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Yes it could matter because spares won't be being made so once current stocks run out you could find you can't get panels, for instance, if yours were damaged in an accident.  It would likely be written off by the insurance company and cause you a bit of a headache.  If it were a non insured problem you could be left with a non repairable van, worse case scenario.

The price should reflect the fact they don't exist any more too!

TBH there are plenty of 7 or 8 year old vans out there from companies that are still trading.  Swift group, Bailey etc.

Ali

right , i see your point .

thing is the comparable size and age vans in the other makes are twice the price, so i guess thats the risk were taking as i dont have twice the money , and otherwise would be looking at a much older or even smaller van .

guess ive talked myself into this one as its the best we can afford , so i suppose the fact theyre not trading is reflected in the lower price.

bit late to worry now as i already paid the deposit , and am getting a lot of van for my money , so will have to make sure its insured , and hope we have many years happy caravanning with it . fingers crossed

Yes that is why it is cheaper than others.  Chances are you won't have any problems but if it is anything major and involves panels etc then it could be a headache.  Pays yer money and takes yer chance as they say!  Good luck and many happy vanning hols.

Ali

 thanks for the reassurance, i just have my fingers very tightly crossed now , that after driving the 5 hours to cornwall we find the van to be all that it should be .

if i find any problems i certainly wont be parting with my cash , but will be gutted none the less

Surfer they state the GVW is 3500 kg and it is this that needs to be 3501 kg or higher.

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 29/4/2009

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Surfer they state the GVW is 3500 kg and it is this that needs to be 3501 kg or higher.

Ali

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 our gvw is definately 3500 , and therfore not legal for the wider vans (and believe me ive agonised and researched for many many hours , but its a fact)

 even though its a huge 17 seater lwb high top , still cant use it to tow a hobby.

have now settled for a big avondale twin wheeler at 7'6 wide(point 2 of an inch under i believe ).

Quote: Originally posted by cat39 on 29/4/2009

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 our gvw is definately 3500 , and therfore not legal for the wider vans (and believe me ive agonised and researched for many many hours , but its a fact)

 even though its a huge 17 seater lwb high top , still cant use it to tow a hobby.

have now settled for a big avondale twin wheeler at 7'6 wide(point 2 of an inch under i believe ).

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 kerbweight seems to be around just over 2000( so many versions of this actual van type theres loads of different info)

so im sure im ok on weight ratio , and the 2.8 hdi shouldnt have any problem at all pulling it