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Almurta


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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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The CMCA have a for sale section... I just googled it, it seems to be open to non-members too.

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Thanks very much Gerty but I don't know what CMCA stands for. I tried googling it and got corporate sites.

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Try this site

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/results.aspx?Nne=15&N=1552 1549 1600 1602 1601 4294964649 82

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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!

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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.



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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,

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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

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Nice wheels Sheba.



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Almurta


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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.

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Dougwe wrote:

Nice wheels Sheba.

 Thanks Doug. 

Cheers,

Sheba.



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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. smile



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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.

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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?? )

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Try Gumtree online get some quite cheap on there cheers Red Dog.



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Red Dog wrote:

Try Gumtree online get some quite cheap on there cheers Red Dog.

 Love your red dog Red Dog. wink He/she is gorgeous!



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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.

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And take your time. Don't rush into anything without checking it out thoroughly.



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