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[ChrisS1]

In the market for a 5 berth caravan. Searching the usual places but just thought I'd post up here incase someone had one they were thinking of moving on. Cheers

[Nev]

Are house prices that unattainable in S.Wales now that the Severn bridges will become free?!

 

On a slightly more serious note though, you S.Walers will probably see quite a price hike on your properties now. Jammy gits.

Edited by Nev, 05 August 2017 - 05:25 AM.

[ChrisS1]

times are tough Nev

[Ormes]

I've got a 6 man tent in the garage taking up space + a single man pop up tent for if you have a visitor... £50?

[Nev]

I've got a 6 man tent in the garage taking up space + a single man pop up tent for if you have a visitor... £50?

 

6 man tent. Sounds like a good emergency garage for Black Bat !

[Ormes]

 

I've got a 6 man tent in the garage taking up space + a single man pop up tent for if you have a visitor... £50?

 

6 man tent. Sounds like a good emergency garage for Black Bat !

 

 

Yep, think I could drive her into it   You don't want to buy a tent do you?  Need the space in my pathetic single garage

[Ormes]

Sorry Chris this is no way to treat your wanted thread.

[hairy]

Are house prices that unattainable in S.Wales now that the Severn bridges will become free?!

 

On a slightly more serious note though, you S.Walers will probably see quite a price hike on your properties now. Jammy gits.

 

About time Wales got something from the government

[Nev]

 

Are house prices that unattainable in S.Wales now that the Severn bridges will become free?!

 

On a slightly more serious note though, you S.Walers will probably see quite a price hike on your properties now. Jammy gits.

 

About time Wales got something from the government

 

 

Well the Welsh did overwhelmingly vote for Brexit (thus ensuring they no longer got their hundreds of millions in subsidies), so maybe they don't want any UK govt handouts ?!

 

Edited by Nev, 06 August 2017 - 08:14 PM.

[Tibbles Stryker]

Back to topic I'd advise you visit a few dealers or go a big dealer show, caravan layout is important especially if you have kids. Think of your own privacy, where the kids will sleep. I've a 4 berth with a fixed double bed, we sleep in the front and the kids in the fixed bed. Seems to work for us while the kids are young but can't see it lasting. Also make sure if your buying secondhand make sure it has full service history and check the service reports thoroughly for any signs of damp throughout its history. Badly maintained caravans can cost you your holiday, you always see loads with wheels dropping off or brakes sticking. Although a seemingly easy purchase keep your eyes wide open, if I can help you with anything else pm me. Cheers

[ChrisS1]

Thanks Tibbles.

 

Yes, we've seen a few and know which layout works for us.

 

I'll definitely be checking the history for any mention of damp, also any evidence of damp/repairs inside.

 

I'm assuming the service should be annually?

[Tibbles Stryker]

Yeah supposed to be annually, it's a pricey thing too. Dealers charge 200 plus but little specialist's less, I pay 145. Which I think is extortionate but hey, it helps guarantee my holiday is not a failure 👍

[Tibbles Stryker]

Kids absolutely love it mind, that's all that matters

[ChrisS1]

All sorted. The thanks for the advice Tibbles 👍

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

when I had one the reason I got it serviced was for gas safety

 

What model did you go for?

[Tibbles Stryker]

I've a Sprite major 4sb. Fine for us 4

[ChrisS1]

A Swift Challenger.

 

Ticked all the boxes and had the correct paperwork.

 

Just need to get out and use it now