Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Stealth
Page:  1  2  3  4 Post Reply Post New Topic
15/10/2009 at 9:01am
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Surfer01's Profile View Profile   Reply to Surfer01 Reply   Quote Surfer01 Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2451

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Perhaps they were trying to copy this caravan which looks very robust.  See http://www.jurgens.co.za/6.exclusive.htm


15/10/2009 at 9:11am
 Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
 Outfit: Bailey Unicorn III Valencia (LR Disco)
View D S B's Profile View Profile   Reply to D S B Reply   Quote D S B Quote  
Joined: 06/8/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4700

Site Reviews Total: 26
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 15/10/2009
Perhaps they were trying to copy this caravan which looks very robust.  See http://www.jurgens.co.za/6.exclusive.htm
Not sure if I like that either.  Apart from the layout, the kitchen surface looks narrow/small.

-------------
David


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

20/10/2009 at 7:25pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Bill Terry's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bill Terry Reply   Quote Bill Terry Quote  
Joined: 19/5/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2197

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

This is wot they had to say, for those who coundnt get near the stand to look at them.

Hello,
 
I'm sorry that you didn't get an opportunity to see the Stealth range, we were overwhelmed with interest and people who had come to potentially order were complaining that they couldn't get into the vans alone to consider so we took the difficult decision to hire ropes and ask people that if they'd simply just come out of curiosity with no intention of purchasing then could they please return when we were quieter to allow potential purchsers time with the vans. If you were likely to spend anywhere between £17k to £23k I'm sure you would expect the opportunity to see what you were considering without others pressing past you. Prior to hiring ropes we had 15+ people in each caravan which was naturally untenable.
 
I'm sure with this explanation you can understand the position we were put in, in a perfect world we would have loved everyone to have had time with each of the 'vans whether they were interested or not but this simply wasn't possible.
 
I hope whichever 'van you purchased at the show gives you many years of happy holidays.
 
All the best,
 
Alex Murphy
Co. MD


-------------
Roughing it in style at Calloose caravan and camping holiday park nr St Ives.(seasonal pitch)
Its not a hangover, its wine flu!


nant mill.N/Wales
just dont go there.


20/10/2009 at 11:35pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger
View Viggo's Profile View Profile   Reply to Viggo Reply   Quote Viggo Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1303

Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: "we took the difficult decision to hire ropes and ask people that if they'd simply just come out of curiosity with no intention of purchasing then could they please return when we were quieter to allow potential purchsers time with the vans"


But that's not what they did. They put up a sign saying something like "serious potential buyers only". If it had said "We're sorry, we've been so overwhelmed by interest that we're limiting access to potential buyers between this time and that time and will hold open house from this time..." then that would have been a different story.

Sounds like Mr Murphy is desperately trying to mend some burned bridges after his PR disaster at the NEC.

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...


21/10/2009 at 7:42am
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi
View Rizzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rizzo Reply   Quote Rizzo Quote  
Joined: 05/10/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   7311

Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I heard the salesman's reason for limiting access, seemed reasonable to me, up to 20 people in one 'van?  And most of them sl*gging it off!!  Airstream were roped off too.


Advertisement



21/10/2009 at 10:33pm
 Location: Herts
 Outfit: Conway Classic Trio 2004
View ashwellgirl's Profile View Profile   Reply to ashwellgirl Reply   Quote ashwellgirl Quote  
Joined: 02/12/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2262

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I've heard that they only sold 4 'vans at the NEC and that they are not going to be going to any more shows.  They realised that no-one liked the Stealth.  About a million pounds was spent on making and marketing the Stealth and only 4 got sold. 

It's a shame that the bloke didn't do a bit of research 1st as a new name on the caravan block could only be a good thing.

I know i'd like to see a damp free lightweight smallish 6 berth caravan come on the market.  I have often wondered why the Manufacturers didn't invent a triple bunk accross the back of the 'van which would make the 'van smaller at least.  And just put a toilet in the bathroom, no sink, no shower.  That would suit me but probably not everyone and i admit that i do like that the kids have a table up their end for toys and games to go on lol.  And i love my big kingsize bed :)



-------------



22/10/2009 at 8:07am
 Location: Callington Cornwall
 Outfit: Willerby Salsa
View Mrs Mop's Profile View Profile   Reply to Mrs Mop Reply   Quote Mrs Mop Quote  
Joined: 24/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2525

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

The sign about not allowing browsers must have changed because we went on the last day of the show and it did say that if your just browsing you might need to come back about 4 - 4.30pm.


22/10/2009 at 8:44am
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: Jeep Grand Cherokee
View TonyC52's Profile View Profile   Reply to TonyC52 Reply   Quote TonyC52 Quote  
Joined: 10/6/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1481

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We went early on the last day and got to their stand about 11am, at that time the sign said for dealers to come back at 4:30. Were doing "escorted viewings" with a salesperson but had no problem in looking around a model. No pressure or follow up, probably because of my negative comments.

-------------
Tony C


25/10/2009 at 10:16am
 Location: Southwest
 Outfit: Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X
View Basilbrush's Profile View Profile   Reply to Basilbrush Reply   Quote Basilbrush Quote  
Joined: 24/6/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3261

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

It'll be interesing to see if any of the four purchasers o through with the orders & if they let us know how they get on with their very different caravans. We never got to this show but look forward to seeing them if they go the the Outdoor show in february.

BB



25/10/2009 at 12:23pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Surfer01's Profile View Profile   Reply to Surfer01 Reply   Quote Surfer01 Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2451

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

As someone pointed out, insurance should be low on them as no one would want to steal one.  On certain disreputable sites it would stick out like a sore thumb.  If the police were trying to follow a trail at least every one will remember a hideous looking caravan with a black front.  17


Advertisement



25/10/2009 at 3:42pm
 Location: derbys
 Outfit: Kia Sorento- Coachman 565 vip
View pee jay's Profile View Profile   Reply to pee jay Reply   Quote pee jay Quote  
Joined: 04/1/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   281

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Afraid I have to agree with the majority, and did not like it.  I remember something a few years ago which Michael Hold was involved in, looked like the Japanese bullet train, I think it was called a voyager or something similar, has any one ever seem one since ?? Thought not- neither have I. I think Stealth will die a death, and be unheard of in the near future.

 

17



26/10/2009 at 12:38pm
 Location: Llantrisant South Wales
 Outfit: Roller Team 740
View BigMona's Profile View Profile   Reply to BigMona Reply   Quote BigMona Quote  
Joined: 05/3/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   275

Site Reviews Total: 97
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1

Only one work for it in my books, Awesome!

-------------
New Motorhome!


26/10/2009 at 2:21pm
 Location: nw Leicestershire
 Outfit: Sterling Elite Searcher nissan navara
View zinnia's Profile View Profile   Reply to zinnia Reply   Quote zinnia Quote  
Joined: 27/3/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   166

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

only one word in my book JOKE!

november folkstone

new year  wareham, dorset



30/10/2009 at 5:00pm
 Location: Arles-sur-Tech France
 Outfit: McLouis MC4-862 Matic
View bacchante's Profile View Profile   Reply to bacchante Reply   Quote bacchante Quote  
Joined: 14/10/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   188

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

As said above .... this bright spark doesn't seem to have done much research. Who wants to sit in the middle of a caravan? The whole point of lots of windows on normal vans is so you can look out at the views and the people. As for the black front ... beggars belief ... maybe there's an option to have a normal coloured front ... anyone ask? The argument that you can have a separate bedroom and bathroom, which I heard from somewhere, doesn't hold up at all .... dozens of caravans have this arrangement - mine has! I think the manufacturers/designers just went out of their way to be different ... big mistake!


30/10/2009 at 5:25pm
 Location: N Yorkshire
 Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
View bev+jon's Profile View Profile   Reply to bev+jon Reply   Quote bev+jon Quote  
Joined: 01/11/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   8792

Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

all the bumf says it has a black front to stop the front "yellowing" like on an "ordinary" van. how bizarre ???

personally ive never had one go yellow but the black trim on cars has gone white / grey with weathering and being careless with polishing so would imagine the 4 people who bought a stealth could have the same problem eventually

 



30/10/2009 at 5:28pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger
View Viggo's Profile View Profile   Reply to Viggo Reply   Quote Viggo Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1303

Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Yes sir, we've put a black front on the caravan to avoid "yellowing". And we've put square wheels on it to avoid "roll away".

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev      Next

Jump To Page:  1  2  3  4

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














4999 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder