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Hi all...I have a 1990 ABI ACE Diplomat, which i bought about 6 years ago as a 'repairable'. It had had a knock in the rear which had broken the shower tray. I fixed in a new tray and although we have only used the van once a year, it has served well. The front window cracked and has now let in water so is probably not worth fixing.

So, with an expanding family, I'm now after a 4 berth. I don't want to spend much more than 1k, and have been looking maybe at something like an ABI Globetrotter, or Swift Corniche. I don't have experience with other makes of caravan, so was seeking some 'general advice' on what makes/models to avoid and which are better.

My main criteria is that it is as light as possible, and not likely to fall apart at speed!

Regards...Colin...

Quote: Originally posted by Jaydee55 on 09/2/2009

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What speed were you thinking of doing???

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Well, once, when i was on my own on a clear straight road with no-one watching, i clocked 94mph with my little caravan. Anti-snake device fitted of course!

Obviously, i wouldn't condone this sort of behaviour....

And of course, i won't do it again!

Thanks...i can't see any caravans for sale on here within my price range...

Quote: Originally posted by colin33 on 09/2/2009

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Obviously, i wouldn't condone this sort of behaviour....

And of course, i won't do it again!

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I'm very glad to hear it! 

As a Lunar owner, I can agree that they are good vans and also very light.  Ours is a 5 berth and weighs 1230kgs.

Have a look on ebay, they usaully have some for sale.

Good luck.