Hi all, the name is Paul living in Ireland and I am new to the forum. I am currently looking to buy a secondhand Going 350 4 berth caravan. At the moment I have only seen photographs before going to view and in fairness It looks very clean with a dampness cert (didn't know they existed) and a six month warranty. My only concern is that I noticed from the pictures that there appeared to be black mould around the outside edges. I asked for a video which in fairness he sent no problem and It appears to be sealer not mould. I have read that It should be soft which It is but It looks really roughly applied and I am surprised that It is black sealer on a white caravan. Should I be concerned? Thanks my hopefully new friends...
Novice looking for advice (on buying a caravan (-: )
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Hello Paul,
Do not buy a secondhand caravan, until you have seen it in the flesh, and have thoroughly checked it out, possibly with a friend or relative who is experienced with caravans, I strongly suggests if you are dead set on a particular caravan, arrange to have it independently inspected by a professional service engineer and only agee to purchase if the inspection report comes back as good as you want it. Of course the seller is going to make it sound good, but as the buyer you need to ask all the questions before you agree to buy.
I am aware that you line in Ireland and that may well mean your legal rights will be differnt to England and Wales
Its a brand I'm not familiar with the brand, but I have discovered a question was posted back in 2004 almost exactly 20 years ago:-
forums.practicalcaravan.com
Do not buy a secondhand caravan, until you have seen it in the flesh, and have thoroughly checked it out, possibly with a friend or relative who is experienced with caravans, I strongly suggests if you are dead set on a particular caravan, arrange to have it independently inspected by a professional service engineer and only agee to purchase if the inspection report comes back as good as you want it. Of course the seller is going to make it sound good, but as the buyer you need to ask all the questions before you agree to buy.
I am aware that you line in Ireland and that may well mean your legal rights will be differnt to England and Wales
Its a brand I'm not familiar with the brand, but I have discovered a question was posted back in 2004 almost exactly 20 years ago:-
Going caravans
we are thinking of buying a going caravan, we have read two completely different reports on these vans and would like to hear from anyone who has bought one. what do you think of it? They seem such good value for money, we have only seen the brochure for them as the agent is in surrey.
Hi Prof, wow! Great job on locating that previous post identifying how old that model is. I hear what you are saying about seeing the van before purchase but was just trying to see If the sealer was an issue before I travel to inspect. I have been looking for a while for something reasonable as It wont be in regular use or long distance and am finding It a bit difficult to say the least to find something on the smaller side. The 20 year thing has me thinking that It may be a bit past Its best before date? Thanks for the reply by the way!!
Hi Eire P
I would without doubt always go and view a caravan first, and yes take someone with you who may have a bit of knowledge about DIY and associated issues, ideally get it professionally checked first.
As with everything it also depends on how much you plan to spend and how much you intend to use the caravan. In more ways than one I would say buying almost any second-hand caravan is a lottery, the chances are it will have something wrong with it and it will need repair and maintenance. No matter what anyone tells you a caravan of any age, if you intend to keep it for a good few years and get a good return out of it in terms of comfortable breaks away will need looking after and maintenance.
I may be preaching to the converted here but I genuinely would only spend what you are prepared to risk as buying a caravan comes with risks, yes those risks can be mitigated but still. As with everything it's buyer beware.
All that aside you can get some great caravans and if you are comfortable keeping on top of maintenance and understand they almost all will leak at some point, caravans a great way of enjoying some superb holidays and breaks away - caravaning is superb.
Enjoy the journey.
I would without doubt always go and view a caravan first, and yes take someone with you who may have a bit of knowledge about DIY and associated issues, ideally get it professionally checked first.
As with everything it also depends on how much you plan to spend and how much you intend to use the caravan. In more ways than one I would say buying almost any second-hand caravan is a lottery, the chances are it will have something wrong with it and it will need repair and maintenance. No matter what anyone tells you a caravan of any age, if you intend to keep it for a good few years and get a good return out of it in terms of comfortable breaks away will need looking after and maintenance.
I may be preaching to the converted here but I genuinely would only spend what you are prepared to risk as buying a caravan comes with risks, yes those risks can be mitigated but still. As with everything it's buyer beware.
All that aside you can get some great caravans and if you are comfortable keeping on top of maintenance and understand they almost all will leak at some point, caravans a great way of enjoying some superb holidays and breaks away - caravaning is superb.
Enjoy the journey.
Please don't make the mistake of thinking any caravan less than 20 years of age will be devoid of dampness issues..It would be my advice that if you can.find someone experienced in the caravan world to have them give it the once over or suggest to you who can...
Hope all works out ok ...Gary
Hope all works out ok ...Gary
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