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12/8/2015 at 9:03pm
 Location: Northants
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Evening all.

The other half and myself are thinking of buying our first caravan. We've seen a 2011 Spirite Muskateer ES, and was wondering if anyone had any feedback on this and what sort of price they go for secondhand.

Obviously I know what it's up for but have no idea if that's a good price for this van. It comes with awning, wheel lock, hitch lock, 6kg gas, approved NCC service, 25m EHU, 85 battery and 12 months warranty.

Thanks and look forward to any responses!!

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13/8/2015 at 3:21am
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Buy a damp meter first.. and check it yourself Some 2011 Swifts had problems check out SwiftTalk


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13/8/2015 at 3:41am
 Location: Sitingbourne
 Outfit: baily champaign
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to be honest I would always use an independent mobile service mechanic to carry out a pre buy inspection before commiting to buy any caravan whether from a dealer or private . The cost of £40/60 could save you a small fortune if there were any defects & will give you peace of mind if there isn't   


13/8/2015 at 7:27am
 Location: Northants
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Thanks for the responses! Just ordered a damp meter. Can you now give me some advice on areas to check for damp. Are there areas which are prown to become damp?

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13/8/2015 at 8:21am
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Katgar, I bought a used van, was new to it and did not realise damp was a huge issue, despite reading it on here, van had full service history, when I got it I found damp, bit of work and it's sorted now, could have been much worst!! I am sure the previous owners had no idea (I hope). I would give it a really good check, I now do mine all the time, check top corners and around windows, also check floor. I am far from expert this is just my experience. 10-15% seems to be the avg all over my van now, I think this is the norm. It I was buying first van again, I would go to dealer and spend the extra for the warranty....

Good luck!


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13/8/2015 at 10:48am
 Location: west country
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Jam is absolutely right about the areas to check and old chap offers good advice if it is a private sale. Take someone that knows what they are doing. The £50 odd quid cost is small beer against the potential cost of repairs.

If you are buying from a reputable dealer you have some comfort with a warranty.

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13/8/2015 at 1:09pm
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Thanks again!! This is coming from a reputable dealer and dies come with a 12 month warranty. Anyone have an idea what sort of price it would be. I don't want to get stiched up.

Also what sort of damp levels should I be expecting to get with a 4 year old van?

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13/8/2015 at 2:00pm
 Location: south cheshire
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Watch out for the 12 month warranty ExCEPT FOR ....in the small print. You could search for the caravan model on google to see if there are any others for sale just to compare prices. Like this place, for example

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14/8/2015 at 9:55am
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Buy German .........


14/8/2015 at 11:46am
 Location: Lancashire
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Buy German .........

Bessie


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14/8/2015 at 2:46pm
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German brand or from Germany?

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14/8/2015 at 3:01pm
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Please yourself, as long as it's not built in Britain it will be fine.

A ten year old Knaus, Hobby or Hymer is still likely to be in better nick than a brand new British one.

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14/8/2015 at 7:29pm
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I'll have a look in the German brand as well. I worked for VW for years and was alway really happy with their cars!!

Just didn't fancy towing a van back fro Germany when I've never even towed a trailer!!

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14/8/2015 at 7:58pm
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Don't rush over to Grmany, just and keep an eye out online with the dealers and Exxy as they come up fairly regularly.

How many berths do you need and what's you budget ballpark?

There's a couple of nice Hymers on Exxy right now might fit your needs.



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