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14/12/2019 at 4:35pm
Location: Barry (Not quite the island)
Outfit: Bailey Platinum 642
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As someone who has just recently bought, I thought i'd add my thoughts and what we did.
First, be sure what your car can tow, as you could make costly mistake and need a new car and caravan, which would be prohibitive for some. Also research whether you need your B&E licence. I've just done mine, and it wasn't too bad, so don't let that put you off, but including instruction and using their trailer was c£500.
Once you're sure of all that, go round a load of local dealers. Find out what you do and don't like. When we first started, we were fixated on bunks, but the more we looked, the less we realised we needed them. Some manufacturers will do little things that might really annoy you, and if they annoy you on a first loo-around, how annoying is it going to be after 3/4/5+ years?
Also consider second hand v new. Because of when we bought, they were desperate to get rid of their current stock, so ended up buying new, something which we never thought we could do. But then we found that none of the dealer second-hand caravans came with awnings, so would have been extra for whichever route you chose, possibly due to most people leaning towards porch awnings which are not caravan-specific. We did about 7 dealers and only found one slightly pushy salesman. They will also give great advice, but bear in mind, they are there to sell.
Also, if you have the cash, private sales could give great value, but would definitely take an engineer round with you. If genuine sale with no issues to hide, they would have no problem with this.
Lastly - good luck! About to spend New Year's in it. Now we've got it, we are going to use it!!
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2020: Brecon Beacons CAMC, Bladon Chains CAMC, Brecon Beacons CAMC, Les Iles (Normandy), Easter Compton (BOC Rally), Deanwood (BOC Rally), Abbey Wood CAMC
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