Pelyma
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Clymping, Sussex
Posts: 4807
 
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The Reich mover is pretty close to moving on the spot DS3 TDV6 HSE
Silver with Alpacca (old one)
DS3 TDV6 HSE
Silver with Alpacca (new one)
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npinks
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
Location: Kippax
Posts: 286
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i have a reich mover on my single axle, i find it very good 
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| Mon Sep 29 2008 4:32pm |
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StuRox
Joined: 16 Mar 2007
Location: Wherever the beaten track takes us
Posts: 414
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Never had any issues with our Burstner - 8m length, and been to more CL's than actual sites. Just mention it when booking, and everything is fine - also just ask about entrance, as some can be a bit tight, but always got to where we were going.
We have the Truma SE mover fitted - best thing we fitted - fully automatic and can hook up in 5 mins by myself.
Got it fitted after the first time we tried to put it in storage, as took 4 of us to push it in......
If you are still looking for a 'van, have a look at ours, as its fully loaded  Stuart - Now in a 5 series M-Sport touring.....not so much 'anywhere' but at least everywhere quicker....
For Sale, fully loaded Burstner S-Class 630TS fully loaded all for £12,250.00....
See here for further details
or HERE FOR EVEN MORE DETAILS
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 10:12am |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2990
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We have a 8.1m caravan with a Pwrtouch motor mover. Very rarely use the motor mover other than to line the wheel up with the Alko wheel lock.
when we have tried to move the van with the motor mover the wheels have just spun in the loose gravel we were parked on. You can get a motor mover for each axle and thus 4 wheel drive but that costs a lot more.
I tend to use my Winch on the D3 if the Motor mover fails  that always amazes the old duffers who insist on watching with a glass of wine in hand 
Good excuse to buy a winch though
we havnt had any problems getting into sites, although it was a bit (well very) tight getting into the farm site where ryan organised this years lakes event. Had to drive the D3 up the hedge at a 30degree to manoever in through the gate. took about 5 mins though with only millimetres to spare. Duncan
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 10:52am |
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timd3
Joined: 30 Nov 2006
Location: Bucks
Posts: 193
 
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we have 7.7m Hymer on a single axle with PwrTouch mover - never had any issue moving the thing about. Even earlier this year - when after a night of  -istent rain when awoke to find the van & awning stood in four inches of water. Wipped the awning down and moved the van out of the mini-lake using the mover to get us to marginally higher ground. 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey/Alpaca
Privacy, Tow Pack, PTI, AT2s
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 12:10pm |
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buzz
Joined: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 496
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[we havnt had any problems getting into sites, although it was a bit (well very) tight getting into the farm site where ryan organised this years lakes event. Had to drive the D3 up the hedge at a 30degree to manoever in through the gate. took about 5 mins though with only millimetres to spare.[/quote]
gettin off was fun too........ 06 Zermatt 7 seat auto with PDC and privacy
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 8:24pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2990
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Mmm yes,
we got stuck. I was winching myself up the hill off the tractor trailor when the tractor arrived and gave me a tow.. Duncan
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 8:41pm |
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buzz
Joined: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 496
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posting that picture made me think.....that was the only 30secs of the weekend that it didnt down...  06 Zermatt 7 seat auto with PDC and privacy
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 8:45pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2990
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Did it rain.... I didnt notice...
I was too busy watching Sky TV in a nice cosy warm environment whilst tucking into a very civilised full English Breakfast  Duncan
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:07pm |
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buzz
Joined: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 496
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i was falling out of a chemical toilet.......extremely with a bottle of ryans vintage wine (didnt spill).....trying to reach the sanctuary of the marquee.......looked like someone had painted me with cow down the front......great weekend tho' 06 Zermatt 7 seat auto with PDC and privacy
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:13pm |
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RichieP
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 256
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Thanks for all the info,
We're pretty far down the selection of what will suit us (we are 5 berths with 16 and 14 and 7 year old kids), but can't get away from the long twin axels.
Off to the NEC week after next, but may have decided bought before then - the new vans are focused on fixed bed and small showers!
Thanks again - Dunc definetley need a winch now you've provided that scenario - I owe you a beer!  Richard......
2006 HSE Lugano Teal - with screens a DVD....PS2.... Freeview, Aux Battery and MANTEC plate!
2007 XS Commercial Java Black - with leather! (mine but I don't get to drive it)
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 8:32pm |
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craig
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2230
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Wait till the NEC show Richie.
You'll be able to play dealer off against dealer and get a bigger discount - especially as they're desperate for sales, judging by the junk mail i've been getting off them recently.
When we brough ours, we had three dealers trying to get our business - in the end we ended up going to Blackpool to get the van, as they gave us the best deal.
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 9:02pm |
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Pelyma
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Clymping, Sussex
Posts: 4807
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Just watch the servicing, my parents did that bought a van from Derbyshire where it had to go back to be serviced  DS3 TDV6 HSE
Silver with Alpacca (old one)
DS3 TDV6 HSE
Silver with Alpacca (new one)
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 9:18pm |
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craig
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2230
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Van gets serviced at the local dealership, no warranty issues since we've had it
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 9:21pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2990
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you caravaners are all a bunch of Anoraks..... Stay in a hotel Duncan
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