Think I'll stick with my 18 year old Carlight Commander
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B16 KJR
Now that is nice.
And as for the senator riverblanche.
Sold ours when i bought the Barccelona.
The Senator was a great van.
Regards
Ray
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26th Nov 2017 6:10 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1049
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Looks it great condition, bet it has been well looked after. I plan to keep my Adria for at least the next 10 years. Luckily I enjoy cleaning and polishing the bodywork!
26th Nov 2017 7:34 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
Glad to see there are still some forum members who have discerning tastes
26th Nov 2017 7:57 pm
MGCarr
Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 703
Unfortunately the caravan market seems to have gone the same way as the car market, with huge depreciation in the first few years, we have a Bailey Pageant Bretagne which we have owned from new and is now 10 years old, it has been a fabulous 'van and the layout has perfectly suited a growing family but it now needs replacing with something to suit SWMBOs preference for a fixed bed. I am very envious of that Carlight Commander with its virtually depreciation proof build quality.
1997 Defender 90 for the kids and I to have a go at some competitive off road RTV and Tyro trials, daughter picked up her first trophy over the August Bank Holiday.
Previous Land Rover history
1996 P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography
1996 Discovery TDi 300
1972 Range Rover 3.5 V8
LWB Hard Top Series 3
LWB Truck Cab Series 2A
Not been without a Land Rover for over 40 years - I must need therapy!
27th Nov 2017 2:10 am
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
That was one of my reasons for buying the Carlight in 1999, as we were fed up changing vans every few years and losing a stack of money everytime. Every couple of years we have upgraded something and inside and out, its like a brand new van.
The other reason we bought it, apart from the fact we loved the look and styling, was because, as it was all hand built by joiners and cabinetmakers, everything can be dismantled and customised if you want, as all the furniture is traditionally built.
They're not to everyone's taste though
27th Nov 2017 10:50 am
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
DSL wrote:
It's only money and you can't take it with you.
You sound like my missus
27th Nov 2017 10:57 am
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2230
Hi,
Two hardy souls packing up this morning.
The awning was fine rigged up 2 fan heaters , it was toasty, all the dogs were asleep scattered around in each corner.
The van was fine as well, once up to a nice temp, left it on all day and night, considered sleeping Inside the lockers warmest place by the ducting !!
Most of it went well.
But when it came to the wheels my WSL bolts on 2 of the axles are quite rusty, and to be honest at 5 years old i was suprised at the state of them. (i have noticed lol)
So our engineer would not take them of as he may not be able to re tourque them.
So i need to get a new set. fine no problem, just wondering if anyone else as had the same issue with there wheel bolts.
Regards
Ray
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29th Nov 2017 1:50 pm
mcsimmo
Member Since: 08 Aug 2011
Location: North of the south
Posts: 1795
We went for a drive out to pass a rare free day and popped into caravan place near us and came away having out a deposit on a new Coachman.
It wasn't a planned purchase, we only went in for some pink and blue, but once SWMBO has looked around the van she wanted it.
Thats put back my retirement again....Man with no D3 anymore, but cant leave the forum....how sad.
29th Nov 2017 1:56 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4540
Just getting back into Caravaning after a 15 year break without one. Picked this up at the weekend. It's old, and was cheap, but it's bone dry and everything works.
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Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
29th Nov 2017 7:54 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
Posts: 725
Sometimes the older ones are better in some respects, looks pretty good
29th Nov 2017 7:58 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4540
I'm happy. It's fully kitted to go, awning, gas bottles, new tyres, aqua roll, waste hog. Just got to put our cutlery and crockery in, and some clothes, and we're ready to go!
Looking forward to an Easter get away. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
29th Nov 2017 8:01 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
Posts: 725
That’s a great way to get back into caravaning, sounds good, enjoy your break.
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