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From these used cheap campers which would it be ?

good ,bad and ugly ?

Swift Kontiki
Compass Drifter
Eldis Autoquest
Autohomes Talbet
KNAUS 520

Cheers me dears :)

Post last edited on 03/06/2008 20:54:51

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hi ,thanks winwciccio :)

All diesel ,all 91/92 all same price'ish and all clean and tidy enough

Suppose really I am just after finding out if any of them are famous for awful build quality /leaks ect ?

Thanks Marty

Found a place we can hire a damp meter for £12 or worth buying one ?

even old Kontiki's hold their value -

the Knaus could be good build quality - the new ones are - think something to do with mr. Hymer

Quote: Originally posted by wineciccio on 03/6/2008

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 i have seen them in B&Q but can't remember how much, well woth it. Do remember one thing that every dealer will do, as soon you talk of exchanging your van, and they come out to look, first thing that comes out its damp meter, but they won't get it out and go along with you with your purchase, i wonder why, i have made a rule that even if we buy brand new (the last one is) i asked them to go round with the damp meter, you should seen the face on the chap,  ie sort of saying its brand new you don't need a damp test? But nevertheless he did as told by his branch manager. 

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It is also worth making sure the meter they use to try and reduce the value of your van is the same one they use to justify the price of the one they are trying to sell you.....

MW

 

Knaus is the better name by far, but that does not mean much. Damp is the major issue. Intererior can be re-furbished, but damp is the main issue

I Have a talbot Merlin petrol i love it as for damp i think most older motorhomes will have some lurking in the odd corner.

As for the damp meter they are good but only as good as the person who uses it , just be sure to go into every nook and cranny look in the backs of cupboards and wardrobes etc.You can buy a damp meter for £10.00 or so so i would buy one before renting one.

Hope this helps and good luck let us all know what you buy.