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My uncle had one about ten years ago, they were basic lightweight caravans, quite sturdy made, but without the frills and specification such as ovens and cassette toilets or blown air heating of more modern caavans of today. 

I believe his was a 1992 model, with Green decals, and about 12ft bodylength, but im unsure of the bodywidth as to me it looked no narrower than our Avondale at the time.

Perhaps another small slim caravan to consider would be the Lunar Arriva, they are one of the narrowest models manufactured today, and are light enough to be towed by most small family cars, and have a good specification of equipment.

Julia    

hi we have a 1992 Elddis whisp 350/2 and love it for just the two of us & our collie,with awning on we have plenty of room. It is very light fully loaded 820k so very easy towing.Your car would tow one easy. Ours as cass. toilet,shower gas hob fridge but no oven we use a small elec. one.The width is 6ft 7" wide & 13ft long plus hitch

What birth whisp have you been looking at,if i can give you anymore info.just post

kev

Hi TheOldDears, I have a compass lynx 340/2, It is 6ft 6in.wide ,15ft long including hitch,Max loaded 900kg. tow it with 1.9 Zafira  TDi(120 bhp) also tow with Renault Megane Scenic (MPV)1.9 TDi (86 bhp), you may like to concider a folding caravan (Solid sides),  the slimlines ones(rare) are only the width of standard family car, others range from 6ft 6in to about 7ft 4in wide. all tow like a trailer, Have a look at these links. hope this helps, good luck.

http://www.goburcaravans.co.uk/used.asp

http://www.campersandleisure.co.uk/

Quote: Originally posted by TheOldDears on 21/4/2011

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Hi, thanks for info, looked at pix. What tow car do you use, is it neccessary to fit a stabilizer bar?   We are looking for a simple 2 berth, no frills. Would you know if the 300/2 model is shorter in length?
Regards, John and Wendy

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Quote: Originally posted by TheOldDears on 22/4/2011

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We really appreciate all your help, are going to view a van tomorrow. Any points we should be looking out for??
Cheers,
John and Wendy

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Quote: Originally posted by zac45 on 22/4/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by TheOldDears on 22/4/2011We really appreciate all your help, are going to view a van tomorrow. Any points we should be looking out for??

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Cheers,
John and Wendy

HI
When we bought ours we forgot to look behind front right corner curtains then when at home we found a bit of soft boarding behind there but it was easy to cure by resealing awning rail.Also back right corner near floor leval was starting to get damp due to black plastic rail under number plate being poorly sealed we were luky both jobs were easly done with the help of people on this site.
Take your time to look every where look for dodgy sealed rails on outside of van ,a strong smell of air freshner inside the van could mean they are hideing the smell of a damp caravan.After looking for damp make sure water heater etc. Work ok these can be expencive to replace.
As the caravan got any service record .anouther good place to look on whisp,put your head inside front locker and look up towards bottem of window for signs of damp.If you are into diy its supising what can be repaired if you get the van for a good price.

Good luck hope you find one that as been well looked after for a bargin price.
Kev

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Quote: Originally posted by TheOldDears on 24/4/2011

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Hello again, just an update, we bought the Wisp we went to view yesterday. Have spent today putting things in cupboards and sorting out little odds and ends that you get when you buy secondhand. We really appreciate the input we had on this thread. Let's hope the weather holds up for the Summer and we can all have some happy camping

cheers again, John and Wendy

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Quote: Originally posted by lobey on 26/4/2011

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Hi John and Wendy
We've had A Wisp 450CT from new in 1993. Has been a great caravan. WE tow with a 1.8 Avensis.

Due to ill health we did not use it for two seasons and it was in open storage.

When we collected it we discovered cracks in the ABS front panel and I am now rebuilding the whole front wood frame.

Please check the ABS panel for cracks and if you find any I have a great way to repair them. Hope you don't find any.

Enjoy your Wisp

All the best
Jim & Margaret.

hi lobby i have a 1992 whisp 350/2 and will have to do some work to the front of mine soon.I have same crack in the same place,i have sealed it for now but think i will need to rebuild round all front windows myself soon.I would appreciate any info from you on your rebuild. ]cheers

kev

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Quote: Originally posted by zac45 on 27/4/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by lobey on 26/4/2011

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Hi John and Wendy
We've had A Wisp 450CT from new in 1993. Has been a great caravan. WE tow with a 1.8 Avensis.

Due to ill health we did not use it for two seasons and it was in open storage.

When we collected it we discovered cracks in the ABS front panel and I am now rebuilding the whole front wood frame.

Please check the ABS panel for cracks and if you find any I have a great way to repair them. Hope you don't find any.

Enjoy your Wisp

All the best
Jim & Margaret.

hi lobby i have a 1992 whisp 350/2 and will have to do some work to the front of mine soon.I have same crack in the same place,i have sealed it for now but think i will need to rebuild round all front windows myself soon.I would appreciate any info from you on your rebuild.

kevin at kevincusworth.orangehome.co.uk

cheers

kev

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