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17/8/2011 at 12:45pm
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I'm going to look at a caravan tonight and just wondered how much ther people would be willing to pay for this ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elddis-vogue-IV-touring-caravan-1991-1992-4-berth-/120764793341?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2123676288964522123

It would be my first van so have no idea what it's worth. Also any tips on what to check out on the van. Not sounding too stupid but how do i check for damp?



17/8/2011 at 1:10pm
 Location: SWADLINCOTE DERBYSHIRE
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Have no idea on how much. You will need a damp meter to check for damp.

hth

Good luck

Lou

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17/8/2011 at 1:17pm
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If it was dry I would probably go upto £800 or so for the van and awning, but I would get it checked out by a professional first.

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17/8/2011 at 1:18pm
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£1200 if totally dry. If the body has damp in it, then a small fraction of that or possibly not worth buying at all. I notice the seller makes no assurances that it is dry.

I would not be paying £100 without seeing 'van either. The correct way to by a caravan unseen off ebay is to pay nothing until you have inspected 'van & ensured it is 'as described' & obviously you need the seller to state 'van is dry either in listing or if you ask them during the auction & print off their reply.

To check for damp you can use a meter but basically check ceiling/wall/floor join areas for spongyness & check all over floor for soft spots. I'm sure other members can give you more comprehensive instructions.


17/8/2011 at 1:19pm
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To check for damp you could hire a Protimeter from a hire shop. Push the probes in firmly and if the meter goes into the red you have found damp.

You can feel for soft patches of wallboard. If you can push your finger in, you have found a damp problem that has been there for some time. Feel around the whole 'van, under windows, in lockers under the join between roof and sides, in all the corners and behind anywhere that there is a fitting outside. Around and below the door, toilet, water inlet etc. Look for bubbles in the skin outside. If the floor feels spongy inside it is delaminating. Hope this helps.


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18/8/2011 at 10:47am
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I just had a quick look seller has removed it ,so he must have sold it.


18/8/2011 at 12:49pm
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I would have certainly checked thoroughly for damp especially since it has a roof seam and triple windows at the front as these are more susceptible to water ingress than a solid roof and single window.


19/8/2011 at 7:13am
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Please, please use a damp meter to check for damp - do not rely on finding soft or spongy wall/ceiling boards to indicate damp.  It's important to check every inch of the floor as well, difficult if there are floor coverings unless you have a damp meter.  I am speaking from experience, btw!!



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19/8/2011 at 10:36am
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OP posted on 17/08/2011 and we have heard nothing further so not sure whether they bought the caravan or not!


19/8/2011 at 4:48pm
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Hiya everyone, sorry for not being back intouch. When the site was down i was gutted not being about to tell everyong i'd bought the van. It's in really good condition and from what i could see no damp and certainly no damp smell. The couple are really friendly too and being helpful with any questions i have so fingers crossed i can get out in it next week, no point waiting i think! Though i am falling out with my OH as to where to keep it. I'm hoping it'll fit on our drive my he isn't impressed! Any idea's how to persuade him?



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19/8/2011 at 4:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by lshipley on 19/8/2011

Any idea's how to persuade him?




Tell him to try and find a storage site and get costs, that might change his mind.

Wish I had room on my drive as its a pain to keep going in and out of the storage site to load stuff up.

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19/8/2011 at 7:41pm
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When I had a caravan I kept it in a barn on a farm. It used to get filthy...god knows what runs around in the rafters of a barn at night. There was nowhere to wash it properly and as mentioned, it was a pain having to go there to load it or do anything to it and to pick it up before each trip...one reason why I went back to a tent. It would have been so much easier if I had a driveway to keep it in.


19/8/2011 at 10:18pm
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I'm glad there's someone in agreement with me about keeping it on the drive. Well it's here so we shall see what happens.


20/8/2011 at 5:30am
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We keep ours on the drive and despite all the stories about burglars knowing when you're away I much prefer it where I can see it! Makes it easier to load and unload too, our friends have to use storage but they would rather keep it at home if they had the space. Damage happens in storage as well and luckily I have nosey neighbours (in a good way) on both sides of the house and across the road whether we're away or not.

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20/8/2011 at 5:30am
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Forgot to say congrats on the caravan!

Andi


20/8/2011 at 9:34am
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Thanks for that i know it makes sense having it on the drive, i'm just gonna buy a cover to stop the kids messing with it. Also we'll normally still have a car on the drive when we're away so hopefully that'll help or the OH will be at home if he cant get the time off work.



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