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Personclare007
29/7/2015 at 7:08pm
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Contemplating buying a caravan brand new, so looking for advice about what extras I will be expected to buy as well. Some things I can transfer from the old faithful Bailey Ranger 2000, but what do new vans come with eg. do they come with battery, toilet cassette .......

Also how much to aim to get off the window price?


Persondiesel steve
29/7/2015 at 7:22pm
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most don't come with battery, or gas regulator as different types of gas bottles used . will come with a step , hook up cable, leg winder ,water pump or hose.toilet cassette is complete. as for price it depends on a few things, time of year,whether it is brand new   ex factory or ex dealer stock. if dealer stock you may get better deal as will nead to move stock for new models.


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Personfreeatlast
29/7/2015 at 7:44pm
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Yes they do come with a regulator. You will need to tell them the appropriate pigtail for either propane or butane, and that's included in the price too.

My suggestion is to go round a few dealers and ask questions. Also get quotations, they will certainly vary, and you will get a better deal by selling your old van privately. My dealer gave me a price for both options, giving me the chance to sell privately whilst I was awaiting delivery (it could be several months), but have the fallback position if I could not sell it. get your old van serviced and damp checked, then you have something concrete to put in the advert.


Personclare007
29/7/2015 at 7:49pm
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Thanks for info - like the idea of going around a few dealers


PersonTrunnion
29/7/2015 at 7:52pm
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Spend time and do your research on the make & type of caravan you want. Go to different dealers , see what they offer, starter packs etc.
My wife knew what van she waned & layout, we bought it new, it came with starter pack,aqua roll, grey water, step, hook up cable, battery, chemics for wc, his hers towels, bottles of wine, and it was ready to roll. Our dealer were great, nothing to much trouble, of course we still go back, if we change our van we will return to them.


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Personsez2_9
29/7/2015 at 9:12pm
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Dealer near me told me new vans come out in oct if that is true the last year van would go down in price not sure how quick you need it. but might be better saving if you wait few months


Personpeterws
29/7/2015 at 10:03pm
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It may be worth pointing out the amount of problems many here have had with new or nearly new vans, and unhelpful dealers. If your old van is a good un, id be inclined to stay with her.

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Personclare007
29/7/2015 at 11:01pm
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And there Peter lies the problem. Old and reliable she is, but visits to caravan shops fill me with a yearning for more space. It seems a massive and expensive gamble, where we may end up no happier despite fancy gadgets and fixed bunks. But then again it would be lovely to be able to swing the proverbial cat.


Persondiesel steve
30/7/2015 at 5:08am
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Quote: Originally posted by clare007 on 29/7/2015
And there Peter lies the problem. Old and reliable she is, but visits to caravan shops fill me with a yearning for more space. It seems a massive and expensive gamble, where we may end up no happier despite fancy gadgets and fixed bunks. But then again it would be lovely to be able to swing the proverbial cat.


we was in same position last year, had a lovely little swift that fitted into the garage at home,needed a little more space, went looking and fell in love with current adria,bought it new and had to change tow car as well and then find storage as too big for drive.


PersonAlan Chilestone
30/7/2015 at 8:44am
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I would suggest if you can to have a visit to the NEC show (or similar - other caravan shows are available) and look around the various models, to help you decide what you want. Then go to dealers look at prices. We did that in 2014, then once we had bought the van, we went to NEC last February and had a good look at the different awnings on show!

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30/7/2015 at 9:07am
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Would also advise buying not to far from home if possible. If it has to go back for warranty repairs you don't want a long trek to get there.

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Person5357frank
30/7/2015 at 2:13pm
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beware when buying new make sure you know what you want HAGGLE is the best way, go to some shows see what coming they tell you the price the van should be not what the dealer want to charge. Allways buy local because new vans allways have to go back for one thing or another

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Personpath20
30/7/2015 at 6:59pm
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We sold our motorhome privately and had cash in hand to buy a new caravan. We had gone to a main show first so we knew exactly what we wanted.
As has been said new models come out in October/November so it would be a good time to look for a 2015 demonstrator in the winter.
We bought in February and got an excellent deal on a 2014 demonstrator. We managed to negotiate a mover thrown in as part of the deal. We saved nearly £4500 overall.
As it was a demonstrator it was still sold as new and the warranty began the day we bought it. We have been away in it a lot since February and it is brilliant.


Personclare007
30/7/2015 at 7:02pm
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Thanks a million, all really useful. Like the idea of going to the caravan show and then haggling for a demonstrator, thereby saving money.
Also sounds like a good day out.


PersonFee Fi Fo
30/7/2015 at 8:22pm
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We went to show and haggled between to different dealers to get best price, and additions.


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30/7/2015 at 9:04pm
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Be careful being offered a demo at the show. Quite often better bargains can be found on dealers forecourts. We were offered one at the NEC show and we were tempted. Glad we didn't put a deposit on it as we got a better deal at a small dealer about twenty miles from us.I would look at dealers close to home and see what they have to offer. Go to a main show as well of course.
It's best if you work out what is the maximum weight your car can tow.Sometimes it's the weightier caravans which don't get snapped up as quickly as ours was and had a big discount. Ours was 1600kg.



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