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Matt

Its certainly true that new vans do loose some value as soon as they are purchased although its often not as severe as cars. A lot of people change vans at around the 3 year mark so you would get a pretty modern van at a lot less than the new price. Best thing to do is get yourself to a big dealer and do some research. First of all decide on layout or layouts. Then narrow it down to a make if that is important to you although that will lessen your choice. Gradually you will get a feel for prices.

David

Hi Matt

After looking at a various dealers  we bought two caravans this year, so some help for you.

If you buy say a 'Latest model' like for example the Bailey Olympus/Pegasus range you will probably pay near the asking price, as there is a waiting list, similar with other new models.

I am not sure what size you are looking for, In May we nearly decided on a new Bailey Pageant  burgundy 7 series but when we saw a brand new Bailey Ranger GT60 520/4 which is almost identical internaly and we saved ourselves thousands! and finaly paid  £12,250.00 Cash in April (no px).plus a load of extras negotiated (hitch lock,wheel locks,water & waste tanks etc). By the way we are delighted with it and not one problem found, mind we did test and crawl over everything at the PDI handover!

On the other side we wanted to also replace our 'south' caravan earliar this month, and again shopping around  for this time for a PX price what a surprise, sales are now slowing down and negotiate all you can, we finaly ended up with a Mint June reg 2006 Bailey Peagant Burgundy  and after 1 1/2 hrs reduced the asking price from £9,995 to £8.600!.

Do your homework for a new or second hand caravan 'before' you start looking, so you know roughly what you want and the prices, 'as a first time buyer' you are King in the dealers showroom, so negotiate hard!

Good luck

Mike