Caravan Dealer Update. Prices And The Market.

Caravan Dealer Update, Caravan Prices and the Caravan market right now. We look at some used caravans for sale, chat about the caravan market and caravan prices and what is going on, we look at a few lovely used caravans for sale and we have a Caravanning tip that you will find very useful.
Caravans for sale and used caravans for sale at our caravan dealers, we have lots of used caravans for sale and we are just starting some camper builds. if you are looking for a used caravan for sale or camper for sale, visit our website www.thecaravan...
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[@MichaelBerry-l4c]

The reason I don’t change my caravan a Swift 560 2019 is because the new caravans seem to have nothing but faults which stops me changing as I don’t want a lot of headaches. I won’t be changing until the build quality improves

[@thecaravanplace]

Hopefully the new will start to get better as more time can be spent on manufacturing hopefully 👍

[@Mike-fw1td]

I bought a brand new Swift last year. Something breaks or falls off nearly every time we use it. Sick and tired of putting in warranty claims - into double figures now on Swift Life. Generally 3 months wait for any parts to be delivered to dealer when they’re readily available on eBay. Poor. The dealer and Swift have been good for the most part, the company that made the seating has poor customer service and just blames the customer. As a customer I feel like a complete mug.

[@robinfloyd1366]

We bought a brand new Swift twin axle last year and it’s now 15 months old and still waiting for warranty work to be completed. The worst van for faults and issues I’ve ever known.

[@deanhempshall1335]

We have recently looked at part exchanging our 2019 Lunar Alaria TR against a 2023 Buccaneer and we’ve found that most dealers won’t even touch the Lunar which means we either have to sell private or just not bother changing…the realism is it’s probably not worth changing it.

[@tjeffpowellful]

Thank you for your tip about blowing into the shower tube. I've just done it on our VIP 565 and was surprised how much water came out. Just remember to close all the taps first. It took a lot of useless blowing to learn this. DOH!

[@sirkitchalott]

The domestic building/kitchens/bathrooms trade isn also quite slow but moving. Good episode, keeping it real!

[@annirvin6555]

People scared of what the budget will bring

[@davidpearson243]

I agree they should have had it a couple of weeks after the election The speculation especially by the right wing media is terrifying people

[@jermurphy2167]

Have to agree with u mark The vip is a lovely caravan

[@thecaravanplace]

Thanks, it really is 👍

[@Robin-qi6cg]

Every caravan has its selling price. Drop every van by £x every two weeks until they sell. Cash is king, stock means little without cash. I genuinely hope you survive the winter months as you’re a good guy.

[@annirvin6555]

Our friends changed from a caravan to a new motor home a couple of years ago. They have just sold it, due to the expense of running it. Just bought a new hybrid car, and new two berth Elldis Xplore 422, and had money spare. I think that more people will be doing the same

[@johndawson8806]

2 completely different outfits, some people wouldnt want a caravan and the hassle of reversing it etc so motorhomes will always be a better option if you dont want to tow!

[@chrispritchard4676]

Regarding winter draining of systems do the manufacturers still fit the two red drain plugs on the offside lowest point? I retired in 2015 so haven't kept up with latest regs. If these are still fitted then they were vital to remove before the frosts arrive as all water will find its way out being the lowest point. Also, it was imperative to lift all the taps up (both hot and cold for a few seconds) and then leave up in exact centre position. If these are carried out you will not have problems. The red plugs can be tricky to remove. The action is to lift them slightly with a twist, and then , pull straight down while holding the collar up. Once removed, a light spray with Thetfords maintenance spray will make it easy in the Spring when refitting. At this point put the plugs in the main sink as you will never find them next Season.

[@thecaravanplace]

No most just have a drain valve inside now, I think it was mainly Elddis that used the external drain points previously? 👍

[@SharranWarrenth]

Mark your videos really make my week! Are you going to the NEC show next week? If so I’d love to get a selfie!! What day?

[@thecaravanplace]

Hi Sharran, I don't think we will get chance unfortunately, we were hoping to go on the Friday, but it's not looking possible at the moment sorry. 👍

[@Medge2sc]

Look forward to your vids

[@thecaravanplace]

Glad, you enjoy them 👍

[@Caravanningwiththehoopers]

Many brought high during covid, now looking to change and are being hit with low trade in values meaning they set to loose potentially tens of thousands on their current caravan, ultimately caravans don't massively change so the only real reason to change is for layout, is it really worth loosing so much in such little time just because they fancy a different layout, most will say no and just stick with what they have for a couple more years

[@thecaravanplace]

Yes with how prices have come down has made it very difficult to warrant the change 👍

[@beebbop9456]

Dealers will try and rip you off for your old caravan, just like car dealers. They call it the TRADE PRICE ???. No, its the rip you off price. I asked a dealer how much he would give me for my caravan 2 years ago, its a 2011 Sterling Elite Explorer, motor mover, 2 awnings etc, he said £8000. I said he was advertising one for £14.995. His answer was he had to clean it etc and guarentee it, and make a profit....That profit would be £6000. Rip off merchant eh.

[@thecaravanplace]

Thanks, it's difficult as dealers costs aren't all the same, but even if they managed to make £6000 potential profit, the vat and tax man take 45% of that (20% vat, 25%tax), then factor in service, warranty, advertising, fixing any faults before sale, staff costs, rent, rates, insurance etc. I can see why a lot of dealers are closing down, with more taxes on the way it's actually very difficult to make a profit any more. It's not Just caravans but any industry in the UK is now starting to suffer. It does very much look like it's the rip off dealer that is making huge profits, but we are taxed to death unfortunately. 👍

[@jimmartin3174]

Would you recommend putting winter wheels on over winter to save the tyres, if you fit winter wheels can you still go inside

[@ArtyVanHoming]

#ThecaravanPlace that union jack flag you have in the window is the wrong way round

[@IronMountainx]

You purchased the wrong Nissan Elgrand for camper conversion, that's the E52 Elgrand, its far too low to convert into a camper, its basically an estate car. You need to purchase an E51 Elgrand which is more van like. Have a look on KZbin there are only 2 that I know of on KZbin that have been converted and you can see from the demo thatbits too low inside to be usable as a camper.

[@thecaravanplace]

Yes we did a lot of research, and the e51 is far easier, it's actually not the head height that is the problem, (8cm lower than the e51) it's the width at the rear, due to the fuel filler pipe. But actually if we can fix the width issue, it works a lot better than the E51 due to the extra storage in the rear. We don't like to make life easy, but I think we now have a plan. 👍

[@IronMountainx]

@@thecaravanplace Its your money and time. Have owned Elgrands for 6 years, converted 3 myself and don't recall ever seeing a E52 camper for sale. I take an active interest in the market for both none camper and camper Elgrands and the only one I've seen converted by a professional converter, which was a customer request, is the one done by GB Campers, have a look at his KZbin and you will see the issues he had and how he is unable to sit properly upright in the conversation without head coming into contact with roof liner. The floor in the E52 is not level either so you need to take the height measurement from the highest point in floor level, the difference between the E51 & 52 is then actually 11 - 12cm, which is a huge amount when considering the E51 is already board line practical in terms of head height. Sell the E52, don't waste time converting it, do a E51 or Alphard, there is a market for these.

[@michaelburke5942]

are the base camp 2 holding its price

[@ArtyVanHoming]

like motorhomes even caravans are still well over priced

[@slmon66]

How much for the Toyota.

[@thecaravanplace]

£22995. Www.thecaravanplace.com

[@alexrobinson2281]

The prices you charge and you wonder why there’s no customers?

[@thecaravanplace]

I think we are currently the cheapest on most caravans at the moment we will always have some a bit more due to spec or extras, but generally we keep a close eye on price. 👍

[@mrmeg01]

The coachman hasnt gone cause everyone knows the dometic toilet is crap

[@Nagsheadwarrior]

Pre nec lull same every year eh

[@thecaravanplace]

I think so 👍

[@hayatlak355]

2015 - £14995. you're insane. It's 10years old. in auctions these are going for 8-9K.

[@thecaravanplace]

This is generally about £1000 less than most on the market currently. Please let me know where the auctions are, or if you can get us vans at those prices in retail condition. 👍

[@desmondbeattie3954]

Net zero and EVs will kill off this industry and there will be a loss of thousands of jobs ( estimated at 100000 between manufacturers, sales and small suppliers.

[@stephengraham6175]

Hi Mark, what's the best way to contact you ? I've sent you a message on messenger but no reply mate.Thanks .

[@thecaravanplace]

[e-mail] 👍