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Before we changed to a motorhome we had four UK made caravans from new over a 22 year period which were use quite extensively and never had a serious problem with any of them so personally I have no reason to complain. Did once consider a Hymer but in the end went for a UK van which we felt suited our needs better and did not regret that decision. At the end of the day you pays your money,etc.

David

When we bought our first caravan 5 years ago we had no experience of caravans at all so we visited lots of dealers and a couple of caravan shows and quickly realised we much preferred the look and feel of German vans, so we bought a Burstner.  German vans are very solidly built but generally lack all the bells and whistles like a microwave, full size oven or built-in sound system, but we didn't feel the need for them then, and still don't.

However I'm aware that we are vastly outnumbered and some people even think we're a bit odd. Especially as our upholstery is blue rather than beige!! However, having read some of the horror stories on this forum about problems that seem to occur frequently in English caravans I think we made the right decision, although no doubt German vans have their problems too.  You just don't seem to hear about them very often.

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 28/4/2013

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From what I have read on the quality of our caravan building you could be right.

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I wholly agree and looking at the later Coachman Amara 450 models (2002 onwards) I still prefer our 1999 model in terms of practical layout, cupboard handles, lockers and upholstery etc. plus the newer British caravans in my personal view are getting to look more like offices rather than a home which seem to be downsizing from a 5 star to 3 star luxury.

Yeah you must be right  german vans are great, Just look at all the post about poor uk built vans on here that are leaking   then look at all the post on here with german vans that are stolen   Nice vans if you can hang on to them. Hymer and Geist that is......You can send the rest back for me

My old boss bought a Hobby van in 2006 ?? brand new direct from Germany with a stunning stippled sidewalls a swish blue interior and not a brass lamp in sight, he kept it on a permant pitch in north wales for 2 years then got rid.....why ??? because it literally fell apart, the windows fell out the kitchen fell apart and so did the bed furniture & that was just a few items.

As with everthing you get what you pay for and for that reason i bought a Coachman, i would have a hymer or giest but the rest no thankyou

Bessie