subject: Top 10 Tips For Buying A Second Hand Caravan (part 2) [print this page] In part 1 of "The Top 10 Tips For Buying A Second Hand Caravans, we looked at the first half of the tips that often prove useful for purchasing a used van. By combining these two lists, you are putting yourself in a much better position for ensuring that you make the best decision for your needs and lifestyle.
"All the small things
Whenever you purchase anything, the addition of little extras just keeps bumping the price up higher and higher. When purchasing a second hand caravan, it is important that you make sure what extras are included with the van and what ones aren"t (including batteries, gas bottles, awnings, and so on). The best way to determine this is to simply ask the seller what they are including and what they are intending on keeping.
"Check the history
This is the area that causes buyers the most problems when shopping for second hand caravans, as a lot of sellers are quite happy to take advantage of the nave buyer. The best sellers will be able to show you a full service history, receipts, insurance information and so on, but do not always count on this information having been kept.
"What is the caravan"s age?
Whilst it can be difficult to get an exact age for a caravan that you are interested in buying, there are ways that you can get a pretty accurate estimate. Look through all of the documents available to you (such as manuals and service history) for a clue, or ask a caravan specialist what they think.
"Get a mechanical check
This is one of the most important things that a buyer should have done before purchasing a second hand caravan, as a specialist van mechanic will know what their looking for. They will be able to tell you for sure whether a caravan has been involved in an accident, whether it has been written off, and whether it has been subjected to some dodgy repairs.
"Be a good buyer
Don"t be the sort of buyer that you would hate to deal with if you were selling a caravan "" don"t hold up payments or delay pick up of the van (if you can help it). Talk with the seller and arrange a payment plan that suits both of you (most people prefer cash), which will allow you to take your new van home as soon as possible.
Buying a second hand caravan is similar to buying anything second hand, from a car to a boat to a house "" it is important that you are thorough in your research and quality checks, and that you avoid getting scammed at all costs. Use the tips provided in parts 1 and 2 of this article, and you are sure to make the best choice.
by: Harrie Dadhwal
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