Throughout the UK caravan vacations seem to be booming! More and more individuals are turning towards caravan holidays for their summer vacation because they provide fun, convenience, cost efficiency, and endless possibilities. But as you all must know; in order for your family to go on a caravan holiday you will need a caravan.
Caravans are easily available for purchase and so you should have no problem finding the ideal one for your family holiday. Most people tend to seek caravan dealers who sell used caravans because they are a lot cheaper. This is highly recommended. After all, if you can find a good used caravan at a lesser cost, then what’s the point in spending more for a new one?
When looking for used caravans it is crucial that you consider several different points and look over a few aspects in order to be certain that you have found the perfect caravan for you. Read on to discover some top tips that will help you find a great used caravan.
1. Do the necessary vehicle checks
When buying any vehicle you need to make sure that you check it over in order to guarantee that everything is in working order. This is even more so important when you are buying a used caravan. Check all aspects – from the windows and the doors, to the gas and electrics, to the chassis and the running gear. You may encounter a really small problem that does not affect your purchase, nevertheless it is better that you find this so that the seller can pay for it to be repaired or knock the cost of a repair off of the total selling price. You also need to make sure you check for any damp too. The last thing you want to do is pay for this to be fixed – it can be very timely and expensive.
2. Check the seller
A lot of people try and purchase their caravan privately because they want to avoid any added costs. However, it is highly recommended that you purchase through one of the reputable caravan dealers who can act as your middle man so to speak. They will ensure that both parties are protected as they will have both of your interests at heart. Cutting corners can always seem tempting, but the potential backlash is not worth it.
3. Age and history
It is important that you gather as much information about the history of the caravan as possible. Ask the owner if they can provide you with service history for the van. You will also want to know how much it has been used as well. You can even carry out an HPI check in order to make sure that the caravan has not been written off or stolen. A lot of people take for granted the opportunity of doing this, but it is certainly worthwhile. You don’t want to buy a written off caravan only to find that you have huge trouble when you go to sell it in the future. And last but not least, don’t forget to discover the age of your vehicle. If you do an HPI check then you should be able to discover this information through this.
Buying accessories
To make sure your trip goes smoothly, you will need a number of accessories too. For instance, one thing which you should certainly consider purchasing is awnings and outdoor folding chairs and tables. These provide an easy way for you and your family to sit outside in the sun and relax whilst have a bite to eat. The recliner chairs tend to be the most popular option because they allow you to lie back and truly relax. In fact, if you want to opt for another type of chair which is comfortable and easy to take with you then inflatable chairs provide a great choice. They are unbelievably snug, and can easily be inflated and deflated.
In addition to this, there are those caravan accessories which are designed in order to make life a lot easier. For example, this includes the likes of a caravan mover. After all, moving your caravan around is not something which is the easiest of challenges. However, with a caravan mover it makes it a lot simpler and thus this is well worth purchasing. In addition to this, you will probably want to purchase interior and exterior blinds for your caravan. This is crucial because you are bound to want some privacy at night time, moreover if it is really hot during the day then you do not want your caravan to be boiling inside and so blinds help to keep the heat out.
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Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine!Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time.KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10.It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania.Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!
Mikaela Hey
Thursday 6th of December 2018
actually, I dreamed to have a caravan, it feels like comfy to have. I hope one day. Thanks for some ideas.