These days, more and more people are opting to purchase a used caravan over a brand new one. Whether they are just looking to try to lifestyle out before making such a big investment or whether they simply cannot afford a new caravan that is able to meet their needs is completely irrelevant. If this describes your current situation, the following tips are a must have:
- Always look for the ‘hidden'
Even if a caravan looks fantastic, you should never let your guard down and always look for those little problems that could be hiding under the surface. Someone with mechanical van experience would probably be your best bet at uncovering some of the nastier ones.
- Check the service history
Never hand over any money until you have checked the service history of the used caravan. Make sure that you look for signs of the van having been in an accident or having suffered damage that may not have been repaired properly.
- Understand the gamble
You must keep in mind that, no matter what you do when purchasing a second hand caravan, you are always taking a gamble. At the end of the day, you never know what is going to go wrong down the line and you should be prepared for these sorts of problems.
Whilst we could have provided you with an endless list of tips for purchasing a used caravan, we felt that the three outline above are generally the most useful when it comes to making your final decision. The final piece of advice that we can offer you is to go with your gut instincts; if you ever have any qualms about a caravan, don’t make an offer.
