Everyone has a different budget when it comes to choosing a big purchase such as a caravan
. Some people will be looking at wanting to look at second hand vehicles whereas others may be more interested in brand new caravans. However, for those on a smaller budget a used caravan may be the only option, which may make you feel that you are coming to a compromise. There are many benefits to used caravans and here in this article we shall look the advantages of buying new or used.
One consideration when buying a caravan is how experienced you are in caravanning in the first place. If this is a new interest and you discover that you do not use the caravan as much as you thought then a used caravan will usually not depreciate as much as new caravans will. However before purchasing a used caravan ensure that the seller has all the legal documentation before you agree to buy. It may also be worth to perform a CRiS check to make sure that the vehicle belongs to the seller and that it does not have any outstanding finance or that it is insurance write off.
This will be more important to buyers that intend to purchase off a private seller, as most dealers will be completely legitimate and they service used caravans before they are sold, so the quality is very close to that of brand new caravans. Used caravans also some with extra benefits that you would not receive with a new caravan. You may get appliances and security devices that would not come with a new model. These will have been installed by the previous owner and may not reflect in the asking price, so the buyer making extra savings.
If you are lucky enough to look into purchasing new caravans then you will receive all of the benefits that come with buying a product for the first time. You will of course be paying for this privilege which is why new caravans are pricier, but new models tend to have a manufacturers guarantee so that should anything go wrong in the first couple of years you can be covered. This is probably one of the biggest reasons people want to buy new, some caravans have guarantees that last for up to an impressive ten years. Not only this but you will be able to make the caravan your own by personalising it, but whether you are purchasing new or used, make sure that you have researched the caravan you wish to buy.