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26/7/2011 at 8:53pm
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http://www.outdoorexperience.co.uk/caravans/used-caravans/used-2-berth-caravan/carlight-152-sx-1993.html

Have seen it in the flesh, lovely van, so well made.

Ali


26/7/2011 at 9:24pm
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carlight it looks heavy, was surprised at the weights. It is a nice looking caravan.

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26/7/2011 at 10:37pm
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It does look a lovely caravan but the ad said it cost £20,000 new in 1993.  Quite a sum of money.


26/7/2011 at 11:14pm
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I went to the carlight open day at the factory near Sleaford the other week. It was a very interesting day. They had their collection of vintage vans on display from the 1930's through to current new ones.

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27/7/2011 at 10:01am
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Here's my one.

 

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162 Carlight Commander £42,500 6' 10" 2
182 Carlight Commander £45,000 6' 10" 2 / 3
132 Carlight Casalette £35,995 7' 10" 2
162 Carlight Casetta £43,995 7' 10" 2
202 Carlight Cosmopolitan £46,500 7' 10" 2 / 3
235 Carlight Continental £48,000 7' 10" 4 / 5
264 Carlight Colonial £50,000 7' 10" 4 / 5

So I think I'll stick with the one I have which is in pretty near new condition anyway.

The pic above was taken on the day I bought it and I've been busy since then.



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27/7/2011 at 7:06pm
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Gulp, quite a price but it did look very solid as borne out by the weights given.

Ali


28/7/2011 at 5:26pm
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Not too heavy - from the website http://www.carlight.co.uk/index.html

this is mine

Model: Carlight Commander 152 MkIII
Length (overall): 18' 10.5"
Length (interior): 15' 4.25"
Width (overall): 7' 1"
Weight (unladen): 945Kg
Number of berths: 2
Year of manufacture: October 1990
Cost new:

£19,104.94

 

Mine is actually a 1993 and cost new £25k apparently with all the extras!



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28/7/2011 at 5:27pm
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And here's an interesting website for you

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elot64/sets/72157619187370666/show/with/3592251694/



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28/7/2011 at 7:16pm
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I love the continental I've seen some 70's models fitted with aircon as option. I also like the idea of having a door on either side too.


29/7/2011 at 8:34am
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Hi Snowy , the Carlight at outdoor experience is very desirable , it is local to me and after seeing it , I am buying an extra lottery ticket per week so I can have one of the best too !


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29/7/2011 at 8:42am
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Hi Alan, we hang out at Kennford in our tourer whenever we get the chance, so we encountered it whilst buying a new micro switch the other day. Very envious that you live in the area, we would love to move down that way.

Super little van though isn't it, I am surprised it didn't fly off the forecourt, ok it isn't cheap but it will last!

Ali


29/7/2011 at 8:44am
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Some quaint fixtures and fittings there Oxter, thanks for sharing.

Ali


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Nice to see a thread on this! I'm the salesman at Outdoor Experience so it's good to see people taking an interest. The Carlight certainly has the best wardrobe in a caravan I have ever seen and you've got to admire the detail, even down to the dove tail joints on the drawers!

Must admit I'm not expecting it to fly out of the lot quickly, it's not to everyones taste but I know sooner or later someone who appreciates it for what it is will take it off our hands.

Of course, we are always open to offers ;)

Adrian
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29/7/2011 at 4:03pm
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Quote: Originally posted by JPAJC on 29/7/2011
Nice to see a thread on this! I'm the salesman at Outdoor Experience so it's good to see people taking an interest. The Carlight certainly has the best wardrobe in a caravan I have ever seen and you've got to admire the detail, even down to the dove tail joints on the drawers!

Must admit I'm not expecting it to fly out of the lot quickly, it's not to everyones taste but I know sooner or later someone who appreciates it for what it is will take it off our hands.

Of course, we are always open to offers ;)

Adrian
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Well done Adrian - I wish you well.  I have the full set of "Carlight" engraved Crystal Glasses to go with it.  The previous owner kept the dinner set as a memento.

 

 

Mine has the "computerised" (in 1993?) electric self levelling corner steadies - still in working order.

Have you noticed that all the brass screw slots are all either - or ! ( across or up and down)  Someone said they must all be too tight or too slack!

Beautifully finished bit of work.  I don't think you'll wait too long for a buyer.

Must be a few Carlight owners or enthusiasts on here.  Maybe they will share some photos?



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29/7/2011 at 5:02pm
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6.5k for a 1993, yikes.


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You can shout me a coffee next time I am in Adrian if it sells as a result lol. If we didn't have our Sterling I would be snapping it up, it will last for years and years if looked after.

That is the difference Ailuro, it might be a 1993 but it is hand made and made to last. No comparison with today's vans IMHO.

Ali



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