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Post by chippydave01 on Jun 13, 2007 22:44:12 GMT 10
Hi guys,Some of us are lucky to score an annexe ;D with their vans and some have to pay  for a new one.I would love to hear from anyone that has paid for an annexe or know of someone that has in todays money and how much it would cost including poles and what size it would be . Cheers Dave |
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Post by tinnie on Jun 14, 2007 0:04:35 GMT 10
Hi Dave, Annexes are not cheap new. I would expect a small one to be $1500. Second hand is much cheaper, and depends on condition. I have seen complete second hand annexes in good condition on ebay or trading post go for $400 upwards (generally get dearer with size until you get above 16feet, then seem to strangely get cheaper around twenty feet) I would think this is a good time of year to buy one, there may not be a lot around in winter, but people wont be holidaying as much either, so the demand wont be there. Definately don't leave it til late in the year - I sold a complete 10 foot annex last year in late November on ebay for $700. In was in quite good condition and with vinyl roof, but the people then payed for a courier to pick it up and freight to Brisbane, hate to think what that cost. Didn't bother me I was wrapt with the price ;D. Can I suggest you watch ebay and the trading post for a while. Surely if your not in a hurry you should find something in the Sydney region. Hope all that helps, Cheers, Mark  |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Jun 14, 2007 9:02:14 GMT 10
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Post by belinda on Jun 14, 2007 11:58:03 GMT 10
I'd talk to the people at Carlton Canvas to get an idea of the costs of an annexe (phone 02 9587 0208). They are a very traditional company and would be able to do something in keeping with an old van. They've done several minor repairs and alterations on our annexe and we've always found them very helpful.
My advice would be to look really carefully at lots of people's annexes and talk to the owners about what they like/dislike about them. Another possibility is to improvise for a while and do a few trips. That will give you an even better idea of what you want in the perfect annexe.
The main decisions are:
- what colour?
- what material? canvas (original but very heavy) or synthetic?
- how am I going to attach it to the van? sailtrack (very easy)? marconi clips?
- where is the "skirt" going to go? How will it attach to the van?The skirt is important as it keeps out draughts.
- how am I going to shut the annexe up tight to keep everyone warm at night?
- how am I going to open it right up in the daytime to catch the breezes and show off my van? Do I want sides that roll up? or ones that detach completely? (Spyder's velcro ones are excellent)
A good annexe won't be cheap, but if looked after will last indefinitely. Getting one made from scratch also means getting exactly what you want. A second-hand annexe can mean "making do" - lots of trips saying "I wish this annexe was ..."
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 14, 2007 20:43:44 GMT 10
G'day Dave,
If you can find an annexe made for your van or something very, very close to it in terms of size and shape, then OK. But as usual Belinda has spoken (written) with a lot of wisdom. From our experience I endorse everything she has said, especially the comment "I wish this annexe was...". A good quality, well-fitting annexe is worth the investment. Ours is now 24 years old, and apart from the roof being a bit faded and some broken window tie tapes is as good as it was when new.
Regards,
Don Ricardo
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Post by tinnie on Jun 14, 2007 23:57:39 GMT 10
Hey Geoff 'n' Jude that looks like a nice big annex especially for such a great price, also very practical with that awning out the front. Yeh blue would've been nice, but not really worth the extra 2000 bucks for a newie.  Cheers, Mark |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Jun 15, 2007 10:26:28 GMT 10
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Post by chippydave01 on Jun 15, 2007 12:09:28 GMT 10
Hi guys,sorry to lead anyone astray in an annex but a was mainly wanting to know the cost of an annex as I will be going to look at an 18ft tandem van from the 60s called a vacation that has spent its whole life outside in the weather and is a bit tired and the owners said it was only worth scrap value but guess what it also comes with an annex so I was considering it for the Fairland and needed to know their value. As for the gypsy the annex is original and needs a patch on the usual wear spot above the door and few other little ones.Cheers Dave
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2007 20:06:06 GMT 10
Hey Dave I know thois info is of no use to you with the tandem van but i thought the following might be worth a mention if someone is looking for a cheap alternative for an annexe while they are shopping around for .. or saving to buy a "proper" annexe. The Shultys turned up at wintersun with thier little red and polished alloy van. They had improvised with one of those market gazebos. It fitted up to the side of the van pretty good and would be an easy mod to make it fit perfect. about 3.3 metres square. it was like a dance hall inside. Suzanne had strung a heap for xmas lights around inside the annexe... veeeerrrryyyy classy atmosphere... well at least until shultys  stuck his head out the door and scared us all off down the street.  I almost bought one for the Td ( a gazebo.. not a shultzy). They can be bought ( ebay ) in all sorts of colours. The one i was lookin at was blue with walls that have the Ozzie flag printed on them... extra extra cool. ;D Reddo... from the useless information files.  |
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Post by belinda on Jun 16, 2007 21:01:47 GMT 10
Dave, I think buying a wrecked van with a good annexe is an excellent strategy.
Like buying a second-hand van, anyone buying a second-hand annexe should still be prepared to pay to have a bit of work done on it. The investment can make a huge difference to your enjoyment of the annexe.
We were very kindly given one by Will (thankyouthankyouthank you), and had it "tweaked" by Carlton Canvas
- marconi clips cut off and replaced with modern sailtrack
- various repairs for small holes and pulled-out eyelets
- a made-to-measure skirt to keep draughts at bay
- loops-and-ties added to all the panels (not just the door) so we can roll up all the sides and let in the breeze.
- door roller (pink of course) added to the van so the roof wouldn't wear out
We also made some corner-tie thingys out of wooden beads and shock cord to secure the panels together at night.
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Post by 34chev on Jun 21, 2007 13:04:22 GMT 10
Reddo, like the sound of the market gazebo idea, sounds perfect for my 9'6" Altlantic, just having trouble visualizing it. Did you bring home pics from Wintersun?
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Post by kingy on Jun 21, 2007 14:10:19 GMT 10
Hi 34chev,
Check page 5 of wintersun get together 2007, you'll see the shulty's red gazeebo with their red van. - Kingy
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Post by tinnie on Jun 22, 2007 21:21:55 GMT 10
I see Mr ChippyDave. A cunning plot m'lord. The annex I mention selling on ebay for $700, well to be honest, I paid $400 for the van that came with it. Gotta love ebay sometimes.  A little suggestion to add to the plot. If the van is really, really stuffd, wreck it and sell the chassis & wheels as a tandem trailer chassis on ebay (if ya haven't already thought of that one). Of course the preferred option would be to perform a full restoration on said "Vacation". ;D Gristy - ebayextradiordinaire. |
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Post by chippydave01 on Jun 23, 2007 10:46:12 GMT 10
Hi guys well im off to see an 18ft aluminum tandem van thats trashed tomorrow,It has spent the last 18 years in the weather with just what I need inside it an 18ft annex .The van is late 60s and was towed with a ve valiant.Has anyone heard of a Glida Vacation because I havent.Cheers Dave |
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Post by chippydave01 on Jun 28, 2007 16:53:58 GMT 10
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Post by kingy on Jun 28, 2007 17:44:47 GMT 10
Hi dave, yeah they're certainly not cheap, but i suppose a lot of work is involved in making one. That makes the old annexe i bought last week at a garage sale cheap @ $25 ;D ;D, although it has to be altered to fit (its a metre to long) and its a nice wide one, which is a bonus. Even if it costs 2 or 3 hundred to alter it'll be worth it, as its like new.
It's probably a good idea for anyone wanting an annexe to keep an eye out for used ones, as i'm sure there would be quite a few older one's out there which are still in good condition. Altering one of these old ones would be a lot cheaper than buying new, i'm sure
Cheers kingy
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for a new one.I would love to hear from anyone that has paid for an annexe or know of someone that has in todays money and how much it would cost including poles and what size it would be .
:Pand they dont have room to park an 18ft van and I would have to park in liquorlands carpark nearby and thats just causing trouble 