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We're thinking about buying an older caravan, as we were rather flooded in our tent in the summer!  We know very little about caravans, so any tips on what to look for when buying would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

how old what sort of budget.damp is what you need to look for. soft spongy walls and floor.signs of water around windows . check chassis.tyres although plenty of tread they may be perished.electrics internal and road lights.look down body of caravan make sure walls are straight.the list goes on.i bought an ok looking coachman ended up replacing timbers to front both sides and part of rear. all new window rubbers/inserts.new wall panels.but dont be put off.

neil 

One of the most important things that you will read about on here is the dreaded damp so it is really important to either get a damp meter to test for yourself or when you do see a van you like make sure it has a current damp check in writing.

 I would say don't be dazzled by a lovely interior and forget what it could be hiding, look at a lot and don't fall for the salesmans patter, remember a reputable place won't do the heavy sell.

 There are a lot of vans out there so it's a buyers market, good luck and hope you get one to suit you.

  Have a look here to give you an idea of what you could get.  http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/

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Thank you for your help! It's much appreciated.

Jo