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CRiS Explained Details of the Caravan Registration & Identification Scheme

Cheers  Ratty

more help here.

Buying Secondhand

Quote: Originally posted by misterg on 26/9/2010

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I may be saying something you know but a damp meter is essential.

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As its three years old, have a look at the original warranty and see if it can be assigned on to you for the balance of the warranty term. If it can, assign it in accordance with the terms set out in the warranty agreement. Ask to see the service history. The caravan handbook should have each annual service recorded by the dealers' stamp and dated with the date of service. The seller may have all original service documents. That way you will know it has been looked after and that the terms of the warrantyhave been complied with.

This may assist (five posts down)

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=8&TopicID=229452&PagePosition=2

All helps to know that the sale is "legit"

Phil

Selling a caravan - "He says it dosent matter and it will tow ok "

Well he would wouldn't he?

If you do not have the right tow ball for the caravan you may possibly get into difficulties with your insurers in the event of any accident and a claim arises. There is the potential for the unit to become unhitched with the wrong tow ball. Halford sell alko compatible balls which may help. No doubt someone with an alko hitch (mine's a winterhoff) will come along and put you straight on their use. I would have a little read of this from which you may conclude that your tow ball will not be compliant.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/support/Towballguide.pdf

Then there is the Road Vehicles (Construction and use) Regs to consider. That's about safety of the whole unit (car and van) on the road. Driving an unroadworthy/unsafe vehicle (car and caravan) can lead to a fine of up to £2500 and three penalty points.

Then there is always the potential for damage to your hitch head by using the wrong ball. Thats a potential additional expense.

Best advice is to get it right

Phil

phil is correct ...change your towball before you collect the caravan as they have been known to disconnect over a bump