Which is the best caravan company

[Mikaroony]

Which caravan company is the best company around.

Can be

aftersales
make a look of the finished product

 

[Robtel]

A question with umpteen different answers I would think. Some people love Bailey, others hate them. Same would go for just about every manufacturer there is, you will find people who like or dislike every make of van there is. All down to personal taste and past experience.

Practical Caravan magazine runs an annual owner satisfaction survey the results of the current survey is due out early 2014. Try this link for info on the last one:

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/forum/general/owner-satisfaction-awards-2013

 

[Mikaroony]

Thanks rob

 

[Martin24]

Many different vans out there and most people that own them will probably say theirs is the best. You are hardly going to say well we bought it because of the bad quality. Most people seem to decide on the layout they want then go for the look and feel of the interior along with availability and price. That said we're on our third Coachman, are happy with the quality of the vans and also the excellent service from our dealer and Coachman. Trevor and his team at the factory are always happy to help with any questions and/or issues.

 

[Parksy]

A new caravan is purchased from a caravan dealership, not from the manufacturer so the purchase price and the quality of aftersales service depends on the dealership.
Buyers choice of their new caravan depends on several factors and the decision is based on the buyers preferences and factors such as weight and price.
The perceived reputation of the manufacturer plays a part, but if the decision was based on comments posted on caravan forums then no new caravans would be sold because internet forums air complaints and we rarely see comments containing undiluted praise.
No manufacturer comes out of a quick forum survey smelling of roses so advertising plays a part in the decision to buy.
New construction methods are advertised as usp's (unique selling points) and it's for the buyer to decide which advertising blurb they believe.
The look of a caravan and the level of internal fixtures and fittings plays a major part in a buyers decision as does the overall price.
This can vary significantly when a part exchange transaction is involved.
Wise buyers must take into consideration above all else the weight of their new caravan.
It would be pointless for a customer to buy a twin axle mobile gin palace with all the bells and whistles weighing over 1.6 tonnes if his towing vehicle is only legally capable of towing 1400kg. Buyers tend to look at new caravans which fall within their weight and price bracket before considering anything else.

 

[Raywood]

They all get their critics but it is difficult to say what is the manufacturer and what is the dealers in the middle.
As far as I can see Coachman have the best reputation but they can be a bit heavy. Not heard of any complaints about the new Eldiss caravans leaking so far. Have to agree that if you went by the internet comments no one would buy anything.
Assume we will get the latest PC survey soon and see what everyone thinks.

 

[bazza2]

Craftsman. But no longer around.