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Personjules070603
22/1/2013 at 8:18pm
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A year from now we should be in a position to buy our first caravan.

We've got a good idea of what we will be after, probably an Avondale Dart 556/6 or a Bailey Ranger 550/6 (There is an Adria option also). We need a lightweight van with fixed bunks and a side dinette (well we want!) and we'll be looking at something between 2003-2005 I would think.

Anyway, I'm wondering if there is any benefit to joining CC or C&CC before we get a 'van. Would we get anything out of it? Advice or just information?

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Personlyn hathaway
22/1/2013 at 9:43pm
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no dont think it would be of any benefit before you get your van personally .you should get advice about things from here or other websites .

please note avondale are not caravan builders now they went out of businee a few years ago so be aware you may struggle to get parts for one of their vans



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Personjules070603
22/1/2013 at 10:34pm
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Thanks Lyn. We didn't know that about Avondale so something to remember.

I think I'm just getting giddy!

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PersonJax365
23/1/2013 at 9:36am
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Good luck with your purchase! I wouldn't have thought it was worth joining any clubs before you have a caravan either.

It sounds as though you're saving up for something really expensive!!

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Personclever
23/1/2013 at 4:34pm
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Hi Jules, as above I can't see any point of joining before you get the van.

With ref to the van, have you tried looking a the Bailey Ranger 540/6 ? We had the Bailey Ranger 550/6 and then changed it to a 540 /6

The 540 /6 is the triple bunk version and works much better for us. Just thought it may be worth a look.


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PersonScrunchkins
23/1/2013 at 5:31pm
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No advice but how very exciting

Post last edited on 23/01/2013 17:56:10

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PersonHacksaw Bob
23/1/2013 at 5:39pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jules070603 on 22/1/2013


Anyway, I'm wondering if there is any benefit to joining CC or C&CC before we get a 'van. Would we get anything out of it? Advice or just information?


You can get advice and information from the Clubs' websites before you join, here for instance, but if you're going to be using your tent this year you could consider joining the C&CC anyway.


Personjules070603
23/1/2013 at 8:30pm
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Quote: It sounds as though you're saving up for something really expensive!!


I wish! Just a few things to pay for and some more savings to make before we make another large purchase.



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Personjules070603
23/1/2013 at 8:31pm
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Quote: Originally posted by clever on 23/1/2013
With ref to the van, have you tried looking a the Bailey Ranger 540/6 ? We had the Bailey Ranger 550/6 and then changed it to a 540 /6

The 540 /6 is the triple bunk version and works much better for us. Just thought it may be worth a look.


Will take a look. I think my husband spotted one of those the other night actually. Thanks.



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PersonSurfer01
24/1/2013 at 1:26pm
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The big advantage about joining before purchase is that you will have access to legal advice in the event you have issues with the dealer or seller.


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Personxdsxwolfman
24/1/2013 at 2:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jules070603 on 22/1/2013
Thanks Lyn. We didn't know that about Avondale so something to remember.

I think I'm just getting giddy!


Hi Jules

If it is an avondale that you require, don't let them going bust put you off - the parts are pretty much generic across all makes so getting hold of spares isn't a problem.



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