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Post by blackstoun Thu May 02, 2013 4:22 pm

Hi,
Joined because we are looking to buy a newish "Executive" . Got very close to one nearby [in Ayr at border cars] but then had to postpone purchase until September, as we will be in France from end May until then, (not in a motor home sadly). When search resumes in Autumn it will still be for an Executive, ideally the 50th anniversary model. The layout and equipment suits us both. not sure exactly why moncoque GRP construction is such an asset though. Did get side tracked by a Hobby Premium Van 55, but the aberration did not last. Although we have not yet raised out status to "Owners", we have found this forum useful. I would welcome any buying hints or info on possible "quirks" of this model, from forum members or even Executive owners
thanks Paul
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Post by burlingtonboaby Thu May 02, 2013 4:33 pm

Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum from sunny Bridlington wave
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Post by peugeotboxer Thu May 02, 2013 5:02 pm

Hi blackstoun

Welcome to the forum

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Post by Guest Thu May 02, 2013 5:34 pm

Hi Blackstoun
Welcome to the Forum from Sunny Somerset wave

When you say "newish executive" do you mean one of theses:-
http://showroom.southdownsmotorcaravans.co.uk/used-autosleeper-executive-motorhome-u2127-3312-0.html

or a much newer one like one of these.

http://www.marquismotorhomes.co.uk/news/auto-sleeper-kick-off-50th-anniversary-celebration/properties/archive-2010-archive/page-5

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Post by Paulmold Thu May 02, 2013 7:29 pm

blackstoun wrote: not sure exactly why moncoque GRP construction is such an asset though.

As the whole body is moulded in one piece, there are no seams to leak. The only places that could leak are around windows and rooflight as opposed to traditional caravan type construction where you have separate roof, sides, back and front panels all with seams that could leak.
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Post by whisky Thu May 02, 2013 8:10 pm

Hi Paul.

Welcome to the forum from Nottinghamshire.

Cheers. Whisky. champagne

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Post by blackstoun Thu May 02, 2013 8:52 pm

PaulMold - thanks for enlightening me about one piece constructions , makes sense once you know!

The one in Border cars has a number of holes drilled in the roof to take a hideous (imo) satcom antenna, didn't look like too careful a fitting to me, the antenna cable into the vehicle appeared to be a casual mastic "blob up" job, I might have expected a proper cable gland.Although the satcom thingy looked like an big money toy, not my kind of thing really.

Hoopman - we are looking at the 50 Anniversary one, one a Peugeot boxer . I believe they started manufacture of these in 2011, and yes its the same one as the one at Marquis. They are too far away , given that there was (is) one in Ayr that was nearer. The vehicle does seem at bit pricey , but in the end you get what you pay for (hopefully) , and its important that you are happy with it and can live with your decision.
thanks again for the responses
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Post by deckie Thu May 02, 2013 8:53 pm

hi-2010 Paul,

Welcome to the forum,

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Post by CC Fri May 03, 2013 6:17 pm

Hi Paul... Welcome to ASOF gimmefive

the 50th Anniversary Edition Executive is a nice motorhome up!

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Post by Dutto Fri May 03, 2013 10:09 pm

Hi there,

Welcome from what has been a fine and sunny day in Skegness! beachball beachball

Best regards,
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