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Post by romany123 Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:07 pm

My wife has finally retired so we are free to roam,at last. We are at the moment trying to work out which of the Auto-Sleepers that we want.
We need a model that has a shower and loo. it would also be good if it was reasonably good on fuel consumption. We keep coming back to the Symbol, or the Dueo, (would be nice to see a comparison chart between the two) but would like advice on any other models that fit the bill. We have never owned a motorhome before, but are sailors, so are used to cramped accommodation. Any advice would be appreciated.

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David and caroline
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Post by whisky Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:11 pm

Hi David & Caroline .

Welcome to the forum from Nottinghamshire.

Cheers. Whisky. champagne

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Post by Paulmold Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:21 pm

Welcome from North Wales handshake
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Post by romany123 Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:33 pm

Thank you both for your welcome.
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Post by Stewart John Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:44 pm

Hi

Welcome to the forum from Loughborough wave

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Post by roli Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:50 pm

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Post by romany123 Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:59 pm

Thank you
just been wandering around the forum, pretty allthumbz impressive.
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Post by peugeotboxer Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:24 pm

Hi romany123

Welcome to the forum

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Post by romany123 Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:37 pm

Thanks PB

Thats me done until the morning. Found the comparisons on the auto-sleeper site scratch head should have looked there in the first place shrugg
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Post by stuartneale1 Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:55 pm

Hello & welcome from East Yorkshire drinksallround

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Post by orian Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:04 pm

Welcome to the forum from Kent.

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P.S. We lived West of Colchester around 25 years ago.

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Post by Dutto Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:57 pm

Hi there,

Welcome from an overcast and chilly Skegness. cold beachball

We are biased but the Duetto is a magnificent MH and we get 35mpg! allthumbz

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Post by romany123 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:57 am

Hi Stuart
I am was born in Keighley (normally when I say that folk say "never mind) smile!

Nothing much has changed here Bob, still the same as it was when Boadicea lived in the town. biggrin

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Having looked at the comparison between the Symbol and the Dueo, I must admit that we Like the layout of the Dueo better (just a personal thing). Not bad MPG either.What engine do you have? also is the diesel more economical than the petrol. bearing in mind that diesel is more expensive than petrol these days.

Thank you for all your kind welcome's

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Post by burlingtonboaby Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:01 am

Hi Caroline and David
Welcome to the forum from foggy Bridlington allthumbz
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The Peugeot Symbol is a larger van, however in my view the Ford powered Duetto, the more reliable power unit. thanksverymuch
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Post by romany123 Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:29 pm

Thanks Burlington

I guess if we could afford it the layout would be similar to the Warwick Duo with the main sleeping area at the rear of the van, but I have not been able to find a van (apart from a new one) with that sort of layout for our budget of around £20000 to £25000.

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Post by modelman Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:57 pm




Hello & welcome from S/Yorks drinksallround

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Post by romany123 Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:22 am

blimey, another Yorkshire man gimmefive Lol

thanks for the welcome modelman

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