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01/1/2024 at 10:43am
Location: East Herts
Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail
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I don't know whether it is the same for motorhomes/camper-vans, but with caravans now is the time when prices of used ones are heading for their peak, as everyone is starting to think about holidays. Late autumn, when people are thinking about Christmas is usually the best time, and that's when the best bargains are around.
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01/1/2024 at 12:05pm
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan
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We've had 2 VW 'vans, and loved them both, came from the same supplier who converts the vans. So in both cases he bought a used van base, and converted it for us. Or you can supply your own van if you prefer.
They are online at Leisuredrive, in Bolton. Worth a trip out to have a nosy round.
Both our 'vans are pop tops, and fit under 2.1m barriers which are common on car parks. OH uses our 'van as his regular vehicle all year round, we do have a car as well, as he takes the 'van on hobby weekends as well as our holidays.
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02/1/2024 at 2:30pm
Location: Dartford Kent
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I ought mine last month, from a converter (Needingworth Campers) who like to keep building; he said they drop by £5000 for December, then back to normal in the new year. Looking at their website, they still have some on at the lower price. Prices will go up soon as people start thinking about holidays.
Another snippet I got is that the Transporter 6.1 is being phased out but production of the t7 replacement isn’t up to speed yet, so base vans were difficult to source. The electric model, the ID Buzz, is proving unpopular because of range issues presumably. Haven’t seen anyone doing conversions on these yet; there may be bargains ahead.
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