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Topic: Here we go again ..Sterling Amethyst

pipwolf

10/2/2011 at 9:36pm
Location: Kingswinford west mids
Outfit: coachman Amara 500 5

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Hello , we are looking to renew our love for the tin tent,we will be siting the tourer in Wales.The Sterling Amethyst 2005 double bed either end/dinette looks a good bet but are they a good caravan, i ask this because there doesnt seem to be many of them around or if folks have them are they keeping them?

newtothislark

11/2/2011 at 1:23pm
Location: Ramsbottom
Outfit: Sterling Elite Overlander & 4007

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We have a Sterling that is 11 years old and in fantastic condition, I would recommend Sterlings, although I don't know much about the Amethyst.

Good luck in your search.

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pipwolf

11/2/2011 at 8:13pm
Location: Kingswinford west mids
Outfit: coachman Amara 500 5

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OK Thanks.

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RussellDavey

11/2/2011 at 10:56pm
Location: Bromsgrove
Outfit: Bailey Pageant Breta

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We have an amethyst, a 1999 version though. We love it, it's in good nick and has held up well to family use (not by us as we've only had it 18 months). I agree there don't tend to be many about as I think they were relatively high end when new so expensive for a family van. Happy hunting.

jennifernn

12/2/2011 at 1:27am
Location: NW of Glasgow
Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90

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We had a Sterling Emerald for 10 years, lovely van, only ever saw 2 other ones the same. We have a Searcher now, only seen 2 others of it too.

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12/2/2011 at 5:47pm
Location: Flintshire
Outfit: 2015 Swift Challenger 580 Kia Sorrento

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We sold or Sterling Eccles Amethyst 2002 today. Only reason to upgrade to a new Sterling Ruby fixed bed which should arrive in March. We loved the Amethyst and were sad to see her roll off the drive behind someone elses car. Lovely van hope the new owners have as much enjoyment with her as we did. You are right we never saw many about.

nicanders

12/2/2011 at 5:48pm
Location: lancs
Outfit: sterling

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we got new sterling last year,couple of faults but all sorted now and we're happy with ours

aquariangirl

18/2/2011 at 10:22am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Mitshubishi shogun & Ace Jubilee

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Our second van was a Sterling Emerald. Was brilliant - no damp, faults etc. We upgraded to a new Ace Jubilee and found that the Sterling was better made. Think I am right in saying that the Sterling Emerald was upper mid range while the Jubilee is lower mid range. Even though it was new, our Jubilee is less well made and thought out (although still love it's fixed bed!).

Am sure you will be fine although watch out when sited for a season - we did this a couple of years ago (but missed touring so much) and the caravan gets so filthy - especially on the roof! Hope you enjoy!

pipwolf

18/2/2011 at 1:15pm
Location: Kingswinford west mids
Outfit: coachman Amara 500 5

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Thanks everyone for your replies,still looking, hard to find though.We will site for a season then see how things go.

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Newquay in Wales 2011.

jamesA114

05/4/2012 at 2:09pm
Location: south staffordshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles Amethyst + santa fe

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Hi Pipwolf, did you get one? I may be buying one tomorrow at very short notice! if you did are you pleased with it?

Alison Collier

05/4/2012 at 8:59pm
Location: Staffordshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles Amethyst

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We have a 2006 Sterling Amethyst and absolutely love it, it is spacious, well built and very comfy x

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