Hello everyone at ASOF
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Swansea Jac
burlingtonboaby
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roli
algy
Paulmold
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Hello everyone at ASOF
by frankie.sutherland Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:30 pm
Hi everyone, My name is Frank Sutherland and my wife Margaret and I have just purchased our first ever Auto-sleeper which we will take delivery of on 10th November. We are from Dunbeath, Caithness in the very far North of Scotland and have been travelling around in our (am I allowed to say it?) Burstner Solano since retiring in May 2010.
The Burstner, although very comfortable, was at 7.4m long, a bit too large for us with all the usual manoueverability issues and so we decided to downsize. After many hours online and several visits to our nearest dealer (Perthshire Caravans) we eventually settled for the Auto-sleeper Kingham model which still gives us the fixed bed option.
We have to say that the finish looks superb and we were taken with many of the extras such as the underfloor mounted LPG tank and AL-KO Air-Top assisted suspension etc. However we will have to wait until on the road before we can give a definitive opinion. Meanwhile we are just looking forward to taking delivery and hopefully being able to access places we avoided with the larger van.
Looking forward to giving fellow Auto-sleeper owners a big cheery wave in the passing.
The Burstner, although very comfortable, was at 7.4m long, a bit too large for us with all the usual manoueverability issues and so we decided to downsize. After many hours online and several visits to our nearest dealer (Perthshire Caravans) we eventually settled for the Auto-sleeper Kingham model which still gives us the fixed bed option.
We have to say that the finish looks superb and we were taken with many of the extras such as the underfloor mounted LPG tank and AL-KO Air-Top assisted suspension etc. However we will have to wait until on the road before we can give a definitive opinion. Meanwhile we are just looking forward to taking delivery and hopefully being able to access places we avoided with the larger van.
Looking forward to giving fellow Auto-sleeper owners a big cheery wave in the passing.
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by Paulmold Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:41 pm
Welcome from N.E Wales 
exciting times ahead !
exciting times ahead !_________________
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by roli Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:17 pm
From Warrington. This is the worst time waiting, you just want to get your hands on it
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by modelman Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:19 pm
Hello & welcome from S/Yorks. 
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by burlingtonboaby Thu Oct 09, 2014 10:51 pm
Hi Frankie
Welcome to the forum from Bridlington.
Boaby
(Expats Argyll & Bute)
Welcome to the forum from Bridlington.
Boaby
(Expats Argyll & Bute)
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by Swansea Jac Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:07 am
Ooooh...How exciting! Only thirty days to wait! 
Meanwhile, welcome to the forum from South Wales. This site will provide hours of gentle browsing until you can get back on the road again!
Meanwhile, welcome to the forum from South Wales. This site will provide hours of gentle browsing until you can get back on the road again!
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by Dutto Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:44 pm
Hi there,
Welcome from Skegness where we have experienced a very pleasant day for the time of year!
Best regards,
Welcome from Skegness where we have experienced a very pleasant day for the time of year!
Best regards,
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by Doris Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:02 pm
Welcome from a fellow Dunbeather. Well I was born in Dunbeath but left when I was a few months old but I still reckon I come from Dunbeath. Next time I an north I will keep a look out for a parked motor home and if you see an elderly Autosleeper next spring give us a wave.
Louise
PS my maiden names is Sutherland
Louise
PS my maiden names is Sutherland
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Re: Hello everyone at ASOF
by mike-eastman Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:19 pm
Hi Frank,
Welcome to the Forum from the West Midlands. I hope you enjoy your Kingham.
Mike.
Welcome to the Forum from the West Midlands. I hope you enjoy your Kingham.
Mike.
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