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Subject Topic: Caravan to folding camper - but which one
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racletcharlie
19/1/2010 at 12:16am
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Does anyone remember the malted milk biscuits? They were nice.


Sorry, sorry sorry. Yes. Back to Folding Campers. Quick. Think of something contraversial to cause debate.....

Um... Sunncamps are made of nasty cheap chinese canvas which won't last 5 minutes. Dandys smell of old condoms. Pennine chose the more rubbish of the two opening systems 'cos it was cheaper. Cabanons invented themselves a reputation as top class makers of TTs and have somehow managed to convince people that it's true despite looking like an explosion in an MFI warehouse and using technology tat Noah would have found a bit old hat.

Phew. Debate started again?

Charlie


PersonJan P
19/1/2010 at 7:11am
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Don't you just love it when he's bored.

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Steve McV
19/1/2010 at 8:50am
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And Raclets are, erm, well French.

He's like a good clock.  Should be wound up daily!

Steve.



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19/1/2010 at 9:49am
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Rule 1: Retain ability to laugh at self

Rule 2: Always rise to the bait.

Rule 3: Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Rule 4: If your opinion differs from mine, you are wrong.


Personmzzy
19/1/2010 at 11:05am
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Where's Mark gone (original poster) have you had a look at any FC's?

I read this post in the first place as its in line with my present thinking (selling van and getting a folder) How ever I told OH my idea of selling the caravan last night and he nearly had a convulsion! I seem to be upsetting a few people lately! lol


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Personmark100267
19/1/2010 at 1:28pm
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Hi mzzy,

I'm off to view a fc at the weekend (pennine pullman) so I'll take in the advice offered earlier in the thread about what to look out for.

One more question, when buying a 2nd hand camper, is it possible to do a HPI check on them like a car to find out if there is any outstanding debt or if they have been stolen etc.

My caravan used to have a CHRIS number. Not sure if these rules apply to FCs.

Cheers

Mark


Personedward452
19/1/2010 at 4:12pm
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Before agreeing a price and before handing your cash or cheque over, request proof of purchase / ownership, such as a receipt or other documentation.

This is a very reasonable request and also proves the age of the unit, so if the vendor is at all questionable in his response, walk away.

I would ask for this information at the start of the deal to ensure idiots and thieves p... off.

Hitch the unit on as soon as your money goes over, not the following day or after he has washed it etc.


PersonJan P
19/1/2010 at 4:51pm
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No CRIS demand windows that can be etched. It is worth noting the chassis number and seeing if it has been reported stolen on here or to the pennine owners. Most people have holiday photos etc showing it is owned by them for several years. If they claim to have bought it and decided against it I don't think there is a clear way to decide.

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Personsteer_2001
19/1/2010 at 5:13pm
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Another thing is if there is still a number plate on the camper check it's the same as the sellers car.


Personmzzy
19/1/2010 at 8:16pm
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Also try and check the chassis number for the year, heard quite a few stories saying they are newer than they actually are.



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