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PersonJayEss
15/9/2009 at 1:29pm
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After a couple of years of wet summers our beloved Khyam Rigidome is being put into retirement and we have just bought a 2000 Bailey Ranger 470/4. I've spent the last few days searching for the answers to many of my questions - most of which have been answered many times already so thanks for that everyone.

We pick the van up on Saturday and we can't wait.

I think we have everything we need except an awning. I've put a wanted ad up on the free ads section and I'm scouring ebay but there isn't much money left in the pot after buying the van so any ideas where I can get a reasonably proced second hand awning would be much appreciated.

Looking forward to joining you all in the warm and dry :-)


Personpapadore
15/9/2009 at 1:38pm
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Congratuations on getting your van, its so lovely to stay warm and dry when camping, I have bought several bargain awnings on ebay, you just need to keep looking everyday until something you like comes up, wishing you many a happy holiday in your new van.


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Person#Gold#
15/9/2009 at 1:45pm
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ebay or preloved seem to be the best bargains, i picked up a 1 yr old 1050cm pyramid fopr less than £180, it had a pole missing but the seller is sending a brand new one from pyramid, i also got offered a 1000cm one from west midlands caravans for £200,bearing in mind these are big awnings you may get cheaper, west mids caravans might be worth a try as we are nearing the end of season and they did have quite a few in a couple of weeks ago,

Hope that helps and good luck with the new van

Cliff



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PersonJayEss
15/9/2009 at 1:58pm
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Thanks for the tips and the welcome


Personmichael
15/9/2009 at 2:10pm
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well done,happy caravanning for the future.your awning size is 896cm.see

Ranger 2000
Models Berths MIRO KG Payload KG MTPLM KG Internal Length Metres Shipping Length Metres Awning size cm's Layout code
380/2 2 816 205 1021 3.76 5.25 795 A
450/2 2 900 206 1106 4.55 6.04 873 B
460/2 2 896 206 1102 4.55 6.04 873 B
470/4 4 931 239 1160 4.73 6.22 896 S
500/5 5 1000 250 1250 5.03 6.52 928 H
510/4 4 988 235 1223 5.16 6.65 942 S
520/4 4 980 237 1217 5.16 6.65 942 Y


 



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Personmichael
15/9/2009 at 2:16pm
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Trio Mexico Awning 900cms - £ 50 in Canvey Island Placed on 01/9/2009


Trio Mexico Awning - £ 20 in Nottinghamshire Placed on 06/9/2009

Trio Mexico Awning - £ 100 in Notts Placed on 19/8/2009

found these for you



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PersonJayEss
15/9/2009 at 2:19pm
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Thanks very much. I put a wanted ad up for a 900 so I hope that was right.

It's all a bit of a minefield at the moment. Still there's nothing better than a steep learning curve :-)


Personmichael
15/9/2009 at 2:32pm
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Isabella gives 885 cm so double check before buying.

http://service.isabella.net:591/isabella/uk/ameasurement/FMPro



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PersonJayEss
15/9/2009 at 2:41pm
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The salesman at the place we bought the van measured it at 891. How much leeway is there with an awning?

This is exactly why I'm glad I joined this forum. I came very close to bidding on one that had apparently come off a 1998 ranger but the sizes just didn't match with anything I've seen


Personmichael
15/9/2009 at 2:47pm
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look here for the sales.this site says 869-899 16 foot awning.

http://www.nrawning.co.uk/prices.htm



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PersonJayEss
15/9/2009 at 6:28pm
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Michael you've been very helpful. Different makes vary so much. I seem to need something between an 870 and a 900 depending on make.

Very much buyer beware I think



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