Top Buyer Tips for Used Caravans

by RV Sales RV Sales Australia

So you’re ready to go on a caravan road trip with your friends, family or significant other. It’s time start visiting used caravan dealers yards. Here’s where it gets tough. It’s hard to find good advice about what to watch out for when you see used caravans. They aren’t your everyday purchase and they have a long list of technical specifications. People often leave low-quality dealers who bombard them with information that can leave them even more confused. To help sift the wheat from the chaff, try these tips to help you buy your used caravan with confidence:

1.      Check all the functions. Does the stove work? How about the lights?
2.      Check operating connections. What does the kitchen runoff (gas or electricity)?
3.      Open and close the doors, latches, drawers. Best to try them out. There’s nothing worse than a bathroom door that’s stuck or a kitchen cupboard that doesn’t open.
4.      Open out the beds. Check all the supports and mechanisms are in good order.
5.      Do you have all the keys? Saves on calling in the locksmith when you’re on holiday. Check the keys you have open the water tank, toolbox and all lockable doors.
6.      Treat your review a little like a car. Look at the kilometers, chassis, tyres, how it drives (if you can), the condition of the exterior, brake function, spare wheel etc.
7.      Know your maximum tow weight (if it’s a used caravan that required a tow bar). Check the towing car’s owners manual or ask your selling car dealer.
8.      Previous Owner History. Did they store it undercover? How many trips has it been on and where?
9.      Repair History. Find out if there is a owners log of all repairs performed on the used caravan.
10. Check jockey wheel. Does it operate smoothly? Ask for a demonstration.

These are just our Top 10 Tips and there are plenty of other considerations as well. For example the length of time on the road, destinations on your trip (caravan park or open plane), number of people travelling and a host of other variables. Covering off with the basics when searching for vans for sale in Australia is a very good place to start.

When you’re faced with an investment like a caravan which is going to see you through all kinds of weather and terrain, find a reputable Caravan Dealer. The kind that has checked off the basics for you, can discuss your needs and match you with the best possible fit. The team at RV Sales Australia are experts at new and used caravan sales. They are renowned for their helpfulness and are ready to take your call on 0490 455 287. Visit their website at http://rvsalesaus.com.au/ for more information.

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