Has anyone heard of problems with suspension in the Viscount Newport caravans. We are looking at updating to shower & toilet, looking at 2004 Viscount Newport full van but a dealer said check the suspension on the Viscount, an old english design ?
Can't really help Peter as I'm right out of my league on these issues but it does occur to me that checking the suspension is not a bad idea in any 2nd hand purchase.
Peter, The dealer doen't have a clue what he's talking about. Some of the older Viscounts (Aerolite) had the German Alko IRS, but a 2004 model was bulit by a different company and will undoubtably have a beam axle(s) with leaf springs. Ozjohn.
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Retired Engineer, Ex Park Owner & Caravan Consultant. Holden 2.8 Colorado - Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top. Location: Mornington Peninsula Vic.
Why does that not surprise me? Two caravan dealers we saw tried very hard to sell us a caravan heavier than we stipulated, and got nasty when we said no. Good luck with finding your chosen type of van Aroundthetraps, dont let salesmen put you off.
When I go shopping for things like caravans (which is a rare event), on the first round I am really assesing the staff & the yard/shop, rather than their stock.
This way I get to deal with an organisation that I am comfortable with.
If a salesperson knocks the opposition's product rather than trying to sell theirs by highlighting its features, then they are off the list. If its bad enough I give feedback to the sales manager.
