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11/2/2010 at 3:48pm
 Location: somerset
 Outfit:  Royal Bordeaux & Lichfield Sandown
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Hi

As previously posted we are looking for our first van, we have enquired about quite a few now, however, we are quite surprised to find how many owners do not even know what model their van is, all they state is the make, when you phone and ask what model they say they have no idea!!!

I have been checking up on line for more info on vans that have appealed to us to check weights, and age etc, but without model type this is not so easy.

Dont all vans have their make and model listed on the vans?


11/2/2010 at 3:51pm
 Location: west country
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It never ceases to amaze me how poorly some ads are written and this is another example.

Don't know why people bother to pay for an advert d=that does not then "sell" the caravan or whatever



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11/2/2010 at 5:48pm
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When were were looking for our latest van we spent some time searching on the German eBay (more from lack of vans at the time for sale here than a real interest ) but we were surprised to find that every van we looked at there had the correct model number, year of manufacture and paperwork. Something good to be said for the TüV on caravans I suppose


11/2/2010 at 6:44pm
 Location: Keswick
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Hi Caris,

So glad to read that you are still keenly looking for your first van. Hope all goes well this time around. Fancy not knowing what van you have. Isn't it supposed to be your baby? You know the names of your babies don't you????

Don't forget to keep us all informed

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11/2/2010 at 7:01pm
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If you are selling a rubbish van, the best way is to say as little as possible, that way you can't be accused of misleading the buyer. If the advert says little & the seller says even less it will be one to avoid.


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11/2/2010 at 7:13pm
 Location: Lancashire
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Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 11/2/2010

Hi Caris,

So glad to read that you are still keenly looking for your first van. Hope all goes well this time around. Fancy not knowing what van you have. Isn't it supposed to be your baby? You know the names of your babies don't you????




Maybe not if you'd had dozens of babies and you bought and sold babies regularly...

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11/2/2010 at 7:27pm
 Location: Cannock
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Reminds me when i was looking to buy a cheap van for my brother.Talking to the bloke on the phone i asked him what the make was and he said ''abbey i think''.Not to be put off i asked him the year''dunno'' was the reply.Finally i asked him if the van had a sloping front ''errr sloping back i think'' came the reply.Sloping back? i said confused.''Yeah its on a bit of a hill in a farmers field'' the bloke said.I had to laugh.

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11/2/2010 at 8:09pm
 Location: somerset
 Outfit:  Royal Bordeaux & Lichfield Sandown
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Yes still looking, however, we are picking up tips along the way, and if we dont get the answers to our questions we wont go and view, we arent that stupid (thats our opions lol)


11/2/2010 at 8:32pm
 Location: Stourbridge West Midlands
 Outfit: SWIFT CHALLENGER 400SE
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We too are looking for a new van, and like you am suprised at how little information a lot of adverts have, I tend to look at the info provided before even looking at any photos, if not enough usefull info in add I dont even bother to look at pics, how hard can it be to put some usefull info in the advert, its just lazy in my opinion, if they just cant be bothered to write a decent add, makes you wonder if they have been that lazy when it come to taking care of the van or its servicing.

hopefully we will find our new baby soon, hope you find yours too. just cant wait to get away, only been without our van about two weeks after selling her, but it feels like a member of the family is missing, oh the withdrawls..........

good luck in your search



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11/2/2010 at 9:06pm
 Location: Lancashire
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look here it will you more idea of what is available and price and layout.you can use it for a guide if nothing else.

www.caravanfinder.co.uk



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