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chicken george



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I'll hear nothing of hatred, that word isn't strong enough Whistle Whistle Whistle .

Good luck to you all with your wobbly trailers, you need it on windy days Rolling with laughter At work
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Post #21861 9th Jun 2008 11:21 am
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chicken george



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avtur wrote:
I tow at 1450kg ... great fun, no problems ...



Van is a Fleetwod Sonata Melody (built by Adria (in Slovinia I think) and finished in the UK by Fleetwood)



Does someone tow it all the way from Slovinia or does it come flatpacked? Just imagine your van arriving flat packed 'Ikea style' with a tiny useless allen key and most of the fittings missing Laughing At work
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peteoheat



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The only feature I know that I want in a caravan is double bunks for the kids in an area that can be sectioned off. I was thinking that a 6 birth (4 bunks and a double) might be good so that the kids can have a friend along. But that seems to push the weight up to ~1700kg.

What brands are regarded highly for quality and which aren't?
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avtur



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One of the other models in the FLeetwood Sonata range has the double bunk layout take a look ....

http://www.fleetwoodcaravans.co.uk/caravans/sonata/prelude/

tips the scales at1400kg, same as mine, so you hardly know its there.

This range has the wider body style, explores max permitted width you can tow (2.29 metres if I remember) Many vans do, its worth keeping this in mind it helps with interior space.
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peteoheat



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That looks like a good option. I also happened across the "Elddis Crusader Superstorm". Which seems to have two sets up bunks in a rear bedroom which might be good.

I think we just need to get down to some caravan dealers and see what we like.
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chicken george



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"Elddis Crusader Superstorm" Shocked now then don't take this as caravan hatred but who gives them these crazy names? At work
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Post #21914 9th Jun 2008 6:29 pm
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npinks



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peteoheat wrote:
That looks like a good option. I also happened across the "Elddis Crusader Superstorm". Which seems to have two sets up bunks in a rear bedroom which might be good.

I think we just need to get down to some caravan dealers and see what we like.


You have to think about your family too, or possible family

My first van was a brand new Europa 525, this had the side dinette, which made in to bunk beds, and somewhere to have your breakfast without setting up the front larger table. We found that when our son was born 9we bought the caravan whilst she was pregnant) the dinette became redundant as it was always made into a bed. So a year later i swapped it for the 540 which has bunk beds fitted at the rear. We also have the side dinette too but lost the walk in bathroom.

Lots of people prefer fix beds when kids ain't involved, but if this is the case think about grandkids coming to stay with you, my ma & pa had a fix bed and had to put the youngster on their bed till they went to sleep then move him at the risk of waking him up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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peteoheat



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npinks,

Grand kids not an issue for a while yet hopefully. My kids are only 8 and 6 Smile

Mark
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npinks



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Thumbs Up

look at getting a Awning too, at that age they love sleeping in there in a awning tent Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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npinks wrote:
Thumbs Up

look at getting a Awning too, at that age they love sleeping in there in a awning tent


The awning tent has many uses, that's where I get sent after a few beers !!! She tells me its because of the snoring, but I'm asleep so I wouldn't know !!!


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I think it's due to the sexy music you keep switching on after a few too many Rolling with laughter Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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shar



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..................just been reading how to post pics on the forum so thought i would give it ago and hey presto... Thumbs Up
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Now that caravan looks like you can park two FL2 inside.
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Looks nice

but your supposed to put the jockey wheel down before you unhitch Laughing Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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shar



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npinks wrote:
Looks nice

but your supposed to put the jockey wheel down before you unhitch Laughing




we were hitching up to leave , we were at ferry meadows in peterborough fab site only hour down the road for us .
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