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legoearth · *** Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 146 Location: MIDLANDS

hi, looking into buying a very cheap four berth caravan.Seen a few around .I know cosmetically they will not be wonderful but what else should I look out for. Never had a caravan before but need a holiday before the kids go back and really fancy ythe idea. IF we ever get the brake problem on the paj sorted in time!!

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DawnH · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 19:54 Post subject:

just basically make sure there is no damp or leaks...and the chassis is solid Wink

legoearth · *** Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 146 Location: MIDLANDS

thanks. Hope we don't make a big mistake! Keep getting outbid on fleabay. Can you recomend anywhere else to look.This big idea has only just come to mind!

DawnH · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 21:01 Post subject:

have you tried your local freeads paper???...they sometimes have some bargains Wink

Tonka · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 21:18 Post subject:

As said,your local papers.

Arrange to view, arrive with prior knowledge of problems/servicing costs and haggle away. Get a number plate made up so you can remove the 'van there and then Wink

Lenny · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:21 Post subject: Re: new to caravans

legoearth · *** Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 146 Location: MIDLANDS

Thanks all! if anybody knows of one in westmidlands area let me know!

lunar · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:05 Post subject:

One other advantage in buying from a dealer is that warranty thingy. Try to get them 3 months more than they offer. My comment is probaly too late anyway - so what did you buy and how did you get on ????

chris_k · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 16:36 Post subject: caravan

I got mine off the autotrader caravan section. You can search online either nationally or within mileage of your home. Usually have pictures and can filter between dealer and private. The advantage of private is that you are more likely to get the add ons; awning, cables, water containers, etc etc. These simple things to buy can easily set you back £500 straight off.
Again damp is your killer.
You also need to be sure of the layout you are after. I wanted a separate bathroom and shower. This helps narrow your search too.
Good luck. Once you get your caravan you'll love it

jonnybobs · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 21:54 Post subject:

I've got a spare for sale.... But it's a 2 berth......

Like Dawn said, dampness..... BIG ISSUE on caravans. Its like rust on a car... Its cancer!....

Spend time looking, the bargains are out thre now..........

I worked as a 2nd job (as I work in a school) furing the summer hols at a caravan dealer.... WE HAD NO STOCK.... we'd sold every carvan we had! We took in stupid Px's JUST so we had stock to present, never mind sell.......

New vans come out in Sept and this means that the old ones are going to be sold cheap. Even more so as its near christmas as peeps want money!!

PS -- The one I have for sale, I gave to my in-laws who are giving it all up.....!!!