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Hi

My daughter is looking for a starter van and has looked at an Adria 400B 1993 van, we haven't checked it out for her yet but her OH's mate went through it with a damp detector and found a bit at the front, which I suppose is top be expected in a van of that age, he felt that if that was all there was after the weather we have had it isnt too bad.

Daughter was pleased with the van as she felt it looked bright and clean with no carpets to fuss about and small enough for her to tow herself if her OH couldn't get the weekend off

The seller has accepted a verbal offer of £1,300 for the van with a nearly new awning  water carriers and hook up cable. We haven't a clue about current prices but it seems OK to me, any advice anyone ?

Cheers Rosie

what type of damp meter was it?

at this time of year, theres a difference between "damp" and damp a proper % reading is required, most of the light up DIY ones are useless for this.

they also need sharp tips to get through the plastic coating, otherwise all it will detect is the condensation on the surface.

I know what you mean Dreadnought, but at present there's not a lot on the market in our area for the price she wants to pay as she isn't sure she'll take to the camping life, I advised her to wait till nearer Easter, but tbh I think most vans of that age will have a degree of damp...or am I wrong about that.

I'm not sure what type of damp detector it was timtheenchanter but we are going at the weekend to have a look at it for her, my OH wants to have a look at where the damp was detected,but we don't want to trail up there if the van is overpriced. Thanks for replies

Rosie

Oh well end of problem a person who had originally made a bid for the van has turned back up, so the deal is off. Back to searching.

Thanks for the replies Rosie

Quote: Originally posted by marpin on 28/1/2010

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Oh well end of problem a person who had originally made a bid for the van has turned back up, so the deal is off. Back to searching.

Thanks for the replies Rosie

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Quote: Originally posted by fife-bloke on 28/1/2010

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my old 1986 elddis cyclone was damp free when i sold it last year.absolutly bone dry.i would expect to find plenty damp free vans of that age your talking about

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