I should think you could get a very nice van for £4k. E-Bay would be the first place I would look when buying a van, my friend is chuffed to bits with the lovely Bailey van she bought off there for £3,000 last year. I`m sure the experts will be along to advise shortly. 

                                                     Sue

hi read this first..........  Buying Secondhand it states buy a damp meter and use it,if you do not the disappointment can be high as per previous post.if they say no damp meter walk away.anything else is easy to correct.look here first to buy......... to be safe stick to 85% of kerb weight when buying the caravanyours is a good weight anyway.

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Trajet	In production	Kerb Weight KG	85% Weight KG	Max Ball Weight KG	Max Towing Weight KG
2.0	2005	1831	1340	72	1340
2.0 CRTD	2005	1910	1550	62	1550
2.0 CRTD Auto	2005	1934	1450	62	1450

in the sales adds above is this one,you could make an offer perhaps if its ok

avondale caravan - £ 4700 in west midlands Placed on 03/2/2007

As a first timer I would look at the dealers networks and buy from them, as most will give a years warranty, that at least gives a tiny bit of peace of mind

Pilgrim1

Definately check for damp, i wish we had, and do you have a caravanning expert you can call on to go looking with you?

Happy hunting, i can assure you it is a minefield out there.  Do you know what sort of layout you want?  That is the first place to start.

Michelle

If you are not too far away, there is Stewart Longtons and Callenders both near Carnforth/Lancaster.  They both have websites.

Michelle