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24/2/2011 at 12:08pm
 Location: South West
 Outfit: Hi Gear Kalahari 10
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Gosh the search facility on this forum is frustrating (having to search each forum individually) There was a thread posted in the last few days asking what questions a first time caravan buyer should ask. I think it might have gone unanswered and cant seem to find the thread. I just want to add my thoughts to it.

Anyone else seen it? Not sure if it was in a different forum and moved.

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24/2/2011 at 2:01pm
 Location: Norwich
 Outfit: Citroen Relay Campervan
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Quote: Originally posted by teepee on 24/2/2011
Gosh the search facility on this forum is frustrating (having to search each forum individually)
I thought that as well, until I went to the bottom of the drop-down list and saw "Search All Forums"

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24/2/2011 at 2:04pm
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I always point them to this :

The Caravanning Handbook



24/2/2011 at 2:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Francophile1947 on 24/2/2011
Quote: Originally posted by teepee on 24/2/2011Gosh the search facility on this forum is frustrating (having to search each forum individually)
I thought that as well, until I went to the bottom of the drop-down list and saw "Search All Forums"


Oh lord, I've been on this forum for 5 years and never knew!


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24/2/2011 at 2:19pm
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Thanks Shirl, will order that book.

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24/2/2011 at 3:44pm
 Location: horwich
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get a damp meter my first advice


24/2/2011 at 3:47pm
 Location: Lancashire
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see buying secondhand and others........

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24/2/2011 at 3:48pm
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is there damp

check under beds and all corners and floor for sponginess

is wall bowing away from wardrobe do no buy ha

what does it coem with awning?

show me how electrics work

can you give me a setting up and leaving checklist

do you have handbook and service history

can my car tow what is the kerbweight towsure website

how should i pack her ----over wheels

do not even ask about wheels unless you see papaerwork buy 2 new ones we had m6 blowout the wheels were'new' my****

is there a hook up lead

when did you last use

why are you selling

cheers

 

claire




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