Tracker Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just a quick heads up as there has already been some interest. I know this is not the place to advertise so I will try not to abuse the forum, if you will forgive me. Our beloved 2011 Autosleeper Executive 50th Anniversary Edition will soon be advertised for sale as we are having to give up our motorhoming way of life due to ongoing ill health issues that do not look like being resolved any day soon. There is no other reason for this sale and other than maybe a low value classic car p/x is not an option. Some amongst you have expressed an interest in this rare one of only 50 made van in the past so may I ask that anyone now seriously interested please contact me by personal message as we would much rather it went to a private buyer (with lots of extras that we will no longer need if you want them) than to a dealer. Price as yet undecided but open to discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Blimey Rich!..Sorry to hear about that.8-) (the giving up due to health issues bit, not the sale of the van itself). I know we've had few little ding dongs on here...but I hope all works out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry to hear ill health is forcing the end of motorhoming. Realistically it is something we all face in the future. In my early days of motorhoming I found your freely given advise very useful. Thanks and best wishes for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 pepe63 - 2016-08-30 11:43 AM Blimey Rich!..Sorry to hear about that.8-) (the giving up due to health issues bit, not the sale of the van itself). I know we've had few little ding dongs on here...but I hope all works out well. Thanks for the kind thoughts Pepe, and I never did take our ding dongs personal like! It's not so much about what I can't do that counts now, it's much more about what I can do and there is still plenty I can do - but we reckon a motorhome, especially to follow the semi wild nomadic style that we enjoy so much, is just too much to cope with now especially if/when things don't go to plan. Just found this review. https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/userfiles/file/MMM%20historic%20road%20tests/Auto-Sleeper%20Executive%20MMM%20April%2011.pdf By the way, take the ladder off the back and not only does it look better and the roof lights become more secure but it comes down to 5.98 metres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well Dang my Whiskers Rich, that means I will have failed to meet up with you at an event. However you can still write and advise the new owners. Its all part of adjusting to a different way of life as many of us are now required to do. I will still look forward to learning from you whatever it is. I had noticed you were not so prominent on here lately. I recently spent a few days in Dorset and it certainly gets no easier ... like sliding off the bed in a nylon bag ... to become wedged between the seats with visions of it being my last resting place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sad news, Rich. You mentioned health issues when we met up at the National Motorhome Show in 2015. I hope you find a willing buyer who gets as much as much enjoyment out of the van. It had a lovely homely feel to a classic AutoSleeper. Stay on the forum because your experience will still be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet1956 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I echo all previous sentiments. I had thought there would be one day when my OH and I would meet you and we could have a bit of a laugh over a beverage. So sorry to hear you're giving up the nomadic life. Thank you for all your help and advice. Hope your MH goes to someone who appreciates it. Veronica :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well that's a shame Richard, hope you still stick around to give advice to others on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and, yes, it is my intention to stay close to the forum and to my virtual friends and to offer a point of view from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sad news indeed. Hope everything goes better than plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 All the best to you Rich, one day we all will have to give up and settle down with a good book and some (I hope) happy memories. Sorry to say I am not in the market, but if I were then I am sure that your van would be a good-un to consider. Again, all the best ...... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddwight Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry to hear your new Rich, but it is one of those things that will face all of us one day. Hang on to all the happy memories of your travels, we have friends who bought a Caravan new about 6 years ago they used it twice and now it is in storage they use it occasionally on the site where its stored, they say it is too much hassle to pack it and go away. No memories. People say to us what off again, yes we worked hard now its time to enjoy ourselves, and build on all those memories. Take care and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Once again my thanks to all you kind folks with messages and pm's and we do indeed have many happy memories and photos of some 50 plus years of independant motorhoming. It all began in about 1964 with a 1950's ex GPO dark green Morrris Minor van (complete with rubber front wings!) fitted with a mattress in the back, quickly followed by foam backed carpet on the sides and roof to stop the condensation drips - it used to get quite hot in there at times - quickly followed by a small cooker and sink unit along one side! Ideal fishin' wagon!!! That led to a couple of Bedford CAs Dormobile conversions and, via a number of home conversions and odds and ends, we eventually discovered the deep joys of coachbuilt comfort with a 1971 Bedford CF 2000 Autohomes (which leaked like a sieve) around 1974 - and there has been no stopping us in our wanders - until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry - double finger problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry to hear the sad news about you having to give up the nomadic life style for health reasons. I've always enjoyed your posts and your innovative ways of problem solving. It's good to hear that you'll still be posting with your years of hands-on experience. Sincerely hope your MH goes to an appreciative owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Tracker - 2016-08-30 6:01 PM Sorry - double finger problem! ....and two fingers to you too! ;-) Sad news. I do hope any issues are less constraining in the life outside motorhoming. Good Luck, Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Keep your pecker up Rich - & never say never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Bye Rich, sorry to hear that you are being forced to give up through ill health. Hope your lovely van goes to a good home, more importantly that you get what you want for it. Regards Ray ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Bit of a shocker to read you are giving up Motorhoming Rich. At least you have other interests and things you are planning to do, but all the same comes unexpected. Best of luck in any new ventures which fit in around your health. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 p.s. Can I get your sink plug, or will you be needing it for hotel stays in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'll have the shirt rich, love old things. Sorry about the change in lifestyle rich, main thing is to look after yourself and your family. I'm having to slow down a bit myself, not because off illness, just realising that I'm not as young as I were and limits creeping up a bit faster than a few years ago. Anyway, all the best my friend and hope to see you at some classic car shows sometime. TR show at Malvern next year maybe...lol Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Tracker - 2016-08-30 3:46 PM Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and, yes, it is my intention to stay close to the forum and to my virtual friends and to offer a point of view from time to time. Have to say I'm sadden by your post Rich........ Best wishes to you both.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candapack Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Sorry to read this Rich. As a newbie about 3 years ago, your help and advice was invaluable. Very best wishes for whatever the future holds. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 It's always sad news to hear of anyone giving up the forum - especially when they have so much to contribute - but it's much sadder to hear of someone having to give up motorhoming altogether. My best wishes for better health are with you tracker and I sincerely hope other interests fill the void that giving up will leave for you. Best regards Davif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 hi Rich, Really sorry to hear this and wish all the very best. derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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