bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I’m not the most sensible person it would seem. I spotted this last night and dropped the guy a message asking if I could view this morning. “No problem let me know when you’re 30 minutes away.” Deposit paid. What’s wrong? Two leaking skylights, a missing awning, missing mirror cover, knackered bathroom sink plus more. Am I crazy? Six-cylinder, Dyslexic Viking, LightBulbFun and 19 others 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, bangernomics said: Am I crazy? Maybe, is it a Hymen Hymer? Looks fiat based by the wheels. bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 My favorite motorhomes, gonna get one, one day! LHD? Can I ask how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, bangernomics said: I’m not the most sensible person it would seem. I spotted this last night and dropped the guy a message asking if I could view this morning. “No problem let me know when you’re 30 minutes away.” Deposit paid. What’s wrong? Two leaking skylights, a missing awning, missing mirror cover, knackered bathroom sink plus more. Am I crazy? Phoooaaarrrr wish I had a camper van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 My favorite motorhomes, gonna get one, one day! LHD? Can I ask how much?12.5k it has some problems to resolve but sorted it’s a 18-20k item. Stevebrookman, BorniteIdentity and Barry Cade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Maybe, is it a Hymen Hymer? Looks fiat based by the wheels.Yes a Fiat 2.8 2001 b544 hymer. Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Hymers are life. Flipping love them, particularly the big beige ones off of the late 80s that look like meth labs. Superb buy! 500tops, bangernomics and Barry Cade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 2 hours ago, bangernomics said: 12.5k it has some problems to resolve but sorted it’s a 18-20k item. Best get a move on before benidorm comes back on stream , there's going to be a lot for sale in the 15-20k sector as soon as it does bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 45 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Hymers are life. Hmmm loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, barefoot said: Hmmm Sorry. Henry Hymers are life. loserone and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Best get a move on before benidorm comes back on stream , there's going to be a lot for sale in the 15-20k sector as soon as it does I’ll take it to France in the unlikely event that happens. It’s still damn cheap. stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Where are we up to with this then? I need to arrange a collection day. Possibly tomorrow? I’ve been on eBay blowing the proceeds of the current contract. 2 skylights @£45 a pop £90Awning £509Mirror cover £22£13,121 and counting. Rab and Jazoli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Hymers are life. Flipping love them, particularly the big beige ones off of the late 80s that look like meth labs. Superb buy!Funny you should mention that. Our French one is that era. Barry Cade, chaseracer, Rab and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Does it have the meth lab? 😉 bicycle repairman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 4 hours ago, bangernomics said: 12.5k it has some problems to resolve but sorted it’s a 18-20k item. You did good! Pop in past the factory if you are ever in Southern Germany! bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, bangernomics said: I’ll take it to France in the unlikely event that happens. It’s still damn cheap. Everything to do with leisure is still on the up even though it's raining , I know someone who's looking to upgrade a caravan but the dealers want more for 12 month old vans than they cost new ! it sounds cheap at 13k even with the bits , I've seen a few vans advertised cheap on Facebook by people that weren't aware how mental the last 12 months has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I think you will be fine, i'm sure these are likely to remain in demand. Well bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviemck2006 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I think proper motor homes like that will remain in demand. The so called day vans, the knackered old builders vans with a bit of carpet lining and home made interiors made of old tattie boxes will get cheap again.Sent from my SM-T585 using Tapatalk Dabooka and bangernomics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Good luck. I'll stick to occasional bargain hotel deals, and save a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Good luck. I'll stick to occasional bargain hotel deals, and save a fortune. I don’t disagree with that approach entirely. What I can do is pass said “asset” and exchange it for my cash again at some point in the future. These things are silly money at the moment and as Wack said it’ll right itself maybe? The older stuff has almost trebled in price over the last 3 years which is most definitely covid/chancers and if I managed to use it for a couple of weekends away whilst working over here and then break even I wouldn’t be upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 8 hours ago, High Jetter said: Good luck. I'll stick to occasional bargain hotel deals, and save a fortune. To only consider the short term financial outlay is to, in my humble opinion, miss the point entirely. Personally, I'll stick to amazing individual experiences and save the banal and sterile hotel experience to others. They're not for everyone - but nothing is. Don't yuk at other people's yums. x privatewire, Garythesnail, stripped fred and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 Where are we up to with this then? I need to arrange a collection day. Possibly tomorrow? I’ve been on eBay blowing the proceeds of the current contract. 2 skylights @£45 a pop £90Awning £509Mirror cover £22£13,121 and counting. Two tubes of proper sealant £12£13,133 Need to find a sink and new hob next as the sinks cracked and hob is a bit worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 8:50 AM, BorniteIdentity said: sterile hotel experience Just look at mr fancy pants here with his clean hotels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 I remember trying to get a place towards Conwy late one evening. Jeez we walked in, the room had a sink in the corner. Blue pedestal and a pink bowl. That and the mismatched bedding made us decide no thanks and I did the several hours back whilst Betty slept in the passenger seat of my last XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Sink finally obtained a bit over budget at £250 delivered but still it is now a physical item. £13383 and counting. Still not actually done a jot on it other than spray lubricant into the centre roof light mechanism. May have to get a caravan nobber to pop round whilst I’m working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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