SKILLS SCHOOL BUDGET CARAVANNING
DESPITE A BACKDROP of ever-rising energy bills and the cost of living crisis, you can still make savings when running your caravan and tow car.
And if you haven't yet bought your outfit, it's still possible to bag a bargain. You just need to be a savvy shopper. Here are our favourite tips for getting the best value out of your touring life.
Bag a bargain caravan
With supply chain issues due to wars, pandemics, Brexit, energy costs, a weak pound and silicon chip shortages (take your pick), the new-caravan market has never been more erratic – the knock-on effect is that prices on the used market are going up and likely to stay that way for some time to come.
Although it is safest to buy from a caravan dealer, many are short of stock and struggling to keep up with demand these days. So prices are high and on the used market, stock is in short supply.
Vans that stick on the forecourts are often those with quirky layouts that are less popular. That's not to say you won't find a
