New member bristol

New member bristol · by captain beaky Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:32 pm

Hi folks. I' m convinced I need the motorhome lifestyle after years of boating and previously caravaning. I am actively looking for a AS Symbol. Saw a lovely example today but then discovered the front arches rusted through. Is that an expensive fix? I suspect it is. I am more used to series land rovers with galvanised chassis! Such a shame as the interior was immaculate and a full service history.

Re: New member bristol · by Paulmold Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:42 pm

Visible rot on a Symbol or any Boxer for that matter is very rare, underneath yes there are a few places to check but not come across rotten wheel arches. Keep looking, a good one is out there. Welcome from N.E Wales handshake

Re: New member bristol · by captain beaky Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:55 pm

Thanks for your reply. The rest of the underside was good. Sill seam could do with a paint as well.
Just spent two weeks near llangollen up from the quiet Pontfadog village. What a lovely area you live in!

Re: New member bristol · by Paulmold Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:11 pm

Lived in Chirk some 30 years ago (before the bypass took the traffic away), Pontfadog was a regular place for a meal, was it the Swan? Yes that area is gorgeous.

Re: New member bristol · by captain beaky Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:22 pm

Yes indeed the Swan. Couple of pints there and very friendly folk they were !

Re: New member bristol · by daisy mae Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:55 am

Hello and

from a hot and sunny Leicestershire

Re: New member bristol · by **roli** Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:44 pm

Re: New member bristol · by modelman Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:49 pm

Hello & welcome from S/Yorks. drinksallround

Re: New member bristol · by burlingtonboaby Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:14 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum from the Argyle coast.
Boaby

Re: New member bristol · by captain beaky Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:57 pm

Thanks everyone that's quite a welcome! I think I'm going to like it here.
If anyone would like to off load their Symbol 2002-2004 let me know.
An ES version could be handy and a bike rack and awning. I'll post up on the wanted section.....oh and no rust

Re: New member bristol · by groundhog Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:34 pm

A bit late but welcome from across the Tamar! allthumbz

Hope you find the van you are looking for!

Re: New member bristol · by Jaytee Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:49 pm

Hi there and a big welcome to the forum allthumbz

Re: New member bristol · by Shuggiegreen Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:16 am

Welcome from Bonnie Scotland.

Re: New member bristol · by captain beaky Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:20 pm

Thanks again for the messages everyone. Cheers !

Re: New member bristol · by m8form8 Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:34 pm

Hello another sailor here, we have taken to our Auto sleeper well although we bought it to go to our boat in Greece. Hope you find a suitable model for you..

Re: New member bristol · by captain beaky Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:04 pm

Ah, nice m8form8. We do still have a 12 ft dinghy to sail. I could never take it away when we used to caravan. Would be impossible to reverse ! When I capsize I'm known as Bob.
Cheers

Re: New member bristol · by m8form8 Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:24 pm

Hello again, i have a 12 footer id like to tow with our van. I just need to save loads of pennys for a tow bar though as did not realize how pricey one was for our Autosleeper.. One day perhaps! Have fun and don't bob too much! wave