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Hi   My  mate brought a 2002 Bailey Ranger 470/4  Caravan for £3,950 and he paid cash for it and it in excellent condition it came with a full awning, mover gas bottles everything you want, this couple was retiring from towing and he says it is great . so have a good look around he saw this one on E-Bay went to see it and brought it same day.

Quote: Originally posted by jamesA114 on 05/6/2012

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We bought our first van in December when sales are poor and got £1000 off a £4500 caravan plus an awning and starter kit so i would recommend doing that if you can.

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It took me 3 years to find the one I have  The only thing I knew that I didn't want was one where I had to sit on the loo with my feet in the shower tray.  We bought it in September and I'm window shopping now for my next one - Island bed with a side bathroom with separate shower but car needs changing first to pull it

This buying lark never stops

get a big tent no towing nightmares no insurance or storage costs and the kids love camping !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

camping til i die !

A few caravans do have the wider bunks.....worth searching as they will last you longer.

Folding Camper is the answer, store at home, simple towing, real camping (with a touch of luxury).

Caravan wise - if you want to buy next year then start looking NOW! Really, it takes ages to find the right one ..... you need to look at all layouts and ages and conditions to know a good one when you see it.

Storage = £1 a day

Insurance = £100 for a cheap van

Quote: Originally posted by CaddyClan on 05/6/2012

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Have a look on Ebay at item number: 320916516141 Quite a nice example.

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It seems you have thought things through, but definitely consider the size of the bunks, kids grow quick and will soon outgrow them.  For a young family I would consider a double dinette which is actually a five berth.  You can put the kids to bed and the bathroom is in the middle of the 'van.  I would also advise you get a lower spec caravan as your budget is low rather than a higher spec older caravan as the older the caravan the more likely it is you will have problems with damp etc.

Try this link for layouts:

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan_layouts.html?berth=4