Top 10 Tips To Buying A Used Caravan

[@Bessie66]

Just about to buy our first caravan - it is so daunting 😱 been watching YT vids since this afternoon - this has been a brilliant video Thankyou

[@lyndaleedam610]

This will be really helpful to lots of people Ian. Your KZbin channel was the first one we subscribed to AFTER buying our very first caravan in October 19. We were on a low budget for our van as we had no idea we would enjoy caravanning as much as we do, and a video like this is very handy. We will upgrade in a few years as you have done yourself. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Your experience is invaluable x keep the videos coming when you get chance x

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thank you very much Lynda. If it helps just one person then job done. I enjoy putting these videos together... I guess you could say I have turned caravan mad. Best thing we ever did was getting our £400 caravan up and running then upgrading to the Bailey. It changed our life for the better. Just wish we could get away again and enjoy our 3rd new to us caravan. 2 trips in then all on hold.... roll on and end to COVID-19.

[@lyndaleedam610]

@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans it becomes a big hobby doesn't it and we've met ..or virtually met..loads of really nice people through it XX I was wondering if the storage yard people would notice if we kipped in our van tonight 😄 I'm sure we will all be out and about soon meeting up and causing bother x. Thanks again

[@kevandrews6418]

Good tips and advice there Ian .I would advise aswell when buying a caravan for the first time start with a low budget one first so u can get the feel of a van and what works for u so if the van is not the rite layout u won't loses or much money if u need to charge it .kev

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thank you Kev.... yeah our first caravan was an Elddis Tornado EX20... it cost the handsome sum of £400. We loved it.

[@ItchyFeetcaravanners]

Top tips Ian, always check for damp in hidden places, especially in the lockers 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Martin & Jo.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thanks guys... oh indeed, you know me I love lockers. 😅

[@lyndaleedam610]

You've just reminded me to take the dehumidifiers tomorrow haha

[@caravanpastimes8011]

Some great tips Ian. It can be very daunting buying a used caravan and your tips certainly provide some very useful advise to any would be buyer.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thank you... I just hope it helps and does not come across as daunting. I just hope it gives first time buyers a little insight in what to look for. Ian..

[@beverleypearson2646]

Thank you for this Ian. Some invaluable tips that I’ll most definitely remember when searching for a new Caravan.

[@ducatimann]

Good honest video brilliant tips as i am thinking of buying a go pod ...thanks for your good advice

[@tofty21]

Some invaluable tips here. Great video!

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Some good tips, its so easy to get it wrong the first time, we did LOL. Thanks for sharing🙂Mark & Coral

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thank you... we got it wrong on our second caravan hahahaha. We got excited and rushed in and nearly cost us a fortune. Anyway that might be a story to tell in a vlog. Ian...

[@AdventureCaravanners]

Hi Ian, Very good 10 top tips to buying a used caravan. I do remember rushing into buying our 1st caravan. Keep up the good vlogs pal. 👍👍

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thanks guys.... I guess it's easy too. The caravanning life is great.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

H Ian good tips and remember Don't buy with your heart, buy with your Head. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thanks Phil.... easy said than done. Caravans have a way to make you fall in love with them.

[@alancraigie7951]

Thanks for your advice, very knowledgeable 👍

[@stevejohnna3007]

im in the market now for a used one ( not to costly as we dont know if we will like it, enjoyed camping though) these vids are vital, great vid mate

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Hi Steve, buying used to see if you like the lifestyle is the way to go as you lose to much on a new caravan. I am confident you will love it. Best think Clare and I did was getting a caravan. 10+ holidays a year... what's not to like about that?

[@G.J..Journeys]

Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Your welcome Graeme... thank you. Ian...

[@hayard61]

Good advise Ian 👍😁

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Thank you very much Yvonne. How is North Wales? I miss my second home very much. I am missing all the castles. Ian...

[@hayard61]

@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans north wales is ok but rather quiet Ian. Waiting to fling open it's borders and welcome everyone. The A55 is having a facelift ready for the onslaught too. Creating havoc in Flint at the moment as it's on the division route for truckies coming over on the ferry. But hey ho, the warm welsh welcome will always be here whenever we're open again. Take care....Yvonne.

[@barbsdee3831]

Great tips thank you. I’ll be looking for a secondhand caravan next spring so your videos are really helpful. I’ve seen a few caravans I like at the right price but the dealer is 2 hours drive from me! I’ve heard it’s better to find a dealer close to home just in case there’s a warranty issue. What would you advise?

[@fat-shotgolf2937]

Great tips thanks.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Sorry not sure what to call you... Fat, Fat-Shot or Golf... lol but your very very welcome. Ian...

[@Bessie66]

How much are caravan engineers to help you check a caravan? Some caravans we’ve seen this afternoon you could hardly stand in due to the smell

[@johnke996]

Thanks for the info. I am trying to buy my first ever caravan and I'm a nervous wreck; it's a jungle out there.

[@Bessie66]

Same here - been watching YT videos since 😂lunch time

[@rifatulislam6293]

can you give me advice to buy a used caravan from America by Online? Which web site will be better to but caravan?

[@edgarasminelga5463]

what document i must have after that when i buy caravan pasport or samo documents like buying car?

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

When you buy a caravan you register ownership with CRiS... here is the website with very useful information. www.cris.co.uk/

[@jbrislen1]

Hello Ian let me quickly explain our situation....we used to caravan but also love narrowboating....at the moment, just before lockdown, we bought our second boat (old but new to us!!). I have finally confessed to my ever so patient hubbie, that I really really miss my caravan. As a result - as it's now just the 2 of us, we would like to buy an older van to love again. Do you have any advice as it will be an older van??!!

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Hi... my number one tip would be, buy a damp meter. Better still hire a caravan engineer to give the caravan the once over. Damp is a killer to get repaired, our 2nd caravan cost over a grand to repair the damp around the front windows. Don't buy with your heart, buy with your head. Oh and if a offer looks to good to be true it probably is. I did do a scammer vlog if you look in our videos. Hope and wish you well in your search and here's to many great memories. If I can help anymore please feel free to ask. Ian...

[@jbrislen1]

@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans Hi thanks - we do have a damp meter and it was worth it's weight in gold with a van we were buying a few years ago! I do prefer to buy from a dealer but we are looking at under £5000 this time so will have to keep looking for suitable places. Where we bought from previously has more high end caravans. Thanks for you advice - much appreciated.

[@Bessie66]

New sub here 👍

[@willewinky]

Here is a question from someone who is interested in getting into caravans - which manufacturers have the worst customer service and whose caravans have monsoon leaks? My research leads to Swift but experts are welcome to correct me.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

You hear a lot of horror stories about all manufactures but I have owned Bailey and a now a Swift caravan. I am probably a bit bias towards Swift as our caravan feels so much better made than some of the Bailey caravans. As for leaks well... I hear more leak problems from Bailey than I do about any other manufacturer. Like cars you either get a good one or a bad one. It's about our desire for more and more kit inside of caravans that a compromise has had to be made in terms of quality. More good stuff = more weight. More weight = thinner and cheaper materials. Bailey do involve the buying public and consult them more than any other. They also embrace us the KZbin community and creators.

[@willewinky]

@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans Thank you for your polite reply and information, I hope you have a lovely Sunday.

[@Mbs1900]

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[@andrewperry7286]

But don't expect a caravan for under £1500 without damp......