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11/4/2006 at 10:14am
Location: Surrey Outfit: Coleman Trispace
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Ok,
As from my last post, you will know I am taking to court the teller of my last van as its rotten. Anyway, I have written off the £3k, and if I get any back, its a bonus.
So, I am looking for a new van. MY situation is that I have a 5year old daughter and a 9 month old son. Caravanning for me is away to spend more time with them and allow them to see new places etc and for a better family life.
So, I am looking for I say a minimum period of 10 years for my next van.
Now, I either go for a nearly new van, say upto 5 years old, and pay from £5-6K upwards, or should I look realistically at a new one for say £11K, and had in mind a Bailey Pageant/Ranger - as they have the 6 year bodywork warranty or even the Michale Jordan Expression model as its got loads of extra's
Now, money is not an issue as such. Of course I would like to spend as little as possibly, but in the end of the day, I need to look at long term. Any caravan I buy will be covered over the winter periods and any long delays in me not using it so that will help preserve the van and help resale values further down the lines.
Any advice?
Scott
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11/4/2006 at 10:29am
Location: Northumberland Outfit: Bailey Pageant Provence 5 Ford Kuga
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Hi Scott
if you are looking for longjevity I would seriously consider the new van.
Older vans are great, I started out with a 16yr old van but found that it was getting more and more time consuming to keep it in order, plus parts for caravans arent cheap.
You've started with an excellent choice to start looking at, The rangers offer some excellent vans and I nearly bought one, however O/H didnt like the full front window.
It took me nearly 6 months to make my final decision and then 6 months for delivery.
The time taken will identify the decision making ie: looking at hundreds of vans and thinking would I still want this van in 10 - 15 yrs
Good hunting and the best of British with your claim
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12/4/2006 at 3:14pm
Location: cheshire Outfit: Bailey Ranger 510 4
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Hi all as said previously I have contacted Bailey direct and they sent me this to copy and pste for all to read. Hope it helps. Gary
The factory back warranty was personal to the original owner of the caravan. When purchased new through a Bailey approved retailer, any existing warranty is not transferable to a second owner of this used caravan.
To increase the scope of the warranty package, by extending cover to multiple ownership, would have incurred an additional cost which would have to be included in the retail price of the caravan.
Bailey felt that the first purchaser should not be penalised by having to bear the cost of warranty for subsequent owners.
In addition, the recent changes in consumer law dictate that caravan retailers now have to supply used caravans, of up to a certain age, with a warranty. Consequently the need for a transferable manufacturers warranty is reduced.
Our policy has now been reviewed and any caravan manufactured by Bailey after 1st September 2005 will have the option of a transferable warranty, subject to terms and conditions and on production of a full service history and an administration fee of £25.
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12/4/2006 at 5:16pm
Location: Surrey Outfit: Coleman Trispace
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Hi
Well, I caravanned when I was 15 with some relatives and loved it then. We got one as we/I wanted to spend more time with the kids. With me, I think I love the planning just as much as the trip and having the option to go away at the weekends pretty cheaply is a godsend, with my work being pretty hectic in the week. The vans these days are like home with all the mod cons, whats not to like
Gary - the consumer law you say about vans being over a certain age for warranty, is that listed anywhere. I was referref to the Consumer Goods Act 2002 which was made/updated because of the likes of ebay and rogue dealers, and they have to give a 6 month warranty by law.
Heres whats on the dti website:
http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/topics1/guide/sogconsumerguide.pdf
Is this the case or have I been told wrong by several people?
Scott
Post last edited on 12/04/2006 17:24:32
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12/4/2006 at 6:53pm
Location: Surrey Outfit: Coleman Trispace
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Thanks Gary.
Seriously considering nearly new, just need to find the right van, so many to choose from its a nightmare.
I suppose Bailey and Abbey are known for build quality, and that will be good for long term values.
I pasted in earlier to the dti website ref my pending court case, seems the dealer does not have a leg to stand on since they introduced this new law 3 years ago
Scott
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