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Perhaps you could cut out the Dealer and his cut and buy your second hand awning direct from the original owners. I have had good bargains from Preloved

Dave.

I think most people trading their van in to a dealer, would sell any surplus awnings or equipment privately, in order to recoup some money on them.

I know that the dealer we use do take a few awnings in with trade-ins, but only the premium brands that are in excellent condition.  That's how I bought our Isabella Annex.  I asked our dealer if they had any used ones and they had two at the time.

We've got a trade-in agreed at the moment and whilst we discussed in some detail whether our Isabella awnings would fit the new van, the dealer never once suggested that they take the awning in as part of the deal - so I conclude that its not something that they very often get involved with.

I'm guessing that the effort of checking the condition and completeness of used awnings, storing them, showing them to potential buyers and helping buyers with any after-sale queries (or complaints) they may have probably makes them more trouble than they are worth.

Many Thanks for all you posts - which are of great help.

I would like to buy a second caravan privately but the amount of rogues and scams on ebay etc is a real concern:  It's buyer be VERY AWARE !

Our dealer always says its up to us whether or not we leave the awning in when we PX. He won't give us any mioney for it and he won't charge the buyer for it. Having seen vans there with awnings he won't give any guarantee as to their condition.

However as the awning is getting on a bit by the time we trade in, the last was 7 years old, I just leave it in. I probably won't get much 2nd hand and it may save the buyer a few quid at the time they most need it buying the van.

Quote: Originally posted by john steven bat on 05/3/2010

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Many Thanks for all you posts - which are of great help.

I would like to buy a second caravan privately but the amount of rogues and scams on ebay etc is a real concern:  It's buyer be VERY AWARE !

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You'll definitely get a LOT more for your cash privately but obviously no warranty, if you're careful you'll be fine, same as with a car but for some reason people seem so much more wary with buying a 'van.