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Subject Topic: Pick up our `new` van tomorrow Post Reply Post New Topic
18/9/2009 at 7:32pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Knaus s470 + Hilux
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So excited!!!

Any tips for last minute checks? I gave it a pretty thorough check when we went haggling.

It's a Bailey Ranger 470/4 and it's a 2000 model


18/9/2009 at 7:44pm
 Location: lincolnshire
 Outfit: VW T4 Campervan
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just make sure you get what u agreed on when u pick it up. I didnt check when I picked up my second van and got shafted by the family I purchased it from, it was chucking it down and really never checked my self, and took it as agreed on faith, intending to use straight away drove it over 100 miles and then started sorting it all out, problem 1. knackered battery when I was told it was a new one.

problem 2. charger didnt work, and was assured all in working order

Problem 3. me being a pillock, and not checking.

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18/9/2009 at 8:06pm
 Location: Herts
 Outfit: Conway Classic Trio 2004
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Did you do a proper damp check?  Even if you did it wouldn't hurt to check out all the area's again.  Also check the cris reg to make sure the addresses tie in.

I'm sure you'll love your new 'van

gaz, you are not a pillock, you are human and we have all been there and done that plenty of times even if not for the same thing.

 



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18/9/2009 at 8:10pm
 Location: Chorley
 Outfit:  Sterling 480 Continental - VolvoV90
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Quote: Originally posted by JayEss on 18/9/2009
So excited!!!

Any tips for last minute checks? I gave it a pretty thorough check when we went haggling.

It's a Bailey Ranger 470/4 and it's a 2000 model


Did you use a damp meter?
Check all the electrics?
Tyres?

Hope you will have many happy holidays in your new van!

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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left - Seasick Steve 2008


18/9/2009 at 8:13pm
 Location: wallasey
 Outfit: 1991 bailey avalon 4 berth
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enjoy your new van, and safe towing, i picked up my own ava on weds, 1st time towing and it went a dream, only hitch i had was unhitching it, thankfully a kind lady at the storage yard help me out.

 

enjoy and happy caravanning. 



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19/9/2009 at 2:03am
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Knaus s470 + Hilux
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I used a damp meter. My OH crawled underneath for a visual inspection.

We're buying from a dealer - Discover in Delamere - so have a warranty to fall back on. I just don't want to tow it away and have to take it back.

I'm looking forward to some fantastic holidays :-)


19/9/2009 at 10:42am
 Location: Northwest
 Outfit: Insignia 4x4 Swift ChallengerSport 636
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We pick up our new Adria Altea 542 DT tomorrow (Sunday) and cannot wait. We are then away the following weekend to try it out.


21/9/2009 at 12:09pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Knaus s470 + Hilux
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The new van is safely home and I've spent the weekend cleaning and polishing and loading it up with all the stuff that used to go in the tent.

It's lovely and I'm really pleased with it.

The only slight worry I had was that it smelled a bit musty in the washroom which wasn't the case when we viewed it. However after some diligent cleaning of the toilet cassette and the compartment it sits in things have improved dramatically.

I'm off to buy some proper tank cleaning fluid now.

I also managed to get an awning on ebay which we picked up yesterday.

Planning our first trip for the weekend after next and counting sleeps



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