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legin

Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Posts: 1004

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black

Calling caravan owners

I'm thinking of buying a caravan never had one before so totally new .I would like a 4 berth twin axle with a island bed.It will be used by my wife,me and our dog Max for short holidays 3 to 5 days at a time for the time being in England.I have done a lot of towing all over Europe with 18' tri axle 3.5 Ivor Willaims trailer and a 19' Brian James enclosed car transporter trailer I have also moved brand new Bailey caravans from the Bristol factory to Essex for export so happy to tow large caravans.What I would like to know what are the best caravans to buy 2nd hand ,I am looking to spend about £10,000 .I like the look of this on ebay Ace Supreme Globestar 2006 caravan eBay item number:202024570944 and this Bailey Senator Series 6 4/5 berth twin axel Caravan eBay item number:112534995104 both are just under £10,000.What do the members on here think ?

25th Aug 2017 9:32am

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5110

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

Baileys are OK, but to be honest they are a little bit like a pair of beige trousers safe but not that exciting and I always think of them as the retired person’s caravan.

If you want class and a well-made caravan go for an Elddis, a maker with decades of experience.
Elddis build the UK's only fully-bonded touring caravans with their unique and industry-leading SoLiD Construction. SoLiD Construction sets the unparalleled benchmark for leisure vehicle construction - backed by our unmatched 10 Year Warranty.

Elddis partnered with Henkel - the world-renowned structural bonding specialists - to create their bonding system, the same world-class construction system that is used on Formula 1 racing cars, super yachts and is even used to bond the wings on aeroplanes.

For the sort of money you have you would be looking at a two/three year old Elddis caravan but as they come with a ten year water ingress warranty you would get seven years plus of worry free caravanning made with quality materials and top of the market fittings. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

25th Aug 2017 11:35am

legin

Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Posts: 1004

I am retired but don't want the beige look

I will have a look for a Elddis .Thanks for getting back to me.

25th Aug 2017 12:00pm

pj2106

Member Since: 20 Dec 2012
Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire
Posts: 1500

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I have just brought a swift charisma and it awesome still away in it atm and love it every thing works as it should

We did look at elddis caravans but found they are quite a bit heavier than the equivalents on the market 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
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25th Aug 2017 12:06pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

We've always had Carlights. They hand-made coachbuilt and very expensive.
A second-hand one costs the same as a new anything else but will outlast almost any other 'van and you get all that 'Rolls Royce' quality and comfort,

25th Aug 2017 1:33pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Elddis... The guy's name (Siddle) backwards isn't it? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

25th Aug 2017 1:57pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hello legin

Probably not what your looking for, but this is our Eriba 540...2 / 3 berth, (Wife and I + Dog)
If build quality / structural toughness is a consideration, then i'd place Eriba's in the 'top drawer' also.

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Full internal metal skeleton, on a proper chassis, 4 season cladding / insulation, these Vans are known
to last decades, without progressively 'opening up'...resulting in the inevitable damp issues.

The 'old school' method of cheaply building Van's obtaining some degree of 'structural integrity'
only when the internal box cupboards and 'furniture' where 'screwed' (or stapled) in place hopefully is a dying
practice...

http://www.eribaforum.co.uk/eriba%20amiga/eriba_touring.html SKIP
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25th Aug 2017 2:19pm

legin

Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Posts: 1004

pj2106 wrote:
I have just brought a swift charisma and it awesome still away in it atm and love it every thing works as it should

We did look at elddis caravans but found they are quite a bit heavier than the equivalents on the market

Lets have some pictures ,I like the Swift Conqueror 645.What year is yours?

25th Aug 2017 2:22pm

legin

Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Posts: 1004

Hi X4SKP nice looking van you got there I was hoping for something a bit bigger also I have always towed with at leased two axles.

25th Aug 2017 2:25pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17374

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

MartinK wrote:
Elddis... The guy's name (Siddle) backwards isn't it?

Yes, the firm evolved from the famous heavy haulage firm of Siddle C Cook, which didn't survive the postwar nationalisation of the British transport industry. He stopped heavy haulage and switched to caravans!

25th Aug 2017 3:23pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Swift make Elddis, Sterling, Sprite and Lunar so generally the build will be similar between them all. Swift and Elddis are the premium 'vans in the range

If you want a caravan to last a lifetime then a German or at least European van is the only way to go

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25th Aug 2017 3:39pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

legin wrote:
Hi X4SKP nice looking van you got there I was hoping for something a bit bigger also I have always towed with at leased two axles.

Thanks...I can see your after something much bigger, and there is a visual and (more importantly) weight 'tipping point' where twin axles are just a better solution (good for safety also).

We are almost always the smallest when we set up camp. Eriba was acquired by the German HYMER Company in 1980...they have basically continued the design approach, much like a European version of an Airstream.

For us it has worked really well...especial when 'travelling' more than 'staying'...good also on the narrow twisty bits.

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Good Luck with your search...

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25th Aug 2017 4:03pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

We get lots of Eriba's on site, they're brilliant little vans and as skip says brilliant for touring

25th Aug 2017 4:34pm

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1762

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

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Loved while we owned it, fleetwood heritage.

25th Aug 2017 5:24pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

grafty99 wrote:
Swift make Elddis, Sterling, Sprite and Lunar

Not Lunar - they're independently owned. I think Elddis are a separate company, too. Darren

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25th Aug 2017 6:16pm

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