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Post by mikesh0r3x on Nov 1, 2016 21:25:56 GMT 10
Hello guys, new here. I would like to know how much to pay for a vintage gracemur ca 1950-60s. Poor condition, kept outside for 20years. Its the blue/white one. Your thoughts are appreciated. Many thanks Looks like this one |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 2, 2016 6:09:31 GMT 10
Sorry OP, but our Forum guidelines do not allow us to discuss prices.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2016 7:57:30 GMT 10
Hi
If you were looking at a car in poor condition, your brain would be immediately racking up the dollars required for a resto, this in turn would soon have you making an offer.
An old caravan in poor condition is no different, these are some things to base your offer on:
1. 240v Power Test
2. Power Points
3. 240/12v Interior Lights
4. 240 Circuit Breaker
5. 12v - Tail/ Stop/Turn Lights
6. Refrigerator - 240v
7. Refrigerator - 12v
8. Cylinder Date
9. Gas Cylinder & Fill
10. Gas Regulator
11. Gas Lines for Leaks
12. Water Tank
13. Water Fittings
14. Water Pump
15. Mains Pressure System
16. Sink & Plug, Drains
17. Plumbing, Water Heater
18. Shower & Toilet
19. Stove, Griller & Oven
20. Mircowave
21. Rangehood
22. Roof Hatch
23. Floor - Vinyl/Carpet
24. Main Door Lock
25. Windows/Protector Shade
26. Insect Screen
27. Blinds/Curtains
28. Cupboard Hatches
29. Operation- Drawers / Baskets
30. Seat / Beds Connect Gas Struts
31. Damage Interior
36. Fire Extinguisher
37. TV Plugs
38. Air Conditioning
39. Refrigerator LPG
40. Awning / Annexe
41. Jack Handle EXT/Cord/Ball
42. Corner Jacks
43. Tyres & Tyre Pressure
44. Spare Wheel & Cover
45. Wheel & Retaining Nuts
46. Wheel Bearings
47. Brake & Bearings
48. U-Bolts & Shackles
49. Chassis Members
50. Suspension / Lubricate
51. Door Step
52. Coupling & Hand Brake
53. Jockey Wheel & Clamp
54. Camper Lifter Mechanism
55. Camper Walls & Ends
56. Paint Drawbar / Wheels
57. Gas bottle date; Gas appliances working ok
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Post by annesfx on Nov 2, 2016 8:49:00 GMT 10
Well I think I failed that check list 😂😂😂
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Post by Don Ricardo on Nov 2, 2016 9:37:33 GMT 10
Hi Mikesh0r3x, Welcome to the forum. Great to hear that you're considering buying a vintage caravan. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with us if you decide to proceed. Mustang has provided you with a great list of things to look at in terms of the condition of the caravan you're considering, and what you may need to deal with if you buy it. If you work through that list, nobody will be able to accuse you of not having done your homework!  Roehm3108 is right about there being a forum policy about not discussing prices on the open forum (see here). We're not just being difficult about that though. There are a couple of good reasons for it. First, there is no reliable guide (at this stage anyway) as to what a vintage caravan is worth. Unlike cars, there isn't a Glass's guide for the value of vintage caravans. As the policy says: "The value of vintage caravans varies widely according to the age, scarcity, condition and desirability of the caravan in question. In the end, the value of a caravan depends on what one person is willing to pay another at a given time, based on their specific interests and preferences." And of course the issue of 'condition' is where Mustang's list comes in if your considering refurbishing a vintage van. The second reason for the policy is that we found that before its introduction, discussion of prices on the forum opened up the opportunity for people on the forum to unfairly talk up or talk down the price of a van that was possibly being sold by another forum member. Probably your best bet regarding judging a price is to have a look at what is being sold on Ebay or Gumtree and compare it to the price you are being asked to pay, just remembering that Gracemurs and their Sunliner siblings are relatively popular at the moment and therefore can command a higher price than, say, a bondwood caravan. Good luck with your decision making. If you do go ahead, be sure that you'll get lots of support from people on the forum. There are quite a few people here who have refurbished/re-built Sunliners, and have the experience to give good advice if you need it. Don Ricardo |
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Post by bigkel on Nov 3, 2016 10:00:45 GMT 10
Hi . several years ago friends of mine dragged a Sunliner out of a paddock , cost a few hundred dollars , they worked on it for a year . and i purchased it from them $4500 . turned out to be a good deal as in my opinion it now would sell for $10,000 in a very short time . and some are on the market for over $20,000 . i think that the market has stabilized and the time of finding Sunliners in Paddocks for a few hundred is very unlikely .But if you can wait you never know what will turn up . If the seller does not know what to ask and you do not know what to offer it can be difficult . good luck ,cheers kel.
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Post by mikesh0r3x on Nov 5, 2016 20:18:27 GMT 10
Thanks guys for the great replies and advice.
Jeez , quite a bit to consider - Im a first timer when it comes to this sort of thing.
Its actually not to terribly looking. I think it is towable still and wiring seems ok-ish.
I hope I can get away with under 2k ?!
I have to travel to see it again and it does require time, no photos yet unfortunately
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Gracemur caravan listed for sale in For Sale/Wanted section, 17 September 2009 by Johnny & Annie:
