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Post by lafayette Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:18 am

Hello im a newbie to this. Im thinking of buying a second hand Mercedes auto sleeper or similar for a maximum budget of 30k. Have been used to caravanning for the past 30 years it is now time for the change. I have looked at the new models in local dealers but they are outside my price range. Looking to tour UK and the continent as now retired.Any advice would be most welcome.
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Post by burlingtonboaby Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:24 am

Hi and welcome to the forum from sunny, breezy Bridlington 
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Post by Ramblers Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:31 am

Hi and welcome to the forum from sunny and windy Leicestershire  wave

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Post by modelman Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:52 am

Hello & welcome from S/Yorks. drinksallround

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Post by CC Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:59 am

lafayette wrote:Hello im a newbie to this. Im thinking of buying a second hand Mercedes auto sleeper or similar for a maximum budget of 30k.


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Welcome to the forum...
30K for a Mercedes based Auto-Sleeper is a little tight IMO from what I've seen, add another 5k and you'll be getting closer to an 2008-2009 model, but you might get lucky.

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Post by Paulmold Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:35 pm

Welcome from N.E Wales.  handshake

As Roli says, you'll be hard pressed to find a Merc based late model but you could get a Merc based Medallion (they were available on VW or Mercs).
One shown here.....

http://www.kampersandkars.co.uk/motorhome/autosleeper/medallion-camper/101
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Post by Shuggiegreen Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:39 pm

Welcome from Bonnie Scotland make sure you look at plenty of vans before you dive in.
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Post by m8form8 Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:53 pm

Hello from Brighton, happy hunting.
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Post by m8form8 Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:12 pm

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Post by roli Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:35 am

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