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17/1/2017 at 7:41pm
Location: essex
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570
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Hi first of all if you wish to do your own damp test then a cheap meter that only beeps is of no use all wood has a level of moisture so all meters will bleep you need one that gives a digital read out, readings of around 12% in a dry van is normal if it has 20% it will require remedial work. and at 40% best to walk away. As for dealer or private purchase, Dealer it wont be stolen, it will be serviced before you take ownership comes with a warranty there will be lots of choice to look at and hopefully you will get the van which is right for you and not what you think may be the right one. Private sale it could be an advantage if you get to see at the owners house, if the house is cared for chances are so is the caravan, and you will likely get extras thrown in the deal, and you may save a few quid too.
We came back to caravanning recently after a break of 3 years, we decided on a dealer purchase, with a bit of a haggle we got waste and fresh tanks, electric lead, step, and the gas bottles for free, the awning we brought secondhand we also got a full 12mth warranty so all in all I think we had a good deal. My advice to you is don't rush in take your time and hang out for the one that really suits you best.
Good luck theres loads of help and advice here too
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