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Personboozybird1969
08/9/2013 at 9:27pm
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Hi Everyone.
I have bought an old CI Sprite but not sure what model and year it is. I have tried to upload pics but with no joy. I am converting this into a mobile Haircut Hut and need to purchase breaks and bearings but have no idea where to start. All advice would be appreciated. An email address would be good so i can send the pics.
Thanks in advance.

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boozybird1969
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PersonGrampian91
08/9/2013 at 10:40pm
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The chassis plate or plate near the door will give you some details.


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PersonJax365
09/9/2013 at 10:31am
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Look for a mobile engineer online to come and check the chassis, brakes, etc. It's not a lot of money for peace of mind when towing.

Be careful when taking out furniture and stuff like that, it's usually fastened to the walls and forms part of the structure which stabilises the caravan.

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Personlmhaig
09/9/2013 at 11:02am
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Our 1983 sprite has the chassis no on the windows, ending in F83... 83 is the year, I assume F is the month of June but not certain. Hth.

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Lisa


Personlmhaig
09/9/2013 at 11:04am
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Would also recommend a service for peace of mind and more importantly perhaps, safety. Ours was £115 well spent, thankfully just needed new tyres and he also replaced the gas pipes.

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Lisa


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Personboozybird1969
10/9/2013 at 4:52pm
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wherewould i get all the spare parts from ie brakes and bearings ?


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Personacesup1504
10/9/2013 at 4:56pm
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Can not help. But what a great idea you have! Hope the idea   takes off and brings you plenty of customers.


Personbirder99
10/9/2013 at 5:28pm
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Chassis and suspension parts will depend on the year as over the years they have changed a bit but if it is a CI manufactured Sprite the chances are it is a CI chassis with Knott components.

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Personjayc001
10/9/2013 at 5:43pm
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I've always found with bearings the cheapest and most reliable method is to remove them and take to my local bearing supplier. I give them a wash in petrol first though as he gets moody if I give him a bag of greasy bits.

Never had to replace brake shoes but if I did I'd start by looking for any part numbers on them.


PersonJack+Jon
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An independent caravan/trailer workshop, ie not a large main dealer can usually source chassis parts going right back to the 80s so look for one in your local area. A chassis service is usualy about £70 plus parts.

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Regards, Jack+Jon.


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PersonAlec Gatherer
10/9/2013 at 7:12pm
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I had the brake shoes from my Royale relined at a firm in Rochdale, so if you can't find replacements there is an alternative.

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PersonJOHN BYRNE
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Try western towing their staff are very helpful and if they can not help they will probably know someone who can.
John



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