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10/11/2014 at 2:13pm
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Have you seen these?
Would you be interested in one? Why not let us know your thoughts.
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10/11/2014 at 3:47pm
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I would love one of these - unfortunately no price on the site as far as I can see.
The only problem I can see with this (over my very ancient Kip caravan, same size but lighter) is that you can't have two single beds, only one double. Not everybody wants to sleep in a double bed, like me and my mate - we're not that close! - only best mates - so two singles for us is the only option.
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10/11/2014 at 3:54pm
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Hiya, here is the price list and spec sheet
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10/11/2014 at 3:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 10/11/2014
I would love one of these - unfortunately no price on the site as far as I can see
Under Features - "Price: from £14,425."
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10/11/2014 at 4:31pm
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Looks adorable but with a 6ft 4ins husband no good for us.
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10/11/2014 at 6:55pm
Location: Argyll Scotland
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Quote: Originally posted by Lynm on 10/11/2014
Looks adorable but with a 6ft 4ins husband no good for us.
This is where the Sprintaway differs from this new one in that our beds would accommodate the taller person. I am 6' 4" and fitted no problem.
However even if we would fit into another van of such a size, we would not consider ever buying another one.
We bought the Sprintaway as a "cutting edge new concept in small caravanning" and were badly stung when we lost £7000 on the purchase price after just two years use.
These types of vans have a very limited secondhand market so only buy one if you intend to keep it.
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10/11/2014 at 7:55pm
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Doesn't appeal to me particularly. Looks rather to square at the rear. Could do with larger windows, especially the front. Unfortunately the bed can only be used as a double and not everybody wants to be moving upholstery around each night and back in the morning.
Our Adria Action (pios on profile) is not a lot heavier and has the advantage of 2m long lounge seats therefore giving the option of twin singles.............Mick
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10/11/2014 at 10:12pm
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That's a great looking van you have there Mick
Love the shape
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11/11/2014 at 8:07am
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If one wants a compact caravan then sensible option is an Eriba. Even mid 90s Eribas in good nick sell easily for £4k+. Plenty will buy a compact caravan thinking its easy to tow & site etc but most in the end get fed up with banging their heads & moving loads of gear just to get to bed & so on & at least with an Eriba it can be sold easily for little or no loss & sometimes you can even make money on it.
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11/11/2014 at 10:21am
Location: Argyll Scotland
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In the two years that we owned the wee Sprintaway, I don't recall ever jumping up high enough to "bang my head" and with the well designed storage lockers, "loads of gear" was never moved.
People's perceptions of how small caravans operate and how they actually operate are miles apart which is perhaps why these units have such a small secondhand market.
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11/11/2014 at 11:19am
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I've had VW campers & I've had Eribas. Now I don't have either I don't bang my head. A 'normal' small caravan does not have the 'cute' factor but it is certainly more user friendly. I sold my Eriba for more than I paid for it & it is the best small caravan to buy because if you do find its not for you there is not too much money lost.
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