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30/7/2009 at 10:17am
Location: Worcester Outfit: '06 Abbey GTS Vogue 417 Audi A6
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Hi,
We have an Abbey GTS Vogue that has GRP sides. TBH this didn't play a part in our decision to buy it. I have not seen any reports that using GRP makes the caravan less likely to leak so I would recommend you base your decision on the caravans layout, practicality and how much it fullfils your particular needs.
The only thing I have read is that GRP is tougher than the Aluminium sides on most caravans and doesn't dent as easily. It is apparently easier to repair as well.
It doesn't have the smooth finish of Aluminium though but I personally think it looks fine.
Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Steve
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30/7/2009 at 10:27am
Location: West Midlands Outfit: Karsten
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We nearly did that not long ago, did you visit stafford by any chance?? lol
What put us off (loved one of the sterkemans!) was that even tho the vans are new, they are still 2008 models, baring in mind the 2010 models of everything will be for sale soon (oct) but his prices are for the new models, if you follow me?
When we got home I got out a caravan mag I brought last year (go caravaning) its great one off mag, with all prices and weights etc in, and when I looked up the prices they were 2 k less than he had them up for, trouble is if you buy one, it will only every be worth the book price.
The dealer said this was because of the euro, he was not buying anymore in from France and selling off old stock.
But if you park ex in the future, you stand to lose a lot of money, baring in mind you could buy a bailey or some thing for the same price, probably hold its value more?
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31/7/2009 at 9:49am
Location: West Midlands Outfit: Karsten
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Yes thats what we did, nearly signed there and then we liked the one with the fixed bed (although I had learnt lesson on rushing in after previous time! lol)
But as I say when I came home and looked up book price, they are selling them for 2 k more, its a rip off!
He's not buying anymore sterkemans in now so if thats the van you want don't know where you would get it?
If I was you I would look at similar models too and sell your van privately, thats what we are doing, off to france for 2 weeks sunday, then hopefully sell when we get back. We are stuck as our car doesn't tow much, said to OH we will just have to swap car instead of having such a limited choice of vans, but also fancy a big folding camper, OH not keen tho wants a caravan, sure we will find some thing soon!
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