2 More Dealers Go & More Soon! Caravan Brake check

[@matterhorn1975]

320 people made redundant at Swift this year Mark. Plus 4 day weeks.

[@gibboian]

Great update Mark, the brake explanation was really helpful

[@NutTreeCrafts]

New Dawn Conversions are lovely chaps. Fitted curtains and awning rail to our Nissan Elgrand and did a lovely job,

[@brianstevenson9967]

I have owned Caravans & 2 Motorhomes in the past. Sold my last Motorhome back about 2015. Until hiring a camper van just a couple of months ago I have not been near a caravan or caravan site in 9 years. I would have to say the prices for the vans / motorhomes and the caravan sites have just got ridiculous, these prices just cannot be justified. I am not surprised dealers are going out of business, builders going out of business. It is not rocket science this industry is pricing itself out of the market. Why would I pull a caravan all over the country or drive a Motorhome with the issue of not very good fuel consumption & very high fuel prices and high Caravan site prices when I can stay in a budget hotel for less expense, it just doesn’t make sense & that is the issue. The popularity of this sort of pastime was because you could have a nice break at very reasonable cost, that is not the case now so why do it. There are many people like myself that were former owners that simply will not do this pastime at today’s costs, as I said this type of pastime has priced itself out of the leasure market.

[@SASBLIGHTY]

Made enough Hay with new units while the Covid sun was shining n most try to keep doing it now so no sleep lost here I'm afraid. Like in the wild losses make it easier for others to survive hopefully those who have a good name and not in it for the profits alone but for the buyer .

[@paoloallen]

Hi Mark how are you? Not been over for a while as we've been mega busy but always watch the vids.....shame that yet more dealers go under but money is very tight at the moment and I doubt its gonna get much better very soon sadly.....see ya soon 'The Camp Caravanners'

[@getyourhouseinorder4341]

Just picked up a Elddis Affinity 554 2021 for 10k less than new and it is like new. Toured for around 20 years while the kids were growing up and then did something really stupid and bought a static which I lost a fortune on in 2019. Bought a puppy and I love the site we have put it on, life feels good again really missed it.

[@Robin-qi6cg]

Huge ongoing correction occurring - lots more will go bust unfortunately.

[@RodneyMorris-y6j]

Love this canal nice one

[@thecaravanplace]

@@RodneyMorris-y6j that's great 👍

[@yerags]

The Toyota Alphard may have had a new odometer with zero miles when it was converted. Alphards and Velfires hide their mileage very well

[@thecaravanplace]

@@yerags when they are imported you should always have a import certificate, this will confirm the km for the previous 4 years. This will prove everything is correct. Obviously without this then it can't be proven. 👍

[@GlennDoney]

We have a 20year old van with a growing number of niggling faults, but are reluctant to change it because; The cost of a decent replacement is too high. The future of carravanning in the medium/long term is unsure due to changes in car propulsion I dont see too many under 40's taking it up, i could be wrong on this one. The carravanning community needs a shake up to keep itself viable and survive. I would miss it dreadfully, am in Spain for three weeks now, but am struggling to commit to such a large expense for an uncertain future. The worst thing we can do is bury our heads in the sand and pretend change isn't necessary.

[@thecaravanplace]

@@GlennDoney we are finding it's more first time buyers and more younger couples or small families that are buying with about 20% already owning a caravan. I think prices will now settle and the correction is about done, we will now just see a normal drop of around £1000-£1500 per year from 2025 I think🤔👍

[@midwebonline]

Keep your van! We have bought swift420 and a coachman, damp and leaky, wish we’d kept adventura old but repairable

[@wsatnutter9674]

great info cheers

[@thecaravanplace]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@philip9657]

Kilometres would be more ! 1 mile = 1.6km roughly🤔

[@thecaravanplace]

Yes so if it was 37k km it would be 22k miles is what I meant lol 👍

[@stev5376]

Think Teesside was part of a bigger holding type company, they've kept the caravan storage facility open and closed the sales. Leisure World group have also closed 2 branches keeping the Catterick site as a flagship store ( York and Birtley gone )

[@holsteincowboy]

Looks like you need a belt for your jeans - Now everyone knows you wear Jack & Jones boxer shorts ! lol

[@thecaravanplace]

I'm just glad you didn't get to see the holes in them, the boxers that is 🙈

[@GWuk69]

Burton Caravans of Burton on Trent and and Staffordshire are also reportedly to be in trouble, sad times.

[@thecaravanplace]

@@GWuk69 no they have just purchased another premesis I believe, another family company who have built up over time and not got themselves into debt, so should be pretty safe.

[@GWuk69]

@@thecaravanplace Let's hope so, but I'd still be cautious.

[@cameronstevenson7138]

If you use an electrical spray on plugs would it not run down to the next contact and this could cause a short circuit as the spray is a conductor

[@thecaravanplace]

It shouldn't do and even just normal wd40 won't cause any problems, although others will disagree possibly 👍

[@phyl692]

Very interesting, just a thought, would a Belt be beneficial?😃

[@thecaravanplace]

@@phyl692 very 👍

[@BlueFlameGas1]

So as a touring newbie, what are the best brand touring vans and between what years, before quality eroded. Currently have a VW camper and looking at a touring van. Thank in advance. Spend 20k (ish) twin axle

[@michaelgrant9160]

We are looking for day van / small camper but not on an import so little choice be nice to see if you do something

[@thecaravanplace]

@@michaelgrant9160 we have got 2 now that we will be converting, but both imports sorry. The VWs are very expensive in comparison and less well specd. Once we have donr our first 2 we may see if we can find a VW or similar 👍

[@thecaravanplace]

@@michaelgrant9160 www.thecaravanplace.com/used/motorhomes/volkswagen-transporter-20-tdi-t28-startline-panel-van-5dr-diesel-manual-fwd-swb-euro-6-ss-102-ps-10551/

[@michaelgrant9160]

We looked at the fiat scudo size or even the smallest Ducato

[@Paulo-fr3xm]

Visited both your sites yesterday, found a lovely van but we need a seasonal pitch round Ludlow bridgenorth area, any ideas ?

[@thecaravanplace]

@@Paulo-fr3xm Www.discoverparks.co.uk 👍

[@WoolyChewbakker]

Daisybank caravan touring park

[@Paulo-fr3xm]

@@WoolyChewbakker thanks 👍

[@gerardosullivan1642]

Cash is king keep using cash.

[@giantputt7066]

Greentrees, 50 year family firm in Norfolk closing October 31, 2024

[@thecaravanplace]

Yes, someone commented that it's due to retirement but I don't know the exact reason. 👍

[@sjs02119Darlington]

Can I ask, If you've bought a caravan from a dealer who closes down but have yet to collect it, Have you lost all your money or are you allowed to collect your caravan?

[@thecaravanplace]

If you have paid for it then it's yours, so you can take the invoice and proof of payment and collect it. If it was just a deposit then you can try to claim from the receiver, if not then depending on how you paid, you may be able to put in a claim with the card company for a refund. 👍

[@jimkinsey4924]

Do t forget to buy an E V to tow it

[@caravantravels]

Very interesting and useful again, thanks. A couple of tips though. 1) Don't stuff your pockets with your wallet and phone, and 2) wear a belt so we don't see the top of your underpants. Neither are an attractive look! :)

[@thecaravanplace]

Im pretty sure it's not my wallet making them fall down. I was nearly at the point of having to use the blur out mode, I will try to find a belt or get some clothes that actually fit me 😂😂.

[@michaelmcleary8566]

@@thecaravanplace Have a word with Mr Starmer, or Sir Kier if you're on friendlier terms; I hear he may have some clothes he now needs to clear out!

[@frankjenkins6627]

Around £75,000 for a van with a kitchen and a seat that turns into a bed 😂😂😂😂 ! The public can see through this scam . Feckin ridiculous .

[@Pjhumpy]

Really upset by the manufacturers. When you buy from a dealer the van has a warranty but the dealer has to get approval from the manufacturer. Ok but when the dealer closes you’re adrift. All back to square 1. I was 2 weeks of my appointment to fix when they closed. “Parts had arrived”. Now I have to go back to manufacturer and start again. That’s if I can find someone “approved” who will actually do the job. Not happy. Don’t think this would happen with a car. Only going to get worse.

[@grahampayne8376]

Just retired and looking at caravans and what I’ve seen just can’t afford one as with camper vans and looking at camp sites £40 a night 😂

[@thecaravanplace]

If you get the use out of it then you will be able to go away and it will work out cheaper than staying at home. This sounds crazy, but the more you use the caravan the cheaper it is. Have a good search for sites and you will find bargains, be flexible. Buy one and use it as much as possible, go over to Europe for the winter, travel the UK. It will be the best decision of your life 👍

[@lesbrewster2375]

Greentrees are closing due to retirement.

[@thecaravanplace]

Thanks 👍

[@grahampayne8376]

And we’re do you store one ?

[@thecaravanplace]

Lots of storage sites available or on the drive if you can 👍

[@115mino]

Hi do you know if Torksey caravans is safe ive just put a deposit on a new van

[@thecaravanplace]

You should be OK, it's impossible to know, but if paid by card you should be covered 👍

[@Pjhumpy]

We go away all year. Away in October, possibly November and going over New Year. Why not. Why buy a van and use it for 4 weeks a year.we average 70 days away a year.

[@thecaravanplace]

Fantastic to hear and this is where is makes it so cheap 👍

[@Carrotshouse]

The flag in the office is upside down.

[@WoolyChewbakker]

Get a belt !!!!😮

[@totaltouring829]

Is this the beginning of a wider plan made by manufacturing purposely regionalising their products. Small companies also being forced out because of the APR rate on pushed caravans to them. I firmly believe that we’re going to see a manufacturing brand disappear the way things are going . The lack of customers buying new will seriously cause issues too. Hence why second hand caravans seem to be more attractive due to prices now levelling off.

[@raygeary1698]

Debt on new unmoved vans causeing it

[@369dabbler]

Glad they are going bust Where’s the stock going cheap?

[@brianphelan74]

Your Union Jack is upside down.

[@garymellor7997]

Union flag not Jack. Union Jack only flies on a jackstaff.

[@mervhoward5821]

Please, please, please re-orientate the union flag on you showroom office wall. IT’S UPSIDE DOWN. I have secured way too many of them to troops coffins for me to say nothing about it. Thank you

[@whatsmining9917]

Don't think it's right you making video's about company's going under & you making money from it on KZbin

[@rob2738]

We got our D4-4 from Teesside caravans back in 2022. The service we have received from them has been 1st class. Great shame they have closed. 🥲