Practical Caravan

BUYING A USED VAN

A CARAVAN is a substantial purchase, and even a secondhand tourer is likely to cost you several thousand pounds – hardly small change – so it’s well worth taking your time, researching your purchase carefully and only handing over your hard-earned cash when you are sure you have the right van.

Why buy used?

There are numerous reasons to consider purchasing a pre-owned van, rather than a new one. The most obvious is price.

As soon as a caravan is towed away from the forecourt, it starts to lose value. This steady loss is known as depreciation.

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