Looking for a caravan...

andyredz · Aug 29th, 2016, 21:50

I've been an on and off caravan lover for years and looking to buy one again. There are quite a few bargains on ebay and gumtree, but thought I'd ask on here first to see if anyone has one for sale. Relatively low budget of £2000. Nearer to Oxford the better! Thanks

mike95 · Aug 30th, 2016, 11:25

I can't help you with any caravans for sale but I would be very careful of any damp in that budget range. It can cost a fortune to put right.

I would buy a simple damp meter to take with you when looking.

Good luck & welcome back to caravanning.

volvo145 · Aug 30th, 2016, 19:00

I would also watch out for travelers vans for sale on gumtree etc.They will hide that fact from you therefore be careful.
You are often cheaper buying from a dealer because a lot of people think there van is worth the same as forecourt prices or even higher.

Father Ted · Aug 30th, 2016, 21:07

If you find you have to increase your budget, drop me a line ;-)
We are considering upgrading.

As said ( and nothing to do with selling mine), be very careful in that price range. We got very stung with a £2k van from a dealer 10 years ago. It was our first van and you could pretty much wring the water out of it. Cut our losses after chasing the damp for 2 years and bought the current van.

andyredz · Aug 30th, 2016, 21:30

Thanks for responses. Would love to up the budget but need to think a bit more. And I have a damp meter for work, so that will defo be going with me... I'm an all year round caravaner when I do have one, so a dry van is very important!

volvoid · Aug 31st, 2016, 10:56

wont be much damp in this weather, wait a few weeks, summers over, prices drop. Like ageing cars there will be some very good ones out there amongst the dross.

Aug 29th, 2016, 21:50	#1
andyredz andyredz - c30 r design Last Online: Oct 26th, 2019 11:56 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oxford	Looking for a caravan... I've been an on and off caravan lover for years and looking to buy one again. There are quite a few bargains on ebay and gumtree, but thought I'd ask on here first to see if anyone has one for sale. Relatively low budget of £2000. Nearer to Oxford the better! Thanks

Aug 30th, 2016, 11:25	#2
mike95 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2023 20:07 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northamptonshire	I can't help you with any caravans for sale but I would be very careful of any damp in that budget range. It can cost a fortune to put right. I would buy a simple damp meter to take with you when looking. Good luck & welcome back to caravanning. __________________ MY18 XC60 D4 Inscription Pro Polestar

Aug 30th, 2016, 21:07	#4
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	If you find you have to increase your budget, drop me a line ;-) We are considering upgrading. As said ( and nothing to do with selling mine), be very careful in that price range. We got very stung with a £2k van from a dealer 10 years ago. It was our first van and you could pretty much wring the water out of it. Cut our losses after chasing the damp for 2 years and bought the current van. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Aug 31st, 2016, 10:56	#6
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	wont be much damp in this weather, wait a few weeks, summers over, prices drop. Like ageing cars there will be some very good ones out there amongst the dross. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Aug 30th, 2016, 19:00	#3
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	I would also watch out for travelers vans for sale on gumtree etc.They will hide that fact from you therefore be careful. You are often cheaper buying from a dealer because a lot of people think there van is worth the same as forecourt prices or even higher.

Aug 30th, 2016, 21:30	#5
andyredz andyredz - c30 r design Last Online: Oct 26th, 2019 11:56 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oxford	Thanks for responses. Would love to up the budget but need to think a bit more. And I have a damp meter for work, so that will defo be going with me... I'm an all year round caravaner when I do have one, so a dry van is very important!

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