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Subject Topic: I just bought my first caravan!! Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonSusieSprite
08/4/2015 at 9:00pm
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Hello!

I'm so excited about my purchase I've decided to join a caravan forum!
After a year of searching (ever since seeing my friends little caravan) the 'right' caravan came my way (sort of- on eBay) and I'm going to pick it up on Saturday.

She's a little Sprite 400 from the 1960s. I don't know this 100% but from comparing the pictures to others on the internet I'm pretty sure. Apparently they're called '400s' because they weigh 400kg... I hope this is right because my car isn't super powerful and I can't avoid coming up Detling Hill on the way home!

Does anyone else have an ancient caravan?
She's in desperate need of renovating but is solid and dry. Apparently she's been sitting in a field for a few years.

Happy camping : )


PersonI800 dave
08/4/2015 at 9:11pm
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Wow bet you can't wait! 400kg!! Very light! Do get a damp meter though as if it's been in a field for years it's bound to have atleast abit of damp, they're not expensive though as just gives you a heads up before it gets too bad :) keep us updated with pics! What car do you drive by the way?


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PersonSusieSprite
09/4/2015 at 12:32am
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I really can't wait! Went straight out to B&Q to get Hammerite, sandpaper, and other supplies.

My car is a Renault Clio 1.5 diesel. I did a fair bit of research before looking to buy a caravan and it seemed that a Thomson Mini Glen or a Sprite 400 was the best plan, technically I could tow more but I don't think it would be practical/sensible.

If there is damp what's the best first step to take?

:)


PersonGrampian91
09/4/2015 at 2:10am
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Possibly a 400 because the length or floorplan maybe 400cm (approx 12ft/13ft), thats how a lot of manufacturers label them.

Several variations over the years, So size and weight can vary.

Make sure the brakes work. Take a grease gun and grease the hitch before you tow it away.


PersonIainM
09/4/2015 at 6:11pm
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I started caravanning aged 10 days old in July 1970 in a 1967 Sprite 400, towed by a Morris 1000! Sure your Clio will be fine!

Can't remember much about the 400 obviously but it started a lifetime love of all things caravan!

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Best Wishes

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PersonI800 dave
09/4/2015 at 9:48pm
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It depends how bad the damp is, if your lucky you might get away with sealing the windows and door but if it's extensive then it will need to be cut out and rebuilt, depends how long you plan to keep it though


Personjeff juke
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