To fix or not to fix ?

[Binksy69]

I currently have an Avondale Rialto and to say i have enjoyed my first 12 months of caravanning, is an understatement.

I have been thinking about buying a new larger caravan but after a week in Norfolk, my fridge has packed up. I have tried both mains and gas, but it doesn't seem to want to cool.

The question is, do i get a new fridge fitted before i trade it in or do i trade it in and report the fault to the dealer?

If anyone has any views on which would be most cost effective, i would appreciate them.

 

[LadyMo]

Michael,

Would it be worth your while if a fridge engineer had a look at it and gave you an idea of price for fixing it?

I suppose it will depend on how old the unit is.

Just a thought.

Maureen

 

[Binksy69]

Michael,

Would it be worth your while if a fridge engineer had a look at it and gave you an idea of price for fixing it?

I suppose it will depend on how old the unit is.

Just a thought.

Maureen

Thanks Maureen.

The van is a 2002 model.

A mobile caravan engineer is having a look at it on Thursday, so i will know what the damage will be then.

Regards, Mike

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

If I was trading in for a new van I'd wait until he gave me some figures and then mention it. I think you will find it will not make any difference. When the second hand vans are taken in they are either resold as seen or if it's a newer model like yours they will check it over and fix any faults.

We damaged our cupboard top because we forgot to put a torch away and it fell making a large dent. When pointing it out to the salesman he just said" I never saw it".

 

[Robert_374242026]

Based on experiance do what LB say's.

 

[UKHunk]

Say nothing about the fridge at all to the dealer if you P&E,

 

[ThePlotter]

I agree with the above.

 

[YorkiePuds]

Hi michael, if youre trading it in dont tell. our fridge wouldnt work and we were told that it can only be the thermostat it cost us around

 

[Gary_374301095]

Say nothing they check the vans over anyway, besides that the dealer will make a healthy profit on van to cover the cost of fixing the fridge so dont panic Mr Manering.