PLEASURES AND PITFALLS OF A PRE-LOVED PURCHASE

For most people, buying a caravan or motorhome is one of the major purchases in life. Budgets don’t always run to shiny new recreational vehicles (RVs), so considering a pre-owned model is the next best option.

Anyone familiar with the RV market will know that it’s changed somewhat over the last couple of years. In the new vehicle market, delivery times have stretched out considerably, and prices have increased as well. That, in turn, has affected the second-hand market both in stock availability and price — something to keep in mind before handing over any hard-earned cash.

PRE-PURCHASE THOUGHTS

One of the first things to consider in the purchase of any RV is budget, not only for the initial purchase but future running costs as well. That should be done in tandem with considering your basic requirements for your dream mobile home.

Research is the key here and the internet is your friend. Just Google something like ‘used caravans’