Message Forums

Hi welcome to ukcs your in the right place for info.

 No you don't need it M.O.T'd it is up to you if you want to have it serviced and my advice would be if you know nothing about vans take someone with you who does before you buy one. Have it seviced before you use it so that you know the electrics, gas brakes tyres etc are safe.

 You don't have to have insurance either but it is advisable.

 For anything you want to know use the search facility to look in all the posts on the different subjects.

           Best of luck once you try it you will be hooked.

Hey charlie welcome to the caravan world!  Well, there is no MOT but it is expected that you will keep your van in good running order because of course if you are towing it on public highways insurance companies will take a very dim view of an accident caused by poor maintenance.  From a health point of view you should get your electrics and gas serviced too to ensure there aren't any leaks or shorts that could poison you or electrocute you.

Beware the dreaded damp, check out everything in the van you are buying, corners, cabinets, under seats absolutely everywhere!

A good tip?  Spend £15 and buy the Haynes caravan manual as it is a wealth of information.  I could type all night and not impart half of the info I have learnt.

Ali

hi i got 1 from a dealer its a 1992 with lots of extras throwing in the van was very dry no smell of damp and the dealer is giving it a check over.I think i have got a good deal it was £2000 but trading at £2500 and better than every van i have seen and i have seen a lot. I AM PICKIN THE VAN UP AT THE WEEKEND cant wait if there is any tips or pointers you can give me that would be fantastic.

I WILL LOVE THE CARAVAN LIFE AND THE KIDS CANT WAIT HAPPY DAYS

Hi charlie, and welcome to UKCS.

Have you asked the dealer if they know the history of the van? They may be able to service it for you, if they haven't already. If there is no available info maybe you could contact the previous owners. If in doubt though, I'd get it serviced.