3 berth wanted to buy!

Cactus Blossom replied on 15/12/2022 19:30

Cactus Blossom

Posted on 15/12/2022 19:30

We have returned to caravanning after not doing so throughout the pandemic. We would like to find another caravan with a different floor plan

We are looking for a traditional 3 berth caravan. The older type with two forward sofa/ twin beds and a side dining table, and rear washroom.

We were told the magazine no longer has a "wanted" section and to try this discussion section. There are not many listings currently in the club's classifieds, so I thought I would try this .

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Tinwheeler replied on 15/12/2022 20:17

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 15/12/2022 20:17

Selling isn’t permitted on this forum although some others allow it if you search around for them.

Have you tried Caravanfinder?

https://www.caravanfinder.co.uk

Kasspa replied on 19/12/2022 21:29

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Kasspa

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 15/12/2022 20:17 by Tinwheeler

Selling isn’t permitted on this forum although some others allow it if you search around for them.

Have you tried Caravanfinder?

https://www.caravanfinder.co.uk

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:29

But strangely on page 69 of Dec mag issue there are 3 2nd hand vans being promoted.....

Unfortunately not a 3 berth the OP is looking for tho'.....

Tinwheeler replied on 19/12/2022 21:34

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:29 by Kasspa

But strangely on page 69 of Dec mag issue there are 3 2nd hand vans being promoted.....

Unfortunately not a 3 berth the OP is looking for tho'.....

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:34

But that’s the mag and not the forum….. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Tinwheeler replied on 19/12/2022 21:36

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:36

Actually, some of those 3 berths were classed as 4 berths because they could be fitted with a high level bunk above the dinette.

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nelliethehooker replied on 19/12/2022 21:54

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:36 by Tinwheeler

Actually, some of those 3 berths were classed as 4 berths because they could be fitted with a high level bunk above the dinette.

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:54

Correct, TW. Our Bailey Madrid had that arrangement. One could of course just remove the bunk, although I didn't. However I did just that on the Swift Challenger that we had before the Bailey, don't know why I didn't for the Madrid, it would have saved a bit of weight.

Tinwheeler replied on 19/12/2022 22:08

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:54 by nelliethehooker

Correct, TW. Our Bailey Madrid had that arrangement. One could of course just remove the bunk, although I didn't. However I did just that on the Swift Challenger that we had before the Bailey, don't know why I didn't for the Madrid, it would have saved a bit of weight.

Posted on 19/12/2022 22:08

If I remember correctly, on our Bessacarr Cameo 550 it was an option when ordering the van. We had no need for it.

JAC replied on 19/12/2022 23:01

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JAC

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Posted on 19/12/2022 23:01

The Coachman 520s are also like this, ie 3 berth with an option for a top bunk over the side dinette to make a 4 berth. We didn't specify the top bunk on our 520 VIP, kept it as a 3 berth and saved some weight.

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Kasspa replied on 28/12/2022 12:23

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Kasspa

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 19/12/2022 21:34 by Tinwheeler

But that’s the mag and not the forum….. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted on 28/12/2022 12:23

Appreciate that TW but what is the difference in mitigation risk?

Until recently, I was a member of a 'prestigious' car club who had a section for Buy/Sell & for a minimal cost you could advertise with photos.....

Perhaps the club are missing an opportunity, although I guess this could be questioned given the state of their website..... I'm sure they could come up with some complicated T&C's to exempt themselves from any liability.....

It's up to the individual to get their checks done!