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Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: January 31st, 2016, 8:36 pm
by Devonpatty
Looks like this one is on sale again having been bought at the auction??? by a dealer.
http://motorhomes.autotrader.co.uk/used ... /min/29999
Like you say this one appears quite old. Am looking for something newer personally. I have been looking at SBS adventure campers web site. They are quite close to me in Portland. Am doing my research before I call for an appointment to see what they could do for me.
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: January 31st, 2016, 8:57 pm
by zildjian
I was only talking about this to Mike a day ago as well, oh well
good find Patty & what do you think of new Lely?
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: January 31st, 2016, 9:13 pm
by Alexd
and honestly it looks alright, not sure about the adverts typical attention to detail from a dealer
proper descriptive term for something of that value might have been encouraging
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: January 31st, 2016, 10:41 pm
by Devonpatty
I am interested in their DC-250 'Runner' model. Like the look and size. Now I have researched a few I feel I know what fit out I want so need to do a visit and see how 'bespoke' they could do and the all important point, what the cost would be. I have quite a good budget but want to keep the costs down. Don't we all?! I came across an Italian site today, mondopickup.it. Now there is my demountable design dream ......molto bella!!
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 7:53 pm
by mjb666
100 miles up the M6 and two months later, up £4k.
I had a look at their stock and they appear to hold a good selection of pick up trucks, i reckon they just took a punt on it, knowing they could move the Navara on. Still looks a nice outfit, although a tad expensive, in my humble opinion.
Has anyone in the DCG been tempted and had a viewing?
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 8:28 pm
by Peaky
It's only about 20 miles from me.
I was thinking of having a nosey, just to see what the Lely is like compared to mine.
I bet the chassis hasn't been upgraded though.
I'll be looking for cracks etc.
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 9:01 pm
by TrueDink
It's a king cab Andrew. Much less prone to snapping. Better safe than sorry though.
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 9:08 pm
by Peaky
TrueDink wrote:It's a king cab Andrew. Much less prone to snapping. Better safe than sorry though.
I know it is, I was gonna stick my head underneath & wait to see the guys reaction when I stated to rip it to bits.
Just fancied a nosey at the camper

Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 9:10 pm
by mjb666
I, too, would be very interested in what you make of the chassis, as you have modified your's. I'm actually in two minds as what to do, being that i own a Nissan Navara Kingcab that i hope one day to get a Demountable for.
In the meantime, my ongoing pairing of the Mazda with the 'Unknown' Demountable is now in Year six, so no rush.
Re: Lely at a Birmingham Van Auction
Posted: February 1st, 2016, 9:14 pm
by TrueDink
If you go to see it I would love to hear your thoughts on it compared to the Karosser. Top of the list for the next one would be a Tischer because of the larger shower room but these look very good also.