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As you know tin tents in my opinion have as much right on the road as a blind granny in a morris minor in rush hour traffic :augie :lol
Anyway :rolleyes:
I'm on the look out for a cheap tin tent :eek: :o :doh
& i do mean cheap :augie
Just has to be water tight :rolleyes:
Watching a few on ebay & bidding on this 1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Just want to use it for off roading weekends mainly @ K.O.R.C. for May & August bank holiday weekends event
http://www.totaloffroadlive.co.uk/
Ta for your help in advance ;) or complete slating :o :p :lol
ive got one, still repairing it, in fact, been repairing it for thelast two years, its just not happening. we might end up giving up and selling it. its certainly water tight as we repaired all the damp at the rear (properly, by cutting out all bad wood and replacing/treating). Rear lights need checking, and fixing back on, rear handle to fix back on, no kitchen, no toilet/plumbing as it all had to be disconnected to do the repairs. the plan was to put in hot water heater and proper loo, but we fell too far behind!
i think its a good idea, i dont have a problem with caravanas or caravanners, i mean, whats the difference in that on the road, and a transit, or semi rigid truck etc? nowt.
i say go for it, and be proud of your home from home!
Thomas-the-Terrano2
05-01-2011, 11:29
lloks like a swift from mid 80s.
traditionally light and good for towing.
4 berth i reckon,
if only 2 of you 2 berths can be cheaper
though at 99p lol not make much difference!
find 2 berths have fixed side long beds more
comfy than making up diner and its jigsaw of
matresses!
Ta for your early input :thumbs
Its purely just going to be a double bed so the normal thing you want like kitchen / shower / heating even toilet aren't really needed :thumbs
lacroupade
05-01-2011, 11:39
Ta for your early input :thumbs
Its purely just going to be a double bed so the normal thing you want like kitchen / shower / heating even toilet aren't really needed :thumbs
so it will need shagging stabilisers then......:augie
:lol
so it will need shagging stabilisers then......:augie
:lol
:p :augie :lol
11redrex
05-01-2011, 12:40
No need to buy a caravan Adz, didn't you see Clarksons take on the mobile home ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSapnadD7UU&feature=related
However cheap, it still has to be road legal.
Check tyres are not damaged, and that the brakes work on the overrun, and the auto reverse and hand brake work. Check wheel bearings.
Check all lights etc
Check for excessive corrosion and the corner steadies work.
If all these are ok you should get a few years out of it.
mowerman
05-01-2011, 13:06
GO FOR IT !!!!
I too used to think caravans should be banned ubtil I got a small 2 berth last year for short breaks... bit of a surprise as I thought the missus idea of camping/caravanning had to have at least 5 stars rating, lots of exotic sun and a beach bar :thumb2:thumb2:thumb2!!! However I too now tow a tin tent (which is the reason I got the terrano :D:D:D) around and do plan to become a mobile road block in many popular holiday destinations this year !!!...
(RIP) PLANK
05-01-2011, 13:54
oddly, caravans are demanding higher prices than ever! even the old pattern of 2 berth being cheaper than 4 berth doeesn't seem to be true anymore.
I have an old one of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I am looking to replace it, we only use ot for making a cuppa on a patch of greazing land, it has been upgraded and has a cascade 2 water heater and a sttus ariel. When i find a replacment i wil be sellin it pretty cheap.
However cheap, it still has to be road legal.
Check tyres are not damaged, and that the brakes work on the overrun, and the auto reverse and hand brake work. Check wheel bearings.
Check all lights etc
Check for excessive corrosion and the corner steadies work.
If all these are ok you should get a few years out of it.
:bow :thumbs
GO FOR IT !!!!
I too used to think caravans should be banned ubtil I got a small 2 berth last year for short breaks... bit of a surprise as I thought the missus idea of camping/caravanning had to have at least 5 stars rating, lots of exotic sun and a beach bar :thumb2:thumb2:thumb2!!! However I too now tow a tin tent (which is the reason I got the terrano :D:D:D) around and do plan to become a mobile road block in many popular holiday destinations this year !!!...
:p :o :eek: :lol :lol :lol :thumbs
i have a trailer tent for 3 reasons
1 i have no real space for a caravan and dont want to be charged to store it
2 i cant tow a 6 birth caravan due to time i past my test
3 its cheaper and easier to repair and i dont have to worry about damp
but i would like to have a caravan but as i would have to pay to tow it dosnt prove feasible in the long run
Karinofnine
05-01-2011, 17:32
I have an old LMC. Love it. Buying second hand?
Caravans tend to be kept in one place for long periods. I would suggest you buy new tyres for touring and either re-fit them for winter standing or get some winter wheels (they are square and double as a theft deterrent).
Check or have someone check the overrun assembly and brakes. Not so essential in a small van/big car but frightens the crap out of you if you tow a big trailer which is trying to overtake you!
Buy a new gas regulator and connector hose, it's only a few quid, can prevent major problems.
Open the overhead lockers and check for damp.
As said above, for 99p damp isn't so much of an issue because you can afford to throw the 'van away, but do think about changing the tyres (a blow out will turn your car over) and check the overrun brakes.
Otherwise, caravanning is totally brilliant fun, and if others get impatient with you, just simply say "You should have left more time for your journey!" LOL
PS I'm a single woman, I tow a twin axle german (8' wide) caravan - go for it!
i have a trailer tent for 3 reasons
1 i have no real space for a caravan and dont want to be charged to store it
2 i cant tow a 6 birth caravan due to time i past my test
3 its cheaper and easier to repair and i dont have to worry about damp
but i would like to have a caravan but as i would have to pay to tow it dosnt prove feasible in the long run
That might be an avenue to go down if i don't win the tin tent i'm bidding on :thumbs
lacroupade
05-01-2011, 18:00
I have an old LMC. Love it. Buying second hand?
Caravans tend to be kept in one place for long periods. I would suggest you buy new tyres for touring and either re-fit them for winter standing or get some winter wheels (they are square and double as a theft deterrent).
Check or have someone check the overrun assembly and brakes. Not so essential in a small van/big car but frightens the crap out of you if you tow a big trailer which is trying to overtake you!
Buy a new gas regulator and connector hose, it's only a few quid, can prevent major problems.
Open the overhead lockers and check for damp.
As said above, for 99p damp isn't so much of an issue because you can afford to throw the 'van away, but do think about changing the tyres (a blow out will turn your car over) and check the overrun brakes.
Otherwise, caravanning is totally brilliant fun, and if others get impatient with you, just simply say "You should have left more time for your journey!" LOL
PS I'm a single woman, I tow a twin axle german (8' wide) caravan - go for it!
:doh:doh:doh:doh:doh:doh OOOOOOH dangerous revelation with all this unexploded testosterone about :)
(RIP) PLANK
05-01-2011, 18:49
single woman? where :naughty
yes check for damp, under bunks behind cushions and everywhere, but to be honest in a caravan for a only a few hundred quid your bound to get a bit.
Deleted account DD
05-01-2011, 19:13
If it doesnt smell of piss and mould and theres no obvious damp patches. Check the mechanicals and then go for it.
Lot of snobbery in the caravan world so you will be laughed at but for 99p or therabouts no problems :thumb2
Should point out that I love showing up caravan snobs. My first set up in the 80's was a brand new modified Astra gte towing a 20year old (or therabouts) well used 2 berth sprite alpine. that old it had gas lights and no leccy but was an absolute beauty and I used to pitch up next to the poshest vans I could find (usually van royces) on the caravan club sites :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Karinofnine
05-01-2011, 19:18
I'll have to keep my location quiet lol
Agree, there's loads of snobbery - brand new units, brand new cars, matching awnings... matching check trousers OMG! But lots of nice friendly people too.
FWIW think about joining the Caravan Club and/or Camping and Caravanning Club, the fee is £30-odd, you will save that on one week's camping (if you go on club sites).
FWIW think about joining the Caravan Club and/or Camping and Caravanning Club, the fee is £30-odd, you will save that on one week's camping (if you go on club sites).
Won't be going that far as its just for events :thumbs
Won't be retiring with me pipe & flat cap yet :lol
Deleted account DD
05-01-2011, 20:22
Won't be retiring with me pipe & flat cap yet :lol
should think not , the first'll give you cancer and the second make you look stupid :D
(RIP) PLANK
05-01-2011, 20:50
should think not , the first'll give you cancer and the second make you look stupid :D
fashion tips - you can't ask for the wrong thing on here :thumb2
Deleted account DD
05-01-2011, 21:32
fashion tips - you can't ask for the wrong thing on here :thumb2
:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol
No not fashion from me just ask Debs :thumbs
(RIP) PLANK
05-01-2011, 23:43
:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol
No not fashion from me just ask Debs :thumbs
and i was about to call you Gok Wan :lol
lacroupade
05-01-2011, 23:50
Oi, whats wrong with a flat cap???? Its very Country Life.....:augie
I'll send you a pipe :augie :lol
this will be adz soon
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solarman216
06-01-2011, 02:30
:doh:doh:doh:doh:doh:doh OOOOOOH dangerous revelation with all this unexploded testosterone about :)
Do not worry about Karin, she is well capable of looking after herself, Rick
Karinofnine
06-01-2011, 10:22
Um, thanks Rick... I think :-)
Um, thanks Rick... I think :-)
i have no doubt at all about ricks judgement ....... watch out lads :sly
This is upto my max bid of £50 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Your thoughts :confused: Do i up it :nenau
This is upto my max bid of £50 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Your thoughts :confused: Do i up it :nenau
question is .... will it tow ? .... and what do you intend to use it for ? .... depends how damp it is .... might be wee wee on the toilet floor :augie.....best bet is to take a look at it if you can
This is upto my max bid of £50 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Your thoughts :confused: Do i up it :nenau
probably going to be looking at a min of £150 i would have thought
lacroupade
06-01-2011, 12:41
My comments, for what they are worth...
1. 3 neutrals and 1 neg feedback...sounds like a right old cow if you read comments.
2. "4 birth caravan" - I hope they cleared the mess up!
3. The damp in the toilet looks like a bloody waterfall to me (third photo)...hopefully an easy leak to fix??
4. "Relisted due to timewaster" is usually a euphemism for "he turned up and realised it was a pile of shite".....
But for £150, do you really care.....worst case it will be great for the chickens.:thumb2
(RIP) PLANK
06-01-2011, 13:05
Oi, whats wrong with a flat cap???? Its very Country Life.....:augie
I was going to saw, whats wrong is that you end up with bloody cats in your house. Then i realised that you said flat cap, not cat flap :doh
lacroupade
06-01-2011, 13:14
I was going to saw, whats wrong is that you end up with bloody cats in your house. Then i realised that you said flat cap, not cat flap :doh
Where are your tablets Plank?.....:doh
Karinofnine
06-01-2011, 13:19
i have no doubt at all about ricks judgement ....... watch out lads :sly
Oh no! You've made me sound like a big old butch dyke/geezer-bird! PMSL
EDIT: Not that there's anything wrong with being gay (the hole is getting deeper...)
About the caravan, I reckon you are looking at about £250 for something half decent, small vans go for a lot of money, bigger vans tend to go for less. At £250 expect to be fixing it up, and I would urge you to consider what I said before about new tyres.
lacroupade
06-01-2011, 13:43
Great vid kbekl.....I am so jealous, what a lifestyle eh? and thats one caravan i WOULD entertain.
Loved the comment on one of the other related vids:
"If you want to go to the desert, get a Land Rover. If you want to go back to the desert get a Toyota".....:lol
also the weight issue if you can try to go for one weighing over 1250kg as most people who pass after 97 dont think they can tow it
This is upto my max bid of £50
Your thoughts :confused: Do i up it :nenau
You have over 3 days to go, sit back and watch, have a look if new bidders are coming in, there will be a last minute rush for bids, so don't push it up.
Set a limit and go for it 15 seconds ( depends how fast your internet connection is, ours is slow) before the auction ends. :nenau
I would start looking at others in the mean time. :doh
Or go to a second hand caravan place, often they have trade ins and they need to get shut. But £50.... you won't get a spare wheel for that these days...
Electric hook up at this time of year is a good thing to have so it will push the price up.
Good luck... Or contact Braniac, they have plenty of secondhand caravans,
in good condition when they started.
Pity they are spread around a field when they have finished... :lol :lol :lol
lacroupade
06-01-2011, 13:57
been watching more of those Gall Boys vids.....absolutely stunning landscape and great vans....I now hate every Ozzie on the planet :(
been watching more of those Gall Boys vids.....absolutely stunning landscape and great vans....I now hate every Ozzie on the planet :(
this may make you hate the nz boys aswell lol
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lacroupade
06-01-2011, 14:21
ah they can all rot in hell for all I care.
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:(:(:(
dont bother with a cravan get one of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TERRAIN-EXTENDED-ROOF-TENT-AND-ADDITIONAL-ROOM-NEW-/280468730301?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414d3d31bd)
(RIP) PLANK
06-01-2011, 16:01
dont bother with a cravan get one of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TERRAIN-EXTENDED-ROOF-TENT-AND-ADDITIONAL-ROOM-NEW-/280468730301?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414d3d31bd)
it'd be a bitch to tow though mate :augie
Good points :bow
Watching these to now :rolleyes:
1. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320637742814&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
2. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170586922366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
3. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120666746266&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
4. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270686951837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Just hang around the forest areas around builth wells after the royal welsh shoe. Lots of people dump caravans but they are not usually in the best condition.
:hmh
Just hang around the forest areas around builth wells after the royal welsh shoe. Lots of people dump caravans but they are not usually in the best condition.
:hmh
Ya can go get me 1 :augie :lol We'll off road Top Gear style :sly :naughty :D :lol
solarman216
06-01-2011, 22:40
Um, thanks Rick... I think :-)
funny how a simple comment can be taken differently, you are a very capable lady was my meaning, Rick
Deleted account DD
06-01-2011, 23:19
Good points :bow
Watching these to now :rolleyes:
1. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320637742814&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
2. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170586922366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
3. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120666746266&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
4. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270686951837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I would avoid old trailer tents like the plague.Even the most loved ones end up in poor nick and smelly. Its sort of a natural fact. Sort of canvas achilles heel
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SWIFT-CONQUEROR-5-BERTH-TWIN-AXLE-TOURING-CARAVAN-/220720148084?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item3363f22e74
Deleted account DD
06-01-2011, 23:30
If youve got a camp bed and sleeping bag this may be useful :D
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/touring-caravan-striped-out-with-fold-down-ramp-at-back_W0QQitemZ270688475859QQihZ017QQcategoryZ32633 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Karinofnine
06-01-2011, 23:33
I was only joking Rick, thanks for the compliment.
car ok now karin ? :nenau
zippy656
07-01-2011, 07:22
um... if just you ...
im sure i saw a camp bed in a tarrano some place..
will hunt for the pic
this is just so funny :lol:lol
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lacroupade
07-01-2011, 12:14
makes a change from those three dreary twats on that lame-arsed UK version.:thumbs
clarkson and may brillant hampsters a wannabe clarkson proper hero worship.
i got a hobby 650uk tin tent,theres a cheep caravan in local wrag but its quite a trek for u guys!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570085771&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Its gone way over my personal price limit for its condition :( £150 :rolleyes:
The search goes on :augie
spiderpig37
09-01-2011, 21:07
i think you will struggel to get anything half decent for £150 this time of year as prices tend to start riseing as people think about going away for easter.you would have been better off looking around october/november when people were geting rid before winter set in i picked up a 1993 4 birth ABI Herald for £600 in november similer vans are around £1200/£1500 now
as said i would stay away from the trailer tents as they are a lot of messing about if you pack away wet you need to get it put back up as soon as you can to get it dry wat a:eek: pain
good look with the search
cheers Andy:thumb2
i think you will struggel to get anything half decent for £150 this time of year as prices tend to start riseing as people think about going away for easter.you would have been better off looking around october/november when people were geting rid before winter set in i picked up a 1993 4 birth ABI Herald for £600 in november similer vans are around £1200/£1500 now
as said i would stay away from the trailer tents as they are a lot of messing about if you pack away wet you need to get it put back up as soon as you can to get it dry wat a:eek: pain
good look with the search
cheers Andy:thumb2
I'll keep looking :o
solarman216
09-01-2011, 21:48
I'll keep looking :o
Adz do you remember the one at the back of Swiftys workshop, going for £150 if you are interested, wants a bit of looking at, Rick
Adz do you remember the one at the back of Swiftys workshop, going for £150 if you are interested, wants a bit of looking at, Rick
Yeah that will be just right :thumbs
Throw the engine in it & I will get down to you when I've got a spare day :o :doh
At this rate I might as well just move in :lol :lol :lol
See you very soon :bow
harlowmaverick
09-01-2011, 22:08
i remember that one rick, does it tow ok?
as you know i am down yours not this monday but next and if adz wants it, all being well i can tow it back for him and he can sort out the dosh with you if he wants it.
what a nice helpful fella i am eh :augie:augie:augie:doh
solarman216
09-01-2011, 22:11
been stood for a year, but will make it towable if it isnt, Rick
i remember that one rick, does it tow ok?
as you know i am down yours not this monday but next and if adz wants it, all being well i can tow it back for him and he can sort out the dosh with you if he wants it.
what a nice helpful fella i am eh :augie:augie:augie:doh
Top Man :thumbs
Off topic :o :doh
When ya next going OUT shooting (not still targets)
Santa got me a Stirrup Pump :rolleyes: got bloody pop eye arms now :augie :lol
harlowmaverick
09-01-2011, 22:30
:stupidwell you know what they say, all the nice boys love a sailor :eek::pep
i am out tuesday night but you cant come on that shoot buddy, might be out on friday night.
you got yourself a lamp or night vision?
if not it will have to be on a daytime when its light :stupid :doh:grouphug
if not it will have to be on a daytime when its light
Would be better :o :thumbs
harlowmaverick
09-01-2011, 22:44
it will have to be a monday then as it is the only day that i get to myself, but booked up for the next two mondays what with sorting motors out
it will have to be a monday then as it is the only day that i get to myself, but booked up for the next two mondays what with sorting motors out
Might be better to do night as i'll be at work :doh
harlowmaverick
09-01-2011, 22:51
then you need to sort out some sort of lamp assembly to see with or some night vision for your rifle.
obviously talk to me before purchasing any and i can advise you if its any good or not.
this is pretty tidy and plenty of punch to it, would recommend getting spare batteries though.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Solarforce-600Lms-Xenon-Torchw-Multposition-QDMount-RSP-/270490384052?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingS ports_ET&hash=item3efa7bb6b4
then you need to sort out some sort of lamp assembly to see with or some night vision for your rifle.
obviously talk to me before purchasing any and i can advise you if its any good or not.
this is pretty tidy and plenty of punch to it, would recommend getting spare batteries though.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Solarforce-600Lms-Xenon-Torchw-Multposition-QDMount-RSP-/270490384052?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingS ports_ET&hash=item3efa7bb6b4
Glad this is my thread to start off with :o :doh
Gonna continue this here mate http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6292
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