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GBF49


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Hello all, a newby on this forum and I am interested in purchasing an  2000, 18' tandem wheel Caprice Eclipse. Asking price is $22,000. 
I have had no luck in getting any info about the Caprice on the internet, if anybody could offer some words of wisdom about this type of van it would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

cheers GBF49


-- Edited by GBF49 on Sunday 10th of January 2010 10:39:38 PM

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sorry mate cant help you but welcome to you anyway, someone here will have knowledge of this van!

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Welcome from me too.
Can you check out the relevant websites to find more info?
I don't think they're building them anymore, but there must be some info out there, and former and present owners must be able to answer some of your questions.
It's a very frustrating situation. Maybe just go with your instincts. If it looks to be in good condition, in your price range what else is there?
Maybe take a van-owning mate with you to check it out and give it the once over. Tyres, wheel bearings, chassis strength, structure and condition, brakes, water tanks - the basic stuff, then the interior general condition, how it's been maintained, extras and their condition, and most of all, does it suit your needs.
Most of these things can be updated and maintained before you hit the road. Safety and quality are what you're looking for. Good luck with that.

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Thank you both for your comments,smile
The caravan has been under cover on blocks for the last six years, it seems to be in very good condition so we purchased it this afternoon. I still can't find anything on the web about a Caprice. Maybe they were taken over by another firm.


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Well done! Congratulations on your new purchase. I hope you have many years of safe miles and a lot of fun in her. It's all go from here.

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A warm welcome to the forum GBF49. Now that you have made the purchase, clicking on the link below will take you to a gentleman who may be able to help you with more info about manufacturer.

http://www.caravanning-oz.com/Caravan_manufacturers.html

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