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03/6/2014 at 8:33pm
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That is the caravan I used to have. Might even be the same one - lol.
They are lovely light and spacious little caravans and if it is in good, dry condition you should be pleased with it. If it is the same design as mine it will have a wardrobe, toilet room with sink (for a porta-potty), rear sink, oven and hob, and fridge and gas fire. Plenty of storage cabinets.
Mine didn't have mains electricity but I managed just on gas. It did have a 12v system worked directly off a leisure battery which I charged at home before every trip. It would be a fairly easy job to have mains installed I would think.
Mine had had previous damp in one front corner underneath the front seat but the leak had been sealed before I bought it and I had paperwork to prove it. This left a small area of dry but 'crunchy' panelling under the front seat but out of sight out of mind.
All I can suggest is checking all panelling for softness or 'crinkling'. Press hard on the panelling...it should be solid. Use a damp meter if you can. Don't forget to check the ceiling particularly around the vent and underneath and inside all wall and floor cupboards.
You also need to check the chassis, suspension, and in particular the 'A' frame and braking damper at the front to make sure it is all working nicely. Make sure all gas is working, electric cold water pump for the water and all interior and exterior lights. Check the exterior grab handles are firm (they are the cause of many leaks if they are loose). Check Tyres (although you may want to change those anyway). Check the corner stays are in good working order and the floor underneath is solid with no rot.
You could obviously go on forever checking stuff but don't let your heart rule your head. If you find serious problems, particularly damp, walk away.
Hope it turns out to be a nice one for you...mine was a beauty.
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