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Post by helen on Jun 17, 2011 8:23:15 GMT 1
hi can anyone tell me if the suzuki romahome 1985 is the same as the bedford rascal , if i need parts for my suzuki will i need to get beford parts, just waiting to pick my campervan up but cant see much online about this please help and cant get a haynes book either only see the 1986 bedford one
helen
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Post by chris (zaphod) on Jun 17, 2011 10:01:05 GMT 1
Hi Helen, and welcome to the forum. The Bedford and the Suzuki are the same vehicle, aside from the labelling and the front grill. They were made side-by-side in the same factory in Luton. (Some wags say that Rascal stands for Really A Suzuki, Made in Luton.) You may also find the odd, and rare GMC, Vauxhall, even Opel motorhome. Tim at bedfordrascal.com is the guru of anything Rascal, Supercarry, be they Suzuki or Bedford, or otherwise, as well as the vans, Danbury Conversions, Romahomes, and pick ups. There is a wealth of information and experience to be gained by asking a question on our forum. Don't be afraid to ask what you may think is a silly question. We all had to start somewhere! Some spares are becoming difficult to source, not too much of a surprise, as the Rascal, itself is 25 years old, this year. But where there's a will, there's a way. Can I suggest that you follow some of the links click here for further websites and useful forums? The Rascal and its variations have a cult following, and a growing number of enthusiasts. HTH - and above all enjoy your Romahome! |
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Post by helen on Jun 17, 2011 10:22:36 GMT 1
hi thankyou chris much appreciated ........thought i was buying an obsolete campervan there lol thanx for the advice and im sure when i get my van i will have loads more question lol thanx again for taking the time to answer my question p.s so can i buy the haynes 1986 manual helen  |
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Post by chris (zaphod) on Jun 17, 2011 10:36:14 GMT 1
Yes, the Haynes manual, for what it is, will be fine - but look out on eBay, the Bedford manual comes up from time to time for c.£25
HTH
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helen
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Post by helen on Jun 17, 2011 12:31:52 GMT 1
thankyou xx  |
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Post by claire on Jun 17, 2011 14:18:13 GMT 1
A secondhand haynes manual, either the red or blue cover, comes a lot cheaper on ebay :-)
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Post by claire on Jun 17, 2011 23:21:02 GMT 1
2 on ebay at the mo, one at99p the other at 1.99p
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Post by duncanamps on Jun 17, 2011 23:45:00 GMT 1
A secondhand haynes manual, either the red or blue cover, comes a lot cheaper on ebay :-) What's the difference between the red and the blue ones? It's always intrigued me |
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Post by bambiowner on Jun 18, 2011 7:55:17 GMT 1
A secondhand haynes manual, either the red or blue cover, comes a lot cheaper on ebay :-) What's the difference between the red and the blue ones? It's always intrigued me The colour |
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Post by tecmick on Jun 18, 2011 13:51:29 GMT 1
LOL nice one
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helen
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Post by helen on Jun 19, 2011 16:59:18 GMT 1
hi thanx all for replies
can i aske if any of you know a good insurance group as i am being qouted 1000 pounds way to high for me
thanx
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Post by chris (zaphod) on Jun 19, 2011 18:11:52 GMT 1
 Lancaster Insurance - we paid c.£140 for ours, fully comprehensive, with an agreed value of £4000. This is c. £15 (inclusive), which needs photos forwarded to them. HTH
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helen
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Post by helen on Jun 20, 2011 11:46:41 GMT 1
thankyou xx
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Post by nige on Jun 20, 2011 19:46:45 GMT 1
footman james classic insurance are very reasonable  |
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