so what model / lay out is yours.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 10-01-2009, 12:50

well we've got a 2 berth 12 footer, classic layout 2 6 foot seat /beds, drawers under
front window rear corner toilet and kitchen under back window. also had use of dad's
van 15 foot sprite musketeer, twin dinnette both make doubles across van, roomy
in day but miss longer seats to relax on in day.

looking for a bigger one now, wish list is twin axle well why not with a t2. cant decide
between rear bathroom which seems to offer big family lounge, side diner and kitchen
versus 20 foot twin dinette on basis litle one has her own area to play and sleep and
we dont disturb her either as much.

what ever happened to the 2 door vans so reasonably common in 70s. last 2 aware
of were besscarr 600glx and the 184 carlight commander. seems neat idea for foreign
touring supose spare door way could alway be a storage area. handy at home for
storage as can park close to a wall and still get in other side. wonder if would be
feasible to convert one of the l shaped lounge van with deep window to a door, anyone?

zippy656 · 10-01-2009, 13:06

we got a 23' single axle 5 birth Bailey discovery 400 ( there cheap one )

one double bed and 3 SINGLE beds at the back, one bunk bed. and a single.

they did do this as a 6 birth, but very few about..

on front dinner, rear side dinner.

mid ish side door. next to kitchen shower toilet central

( spelling checker on and working )

Zippy

P40MRT · 10-01-2009, 13:31

We've got a 2004 Abbey Archway Royale 520. It's a GRP walled, cassette windowed dealer special four berth single axle with a large end washroom.

Dale

tezzer · 10-01-2009, 15:38

we got a elddis advante 524 2001 model, rear bathroom, 4 berth with side diner,
single axle,

tezzer

dinky · 10-01-2009, 16:48

Bucaneer elan 14 same layout as rbrt ,we use it all year round,not bothered about a bit of snow.

iandouglas · 10-01-2009, 18:34

SWIFT CHALLANGER 2 1991 2 BERTH END KITCHEN FRONT SEATS MAKE INTO A DOUBLE BED OR LONG ENOUGH TO SLEEP ON AS SINGLES 7FT LONG.VERY COMFORTUBLE, BOX WITH 3 DRAWS IN BETWEEN BEDS WITH ROLL OUT SLATS FOR MAKING INTO A DOUBLE BED.
UNDER FLOOR HEATING HOT AND COLD WATER .BLINDS AND FLY SCREENS 5.8 MTS 19ft INCLUDING A FRAME .TOP OF THE RANGE WHEN NEW .STILL DRY, BIT HEAVY TO MOVE ABOUT.
rgds.iandouglas

willow · 11-01-2009, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by P40MRT

We've got a 2004 Abbey Archway Royale 520. It's a GRP walled, cassette windowed dealer special four berth single axle with a large end washroom.

Dale

did yoy buy it from archways i Rushden?

willow · 11-01-2009, 23:33

plank I have an old caravan that has heating hot shower and loo cost me nothing.
Someone left it on my land said they dont want it any more and i could have it for £150.00
What do you think should it go or should it stay for one of you lot to use

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 12-01-2009, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow

plank I have an old caravan that has heating hot shower and loo cost me nothing.
Someone left it on my land said they dont want it any more and i could have it for £150.00
What do you think should it go or should it stay for one of you lot to use

left on your land and they want you to take it off their hands, right?

i'd sugest what with storage costs they owe you, or give it and call it
quits?

(RIP) PLANK · 12-01-2009, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow

plank I have an old caravan that has heating hot shower and loo cost me nothing.
Someone left it on my land said they dont want it any more and i could have it for £150.00
What do you think should it go or should it stay for one of you lot to use

Willow, I like the new avatar! I too have an old caravan gained in virtualy the same way, some one left it on my friends drive and she aquired it and i gave her £150 and keep it for cuppas on cold mornings, though my two 'middle' kids have stayed in it several times. SO i vote just keep it!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 11-01-2009, 23:33

think narrowed it down to something old and luxurious

bessecarr, buccanner. maybe a loaded lunar,swift or elddis.

looking at 4 single beds ie long bunked twin dinettes unless
can lay my hands on a double doored bessacarr. theres one
on the bay at moment but horshams a bit of a drag...from sy.

Bibio · 12-01-2009, 03:39

We have a 99 Swift Challenger 520SE 4 berth ,end toilet ,

Have travelled all over the Highlands with it, great for fishing trips !.

John

P40MRT · 12-01-2009, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow

did yoy buy it from archways i Rushden?

Sure did - about 18 months/2 years ago. They're the biggest dealer near me (not a fan of their other branch (Riverside) in Stony Stratford.

Dale

11-01-2009, 13:43

We have a 2008 Sprite Major 6 decided to take the plunge and buy new after we had an ABI Daystar 2 berth with the kids sleeping in the awning. The Sprite has twin fixed bunks at the rear and a set of fold up bunks at the side with seating at the front what we find is one of the best features is the side loading door at the rear were we can put the bikes and stuff while travelling. Must admit buying the first van was the best thing we have done as we all enjoy it especially the kids.

NEDDY · 11-01-2009, 19:12

we have an abbey piper 14.5 exec It's old It has a wee dining room which turns into double bed and a full length bunk that pulls out kitchen and bathroom in the middle at either side and sitting area beyond which is another bed heating ,telly,3way fridge and gas mantles ,we hope to get more fun out of It this year(only joking about the gas mantles )

10-01-2009, 12:50	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	so what model / lay out is yours. well we've got a 2 berth 12 footer, classic layout 2 6 foot seat /beds, drawers under front window rear corner toilet and kitchen under back window. also had use of dad's van 15 foot sprite musketeer, twin dinnette both make doubles across van, roomy in day but miss longer seats to relax on in day. looking for a bigger one now, wish list is twin axle well why not with a t2. cant decide between rear bathroom which seems to offer big family lounge, side diner and kitchen versus 20 foot twin dinette on basis litle one has her own area to play and sleep and we dont disturb her either as much. what ever happened to the 2 door vans so reasonably common in 70s. last 2 aware of were besscarr 600glx and the 184 carlight commander. seems neat idea for foreign touring supose spare door way could alway be a storage area. handy at home for storage as can park close to a wall and still get in other side. wonder if would be feasible to convert one of the l shaped lounge van with deep window to a door, anyone? __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

11-01-2009, 23:33	#11
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	think narrowed it down to something old and luxurious bessecarr, buccanner. maybe a loaded lunar,swift or elddis. looking at 4 single beds ie long bunked twin dinettes unless can lay my hands on a double doored bessacarr. theres one on the bay at moment but horshams a bit of a drag...from sy. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

10-01-2009, 13:06	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	we got a 23' single axle 5 birth Bailey discovery 400 ( there cheap one ) one double bed and 3 SINGLE beds at the back, one bunk bed. and a single. they did do this as a 6 birth, but very few about.. on front dinner, rear side dinner. mid ish side door. next to kitchen shower toilet central ( spelling checker on and working ) Zippy

10-01-2009, 13:31	#3
P40MRT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Vehicle: '98 Maverick TDi SWB Posts: 108	We've got a 2004 Abbey Archway Royale 520. It's a GRP walled, cassette windowed dealer special four berth single axle with a large end washroom. Dale

10-01-2009, 15:38	#4
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	we got a elddis advante 524 2001 model, rear bathroom, 4 berth with side diner, single axle, tezzer

10-01-2009, 16:48	#5
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Bucaneer elan 14 same layout as rbrt ,we use it all year round,not bothered about a bit of snow.

10-01-2009, 18:34	#6
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	SWIFT CHALLANGER 2 1991 2 BERTH END KITCHEN FRONT SEATS MAKE INTO A DOUBLE BED OR LONG ENOUGH TO SLEEP ON AS SINGLES 7FT LONG.VERY COMFORTUBLE, BOX WITH 3 DRAWS IN BETWEEN BEDS WITH ROLL OUT SLATS FOR MAKING INTO A DOUBLE BED. UNDER FLOOR HEATING HOT AND COLD WATER .BLINDS AND FLY SCREENS 5.8 MTS 19ft INCLUDING A FRAME .TOP OF THE RANGE WHEN NEW .STILL DRY, BIT HEAVY TO MOVE ABOUT. rgds.iandouglas

11-01-2009, 23:33	#8
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	plank I have an old caravan that has heating hot shower and loo cost me nothing. Someone left it on my land said they dont want it any more and i could have it for £150.00 What do you think should it go or should it stay for one of you lot to use

12-01-2009, 03:39	#12
Bibio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Glasgow Scotland Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 262	We have a 99 Swift Challenger 520SE 4 berth ,end toilet , Have travelled all over the Highlands with it, great for fishing trips !. John

11-01-2009, 13:43	#14
chunky Guest Posts: n/a	We have a 2008 Sprite Major 6 decided to take the plunge and buy new after we had an ABI Daystar 2 berth with the kids sleeping in the awning. The Sprite has twin fixed bunks at the rear and a set of fold up bunks at the side with seating at the front what we find is one of the best features is the side loading door at the rear were we can put the bikes and stuff while travelling. Must admit buying the first van was the best thing we have done as we all enjoy it especially the kids.

11-01-2009, 19:12	#15
NEDDY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 200	we have an abbey piper 14.5 exec It's old It has a wee dining room which turns into double bed and a full length bunk that pulls out kitchen and bathroom in the middle at either side and sitting area beyond which is another bed heating ,telly,3way fridge and gas mantles ,we hope to get more fun out of It this year(only joking about the gas mantles )