Pampam Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 It's an arapaho got it in April have had three vans previous a Palermo a cheyanne and a new apache that I part exed for a three year old arapaho been doing it just over two years but wanted one since I was a nipper(I used to design my own ) when other girls were dressing their dolls lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Pampam - 2013-06-02 5:27 PM It's an arapaho got it in April have had three vans previous a Palermo a cheyanne and a new apache that I part exed for a three year old arapaho been doing it just over two years but wanted one since I was a nipper(I used to design my own ) when other girls were dressing their dolls lol. Blimey 4 vans in two years 8-)..................you must be salesman dream :D..........No wonder you never bothered to fill the tank (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 pelmetman - 2013-06-02 5:39 PM Pampam - 2013-06-02 5:27 PM It's an arapaho got it in April have had three vans previous a Palermo a cheyanne and a new apache that I part exed for a three year old arapaho been doing it just over two years but wanted one since I was a nipper(I used to design my own ) when other girls were dressing their dolls lol. Blimey 4 vans in two years 8-)..................you must be salesman dream :D..........No wonder you never bothered to fill the tank (lol) (lol) That's my kinda girl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Tracker - 2013-06-02 5:54 PM pelmetman - 2013-06-02 5:39 PM Pampam - 2013-06-02 5:27 PM It's an arapaho got it in April have had three vans previous a Palermo a cheyanne and a new apache that I part exed for a three year old arapaho been doing it just over two years but wanted one since I was a nipper(I used to design my own ) when other girls were dressing their dolls lol. Blimey 4 vans in two years 8-)..................you must be salesman dream :D..........No wonder you never bothered to fill the tank (lol) (lol) That's my kinda girl!! I must be a salesman nightmare >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Yes it wasn't meant to be like that tho we liked the Palermo (06) but it had a terrible reverse but we persevered went all the way to Essex to get a driveaway awning on way back called at dealers to get a groundsheet to go in said awning and bought a cheyanne instead which we both absolutely loved . That was September used it a few times then beginning of may fully loaded off on BIG hols konked out 2 miles down road 2 months later the dealers didn't know what was wrong with it so I part exed for new apache which was never really what we wanted I suppose then saw the arapaho and fell for it end of story part exed again. It turned out to be the clutch in comfortmatic gearbox on cheyanne it was still in bits six months later. Word of warning never breakdown at 5.30am rac fetched it to our home but then caravan guard wouldn't take it to dealers cos I wasn't covered for breakdown at home even tho I could proof it had been recovered by rac and rac wouldn't do a relay recovery to dealers it cost me £380 to take it to dealers what a performance (when we should have been going on hols) I wish I'd known about motorhome forum then cos I didn't know what to do.i ended up reading an article by that gentleman jack and decided against litigation cos it had gone 1 week over the three years lol. Pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon2 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Don't worry Pam we all make mistakes it's human to err. As to water in tanks I only use the onboard water for washing etc. we carry a 5 litre plastic container for drinking and teeth it's not a lot of trouble and at least we know it's fresh our onboard tank has been known to accidently be left almost full over winter and you would not want to drink that. Keep on with what you know and ask for what you lack we are mostly friendly on here but beware trolls (there not dangerous just foolish ) John :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I once overwintered a full waste tank :$..................and I'd been a motorhomer for 20 years :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks for the info Pampam; it certainly helps to understand.............sort of! I think you have been badly served by your dealer, or maybe several dealers. They seem to have made quite a bit of money out of you with very little customer care in return. When you trade your last purchase why not ask the dealer for a PROPER demonstration, and make sure that they do a proper job? Would I go back to one of the dealers you've bought from in the past ?........ I doubt it. Good luck, and I hope you end up with a decent holiday alan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Only one dealer and am sure they've made tons of dosh off me but I've ended up with a van that me and the old fella absolutely love .it happened a year ago and was two months of hell, after sales service was abysmal ,incompetent and rude:however I do believe things have improved at said dealers ,but I hope I don't have serious issues to have to find out (fingers crossed eh?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Pampam - 2013-06-02 7:23 PM Only one dealer ............. I've ended up with a van that me and the old fella absolutely love .it happened a year ago and was two months of hell Well I hope you have some good trips. Where are you going? and are you going to take things steadily, and build on it steadily? I don't know if your van has an owners club? that has owners meets? I'm not that keen myself, but if you are, then I think they would welcome you and be very helpful. Might work? All the best, and let us know how you get on cheers alan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I am a hermit in real life so although a member of atoc haven't been on a rally yet would have liked to go on factory rally but it always coincides with another commitment every year so never mind but I might go on a factory visit individually : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Pampam, It's definitely time to come out of your shell then! We kind of had the same attitude at first but now we've been on a few rallies all I can say is that the ATOC are a really friendly crowd! In fact we spent last weekend with about 20 other AT's at Stone Hockey Club and had a fantastic time in spite of the hockey club double booking us with a hockey tournament. Have a look on their website Link to ATOC and be a devil and book a rally. The 1,000th rally at the end of August promises to be a good one. If you go on one let us know as we may be there as well. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Keithl - 2013-06-03 12:27 PM Pampam, It's definitely time to come out of your shell then! We kind of had the same attitude at first but now we've been on a few rallies all I can say is that the ATOC are a really friendly crowd! In fact we spent last weekend with about 20 other AT's at Stone Hockey Club ..........be a devil and book a rally. The 1,000th rally at the end of August promises to be a good one. If you go on one let us know as we may be there as well. Keith. Well said Keith; I was trying to work out what ATOC was! and couldn't remember the term...RALLY (never having been to one..........Our Owners Club ny its nature only has one member). I think they must be very good for sharing information and experience regards alan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Pampam You might consider joining the Auto Trail Owners Club (ATOC), as you have one, they are a great source of information and help on their vans, nothing better than discussing vans over a glass of wine or tea with biscuits/cake. They do quite a lot of rallies all over the country and some rather nice continental tours. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Am in ATOC but never have time to rally always want to go on factory rally but it clashes with other comitments but thank you for your contribution Caroline .pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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