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Conversation Between Mulligan and dave f

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08-07-2010 02:14 AM
dave f

Okay, I'll have a proper look in a week when we get back. Dave
08-07-2010 01:33 AM
Mulligan

Hi Dave, thanks for quick response, The one i'm keen on is down near Newquay, a Guy called duncan is selling it, its got new floors, cleaned and painted chassis, new insulation, original working windows, etc etc ... we saw a 25ft one the other day and felt it was too small, for a family of 4 and large dog !!! and it needed lots of work as it stood the guy wanted 19k (btw the Ambassador is totally clear inside, ie blank canvas ) 1 thing i'm unsure about it the electric brakes, i keep getting conflicting views, 1 saying keep it and get brake controller fitted to tow car, the other says go for full EU conversion ?? whar are you doing ? let me know when you're back and i'll send link to the AS i'm considering. my email is tmulligan@ukf.net best reagard and have good week Tim
08-06-2010 02:20 PM
dave f

(Read my other entry first)
contd...

Have you found a specific trailer yet? What age trailer are you after?
Are you aiming to import yourself or are you intending to get someone else to import for you? or find one in the UK already? I'd recommend the latter unless you're experienced in the process.

This forum is quite good for info but it takes hours and hours to sift through... and it can be a bit daunting with so many detailed accounts and difficult works.

If I had one piece of advice it would be to see the trailer first or have it looked at by someone you trust, who knows what they're looking at (there are a few rogues out there who will sell scrap).

Send me a link to the trailer - if you have a specific one in mind. We're away for a week from tomorrow though, so if you want a quick response better be tonight.

Cheers
Dave
08-06-2010 02:19 PM
dave f

Hi Tim, depends to an extent on what your plans are. 29' is quite big - is it for commercial use or domestic? I've seen a couple of pretty rough projects get transformed into very luxurious, contemporary trailers but at quite high cost (£2,000+ per linear foot).

If you're doing a full-blooded, shell-off rebuild like me then (at least in theory) you can be less fussy as it will all be looked at and fixed - at a cost. If however, you prefer to do minimal works then your selection gets more critical - you must be aware that most AS need remedial works (I've even heard new ones leak). But don''t be put off, virtually anything can be fixed as long as the chassis is straight but leaks can be hard to trace and create havoc over time.

...contd
08-06-2010 11:13 AM
Mulligan

Hi Dave, See your busy with your AS, if you've time ? i'm looking for advice on buying a ambassador 29ft, what bad point should i look for ? regards Tim Kettering Uk

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