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Post by matias8diana on Jun 27, 2019 13:43:26 GMT 10
Well done Al I was thinking it would be good idea to kick off a what too look for topic. My contribution: - One should take a Look down the side of the van to make sure it is true (Straight) I have seen them bent. Some time from overloading and other times from poor construction. Then there is the floor make sure it does not feel spongy when walking on it. If the underside is not treated it will absorb moisture. I have come across some vans that have had a tape used to seal around windows and other joins. This stuff is okay for a couple of years if the van is kept under cover but it becomes porous after awhile. It saves time in the construction phase & generates work for the service people later on. Bob Hi Bob, We went to look at a 1977 Millard yesterday and decided not to buy it after reading your tips and checking if chassis was straight. We pulled a string line along the bottom of one side and there was a 15-20 mm gap in the middle. Now I’m wondering to myself, is this how the chassis starts bending and it would gradually get worst while traveling or this amount of sag is normal? It’s a 16 foot van. |
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Post by Mustang on Jun 30, 2019 19:15:52 GMT 10
I would not think any chassis out of align is normal?
You have done the right thing walking away, there are plenty of vans out there.
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Post by matias8diana on Jun 30, 2019 19:17:35 GMT 10
I would not think any chassis out of align is normal? You have done the right thing walking away, there are plenty of vans out there. Thx for confirming |
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Post by bobt on Jun 30, 2019 23:16:02 GMT 10
Gidday matias8diana
Just as Mustang says.. You are best to stay clear of it. Keep looking the right one will turn up.
bobt
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Post by Mustang on Jul 1, 2019 8:21:38 GMT 10
The last house I bought I carried in a clipboard with sub headings "bathroom/ kitchen/ garage etc., the real estate agent suggested I was somewhat though, I replied that I was not here to muck around as I was presenting offers on five houses that day & my offer was the only one I would make.
I had my price accepted.
I suggest that this procedure would work with buying a caravan, tell them you are looking at more than one, funny how the price suddenly reduces.
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Post by ontheroad on Sept 29, 2024 14:19:00 GMT 10
What a fantastic thread this is - wonderful for the new 'to-be' owner of a classic caravan!
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