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Why do you need on board tanks ? Or are you just thinking of the water heater.

You can get all on your list for £1000. The real question is whether it would be any good. Take a long time to look round dozens of vans until you are sure you have the right van and which is in good condition. At that kind of price have it professionally examined before you part with your cash.

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 15/5/2011

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Why do you need on board tanks ? Or are you just thinking of the water heater.

You can get all on your list for £1000. The real question is whether it would be any good. Take a long time to look round dozens of vans until you are sure you have the right van and which is in good condition. At that kind of price have it professionally examined before you part with your cash.

Phil

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There's nothing to stop you filling an aquaroll before you leave. As has already been said, there are plenty of caravans that fit your criteria for that sort of money, but the onboard water tank will seriously reduce your options. The main obstacle is going to be finding the one good one among the acres of lemons.

If you are able to do some diy, why not consider getting a "project" van that needs some work for a lot less than you budgeted for. At least that way you don't get any nasty surprises and should have more than enough left of your budget to repair it. The materials to repair a damp caravan are not that expensive, it is the labour involved that pushes the price up.

If you buy privately, you may well get the aqua roll, waste tank, awning etc included in the price, alternatively, scour the free ads as lots of people buy privately and end up with two of everything...I know I did.

How far are you prepared to travel?

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan/Trade/2C71B450C0C32A998025784C005F1A8F/

or alternatively this is nearer to you

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan/Trade/51C4F6722F6BF0398025788B0050D1DC/

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 15/5/2011

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(would you trust a 20yr old gas heater?)

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Personally, I wouldn't want to hitch & go with an on board tank full of water. It costs fuel to cart it about and may well cause issues with the weight. Especially if its in the wrong place.

Better to fill up when you get there. Even if you have to beg a fill from a local garage etc.

For an Engineers click here

Phil

Forget the onboard tanks ,who told you need them ?

spend your first £20 on a damp meter ,then the rest of your money will be more wisely spent ;)