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We`ve seen an Abi Ace Maurauder 420 yr 2000 and a Swift Challenger 440SE yr 1995.  The Abi`s seem to be a cheaper van, we`re wondering whether it`s best to go for a newer cheaper van, or a higher up the range older van.

Any advice would be welcome.

Cheers,

Walshy

I would go for the newer caravan , it will be more up to date inside and out .

atb

Wizard

Condition is paramount, as said above.  So, without seeing them, it's difficult to help make a judgement.

Overall, I think it would be easier to get any spares and accessories to suit the newer, more basic specification van, than the older luxury one.

Also, older Swifts do have something of a reputation for water ingress and damp around the front windows.  (Soggy Swifts).

Hi Walshy

5 Years younger van would be my choice. Can you check price here?

http://www.caravanpriceguide.com/id2.html

the one that has the damp meter making no noise is my advice, spec wise what toys does one need, heater, hot water, fridge, 3 burner hob/grill (still say oven is a luxury) thetford loo and a 240 hook up what more does one need

as long as it is solid and that is the hard bit as I saw a lot of quite new vans on my trawl with serious ingress probs