvana Tinkle
28/9/2006 at 10:06am
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No sorry there isnt, is Huddesfield too far ?, we got a really good price on a new Bailey, they are prepared to haggle. !

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PersonMrs. Bonce
28/9/2006 at 10:20am
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We bought ours from Barrons and there is one near Durham.


PersonHappyCamper2004
28/9/2006 at 10:41am
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Quote: Originally posted by Ivana Tinkle on 28/9/2006

No sorry there isnt, is Huddesfield too far ?, we got a really good price on a new Bailey, they are prepared to haggle. !

wellllllllll,,i didn't know you were getting a van!!

whens the big arrival then??



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Personsandmartin
28/9/2006 at 11:48am
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Hi try washington caravans in Birtley 2 nice lads family run very helpful good after care and some nice used vans in.We also live in Sunderland and always go there for whatever we need.

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PersonMAKINS
28/9/2006 at 2:37pm
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BEEN TO WASHINGTON CARAVANS TODAY (THUR) AND ROPERS WE LIKED A FEW BUT VERY PRICEY THANKS


Personbryfer1
28/9/2006 at 3:13pm
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got my new adria last year from ropers washington very helpful and freindly staff only had one problem with handbrake fixed under warranty while i waited



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PersonBasilbrush
28/9/2006 at 5:40pm
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The 2007 vans have just hit the market place so there should be loads of good part exchanges around. Have you considered pricing up a new one? the deals around may make it worthwhile.

BB  



Personchrisnkim
28/9/2006 at 8:34pm
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We bought our bailey from Barrons in Darlington in 2004. No problems decent people to deal with.


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Personmichael
28/9/2006 at 9:54pm
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i think BARRONS too see below,theres one in cumbria

http://www.caravandeals.co.uk/maps.asp#Burtree[:o)]



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