Hi everyone
I am looking for any advice on buying a starter caravan.
Having spent 5 happy years camping, we feel it is time to take the next step and get a caravan. My thoughts are to buy a cheap starter van, test if we like caravanning, and if we do, look at upgrading after a year or so. I have read a few internet guides on buying a used van but would value your thoughts.
We have a Audi a6, so kerb weight is telling me I can tow 1360kg using the 85% rule.
I have a budget of £2k.
I need a 4-5 berth. (we haave 2 small kids)
If we like it, then I would like to think I could get my £2k back a year on, when we upgrade.
I have been watching a few auctions on fleabay to get an idea of what is selling for £2k. I know I would be taking a risk buying from ebay, but at the moment I am just researching. There does however seem to be some fairly decent vans on there in our budget.
We would be looking to use it for odd weekends and 1 x 2 week summer holiday in france each year.
Any suggestions on what my next steps should be?
Cheers
Steve
I am looking for any advice on buying a starter caravan.
Having spent 5 happy years camping, we feel it is time to take the next step and get a caravan. My thoughts are to buy a cheap starter van, test if we like caravanning, and if we do, look at upgrading after a year or so. I have read a few internet guides on buying a used van but would value your thoughts.
We have a Audi a6, so kerb weight is telling me I can tow 1360kg using the 85% rule.
I have a budget of £2k.
I need a 4-5 berth. (we haave 2 small kids)
If we like it, then I would like to think I could get my £2k back a year on, when we upgrade.
I have been watching a few auctions on fleabay to get an idea of what is selling for £2k. I know I would be taking a risk buying from ebay, but at the moment I am just researching. There does however seem to be some fairly decent vans on there in our budget.
We would be looking to use it for odd weekends and 1 x 2 week summer holiday in france each year.
Any suggestions on what my next steps should be?
Cheers
Steve