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Subject Topic: Buying 1st Caravan! Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJohnnyLarge
23/10/2015 at 7:55pm
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Hello All!
We are looking to do caravanning as well as the camping we have done for 3 years. The Missis is getting a bit fed up of watching caravans pull up and set-up in the time it takes us to unload the trailer.

An old aquaintance of mine is selling an 1998 Elddis Jetstream EX300 4/5 berth. It's in lovely condition inside and out, comes with a used once Pyramid Corsican awning, Sunncamp porch awning and caravan cover. He has also replaced window catches etc as needed and had some carpet/mats custom made to fit the floor. Everything works as it should and it's lovely and clean inside.
He has bought a new £19.000 caravan.

We went to see it and I looked everywhere for damp and it was fine apart from at the back of the kitchen units. I found damp at the side of the window and the behind the sink unit.
We told him we didn't want it and walked away.

Since then we were offered it at a reduced price £2000 down to £1800. I refused.
Now he has come back to me! He owns a fencing/building company and has had a joiner remove the kitchen units, strip the boards off, replace the damaged struts and boards, resealed the corners, removed and resealed the rail outside the window and repapered the wall. The units are being refitted this weekend.

He has re-offered it for the original price of £2000 with all the work completed. I have a few photos of the work being done and can re-inspect the work before considering the purchase. I've known him for 40 years and am sure he's genuine.

I think I just need reassurance it worth it!
Pictures to follow. What do you think?

John


Personveema
23/10/2015 at 8:09pm
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Go and have a look...and check it again for damp...if you think he's genuine then go for it.

But...playing devils advocate...he's going to a lot of trouble to try to sell the van to you...?

I have no idea if the price is in the right region.


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PersonJohnnyLarge
23/10/2015 at 8:09pm
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Post last edited on 23/10/2015 20:21:07

Post last edited on 23/10/2015 20:26:46


PersonJohnnyLarge
23/10/2015 at 8:29pm
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If we buy it, my first jobs would be to clean the outside and remove and reseal the awning rails.
I am a good DIY'er and Dad-in-Law has just retired from the building trade.
I'm sure we could sort it quite easily.

John


Personmacquatic
23/10/2015 at 10:15pm
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Values for Elddis vans HERE
Can't see your model, but it will give you a rough idea of prices.

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I came into this world with nothing and I've still got most of it left.


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Personbrian burton
26/10/2015 at 1:32am
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hi,
I would suggest that before you hand over your money you should check all corners with a good damp meter especialy the two front corners which are prone to damp as I have had this problem with two vans,also if you remove the rails do not use silicone sealer to rebed them.it can breakaway
                   hope this helps.
                   bb


Personrichardandjo2010
26/10/2015 at 7:52pm
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A damp meter that gives a reading by the way of a bleep or sound is not sufficient for testing damp in a caravan you need the type of meter that gives a percentage read out if the caravan has below 18% it is considered acceptable above this and it will need repair once damp gets in it will spread rapidly and unless you have a workshop it will be virtually impossible to fix yourself. There is an association called MCEA if you google it there will be an engineer in your area for a small fee they will pre inspect it professionally for you and you would be wise to speak to them


Personjohn#mel#3kids!
26/10/2015 at 8:18pm
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You can expect bits wrong (and to go wrong) with a van of this vintage, I think maybe 2 big ones is a little steep, 1500 is more like it


Person2Adventurers
27/10/2015 at 1:29am
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Last year We bought a 2004 2 berth Sterling Eccles fully kitted out .... Didn't have to buy a thing to make us operational. Came also with beautiful awning. Cost us £4000. No problems and bone dry.
I think £2000 is very pricey for the one you are considering.
In my humble opinion You could get something a bit newer and better condition for the price......
It's expensive to buy from a caravan dealer but costs nothing to go and have a look round their caravans to see what is available and best for you without purchasing.
Go by your gut instinct!    All the best!


PersonJohnnyLarge
27/10/2015 at 8:56am
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Glossop Caravans have the same model in but a year newer for £4200! No extras either! I expect them to be expensive being a dealer.
I've seen loads of 3 and 4 berths a bit cheaper but we are a big family and normal bunks aren't strong enough for the kids.
We'be been to reinspect and are happy with the work done. We've also managed to crib a little and get an annexe thrown in too.
I'm picking it up today.
I'll let you know how we get on.


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Personcorsetta
28/10/2015 at 12:12pm
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I think it's a little bit steep for what it is, BUT, it looks really nice (love that layout!) and if you're happy with the deal then that's the only thing that counts.
Congratulations on the new 'van, hope you have many happy holidays in it :)



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