I know this isn't a selling site but I would really need some leads as to web sites and/or car yards that sell 2nd hand campervans around Melbourne. I'm looking for a second hand automatic vehicle (preferably a Hi Ace but I'm open to other possibilities. I've been hunting for a while but keep striking out for one reason or another (too old, too many ks, too expensive etc. etc.). I have tried Gum tree and the online Trading Post so far. I'd really appreciate some clues as to other places I can look - you can PM if you like. I hope this message fits within the Forum Guidelines. Thanks.
Gerty Dancer said
11:41 PM Feb 6, 2012
The CMCA have a for sale section... I just googled it, it seems to be open to non-members too.
Almurta said
12:39 AM Feb 7, 2012
Thanks very much Gerty but I don't know what CMCA stands for. I tried googling it and got corporate sites.
Sorry Almurta...Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia. After you get your campervan they are very helpful with insurance and all things pertaining to campervans/motorhomes. Well worth it, but not open to caravanners. But dont forget Thegreynomads!
Dougwe said
01:08 AM Feb 7, 2012
Avan in Pakenham had a few campervans when I was there buying my Avan camper trailer, worth a check Almurta. 03 59454527. Winebago just north of Melbourne advertise as well, doesn't hurt to check.
Sheba said
02:32 AM Feb 7, 2012
Gerty Dancer wrote:
The CMCA have a for sale section... I just googled it, it seems to be open to non-members too.
I bought my Hi-ace through the CMCA site. Very happy with it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
milo said
08:59 AM Feb 7, 2012
hi Almurta , i too have been looking at campervans and have the same thoughts as you too old so many ks and like i said once befere and so expensive even at some 20 plus year olds.
oh well guess we'll just have to keep looking
Dougwe said
01:39 PM Feb 7, 2012
Nice wheels Sheba.
Almurta said
05:37 PM Feb 7, 2012
Thanks for all your replies. I'm currently chasing up a lead on a campervan but can't see till after Thursday. It's a bit dearer than I'd hoped for but this process does seem to be like looking for a needle in a haystack. I agree Milo - it's amazing how much some people want for vehicles over 20 years old. Or that have done an incredible amount of ks. A guy really worked hard at trying to sell me a campervan that had done 610,000+k on the original motor yesterday. He told me it was such a good vehicle it would easily do a million ks on one motor! That'd be something worth seeing. Ah well ... back to the search.
Sheba said
05:42 PM Feb 7, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Nice wheels Sheba.
Thanks Doug.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth54 said
09:08 PM Feb 7, 2012
When I was looking around, I wondered if it'd be better to buy a newer vehicle and either fit it out yourself or pay someone to do it.
A good reliable vehicle is the most important bit, especially for a woman travelling alone.
Good luck Almurta.
wendyv said
10:47 PM Feb 7, 2012
Almurta, Google CMCA, then go to their Members market section. If you scan down the February section - it is in 3 weekly parts, you will find that there are a few Hiace type vehicles listed. I haven't checked the advance ads placed for March.
milo said
11:24 PM Feb 7, 2012
i know ive said id love a campervan but like Almurta the cost is too high , so i may have to go for a camper trailer for a while , at least i get to keep my lillte car then.. any ways dream dream (whats that song agaon?? )
Red Dog said
01:56 AM Feb 8, 2012
Try Gumtree online get some quite cheap on there cheers Red Dog.
Beth54 said
03:51 AM Feb 8, 2012
Red Dog wrote:
Try Gumtree online get some quite cheap on there cheers Red Dog.
Love your red dog Red Dog. He/she is gorgeous!
Cruising Granny said
06:10 AM Feb 8, 2012
I bought my caravan on Ebay, then closed my account. Check out the agents and yards as well as the private sales. Give yourself heaps of time, have a layout and a base maximum price in mind before you set out on the hunt. I had a van layout in mind and a budget, and it took 18 months to find what I was looking for, for the right price. It's your van, your money, your search. Good luck, and stick to your guns.
Beth54 said
06:12 AM Feb 8, 2012
And take your time. Don't rush into anything without checking it out thoroughly.
I know this isn't a selling site but I would really need some leads as to web sites and/or car yards that sell 2nd hand campervans around Melbourne. I'm looking for a second hand automatic vehicle (preferably a Hi Ace but I'm open to other possibilities. I've been hunting for a while but keep striking out for one reason or another (too old, too many ks, too expensive etc. etc.). I have tried Gum tree and the online Trading Post so far. I'd really appreciate some clues as to other places I can look - you can PM if you like. I hope this message fits within the Forum Guidelines. Thanks.
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But dont forget Thegreynomads!
Avan in Pakenham had a few campervans when I was there buying my Avan camper trailer, worth a check Almurta. 03 59454527. Winebago just north of Melbourne advertise as well, doesn't hurt to check.
I bought my Hi-ace through the CMCA site. Very happy with it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
too old so many ks and like i said once befere and so expensive even at some 20 plus year olds.
oh well guess we'll just have to keep looking
Nice wheels Sheba.
That'd be something worth seeing.
Ah well ... back to the search.
Thanks Doug.
Cheers,
Sheba.
When I was looking around, I wondered if it'd be better to buy a newer vehicle and either fit it out yourself or pay someone to do it.
A good reliable vehicle is the most important bit, especially for a woman travelling alone.
Good luck Almurta.
Google CMCA, then go to their Members market section. If you scan down the February section - it is in 3 weekly parts, you will find that there are a few Hiace type vehicles listed. I haven't checked the advance ads placed for March.
for a while , at least i get to keep my lillte car then.. any ways dream dream (whats that song agaon?? )
Try Gumtree online get some quite cheap on there cheers Red Dog.
Love your red dog Red Dog.
He/she is gorgeous!
Check out the agents and yards as well as the private sales. Give yourself heaps of time, have a layout and a base maximum price in mind before you set out on the hunt.
I had a van layout in mind and a budget, and it took 18 months to find what I was looking for, for the right price.
It's your van, your money, your search. Good luck, and stick to your guns.
And take your time. Don't rush into anything without checking it out thoroughly.