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mycamper

18/10/2012 at 5:14pm
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Just wondered if anyone has any news on how the show is going this year. We go on Saturday so would like the 'heads up' on anything that is a 'must see'. Also if anyone has visited the Raskelf Duvaly stand and knows if they have any good offers?

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Blodwyn Pig

18/10/2012 at 5:26pm
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We went on Tuesday and really enjoyed it. Plenty to look at and try. We especially liked the large American motorhomes, fine if you have a spare hundred thousand pounds or two!

The Airstream caravans were worth a look as well as the large caravans with slides, the name I can't remember.

Was very surprised at the large number of therapy stalls, are we saying that campers and caravan/motorhome users are all in need of constant repair.

Hope you have a great time. Enjoy yourselves.

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stocky13

19/10/2012 at 4:18pm
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We are going on Sunday,been told you get some bargains on the last day don't know if this is true but will let you all know.We are going with friends and they are looking for a cover for their van,

Bibbster

19/10/2012 at 7:03pm
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we went yesterday, had a fab day, loved looking in the big american RVs, lots of TV receiver stalls if thats your thing, Lovely Cheese and salami stall in hall 17 - we got our supply ready to take away with us half term.

. a chap we talked to said it had been very busy every day, we noticed that it emptied out after about 3pm and we could easily get into the caravans then. the airstream and eriba stalls were worth a look. we picked up quite a few freebies - key rings, pens, sweets etc - hubby munched his way round most of the day!

haworth18

20/10/2012 at 4:59pm
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Towsure insigna porch awning

I purchased on of these at the Nec with a veranda pole included. When I received the invoice two days before delivery the pole was not on the invoice their sales people just said no longer available. Towsure should be better than this. .

As anyone any experience from using one of these awnings

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Bill Terry

20/10/2012 at 5:27pm
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What acon, Think ad give them a ring monday.

Tell them you bought it cos it had the pole inc.

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bev+jon

20/10/2012 at 6:30pm
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went yesterday , enjoyed our day although there were too many motorhomes .
vanmaster , autosleepers and airstream a cut above the rest , superb.
thought the eterniti slide outs were poorly finished , great idea badly put together.

lee8810

20/10/2012 at 7:21pm
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I'm so glad somebody else noticed the poor interior finish quality of the eterniti caravan. I even noticed one of the display models had a spongy floor, When i first see them on tv i thought they would be on to a real winner but now i think they need to up there game..... people notice this stuff

bev+jon

20/10/2012 at 7:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by lee8810 on 20/10/2012
I'm so glad somebody else noticed the poor interior finish quality of the eterniti caravan. I even noticed one of the display models had a spongy floor, When i first see them on tv i thought they would be on to a real winner but now i think they need to up there game..... people notice this stuff

and poorly finished was being kind . looked like a 4 year old had put it together

mycamper

20/10/2012 at 8:48pm
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I have just visited the NEC today and I thought the whole concept of the Eterniti vans was a great breakthrough for the caravan industry. I agree with the above comments about the finish of some of the vans but you have to remember this is a completely new company and some of the vans on display are prototype vehicles which when manufactured I am sure will come up to the high standard of other manufacturers. They will then be good value for money vans I am sure.

fradillian

20/10/2012 at 10:10pm
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I loved the Eterniti BB4 with the bunk beds. It is an amazing design but like others have said, the build quality isn't quite there. The bathroom walls were so thin they bent with very lightweight pressure put upon them.

It's definitely the way to go with caravan design but I wonder if you'd have trouble with sites not letting you on due to the extra width.

664DaveS

21/10/2012 at 6:00pm
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We went, looked at what we wanted to see, then as it was getting very crowded left!

Don't like crowds

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stocky13

22/10/2012 at 7:53am
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We went on Sunday,There was far to many motor homes we enjoyed looking at the new caravans,Although we bought some light weight recliner chairs,I did think things would be a bit cheaper,We compared a few bits and peices that we bought from our local caravan shop and the show prices were more expensive.It was the first one we have been to but would not go again.Must admit very well organzised,

Scoobz

22/10/2012 at 10:10am
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Went Friday ,it was are first.went with the wife and my two teenage kids as we stayed over night. Had a great time even the kids had a great time. They had a go at the archery , which they thought was great. Have to agree with other post the accessories stands was the only thing I was dissapointed with. Wasn't intending to get anything big but ended up buying a Elddis 540 avante. ( I blame the wife) but to be fare it was a deal I could not refuse. Downside we have to wait till February for are new baby,but I suppose it will save storage over the winter. Had a look at the eterniti. Personally I was dissapointed with the single axles.and as already stated the finish was poor. But I do think they will be one for the future.

Jasonr01

22/10/2012 at 11:01am
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Big Mistake- This Place (or at least for me!!!!!!!)

As campers for the last few years, wife and kids suggested we went just to have a look!

No pressure then.

Anyway we arrived at 10.00 left at 6, enjoyed the day but left £15,500 lighter and purchased our first caravan to include everything we need to start.

Swift Ace courier 2013 6 berth.

happy days or not only time will tell!!!!!

jillyrow1

06/1/2013 at 12:29am
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lol we did the same x hope you are enjoying your new van x

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