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Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #1

Just wondering if anyone else out there have a Chausson Welcome 70 Motorhome like ours? We have it going on 4 years and have yet to see another in Ireland, I have come across a good few 55's

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #2

Haven't seen any Welcome 70s here but have seen quite a few in France. Last year saw a Chausson Rally in France and there must have been about 200 Chausson Motorhomes of different types at it. Very impressive it was.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #3

They are probably as rare as the Knaus which I and Mark have

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #4

Are they making Knaus any longer?

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #5

Still being made, they are at the expensive end of the coachbuilts at around £65K new for the latest model with the same layout as mine.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #6

It's just I don't see any of them around anywhere and I was wondering as I had almost bought one when I saw the Adria Vision and in my opinion there was no comparison.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #7

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They are probably as rare as the Knaus which I and Mark have

I have seen a few Sun Ti's and sport Ti's but never a Welcome 70 in Ireland, I have in France.
I do be looking out for sun Ti's , I would love to up grade to one. I was in Marks, in France last year and was very impressed.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #8

Mines the same as his, just not as clean

Every time I look at vans I just don't see one which comes close to the quality

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #9

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Mines the same as his, just not as clean

Every time I look at vans I just don't see one which comes close to the quality

It's the quality that impressed me, especially the inside !

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #10

I looked at a hymer around Easter which was same age and layout as my own except an a class, but to be honest I could not find a reason as to why I should as mine was of a similar quality.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #11

Yeah all German vans are of a similar quality and much of a likeness inside.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #12

So why did you buy a Croatian Eastern European one :whistle:

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #13

I thought the quality was much superior and a much better finish and not as bland as the German ones.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #14

There are horses for courses Jack, my brother in law bought a new adria in 2009, I think it is a 690, it has an island bed, it didnt impress me I would prefer the knaus.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #15

Ah well Pat as you say every man to his own.

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· Posted: 10.01.2014 · #16

It wasn't the build quality, it was the lay out, what model have you ,Jack?

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #17

I've got the one with the 2 single beds at the back and the pull down bed over the driving area. Mine is an A Class Vision. The rear bed is on top of the garage and can also be made into a very large double. We have had many vans over the years and we find this layout the best we've had. To be honest whilst it's 4 years old now with 9,300miles on it we haven't seen anything that would want to make us change. Hopefully now that I'm kind of retired we will be able to use it more.

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #18

Now you are retired you seem to be working more

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #19

A holiday would not be a holiday if you didn't work.

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #20

Exactly FC was saying to Liz the other night I am going to go back to work again. Busy as ever but less pay! That's t he only difference.

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #21

Sure mr Cameron wants you to work until you are 80, so why not after all you answered a calling, which is more than most of us can say

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· Posted: 11.01.2014 · #22

Yeah I'm still in that calling but in a different way although tat times I think with greater pressure in the hospital.

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #23

You should look at a hospital closer to home as it's quite a drive from your home to Antrim

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #24

Well looking at a house near Antrim if we could sell our own. Hopefully something will happen in the Spring.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #25

9,500 miles in 4 years Jack????

I bought ours almost 2 years old with 11,000 miles on it. 5 years on it has over 28,000.

I understand the comments on this thread about build quality. We love our van but have considered changing a few times but having looked at several ended up sticking with what we have. I did almost go with the Adria Sonic which is the latest version of Jack's van.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #26

25 posts later and no sign of another welcome 70, I must have a collectors item! Anybody want to swap a knaus sun ti for the opportunity to acquire a rare unique Chausson model in Ireland

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #27

As I have never seen inside a welcome I'm afraid as the dragons say I'm out.

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #28

Pat at least you know where FC stands.

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #29

I would consider one if it met the standard set by the knaus

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #30

Pat I am sure we could arrange a swap if you fancy it!

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #31

Now FC there's an offer for you.

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· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #32

I must say it has being very reliable, never cost us a penny except for 2 batteries, cam belt and services. It is a no nonsense middle of the road motorhome, we would love to come up a few years but are afraid we might end up with something less reliable.

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Re: Another Welcome 70

· Posted: 12.01.2014 · #33

That is always the problem knowing what you are buying. I'm afraid I've no desire to change unless some wealth relative dies and leaves me a fortune and that's unlikely.

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