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19/10/2009 at 3:53pm
Location: Chorley
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To be honest I didnt know what a KIP looked like until your post prompted me to look it up!
Keep your chin up. If you keep looking the right one will turn up sooner or later.
Might even be worth putting a wanted ad in the free ads on UKCS.
Like it says, its free!
Good Luck!
Post last edited on 19/10/2009 16:52:46
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19/10/2009 at 4:05pm
Location: Weardale
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What's special about them that appeals to you?
They look quite old so is because they're a classic?
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19/10/2009 at 7:20pm
Location: Ipswich
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How about here Leisure Vehicles
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19/10/2009 at 7:29pm
Location: West Cumbria
Outfit: Ace Aristocrat caravan & Campervan
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The poor owners hope it was insured!!
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19/10/2009 at 8:47pm
Location: Milton Keynes
Outfit: Bailey Alliance 66-2 Motorhome
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Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 19/10/2009
Was all set yesterday to bid on a Kip caravan, so logged in and scrooled down the page for the umpteenth time to gaze at it again.... and there was a message at the bottom saying DON'T BID, Caravan no longer for sale and explanation that they were coming home from their very last camping trip and the brakes failed on the car behind and reduced it to splinters.  I felt so sorry for the owners - and myself, because that was the very van I wanted.
I even send a message of condolence! They were on the level, BTW.
So if anyone sees another Kip caravan for sale, let me know...
I would have thought they were fairly unusual in the UK. Why not nip over to Holland and have a look at a few. Most dealers will have someone, if not all, English speakers. There are no real difficulties in buying a van in Holland and importing it to the UK and you will have a far better choice. I have always quite like the look of Kip cravans although most would be a bit small for me.
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19/10/2009 at 10:04pm
Location: Argyll Scotland
Outfit: 1997 Bailey Ranger 470 4
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Have a look at my Van HERE. This is a video by the Caravan Channel.
Similar to the KIP.
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20/10/2009 at 12:57pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Swift Freestyle S2
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I love the Kip. Nearly bought one a few years ago. Still wouldn't mind one.
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08/11/2009 at 11:58am
Location: south cheshire
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Love the Sprintaways too - too much £££ though... if money was no object, I'd buy one tomorrow!
I'd like a little old one because I can't afford a new one!
Spoke to Leisure Vehicles today - they are approx 3 miles away from me, but they only import really newish ones, their cheapest was around 4,000.
I'm just hoping one comes along before next spring. otherwise I'll be camping in my car and awning! LOL!
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08/11/2009 at 12:04pm
Location: south cheshire
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Quote: Originally posted by motley on 19/10/2009
What's special about them that appeals to you? They look quite old so is because they're a classic?
Well, for a start, they are very lightweight and easy to tow and pitch, quite important for me as I can't handle heavy weights. There's a door in the middle of the back, not at the side like on most 'vans... and there are two full length beds (you don't have to make them up to lie down, which I have to do a few times in a day)... And they have a sink, cooker, fridge, ehu, heater,cupboard and wardrobe/shelves.
Thats really all I need. I used to have a little Bedford Rascal Romahome, now sold as I was struggling to drive it. These are much the same layout, except you can stand up all the way thru, instead of crouching, like I had to in the roma - which was uncomfortable with my back probs!
I've advertised here, there and everywhere I can think of, please if you know of one for sale, get in touch!
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08/11/2009 at 1:01pm
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Hope you find one, was just about to ask where your Romahome went, you did loads of work on it didn't you?
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08/11/2009 at 8:43pm
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Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 08/11/2009
Hope you find one, was just about to ask where your Romahome went, you did loads of work on it didn't you? Ali
yes, Snowy, I did, and I still miss her! She also had a full service and safety check before I sold her. Two lovely young people came and took her away before I changed my mind.... awww, so sad.
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09/11/2009 at 1:35pm
Location: Lancashire
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Think I am right in saying Kip were part of the Tirus Group in Holland, which owned a number of caravan manufacturers, including Lunar. The group filed for liquidation, but some of the subsiduaries reformed, Kip being one of them, and no doubt Lunar.
Kip have been a much respected manufacturer in Holland for 70 yrs. Don't know if anyone in UK is servicing them, but buying in Holland is straight forward so long as there is no trade in.
AJ
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