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sennen523

[We ordered a new Autotrail Cheyenne 696 on 25th October and still have no idea on the delivery date. Has anyone got an Autotrail on order and in a similar situation?
Thanks. Evil or Very Mad

TUCANO

Two weeks ago when we were wanting to order a new Autotrail we were given delivery dates of June as the earliest. We decided then to buy a new model that was sitting on the forecourt, Hi Line as opposed to the Low line I would have preferred but my wife is happy, VERY.
Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction. Don't know what model you are after, we get the Apache on Friday, but at the moment I am in semi heated discussion with the Autotrail technical dept over their deliberate ommission of a spare wheel, they say it is a matter to take up with Fiat.
Regards,
Norman

sennen523

Hello Norman, thanks for your post. We have ordered a Cheyenne 696 Low-line, Low bed. I am aware of the spare wheel problem and would deffinitely want one. Autotrails 2007 new brochure, specifically states that with my model, this isn't even an option. There is going to be a confrontation with my dealer and Autotrail. How is your Apache?
Regards.
Al.

PaddyWhack

Hello sennen 523 and Norman,we ordered a cheyenne 840 several months ago(for collection on March first),I spoke to my dealers rep yesterday and he is of the opinion that our van is on track,adding that if it was not so he would ring me back,no phone call so far,fingers crossed (I trust him completely Rolling Eyes

).Sennen 523,I should think that your van would be at the delivery stage,or very near it,I am sure that Autotrail build the single axle vans first,then set up for the tag axle,so if my van is on track your van should be at the completion stage.
As for the spare wheel issue,it's a disgraceful situation,fifty grand plus for a motorhome that does not have a spare wheel! this applies to all the sevel cabs,but dont worry,those nice folk at Fiat will be supplying us all with puncture repair kits,wonder when they will tell us what they have in mind for anyone who suffers a blow out on 'La Peripherique' in the Friday evening rush hour/hours.regards,paddywhack.

RainDancer

Hello sennen523 & TUCANO

Welcome to the world of Autotrailers. Bit of info for you, if you can find out the build number of your van. Autotrail should be able to tell you where it is on the line. I hope you both enjoy yours as much as I do. By the way I was waiting 11 months for my 840 after ordering it. Hope to see you on a rally field sometime.

bikemad99

I am thinking of leaving my spare wheel off,and would like to know the best puncture repair method for motorhome tyres. I have spent the last 20yrs motorbiking around Europe,so am not used to having a spare wheel.
Also,in about 25yrs driving coaches & trucks,we never carried spare wheels.Probably too old,weak and definately idle to change a wheel anyway.

Reg.

cabby

does this mean that the number of vehicles ordered is higher than expected, will they rush through some of the vans.I would go over mine with a very fine tooth combe, before i parted with my money.on delivery.
Maybe you can twist the dealers arm for a couple of extras to compensate.
my reasoning is "dont ask dont get".
hope you get plenty of enjoyment from the new van.
cabby.

sennen523

Thanks Cabby, Good idea to try and get extras to compensate! I will be spending some considerable time in checking the van, It is alot of money.
This is my first van, what is the best way to start off with Calor gas bottles or does the dealer supply?
Thanks again.

cabby

the dealer will supply you with a hook up cable and a handshake.count your fingers after, Laughing

you will have to pay for the gas bottles and am not sure if it comes with regulater, but expect one of us will know.you want the red bottles not the blue.I always suggest to buyers that they should try and get a gas tank instead of bottles when ordering and twist the dealers arms over cost.It might pay you to phone up your dealer and suggest that they get this fitted at their expence as compensation and then haggle over your percentage towards cost when they ask you to contribute.the idea of a tank is it can be filled almost anywhere and at lower cost.depends on how much you use and keep the van for.
ask the dealer for a decent length blue hosepipe as well.10m.
Please ask for help on this site as there is a wealth of information available.
good luck
cabby.

russwoo

I took delivery of my cheyenne 840 on 1st november, I had a spare wheel, this is my 3rd motorhome and they always came with a spare wheel

russ