TIPS ON BUYING A VAN FEATURE
1. GET THE FAMILY ON BOARD
Having your partner and any younger children in on the decision to buy a van and the final choice is important. Many caravan dealers will confirm that men and women often have differing and strong opinions on what will work for them. Aspects like layouts and space are considerations that men sometimes overlook, but for women and young folk, they might be deal breakers. So, make sure the family is supportive because a van can be a tiny space if one partner or the kids aren't happy with the chosen van.
2. PICK THE RIGHT TOW VEHICLE
There's an old adage that applies equally well today. When thinking about buying a caravan, be wary of putting the cart before the horse. Many bygone horse traders sold an ‘equine tow vehicle’ too small for the heavy cart the hopeful owner planned to take on an adventure into the wilderness. The same applies these days to some of the claims vehicle builders make about the suitability of their 3500kg towing package.
Caravan buyers must consider if their prospective tow vehicle is up to the task because the various caravan weights are widely misunderstood. So, the van's size and weight and the tow vehicle's capability are where our search for the right van should start.
Road rules determine how heavy a van you can legally and safely hitch up and tow away, so before you lay down your cash on the van, check the specs of both the
