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02/9/2012 at 9:01pm
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Hello

I am new to this forum and am looking for lots of advice. We are looking at purchasing our first carvan after years of camping in the tent. As we have 2 young children (aged 3 and 6) we are looking at one with fixed bunks so we don't have to make beds up each night. Can anyone recommend a could make our budget is about £5K. Once I find a caravan what things should I look out for - I know damp can be an issue but how do I know whether it has damp.

Would you buy from a dealer or private?

Finally, we are looking at a seasonal pitch in North Wales preferably Gwyned - any recommendations and costs.

 

Thanks for your help!



02/9/2012 at 9:28pm
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in the same boat myself. just posted a similar thread actually. i've been looking on e bay at loads of different ones.

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02/9/2012 at 10:08pm
 Location: Lichfield
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Firstly, if you buy private then you can get some good deals that usually come with all the accessories such as a water barrel, waste water container and even an awning sometimes but if anything is wrong with the caravan such as damp then you have no entitlement to a refund etc. If you buy from a dealer you normally get a warranty and if you haggle then they will usually throw in some extra's included in the sale price. It is safer if you have the caravan on finance too as you have more protection regarding any issues with your purchase. The lender sends the money to the dealer and then you make the repayments the lender so the finance company wants to guarantee that the sale meets the sale of goods act. If it doesn't then you have the rights to complain which should cover your consumer rights.


02/9/2012 at 10:27pm
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Look at the thread entitled "newbie" for my recent post...hope it assists...

Phil



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03/9/2012 at 8:31pm
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We bought ours on e-bay earlier this year and she is lovely. As long as your are sensible it's fine. There are lots for sale on there at the moment. Or try pre-loved.

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