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Personyotanka62
05/4/2016 at 6:47am
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We may have a opportunity to buy a 2010 caravan that has been sited on a seasonal pitch and never been towed except when new onto this site. Would this cause any problems? I presume new tyres would be needed. Can you see any other problems please?


PersonOpensauce
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If it has not been moved since new then most ideal would be to get mobile tyre fitter to site to change tyres & mobile caravan service man to service it before towing it off site then you would be good to go.

If none of that is possible then after checking wheelnuts & tyre pressures a short tow on local roads to a more convenient place should be ok but avoid any motorway towing until after service & tyre change.


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Personissym
05/4/2016 at 8:56am
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I would have thought less towing less problems?????

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PersonSGThomas
05/4/2016 at 9:14am
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If the brakes have been in the same position for 5+ years, you can face corrosion and general deteriation of pipes etc.
There may be corrosion of the towing electrics, so check sockets etc for verdigris.


PersonJuanHuNose
05/4/2016 at 9:15am
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Still needs electrics and gas checking, if the van hasn`t moved for 6 years are the brakes seized on? Are they seized off? Do the road lights work?

As has been said, needs a service and tyres.


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Personmarramc48
05/4/2016 at 6:38pm
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You may have a problem obtaining permission for mobile fitter to access site to carry out a service before removing van. Ask seller if he would be prepared to deliver van your home/storage location and then book mobile fitter to service van after the wheels have turned etc.

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Personjeff juke
05/4/2016 at 7:06pm
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There is other vans out there,i know i would not buy it unless very cheap.

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PersonHairywol
05/4/2016 at 7:34pm
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Do you know if the 'van has ever been serviced while on-site? Gas and mains electric appliances may actually be dangerous and should be checked. All running gear, lights, hitch etc should be checked and serviced by someone who knows what they're doing.

You may want to think about putting the 'van on a recovery vehicle.

Lastly, are you thinking about using the 'van as a tourer, or setting up on another seasonal pitch. If the former I would be exceptionally wary since it's a private sale and presumably "sold as seen".

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Personyotanka62
05/4/2016 at 7:38pm
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Thanks all. I have already decided to get it serviced etc first if we do buy it. We would be using as a tourer now. We will see when the time comes if worth it and also when they wish to sell before make up mind. Appreciate all your comments all thank you.


Personrichardandjo2010
05/4/2016 at 10:36pm
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Depends on the deal you get if its cheap enough it may be worth while, chances are if it has had any service at all it will be habitation, brakes are likely to be seized may be problems with exterior lights hitch etc and tyres will defo need replacing before you move it of site. Also as its on a permanent pitch it may well have had a lot of use

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Personyotanka62
06/4/2016 at 12:46pm
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This caravan is used for approx. 60 days a year give or take a few. It belongs to someone I know so hasn't been parked and left as such.
We will have first refusal if a decision is made to sell so will keep your comments in mind if a decision has to be made.


Personissym
06/4/2016 at 1:57pm
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I was told that all new vans are going to be fitted with a monitoring device-little black box- so that any problems can be checked to see if caused when towing. So I assume the manufacturers feel most problems occur through towing

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Personnaturlist123
07/4/2016 at 10:03am
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I have never been on a site where a caravan service engineer has been refused permission to service a caravan as a safe van is good for all on site.. I have seen many engineers in different parts of the country going about their business on different sites with the owner or wardens permission.

As above you will certainly need tyres before you even think of towing to the site gate, if brakes left on and has not been serviced each year the cables or drums will be seizure more than likely the towing electrics will not work in some way due to corrosion in contacts etc.

Certainly have a look at it and ask for all service bills as many engineers do not do stickers on A frame. Remove tow hitch cover and test brake lever on and off and can remove hitch lock if there is one.

I think owner is looking for sale to keep on site only so offer half their asking price and go no more than 60%., but leave a phone number and walk away.
Most sited vans like this sell for well under the dealers forecourt price as most have not been serviced and need a fair amount of work to bring up to road worthy and useable for touring..
Most owners think that because it has not been towed it is worth just under the price they paid for it. It's worth a lot less because it has sat for 6years. They will look around forecourts what dealer is asking and drop about £1000. A dealer would only offer 25% of his asking price because of where it is..

Then again they could be proper caravan owners and have maintained it in tip top condition but they will agree to a service engineer having a look at it but this will cost you about £150 but worth it than be stuck with a load of expensive repairs look and test where you can then if happy ask for engineers examination. As you do not have the same come back as buying of a dealer.


PersonOpensauce
07/4/2016 at 10:17am
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Once caravan has been fully serviced & new tyres fitted op will have a caravan that is better than same caravan that has been used for touring. Body will not have been subjected to flexing & stress towing mileage puts on it so water ingress less likely. Any corrosion on brake drums should be sorted by fitter who may even suggest new drums fitted.

So overall I would say that after servicing by competent fitter caravan would be a better buy for it being sited all it's life. If op gets estimate of costs involved for service/tyres then a suitable purchase price could be arrived at.


PersonAVON EAGLE
07/4/2016 at 12:54pm
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It is imperative you get the van checked before you get it moved - Once you move the van you are deemed to be buying it. If it is a load of junk the owner may refuse to take it back.



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