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Quote: Originally posted by chuckylefrek on 10/5/2016

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My family and I have been keen campers for several years now and are considering adding a touring caravan to the mix.

I just wanted to get an idea of the kind of caravan we can get on a budget. We had a look in a caravan sales place yesterday and there was nothing less than £8000. I was hoping to get something for under £2000.

I would like something fairly small with 4 berths (2 adults and 2 kids (5 and 7).

I would appreciate any advice on whether I can get a caravan for this budget and where best to buy one. We are based in Somerset. As we have never towed before we would prefer something not too long:)

Thanks in advance

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Quote: Originally posted by chuckylefrek on 12/5/2016

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Thanks SamAndRose

For my budget I am definitely going to have to consider fairly old vans. So armed with a damp meter and some luck I hope to pick up something that will not fall apart in the first couple of years. Actually I will get a proper inspection if I find a van within budget that appeals to me. I think the budget is going to have to be raised to about £3000 to make my search a little easier.

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Quote: Originally posted by chuckylefrek on 11/5/2016

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Thank you for all the replies.
In answer to the question about the towing vehicle it is a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9 TDI 2006 Model. The car is manual.

Since posting I have read several sites and looked at used caravan prices and I can see £2000 is not going to get me much.

However we don't need a spanking new caravan and just want to test the water really. I am pretty confident we will love it as we go camping at every available opportunity during Spring and Summer.

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Quote: Originally posted by chuckylefrek on 12/5/2016

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Out of interest, if I buy a used caravan from a dealer do I still need to be as vigilant about damp etc and get a full independent inspection?

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