MH importers in cork??

chrisblack

Does anyone know of any importers in Cork (or possibly Kerry)??

I've seen mention of Paddy White and Pat Butler in Waterford, but as I live in West Cork, its a long old spin to have a look at what they might have.... also work takes me across cork and kerry, but no other counties..

I'm trying to find some "friendly importer" who is bringing vans in as a hobby, or who will source and bring over a van dependent upon my requirements..

Around €13k
5berth (self, wife, 3 children 10,8,5)
fiat chassis 2.5D pref TD
prefer PAS

Something similar to this (but less money!)- I like the idea of the additional table/single bed at the rear ... http://www.carrollandmcauley.ie/UsedCars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=749470

Thanks

Chris

peasant

I don't know of anyone in Cork (I'm from the NW) so can't help you there, sorry.

There is one minor problem though with the kind of camper you have picked out.
Most campers from the early nineties on the Ducato chassis would not meet the three ton unladen requirement, so they'd all be subject to VRT.

Unfortunately the high priced example that you showed in your link is what the VRT people base their evaluation on, so you can expect your VRT to be in the region of 13.5% of 18 k = roughly 2.5 k.

For an importer to sell you a camper at 13k and to make a bit of profit, they'd need to buy at max 9k.

Buying at that price even in Germany carries a high risk of getting a heap with loads of problems. "Cheap" motorhomes are sought after in Germany, mostly by foreign buyers for export, and under the 'magical' 10k mark there is an awful lot of overpriced rubbish about.

With your budget (which is quite similar to what mine was when I went and bought a motorhome, so I've been there and learned my lesson) I would suggest that you set your aims a bit higher and go for a bigger motorhome that will meet the three ton mark.

In the early nineties that would mostly be something on an Iveco chassis or a big VW LT (LT 45) or a Mercedes 410.

The way to spot them is that they all have twin rear wheels. You'd still have to make absolutely sure that they are over the three tons, but most would be.

Whether you go over yourself or have someone doing it for you, that way your chances of getting something decent for your money (and 13 k still is a lot of money!) should be better.

Examples

1 )

2 ) if you can live with the paintjob

3 ) this one is actually too small for you


You would need a C / C1 licence for all of those, though

chrisblack

Thanks for the reply - I do have C/C1 on my licence although its a UK one, never converted (something I've not got round to doing) - As I have C/C1 & D on my licence should it be a straightforward swap?? - I used to drive minuibuses for community organisations in the UK occasionally and had passed my MIDAS cert..

Going back to the van - The link I posted - there is a mechanic locally who is selling the same van for around €14k.. still not German prices, but I could try and get some ammo to get him drop his price...

Chris

peasant

You don't need to swap your licence, its perfectly legal to drive around on a EU licence.

As for negotiating ...it's worth a try.

Now, at the end of the 'season' you might actually get lucky.

madharry

if you contact pat butler she will advise u as to what she will bring u in for your budget i can give u her number u p.m. me.To be honest i do not think she will get you much for your budget.but do contact her.I bought my camper privatly there is definaltly good deals to got privatly if you spend a bit of time looking and contact people.

chrisblack

Thanks Harry - Good Advice - I'm certainly doing a lot of asking around and contacting people... and it is paying off.

I'll give Pat a try and see how I get on.

Chris

madharry

There is also a website www.motorcaravanclub.net if you click on the for sale link you might find something interesting and within your budget

dudara

My Dad is based near Macroom and imports camper vans. Whether or not he would have anything in your price range, I do not know. If you want to get in touch with him, PM me and I'll send you his contact details.