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| Your name | Malcolm Boorman |
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| Your message | Hi All I have just bought a 1989 eccles topaz 2 berth. Seems to be a sound, dry caravan. Can anyone help me with a couple of things ? Firstly what does the "day/night switch in the control panel do ? Also i have a broken window stay on one of the side windows, does anyone still manafacture these OR can anyone recomend a possible Breaker. have tried some but no luck so far. Many Thanks MALC. |
| Date | Mar 16, 2010 12:01pm |
| Your name | Gary Miller |
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| Your message | Just bought a 2 berth Topaz (Around 20 years old I hazard) I could do with any info re which awning I'd need. Also need to fit a fire or heater. Any tips or advice for a first time caravanner. I must admit the Topaz is really big inside and is holding up well age wise. Thanks in advance Gary |
| Date | Mar 03, 2010 9:50am |
| Your name | Jason & Julia |
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| Your message | Hi there we have just brought a Topaz and I need a new main front window for it, does anyone know where I may be able to buy one up please. |
| Date | Feb 28, 2010 11:56am |
| Your name | Ray |
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| Your message | hi and i am considering purchasing a Topaz and looking for any tips/help etc |
| Date | Feb 28, 2010 11:37am |
| Your name | Dave |
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| Your message | Does anyone no where i can buy an Adjustable Rooflight for my 1979 C I Eccles Topaz Chassis Number H20357H Many Thanks Dave |
| Date | Feb 24, 2010 5:14am |
| Your name | dave |
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| Your message | Hi we have an Eccles Topaz (1986) 4 berth and was wondering what size awning we need! I think we have measured it correctly (all around the awning channel and to the floor) and have come up with the figure of 1000cm. Is this right ? Any help much appreciated... |
| Date | Feb 23, 2010 8:25am |
| Your name | mike |
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| Your message | Message to Michael, last guest: If you can give the year of your Jade we'll see if we can help. Light fittings seem to change almost every year! |
| Date | Feb 11, 2010 5:48am |
| Your name | michael george willcox |
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| Your message | how do you change the bulbs on the roof lights eccles jade |
| Date | Feb 10, 2010 8:54am |
| Your name | david webb |
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| Your message | Dear sirs,We have recently bought a cottage in the new forest (hampshire) and have discovered a 1950s ECCLES caravan in one of the outhouses and are looking to move it on.If you have any of your members that may be interested could they please contact us via the email address.Kind Regards..David Webb |
| Date | Feb 08, 2010 11:57pm |
| Your name | martin |
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| Your message | now the proud owner of a CL eccles coral. |
| Date | Jan 31, 2010 4:31pm |
| Your name | GRAHAME |
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| Your message | have been trying to cheak age of my van i have just purchest only plate on drawbar say made in germany ,it this a possability? and cant interpitate the numbers on plate could i email a pic of the plate to help thanks grahame bolding |
| Date | Jan 23, 2010 12:58pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Where you would find parts in New Zealand I really don't know! If you were in the UK I would suggest you contact EECO who make replacement windows. If you look to the left hand page of our website, click on "LINKS" and a new page will come up with a list of different links, one of which is "Parts * +& Accessories". Click on this one and amongst others there is one for EECO. They will manufacture you a new window but I imagine the shipping cost to NZ may be a bit prohibitive. Some of the other sites may be able to supply a used window but the same applies about shipping, that's of course if they'll even do it. Good luck and thanks for visiting our website. |
| Date | Dec 29, 2009 3:44am |
| Your name | Jacqui Paku |
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| Your message | Where can I buy spare parts from? We lost our bathroom window, and I need a new one for our 1997 Stirling Sapphire Eccles, I live in New Zealand, can someone please advise me!!! This is our very first caravan, and we love it!!!! |
| Date | Dec 28, 2009 4:12pm |
| Your name | sheila smith |
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| Your message | i am a first time buyer.is 1,800 a good price for a sterling eccles elite 1995 4 berth. many thanks. sheila |
| Date | Dec 11, 2009 3:12pm |
| Your name | Malcolm Gordon |
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| Your message | It is our 25th aniversery next year, And our first caravan we sold was a 1984 Eccles Elan, We were looking to see if there was one for sale in the country to restore it. Turriff Caravans |
| Date | Nov 15, 2009 2:31pm |
| Your name | Charley Burton |
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| Your message | Hi. If you are looking for gas equipment for your caravan - static or mobile. Please visit our website: www.continentalproduct.co.uk We can also offer trade prices and deals. Please get in touch if you would like more info. Great, informative site. If you would be so kind as to add us to your links or parts page, that would be great. Thanks again charley @ continental |
| Date | Nov 09, 2009 6:28am |
| Your name | Stevet |
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| Your message | Hi I am looking to buy a van with a bed at the back. The Eccles Coral seems to fit the bil, does anyone know how long/wide the rear space is please |
| Date | Oct 30, 2009 12:58pm |
| Your name | gary elliott |
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| Your message | hi does anyone know the tyre pressure for a 1990 eccles coral it has 175x13 tyres thanks |
| Date | Oct 24, 2009 12:06pm |
| Your name | gary elliott |
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| Your message | just bought eccles coral 1990 cant wait to go away in it |
| Date | Oct 24, 2009 12:00pm |
| Your name | colin henderson |
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| Your message | just bought a 1998 eccles jade could do with a hand/parts book |
| Date | Oct 11, 2009 4:17pm |
| Your name | david62 |
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| Your message | just bought my 1st van and just had my very 1st towing and caravan holiday.van was just a joy and everything works.awning was easy to put up also...eccles topaz ci 1986ish..cant wait for next trip..david |
| Date | Sep 26, 2009 2:26am |
| Your name | cathy knowles |
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| Your message | Hi,have just been on your website and was impressed, we have just purchased an eccles elite 15-2 se and was wondering if any of your members could please give us any information on the model as we have looked for photo's but not been able to find any pictures same, eccles was took over by swift, and merged with eccles as i have been told, so your knowledge on the matter would be really helpful to us, and also any photo's if possible please.Would like to join, but can't find anything on the model, but has the eccles badge. Thankyou. |
| Date | Sep 24, 2009 5:32pm |
| Your name | Kate MacGlashan |
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| Your message | We have a 1986 CI Eccles Topaz and love it to bits..... |
| Date | Sep 15, 2009 12:35pm |
| Your name | Beth & Phil |
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| Your message | Hi there, we have just purchased our very first caravan which we are going to tow behind our VW camper, we are now the proud owners of a 1980 Eccles Topaz! Thank you for your useful guide to discovering the age of the caravans! We wondered if anyone has any pictures of the original interior for the five berth model as we suspect that this one has been quite modified fairly extensively? Thanks |
| Date | Sep 12, 2009 1:42pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Alex & Jaqueline Thanks for visiting our website and for leaving a message on our guestbook. Go to FAQs and from there you will find a section telling how to age the caravan. As for having great holidays, just take it out and enjoy! |
| Date | Aug 25, 2009 1:49pm |
| Your name | Alex and Jacqueline |
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| Your message | Hi, just got ower first eccles, it is quite old as it still has its gas light just above the cooker. can you give me any age. how to have great hoildays in it, it sleeps 5. Thanks |
| Date | Aug 24, 2009 1:37pm |
| Your name | Yvonne Gray |
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| Your message | Strange message this, my husband and I owned, a Moonstone, then an Amethyst during the 1970s. My husband Alan Gray was Vice Chairman Of the Eccles Owners Club, and Chairman of the Northern Region at that time.Anyone rememb er us? |
| Date | Aug 17, 2009 12:59pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Mark, previous guest: Have you looked at the links opposite left? Look under parts & accessories and you will find pointers there. |
| Date | Aug 10, 2009 1:52am |
| Your name | Mark |
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| Your message | Hi Please could anyone help with a near side window for a Eccles 1985 Amethyst Caravan. I have been looking for over four months for a window. Can anyone help or can give details of were these are available from! Keep Caravaning..... Regards Mark |
| Date | Aug 09, 2009 3:31pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Paul, previous guest: I would say that this is definitely a 1988 model as toilets were fitted as standard in all models well before 1998. To be certain of the year check the serial/chassis number. It will start with a letter followed by two numbers which if it's 1988 will be 88. Hope this helps, (should affect the price!). |
| Date | Aug 02, 2009 1:34am |
| Your name | paul |
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| Your message | Hi we are looking to buy a eccles opel elite its advertised as a 1998 with shower but no toilet.We have been informed that if it does not have a fitted toilet it may be a 1988 not a 1998 model can anyone advise |
| Date | Aug 01, 2009 12:42pm |
| Your name | charley |
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| Your message | Great Website! If youre looking for some camping and caravanning bargains, please have a look at our website: www.continentalproduct.co.uk See you all on site soon!! Charley |
| Date | Jul 22, 2009 5:58am |
| Your name | Bill & Marilyn |
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| Your message | We have a 1981 Eccles Amethyst (5 berth) which has served us well for over 25 years. It's still a sound van but now finding it tricky to manouvre in and out of our off-set driveway. Any advice? |
| Date | Jul 15, 2009 4:15pm |
| Your name | Jon n Babs |
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| Your message | Hiya everyone We've just bought a 25 yr old Eccles Elan, and was wondering if we could get a manual from anywhere Cheers Jon n Babs |
| Date | Jul 13, 2009 8:40pm |
| Your name | Keith |
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| Your message | Just bought a 1990 Eccles Elite Jade. Still in good order. Any idea where I might get an Owners manual? Keith |
| Date | Jul 13, 2009 5:35pm |
| Your name | Alan |
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| Your message | Hi all, We bought a Topaz (litte old one, I think its a II) at end of last year and have had some very good outings in it so far this year. Have just found your site!!! |
| Date | Jul 12, 2009 2:18pm |
| Your name | Ellen |
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| Your message | Have somebody information and photografs about the inside of the Eccles Moonstone B 1965 ? I would like to see the original covering and curtains inside. |
| Date | Jul 11, 2009 2:32pm |
| Your name | anthony wood |
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| Your message | looking for manuals for a 1988 modal |
| Date | Jul 10, 2009 3:53pm |
| Your name | linzi |
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| Your message | hello again i was just wondering if there is anymore news on my silver lady thanks again, by this is a great site as i cant seem to find any others like it so good going thank again linz x |
| Date | Jul 09, 2009 4:38pm |
| Your name | Ellen |
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| Your message | Hello, We live in The Netherlands and have an Eccler Moonstone B from 1965 in a very good condition. I am looking for a lamp-shade for one of the gaslamps. Also a lamp-shade for tha lamp near the door inside. |
| Date | Jul 06, 2009 4:17pm |
| Your name | Sue and Ian |
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| Your message | Hi. We are Sue and Ian and we have just bought an Eccles Diamond SE. 1993 model, which is in superb condition. |
| Date | Jul 06, 2009 7:24am |
| Your name | Sue and Ian |
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| Your message | Hi. We are Sue and Ian and we have just bought an Eccles Diamond SE. 1993 model, which is in superb condition. |
| Date | Jul 06, 2009 7:19am |
| Your name | linzi |
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| Your message | hello again, im after the person who emailed me regarding the silver lady, ive taken some pictures but i cant find your email to send them to you, can you email me again thankyou so much :) |
| Date | Jul 05, 2009 11:04am |
| Your name | Martin Hall |
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| Your message | Hi I have just bought a Eccles Dimond 400 SE 1999 previous owner has lost all the operating manuals is it possible to replace them if so where can i get them from Best Wishes Martin Hall |
| Date | Jul 04, 2009 4:57pm |
| Your name | barry drew |
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| Your message | have owned eccles amethyst from new 1984 still in excellent condition with awning, stabiliser etc now wish to sell can anyone advise value. |
| Date | Jul 02, 2009 5:30pm |
| Your name | linzi |
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| Your message | hello. `im just looking for some information regarding the silver lady as thgis isnt mentioned. my grandda gave me a caravan plaque looking to sell it, however in researching it i cant seem to find anything, its a naked lady standing on a small plaque saying eccles owners club, he salvaged it about 15 years ago from a scrap yard so its quite old, do you have any information you could tell me? thank you |
| Date | Jun 28, 2009 1:23pm |
| Your name | colin |
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| Your message | ive just brought an eccles ci caravan searched it on the net and came across this club |
| Date | Jun 26, 2009 4:01pm |
| Your name | Alison |
| Your email address | alipompey at yahoo dot co dot uk |
| Your message | We have just got an early 90's Eccles Amethyst 4 berth |
| Date | Jun 24, 2009 2:39pm |
| Your name | Ged D'Arcy |
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| Your message | Hi, I have an Eccles Jade 2 Berth 1997 and need a handbook, anybody help. I am having problems with the two front 240v sockets going dead without the mcb's tripping the rear socket works OK also the fridge does not work all the time on 240 but is OK on gas any advice ?. Regards Ged |
| Date | Jun 22, 2009 7:37am |
| Your name | mick breen |
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| Your message | I need a complete spare wheel for my caravan a 1993 Sprite Eccles size =175r13 it has 4 wheel nut holes can any one help M.B |
| Date | Jun 21, 2009 3:28pm |
| Your name | mick breen |
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| Your message | I need a complete spare wheel for my caravan a 1993 Sprite Eccles size =175r13 it has 4 wheel nut holes can any one help M.B |
| Date | Jun 21, 2009 3:26pm |
| Your name | val |
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| Your message | hello i have a 1930s eccles caravan i would like to find a stove can any one help |
| Date | Jun 20, 2009 1:11pm |
| Your name | peggy eagle |
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| Your message | IM an absolute novice so please can anyone tell me how i fit a leisure battery so i can have my fridge on when driving and my car battery charges the leisure one at the same time. Do i have to wire it in and if so where do i buy a kit. its an old eccles elite probably 20years old but she in good nick. many thanks |
| Date | Jun 12, 2009 4:03am |
| Your name | Jay |
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| Your message | Hello, Can anyone help me? I have just bought a Eccles Topaz 2 Birth Caravan. and annoyiingly i was towing it out of a field and broke the window on the front! does anyone know where i can get a replacement? Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
| Date | Jun 10, 2009 7:26am |
| Your name | kev |
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| Your message | i have just brought an eccles amethyst date unknown aprox 1990-1991 5 berth im trying to find the awning size and a wiring diagram and a hand book about the van as it is my first eccles i have the chassis number any other info would be helpfull about this model thank you for your help |
| Date | Jun 04, 2009 7:43am |
| Your name | steve smith |
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| Your message | Could someone please give me a direct email address or postal address as I have some historical enquiries. I haven't been able to send an email via the Outlook Express system on your website. Many thanks. |
| Date | May 28, 2009 9:02am |
| Your name | Andy Brown |
| Your email address | andy at hereweare dot demon dot co dot uk |
| Your message | I have a lovely 1978Eccles Amethyst, perfect for the weekends away with the children, the only problem is the shock absorbers have failed. I having trouble locating replacements. Any ideas? |
| Date | May 20, 2009 4:39pm |
| Your name | Mike Pickett |
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| Your message | We have just put a deposit down on a 2009 Eccles Quartz, once we have taken delivery will complete membership form |
| Date | May 11, 2009 7:23am |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Jim, previous guest. The Elan's getting on a bit so it wont be easy getting a new window. Look at our website links (left)where you may find some pointers. |
| Date | May 09, 2009 11:11am |
| Your name | jim marsden |
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| Your message | i am desperately in need of a front window for my eccles elan12....please help!!!!! thanks jim |
| Date | May 08, 2009 11:32pm |
| Your name | mick |
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| Your message | my van Sprite Eccles Amethyst 1993 it appears that the tow gear Gas Strut is worn out ,can anyone advise on a replacement part for this model.We are ready to go now except for this problem and as new to caravaning are keen to get going.Thanks to Mike at (mail@ecclescoc.co.uk)we now have a new awning the size u said was right .We hope to do a meet this year |
| Date | Apr 27, 2009 3:27pm |
| Your name | Tobbe |
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| Your message | Hello I have an Eccles elegance 1959 mod. I have been looking on the internet how to find tail lights left and right side, but i have not find what a im looking for, can somebody help me please. Tobbe |
| Date | Apr 25, 2009 6:44pm |
| Your name | Tony |
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| Your message | Can anyone help me ,I have just bought an Eccles Jade Elite ,have been told it is a 1994 model does anyone know how I can confirm this without a handbook ? |
| Date | Apr 22, 2009 9:35am |
| Your name | Jonathan Wiemers |
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| Your message | Just bought an Eccles Elite as a starter van surfed the web and found your site very helpful we will be joining as we really want to get the most from our new hobby |
| Date | Apr 17, 2009 7:11am |
| Your name | Simon Warner |
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| Your message | Hello everyone, I am 36 years old and have eventually decided to join the caravan brigade, lol. I have just got myself a 1992 Sterling Eccles Sapphire 5 berth for a very reasonable price of £800. What I am trying to find out is where I can get hold of some new external badges (Eccles and Sapphire) these have faded and they are the only thing that makes the outside look OLD ;-) Also any ideas of how the rear bunk should be put up, it looks to me as if I am missing something, I can pull the wooden fold away section out but then what do I do, where does it fix and do I need something to attach it too? Cheers Simon |
| Date | Apr 16, 2009 1:47pm |
| Your name | Declan |
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| Your message | Hi Folks just bought a my 1st second hand caravan Eccles Jade Elite CI. Have upgraded from Trailer tent, this caravan needs bit of work and parts. Any idea what year the caravan is and also where would i get parts for it.? Declan |
| Date | Apr 13, 2009 7:34am |
| Your name | RAY FURNESS |
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| Your message | what should the tyre pressures be on a 2004 topaz and where can I obtain a hand book |
| Date | Apr 10, 2009 10:41am |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Jack, previous guest: The manufacturer was CI Caravans as stated in your handbook. They went bust in 1991 and were re-born as Sprite Leisure changing the name to Sterling Leisure a couple of years later. In 1996 Sterling was taken over by the Swift Group of which they are still part. |
| Date | Apr 02, 2009 4:26pm |
| Your name | Jack |
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| Your message | Hi We have recently bought an Eccles Onyx Elite 1988. Could you tell me who manufactured this model as on the original handbook it just states CI Caravans! Kind regards Jack |
| Date | Apr 02, 2009 4:41am |
| Your name | Jack |
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| Your message | Hi We have recently bought an Eccles Onyx Elite 1988. Could you tell me who manufactured this model as on the original handbook it just states CI Caravans! Kind regards Jack |
| Date | Apr 02, 2009 4:40am |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Terry, previous guest: The 12v system will work without a battery when plugged into mains as the charger is also a transformer. Some 12v chargers have an on/off switch. Make sure the battery leads cannot touch though. |
| Date | Apr 02, 2009 2:40am |
| Your name | terry lock |
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| Your message | just bought a eccles emerald van pluged in electrics got to buy a new battery do the electrics work with out a battery thanks |
| Date | Mar 29, 2009 8:35am |
| Your name | david & susanne Harvey-Wyatt |
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| Your message | Hi to you all in uk hope all is well with you all. Still here in france but now with more dogs and goats any like goat cheese? the wheel bearing on the saphire failed at 90kpm and the wheel departed. Apart from wrecking the axle and wheel arch my disco 3 kept all on the road. any one know where there is a saphire axle complete tried all the places and manufactures. do you allow non uk members. all the best to you all |
| Date | Mar 22, 2009 4:43pm |
| Your name | Paul |
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| Your message | Hi All. I impulse-bought a 2-berth Eccles Topaz in August, halfway through a wet week's camping in Whitby. We walked past the gatepost-mounted advert every day and saw the 'van sat on the owner's drive until we couldn't resist any longer. Anyway, it's old and well-used, still in good condition BUT I can't find out its weight. The plate is so faded as to be illegible and its age is unknown, so Internet searches find me only pictures and data concerning the more modern types produced by Sterling. Mine is smaller - the newer models are over 1100kg - and I THINK it weighs under a tonne, but any help would be appreciated. Even good guesses! |
| Date | Mar 05, 2009 4:00am |
| Your name | Netti |
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| Your message | Hello there. I am a new owner of a 1988 CI Eccles Coral. I am trying to find out the correct tyre sizes and pressures for this caravan. Can anyone assist? Fabulous caravan tho, hopefully see you on the road some day! |
| Date | Feb 26, 2009 2:39am |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to John, previous guest. Look again on our website, click on 'Links' and then 'Caravan Parts & Accessories' and you will find several pointers there. |
| Date | Jan 30, 2009 5:11am |
| Your name | john goodwin |
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| Your message | I have a two berth 1980s Eccles Topaz and I am looking for a replacement rooflight.The aperture is 17''x 19''.Do you know where i will find one to fit |
| Date | Jan 29, 2009 9:22am |
| Your name | pat |
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| Your message | we have recently bought an Eccles Jewel 2007. Can anyone recommend an porch awning for it? |
| Date | Jan 26, 2009 5:49pm |
| Your name | kate |
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| Your message | We have a 1986-87 CI Eccles Topaz and love it to bits - still beautiful after 20 odd years! |
| Date | Jan 20, 2009 2:18pm |
| Your name | mike breen |
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| Your message | Hi, I have a "Sterling Eccles Amythyst 1993" 4 birth caravan. I am having a few problems with the 12 volt wiring and was wondering if anyone with the same model had a wiring diagram ,but any help would be appreciated about the wiring. thankyou Mick. |
| Date | Dec 05, 2008 1:03pm |
| Your name | Mike, Eccles Caravan Owners Club |
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| Your message | Message to Mick, previous caller: I think you'll find the awning size for your 1993 Amethyst is 880cm, same as the 1992 model, the main difference being a change to the external colour scheme. If you are buying new any decent awning supplier should be able to confirm this. |
| Date | Nov 15, 2008 6:26am |
| Your name | mick |
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| Your message | Hi i am now the owner of a 1993 Sterling Eccles Amethyst 4 berth and was wondering if anyone knows the size awning i need for this model.We are new to caravaning so any tips would be welcome ,thankyou Mick |
| Date | Nov 14, 2008 10:09am |
| Your name | Paul Lovatt-Smith |
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| Your message | Hello, I have an Eccles 14 |
| Date | Nov 10, 2008 3:43am |
| Your name | colin shirt |
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| Your message | Hi my name is gavin. I recently bought a 1934 eccles aristocrat, the original cooker in it is surplus to requirements. i am considering selling it it has original literiture with it have no idea what it is worth or where to sell it. any advise apprieciated or if anyone is interested in buying it please contact me via email or on 07896264643 many thanks |
| Date | Oct 02, 2008 2:10pm |
| Your name | Stephen Mc Ewan |
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| Your message | Hi we are brand new to touring caravans and have come across an eccles onyx elite 1989 model. We need some advice prior to using this van for the first time. How much weight does the top bunk take I have 2 children aged 8 & 3? How do you cover the top bunk (Matress)? How does the t v work?I can see a wall socket but I cannot see where the ariel gets positioned. We would appreciatte your help with these questions. Thanks Mc Ewan family |
| Date | Sep 24, 2008 3:57am |
| Your name | Stephen Mc Ewan |
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| Your message | Hi we are brand new to touring caravans and have come across an eccles onyx elite 1989 model. We need some advice prior to using this van for the first time. How much weight does the top bunk take I have 2 children aged 8 & 3? How do you cover the top bunk (Matress)? How does the t v work?I can see a wall socket but I cannot see where the ariel gets positioned. We would appreciatte your help with these questions. Thanks Mc Ewan family |
| Date | Sep 24, 2008 3:56am |
| Your name | kerrie mafham |
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| Your message | hi i have just bought an old Eccles, my guess is early 80s late 70s as it has glass windows in, it has no serial number or date am I still allowed to join the club many thanks Kerrie Mafham |
| Date | Sep 18, 2008 9:08am |
| Your name | T DEAN |
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| Your message | I HAVE A STRELING ONXYE GRTAT VAN THINKING OFF CHANGING TO THE OPEL ANY VEIWS ON THIS VAN |
| Date | Sep 09, 2008 4:30pm |
| Your name | Hanne Rimstad |
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| Your message | My mother, who is 83 years old, will sell her ECCLES Elegance from 1959. My father imported this caravan to Norway in 1959. The caravan has been standing in a building for about 30 years now, nad it look really good. Everything is Original. What price can we get for this caravan?We will sell it on internett, but we are uncertain of the value?? Thank you very much for answering. Best regards Hanne Rimstad |
| Date | Sep 08, 2008 2:09am |
| Your name | john jones |
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| Your message | Very new to caravanning in fact not even started yet but have narrowed our search down to an 2008 Eccles Jewel, any comments on this van would be greatfully accepted |
| Date | Sep 07, 2008 3:50am |
| Your name | jeanette |
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| Your message | hi, im looking for an awning that is lightweight and will fit my old eccles topaz caravan, im not too sure of the size, the one i have is a 4 berth,,thanks,,anything close to paisley, scotland |
| Date | Aug 22, 2008 7:00pm |
| Your name | Carolean & David Harrison |
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| Your message | Nice to find that there is a club solely for Eccles owners. We are new to caravaning and have much to learn but we look forward to exploring with our van. |
| Date | Aug 10, 2008 5:31am |
| Your name | Webmaster |
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| Your message | Message to Becky, previous visitor. Please look at FAQs and Links. |
| Date | Jul 22, 2008 1:52pm |
| Your name | Becky Dymond |
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| Your message | Hi Ive got an eccles ci caravan and need to get a new roof vent can anyone advise me |
| Date | Jul 22, 2008 1:43pm |
| Your name | Sylvia |
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| Your message | Thanks for the reply. I am not new to caravanning been doing it for last 10 years. We have always thoroughtly cleaned and disinfected our aquaroll and caravan system before each trip and used a filter, never had any problems. But was unsure about not using a filter. I think I will take a leaf out of your book and use a small water carrier for the drinking and cooking water. |
| Date | Jul 09, 2008 4:46am |
| Your name | Webmaster |
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| Your message | Message to Sylvia, previous guest. Not sure from your message whether you are new to caravanning or not. As a general rule we do not drink water from an aquaroll through the caravan system as even a filter which blocks particles usually wont be effective against bacteria. Normally water from stand pipes on Club, commercial or rally sites is safe to drink or prepare food, (it should be made clear to you if it is not), but we use a seperate container for this purpose. |
| Date | Jul 08, 2008 1:30pm |
| Your name | Sylvia |
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| Your message | I have just paid a deposit on a 2006 Eccles Moonstone. I noticed that the Truma crystal 2 system had nowhere to install a filter. How do people cope without a filter, ie you can drink bottled water but if you are cooking do you have to get the water from a bottle or stand pipe? or is it safe to use the caravan tap water for this? |
| Date | Jul 08, 2008 9:50am |
| Your name | Webmaster |
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| Your message | Message to Kathy: Have you looked at the website under LINKS or FAQs? These may point you in the right direction. |
| Date | Jul 03, 2008 2:44am |
| Your name | kathy |
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| Your message | just bought a very old eccles caravan, lovely condition though. only prob is the window catches are foam and have all broken, any ideas where i can get repacements? |
| Date | Jul 02, 2008 2:13pm |
| Your name | Webmaster |
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| Your message | Message to Michael re Eccles Topaz. Please go to Links/Caravan Parts and Accessories and you should find the assistance you require. |
| Date | Jun 26, 2008 2:23am |
| Your name | kenneth perry |
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| Your message | nice site I have an Eccles and may join soon |
| Date | Jun 24, 2008 7:47am |
| Your name | michael |
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| Your message | Hi everyone my name is Michael I have just been left a CI Eccles Topaz in a will. It has some of its windows damaged, I have been searching over the net, but up to now, had no luck. I would be glad of any information regarding this, thanks, look forward to hearing from you, |
| Date | Jun 24, 2008 5:38am |
| Your name | frank |
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| Your message | i have a 1993 eccles amethyst se which i have owned for the last 14 years and is looking for a new loving owner to take care of her! if this is you then call me on 07989611932 for details thanks. |
| Date | Jun 23, 2008 10:10pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Lisa re Hitchlocks: I suggest you get yourself down to a caravan accessories shop where they will recommend a hitch lock for you. The Alko AKS locks will definitely not fit your Elan unless it's been fitted with an up-to-date hitch which probably isn't possible. |
| Date | Jun 20, 2008 5:01am |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | Message to Ged, previous guest. Take a look at the we=bsite again under FAQs. This will give you some pointers. |
| Date | Jun 20, 2008 4:59am |
| Your name | ged d'arcy |
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| Your message | Can anybody advise me where I can obtain a handbok for a 1997 Eccles Jade 2 berth van which I have just bought. regards, Ged |
| Date | Jun 19, 2008 8:46am |
| Your name | Lisa |
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| Your message | Ahhh! thats how you join! Im looking to find out which lock will fit my tow hitch. I want one that can be used while towing or parked, but not sure which will fit. They talk about stuff like this which I dont understand or know how to find out what kind of tow hitch i have!!!! "AL-KO hitch lock security device, this lock fits the AKS 2004/3004 stabiliser hitch" etc etc. Can anyone help or explain? THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! Lisa. |
| Date | Jun 18, 2008 4:44pm |
| Your name | Lisa |
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| Your message | Ahhh! thats how you join! Im looking to find out which lock will fit my tow hitch. I want one that can be used while towing or parked, but not sure which will fit. They talk about stuff like this which I dont understand or know how to find out what kind of tow hitch i have!!!! "AL-KO hitch lock security device, this lock fits the AKS 2004/3004 stabiliser hitch" etc etc. Can anyone help or explain? THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! Lisa. |
| Date | Jun 18, 2008 4:19pm |
| Your name | Lisa |
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| Your message | how do I join, I need some advice about my eccles elan? Thanks Lisa. |
| Date | Jun 18, 2008 4:07pm |
| Your name | George Kirwin |
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| Your message | hi there to all you people |
| Date | Jun 18, 2008 2:33pm |
| Your name | George Kirwin |
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| Your message | need to find wiring diagram for consumer unit esm 2000 in stirling eccles topaz, hope anyone can help thanks George |
| Date | Jun 10, 2008 6:03am |
| Your name | Richard Cressy |
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| Your message | I have an invoice dated 19/7/1930 for the purchase of an Eccles Special for £779. Would you like a copy ...also have many photos of the caravan... Richard |
| Date | Jun 04, 2008 4:17am |
| Your name | Chris Pack |
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| Your message | Re previous message about an Eccles Topaz for sale, if anyone was interested, it's gone. |
| Date | May 13, 2008 10:34am |
| Your name | jackie perry |
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| Your message | we have recently purchased Eccles Elite Sterling Searcher, 2003 model. We have noticed that condensation builds up inside the double glazed windows (whether we use it or not) and have been told that this can happen. it looks unsightly and we have never seen this in any other caravan. Do you know if it does occur? |
| Date | Apr 23, 2008 2:54pm |
| Your name | Christopher Pack |
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| Your message | If any members are thinking of changing their van soon, I have a Topaz for sale. Bought new in May 2007 from a main dealer, it has had a total of 22 nights use by two non-smokers who don't have pets. It has travelled approximately 1,000 miles. It comes with a Powrtouch remote mover and ALKO Secure wheel lock. Also an awning. I am looking for c. £10,900. Tel 01383 732378 (Dunfermline, Fife) evenings. Chris Pack |
| Date | Apr 21, 2008 3:27pm |
| Your name | allison |
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| Your message | thankyou for all your help this is a very usefull and helpfull site. will b poping on ti from time 2 time |
| Date | Mar 29, 2008 7:21am |
| Your name | claire |
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| Your message | hi does anyone know the size of awning i need for an eccles amethst lb i have just purchased the caravan and we would love to buy an awning for it just dont know what size all help gratefully received. |
| Date | Mar 18, 2008 4:39pm |
| Your name | ken griffin |
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| Your message | I have just purchased 1998eccles emerald, i want a burgandy porch awning(large) but height of caravan is 8feet 11 inches tall and i am having problems finding one that is that tall, anybody know which brand of awning will fit. thanks |
| Date | Feb 28, 2008 2:08pm |
| Your name | janette |
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| Your message | I have just brought a sterling Eccles diamond caravan 1996 and unfortunately there was no instructions on how to use the cooker ,shower or toilet. So any help on this would be very much appreciated. |
| Date | Feb 23, 2008 11:35am |
| Your name | vincent ruddy |
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| Your message | hi i am looking for a corner legstay for my 1992 eccles saphire it is the front right hand side,i am pretty desperate can anyone help?i am in northern ireland and will pay postage costs if not too expensive, thanks,Vincent ruddy. |
| Date | Feb 20, 2008 2:20pm |
| Your name | Roger |
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| Your message | can you email me address to view FAQ? thanks Roger |
| Date | Feb 05, 2008 9:19pm |
| Your name | alba |
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| Your message | Hi I have a 1987-89 eccles 4 berth and the skylight broke when it blew off. I am trying to find a replacement .Can any one help? Thanks Alba |
| Date | Feb 03, 2008 5:04am |
| Your name | jayne |
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| Your message | have just purchased an essles caravan |
| Date | Feb 02, 2008 12:55pm |
| Your name | Lorna Lowe |
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| Your message | I live in Elgin, Moray, Scotland and have owned my 1957 Eccles for nearly a year now. I am unsure which model it is - it is a 4 berth with mid kitchen area |
| Date | Nov 08, 2007 2:52pm |
| Your name | Mike |
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| Your message | I am living in Brittany and have just bought an 1980 Eccles Topaz.Can anybody tell me how I connect up to the mains is it thru the twin electrics socket on the front of the van the one that charges the inboard 12V battery.Other vans I have owned had a seperate hook up cable. |
| Date | Oct 26, 2007 4:51am |
| Your name | jan |
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| Your message | hello !i just find my a caravan eccles from 1921 in good schape standing in a barn at bruxelles belgium are ther more of these left in england ,,??? |
| Date | Oct 04, 2007 4:06pm |
| Your name | David Harvey-Wyatt |
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| Your message | Hi I am the exmember who went to France. I am still there. I still have my eccles saphire se. It off the road after a wheel bearing failed at 70mph (legal here) I have to collect a new axle from Holland and get my French body shop to fit it. Its taken a year to find a sorce. Hope all is well with you Mike who is still around ? David & Susanne |
| Date | Sep 17, 2007 2:56pm |
| Your name | Donna |
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| Your message | hi we have a lovely 1992 eccels Sapphire ,but its been hit the door and back pannel is damaged does anyone have any idea how i would go about getting parts ,does anyone have one sat around no longer in use it as it seems a huge waste . Donna |
| Date | Sep 17, 2007 2:33pm |
| Your name | dave |
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| Your message | Hi, like the site, but could do with some forums for help and advice.... Just bought today an Eccles Coral 1988/89 and the damper for the brakes is knackered - Does anyone know what type I need to get as a replacement (Knott or Al-Ko ??) - Also, info on this model seems rather sparse on the www. Was it a poor seller? can anyone help out with where I could obtain a handbook? Any assistance on these would be a bonus. Cheers Dave |
| Date | Sep 08, 2007 4:15pm |
| Your name | Terry Wilkins |
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| Your message | Hi, We have purchased an Eccles Diamond 1994 that has a broken front fairing.Does anyone know where I can get one? |
| Date | Sep 07, 2007 2:41pm |
| Your name | kath |
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| Your message | Hi could some one help me and point me in the right direction i am after purchasing new stickers for my caravan for front&back top also the sides it is a Eccles Shapphire 5 berth 1998 model as they have weathered and are peeling off thanks Kath. |
| Date | Sep 01, 2007 2:44am |
| Your name | Carolyn McDermott |
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| Your message | Went to buy a Bailey's Auvergne and ended up with an Eccles Amethyst! Love it but was wondering how the Sterling rates next to other models. It seems classier and better built. Does it have a good reputation as a caravan? (It is a 2003 model) |
| Date | Sat Aug 4, 2007 08:38:47 |
| Your name | John Lynn |
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| Your message | I am an x moonstone owner that is thinking of returning to caravaning. If anyone has a 05/06- 2/4 birth clean van for sale at a competitive price please contact me via email with details and photo if possible. |
| Date | Mon Jul 30, 2007 13:24:28 |
| Your name | stevie |
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| Your message | Great site.Thinking of purchasing a eccles ci amethyst.Not sure what age it is.Can anyone help? |
| Date | Sat Jul 7, 2007 16:46:43 |
| Your name | Domenic |
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| Your message | Thinking of purchasing an '89 eccles van in Australia but unsure about spare parts. Is there an avenue for procuring spares in Australia? |
| Date | Tue Jul 3, 2007 22:18:47 |
| Your name | Dean Flavel |
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| Your message | Hi, I have a 1989 CI Eccles Elite tandem van in Australia, and have broken the front door side lower plastic skirt. Do you know of anywhere I could obtain a replacement? Cheers Dean |
| Date | Wed Jun 27, 2007 03:39:00 |
| Your name please? | eric |
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| Please insert your comments here. Caravanning related subjects only please. NO adverts! | Hi, I have a privately owner 2 berth 1992 Eccles Topaz & would like it to go to a loving home. It is in excellent condition, CRIS registered, with new removable carpets & upholstery & alloy wheels, if you are interested, please call 01663 744807 or 07813398908 for more info, thanks for your time |
| Your name please? | Liz |
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| Please insert your comments here. Caravanning related subjects only please. NO adverts! | We have an early 1980's Eccles Topaz and we are looking for a lightweight full awning. Do you know of any particular suppliers who produce the size we are looking for and at a reasonable price - we are seniors and cannot afford to pay the big prices! Thanks |
| Your name please? | michelle dolke |
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| Please insert your comments here. Caravanning related subjects only please. NO adverts! | have an eccles Amethyst - any related info would be greatly received |
| Your name please? | pete squire |
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| Please insert your comments here. Caravanning related subjects only please. NO adverts! | just bought a eccles topaz late80s does anyone know where theinlet water comes in to van i must be blind icant see it |
| Your name please? | peter frisby |
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| Please insert your comments here. Caravanning related subjects only please. NO adverts! | I have had my eccles jade 2007 only 4 weeks and have found cracking around the grab handle on the front panel. the agent seems to think sterling will only offer a repair and not a new van. Has anyone had a similar problem and what was the outcome, thanks. |
| Your name please? | alan hill |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | i have a eccles amethyst caravan but don't know how old it is ,can anyone tell me how to find the age of it thanks |
| Your name please? | chris |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi i signed earlyer about the elan 12. well i need to know the year but i can find out what it is. its a Eccles CI Elan 12 2 berth and the number is T80/5121, towing weight is 810 can anyone help us so we can insure it. thanks |
| Your name please? | gillian amos |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi, nice site, we have an 1983 eccles topaz and need a replacment front window. Any suggestions? Thank you xx |
| Your name please? | chris |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi could anyone tell me the towing weight for the eccles elan 12 please thanks chris |
| Your name please? | Lynn |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Looking 2 buy our first caravan and would like reviews/feedback on the Sterling Elite Searcher 2006 model. Can anyone advise? |
| Your name please? | Terry Hancox |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Logo looks good. All in all, a very professional presentation. |
| Your name please? | kieni |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hallo. We are a small group from bavaria, germany. We bought an Eccles Newmarket Emerald. Build in 1966. Our URL is www.roll-bar.de . In order to restore this caravan, we need some information or photos... can anybody helb us ??? mfg kieni |
| Your name please? | ian |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | hi just brought a eccles sapphire SE and i need to find a near side internal panel as i damage one can anybody help regards |
| Your name please? | susan |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | very nice site only just found it |
| Your name please? | Mike |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi Kevin Have you looked at our website under FAQs? You may find your answer there |
| Your name please? | kevin |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | hi, ive bought a eccles topaz 2 berth, and im trying to get a plastic window for the front, does anyone know where i can get one from? |
| Your name please? | Penny |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi All.We have recently bought a second hand CI Eccles Elan 12,2 berth caravan.T81/5132 810.Could anyone help us to find out how to find the age of it.Thanks.Penny. |
| Your name please? | Mike |
| Your email address? | eccles@ecosse,net |
| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Message to Dave, previous guest. Take a look at the FAQs page of the website. From ther you can search a list of caravan breakers who may be able to assist. |
| Your name please? | Dave |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | hello, i have an Eccles Elan 12, unfortunatly idiots where i live smashed one of the plastic double glazed windows. i have been quoted nearly £300 to have it remade, as it has to be specially done as the windows are not being manufactued. does anyone know where i can get another window but for a lot cheaper, as i brought the caravan for nearly that much? Cheers Dave |
| Your name please? | anne |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | hi just found this site, myself and my partner have just purchased an eccles topaz and were unsure of the year, however looking at FQA on this site i now know what year the van is thanks a lot, i will look in again keep up the good work regards Anne |
| Your name please? | Brian Golding |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | My son has purchased an Eccles Elan 12. Does anyone know where he can get a handbook to assist him. We are unsure where the water supply is provided, could it be from an external fitting at the rear of the van? |
| Your name please? | Robert J dodson |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | We would like to introduce ourselves to you as a specialist towing service. With many years experience in towing touring caravans and many types of trailers we feel that we could be of service to you. Our vehicles are all 4 x 4,s fitted with Smartnav satellite communication as well as mobile telephones. All of our vehicles are fully insured and well maintained. Our drivers have many years experience and have been Criminal Record Bureau approved. Our service covers delivery and collection anywhere within the U.K. We operate a 24 hour service therefore should a client’s vehicle fail on route we are able to tow any touring caravan or trailer to the final destination. |
| Your name please? | Mike |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi Val Suggest you contact the Historic Caravan Club. See link as reply to Bill belos. Regards, Mike |
| Your name please? | val |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | i have a 1930s eccles caravan and the roof needs repairing any surgestions on how i can go about it and what materials i we need |
| Your name please? | Mike |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi Bill Can't really help with renovations but the Historic Caravan Club http://www.hcclub.co.uk/ may well be able to. Regards, Mike |
| Your name please? | Bill Poynton |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | My son and i are completing the renovation of an early 30's caravan and are seeking advice about the final finishing touches, paint colours, floor coverings etc. |
| Your name please? | Dave |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi, I've just bought an Eccles Topaz caravan off ebay, The person selling it does not know the year but looking at it I would put it in the 70's, could you tell me more about the van if poss, it is a four berth, can I get an awning for it would you know? Thanks, p.s. How can I join the Eccles club? |
| Your name please? | Gerry Dobbin |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | My wife (Mandy ) and 2 year old daughter(Rachael) are about to purchase our first caravan...possibly tomorrow --an Eccles Sapphire---any feedback thus far-negative or positive and as we are based in Northern Ireland.....what benefits would we get from joining this club ? Thanks |
| Your name please? | wd whittington |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | i have an eccles topaz and i would like to know the year of manufacture.the number on the plate is 184118328 i was told it was 1986 but it could be older, thanks Gwil1 |
| Your name please? | Mr Colin Bett |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Hi I have a Sterling Wayfarer 2003 and I have trouble with the spout(tap) on the kitchen sink it has split on a number of times and must be replaced it is a Reich folding unit is there a replacement part. Thanks |
| Your name please? | Joyce Campbell |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Does anyone know of an easy way to make sure that you are insuring your caravan for the correct amount please? The insurance company says that the Glasses Guide can be 10% out! Many thanks. Joyce |
| Your name please? | Tony Eccles |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | I am a Caravan fitter just started my own business on the east coast of yorkshire, I was browsing the web and came across your site, I am not trying to advertise but, i work on all models of caravans but mainly swift,have been on the swift approved and AL-KO Workshop courses,I am a corgi reg fitter and if i can be of any help will aid in the answering of any queries that people may have. |
| Your name please? | Mike |
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| Comments on all subjects Caravanning related! | Please feel free to leave any caravan related messages. |