We are going to look at a van tomorrow,hubby wants one with shower and loo, it has pull out awning air con dual axle full van for 16,500, any thoughts,it  20 ft, would like some feedback from anyone who has had one or any prior knowledge on the model.

-- Edited by pauline on Tuesday 17th of August 2010 10:01:32 PM

If it has not got fairly new tyres then change them soon. Remember the 7 year rule.

Like Peter D says, also expiry date of gas bottles, originals have 10 year refill life unless retested and stamped.  At 20 years old they may have had new ones at one stage or at least been re-tested or exchange bottles with re-tested expiry date.

Look for water leak stains on roof ceiling, inside cupboards, under beds etc, check chassis underneath for any sign of accident damage or repairs/twists/bends, welds etc that may not be normal and of course any serious rusting or rotting/warping of underboards.  

Extend roll out awning and check for holes/fraying etc, and if pop top (doesn't sound like it) condition of canvas/vinyl pop top skirt.  Have them connect power and check operation of all applicances, gas and electric modes etc, including A/Con if supplied.

Would be handy to check the brake linings or bearings, but this may not be possible at the time, although you could ask to take the van for a run or ask them to with you along etc, however it would depend on how serious you were about buying it and some may not like to.

 



-- Edited by VHW on Wednesday 18th of August 2010 12:26:59 AM

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR ADVICE ,DID IT ALL AND BOUGHT IT FOR $15,000, VERY HAPPY AND ARE PLANNING ON OUR GREAT ADVENTURE ABOUT JUNE NEXT YEAR, DON'T KNOW HOW I WILL I WILL LAST THAT LONG