Nothing beats being able to up and leave whenever you feel like getting away from the toil of everyday life. You can almost go anywhere you want and there are some wonderful, peaceful nature locations where you can safely set up your caravan for a few days.

Whilst a holiday is cheap, purchasing your own caravan is a lot more expensive. So many people search for used caravans for sale to help them get onto the caravan band wagon and there are a few things that you need to look out for.

First and foremost should of course be…how does it look? If it looks tatty and neglected then the chances are it’s not just the paintwork that’s suffering. Some bad paint work can be fixed up easily so you don’t need to reject a caravan just because of a bit of peeling paint. In fact you might even want to consider giving it a fresh coat of paint anyway.

There are various newspapers, magazines and internet websites where you can search for caravans for sale that folk are selling, so take the time to research and once you’ve identified some that are interesting, make a time to go and observe them. Check the interior, unless you are specifically planning on doing a restoration job then you want something half decent. If it’s got built in seats then often the fabric is worn through, but this can be easily and cheaply fixed so don’t concern yourself with that too much.

You should also check the appliances like, water, toilet, electrical circuits etc…..ask the owner to hook up the power to their truck so that you can check everything; sorting out electrical problems can be a real pain in the butt, and expensive. Also check the condition of any fitted cupboards and beds.

Once that’s done move outside for a closer inspection of the caravans exterior. Check the general condition of the body and paint work, with particular attention to any rust patches or damage. Minor problems can be fixed easily so don’t let that put you off. Take a look at any joins in the construction, they should be securely fixed but also sealed to block moisture getting inside the caravan which could potentially cause damp problems.

If the exterior checks out then next look underneath the caravan, it’s worth taking the time to properly examine the parts that can’t normally be seen, take a torch along with you as you’ll probably need it. It would be well worth an inspection of wheels and tyres. The most important thing is that the metal frame underneath is structurally sound otherwise you could be looking at some expensive repairs.

Check the tow hook as well, make sure it’s in good working order and free from corrosion.

So make sure you take your time in choosing the perfect caravan for you, there are many to choose from and if you look hard enough and you will find the perfect one for you.

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