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we have had two vans from dealers and both times had a run down on how it all works!!!

Take note on how the Heater works ..If using this weekend

Take your time to start with specially when hooking up

But no 1 tip .....DONT FORGET the BEER !!!!! and Glasses

We are also new to caravanning and picked up our new caravan a few weeks ago.

1 -Take a pen and paper with you to make a few notes.

2-Inform your car insurance and breakdown services that you are starting to tow before you collect your van.

3- Dont leave until you understand how everything works especially the heater. We had great fun trying to work it on our weekend away after collecting the van and even though we have read the manual several times it is still trial and error now!

4- Get some advice on levelling up and fitting the wheel locks - we didnt and struggled.

5- dont forget the car mirrors

We found that they were great at telling us how everything worked but didn't really go through what to do when you pitch up at the site i.e. levelling etc. They will hopefully run through everything and check the van fully with you so any snags will be picked up then. You will probably feel quite overwhelmed with all the information you are given and expected to remember but otherwise really enjoy it!!

We were soooo excited and love caravanning now.

Quote: Originally posted by John3548 on 10/3/2010

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If its a Pegasus then...
Excessive sealant windows (all)
Decals peeling
Storage lockers – builders dross inside (unclean)
Exterior streak marks
Dirty marks inside various places
Interior trim panels – knocks and chips
Rough edges – spice rack /interior locker separators.
Locker catches
Seals around trim at back.
Sealant around front locker.
Cracking of bathroom panel between sink and window.
Water in grab handles
Trim at back of sink – excessive mastic
Front window ledge loose
Mastic in awning rail.
Sucker marks on panels.
Chips on bodywork
Cooker ring staying alight
Toilet door tight/sticking
Carpet fit
Noisy water pump
Tight exterior locks

Some are niggles but worth a look.

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If it is that bad leave it at the dealers and tell them to shove it and take your money else where

correction if it is a pegasus or the other new one everyone is creaming themselves over leave it and buy the ONLY good van worth having a GT 60

Quote: Originally posted by GT60 on 10/3/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by John3548 on 10/3/2010

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correction if it is a pegasus or the other new one everyone is creaming themselves over leave it and buy the ONLY good van worth having a GT 60

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Well said. The GT60 does it all. Light to tow and a lot cheaper.

Quote: Originally posted by navver on 10/3/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by GT60 on 10/3/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by John3548 on 10/3/2010

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correction if it is a pegasus or the other new one everyone is creaming themselves over leave it and buy the ONLY good van worth having a GT 60

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Well said. The GT60 does it all. Light to tow and a lot cheaper.

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Quote: Originally posted by John3548 on 10/3/2010

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If its a Pegasus then...
Excessive sealant windows (all)
Decals peeling
Storage lockers – builders dross inside (unclean)
Exterior streak marks
Dirty marks inside various places
Interior trim panels – knocks and chips
Rough edges – spice rack /interior locker separators.
Locker catches
Seals around trim at back.
Sealant around front locker.
Cracking of bathroom panel between sink and window.
Water in grab handles
Trim at back of sink – excessive mastic
Front window ledge loose
Mastic in awning rail.
Sucker marks on panels.
Chips on bodywork
Cooker ring staying alight
Toilet door tight/sticking
Carpet fit
Noisy water pump
Tight exterior locks

Some are niggles but worth a look.

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is that  fault ripped from our thread  or has someone else got the same problem ???  need to know..

add to that list,

excess condensation forming in top lockers & running down walls

awning light come away at one end

faulty led light over kitchen

knocking underneath when walking in van due to metal on metal contact where front legs meet chassis rail

ceiling lights and top lockers filling with plastic & poly waste each time you use it

need any more ????

Quote: Originally posted by avctaylor on 10/3/2010

In the handover talk, I didn't listen properly to the important stuff which meant we got a bit confused by a few things on our first trip away, so my advice would be to try to concentrate!

I hope it goes well!

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I think this is the best advice! Your head is going to be so full of all the other stuff on this thread you are just not going to hear what's said.

I know we had a good professional hand over but when we set up first time we couldn't remember anything.

Just because others have had these other problems - many of which will be one offs - doesn't mean you will.

Don't forget to either take a car registration numberplate for the back of the caravan, or to take the necessary documents with you if you have arranged for the caravan dealer to make up the number plate for you.

We picked up a new van once.  Dealers said they would make up the numberplate.  We took documents.  Half way down the M6 realised both the dealer and I had forgot all about the number plate and I was driving illegally.  Keele Services gave me a piece of card and the loan of a felt pen - but it's still illegal I think.