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Hi John,

You're not likely to get much for £3k I'm afraid. Perhaps a self-build ambulance conversion might just sneak into the budget brackets.

Best of luck anyway.

Phil

Ohhh I dunno, quite a few here http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/caravans_search.asp?make=Ford&model=&min_pr=75&max_pr=3000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=la9+7ex&miles=1500&max_records=200&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&search=SEARCH

for under 3k.............you will need to scroll down past all the Fiestas!

You should get something reasonable, if a bit elderly.  Do have a good look round, though - don't buy the first one you see, you'll always see something better afterwards anyway!  Your best bet is going to be private, though. Go for a larger engine, even in a small van, and get diesel if you can for economy.  We only get about 15 mpg around town and 22 mpg on a run.  Ours was £3,000 and it has a small toilet "cupboard", sink, hob, oven, fridge and came complete with storage tent, two brand new camp beds, crockery, cutlery, etc. because the people selling were going back to Ireland and didn't want to take it with them.  This may not be the best time of year to buy, though, another couple of months when the main season is over might be a better buyer's market - if you can wait that long!

Good luck - you'll love it!  So convenient - 20 mins and you're all hooked up, water on board, awning or whatever erected and you're having a cup of tea and watching the rest of the world putting up their tents!!

Nora

Quote: Originally posted by SixWheels on 02/08/2005

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Hi John,

You're not likely to get much for £3k I'm afraid. Perhaps a self-build ambulance conversion might just sneak into the budget brackets.

Best of luck anyway.

Phil

  Look at my gallery, then shop around GOOD LUCK

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Renault Trafics and Peugots  seem to be less pricey than VW s and you get a lot for your money. But like everyone says you do have to shop around. i got mine from the Autotrader.

Bill

There's a good selection on ebay for well under £3,000 but it can be dodgy.

Bill

Have you considered a folding camper? With your budget you will find a good one.

Unlike a tent they need no pegs but they have more space than a small caravan and are really easy to tow. 

The disadvantage with motorcaravans, we found, was the lack of transport once pitched onto a site.  

Hi John

Just asked if people knew what my Toyota was worth, can't be more than three grand, come and have a look.