Blackbriar 8,569 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 If there are any on here, who are prepared to face the scorn of others, your advice would be appreciated..................... The good lady and I have reached an age where camping has lost most of it's enjoyment for us, so we're thinking of trying a little caravan. Just a little 2 berth, so we can go away for a couple of nights at a time, half-a-dozen times a year or so. We can only run to 600 quid tops, so I know it won't have all the 'whistles and bells', and will be 20-odd years old, but we've seen a few that seem worthy of a second look. I know to be very wary of damp, but that's about the limit of my expertise ............................. In a nutshell, what should I look out for and, probably more importantly, beware of ? Cheers in advance BB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,623 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Best buying in winter,now prices will be up,people buy them for cheapest hols and sell on at end of year. Quite like look of the teardrop/puck ones myself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Check if its watertight around the skylight on the roof and rubber hasn't perished around the windows . Also checking the floor is strong and get the heaters checked for carbon monoxide . Oh make sure the brakes arnt lock on where it might've been standing for to long. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 ...and keep it away from Pembrokeshire... PLEASE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*The*Field*Marshall* 674 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Best thing you could do ? look out for a little swift or bailey. . As mentioned, look for damp, check floor, windows etc. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,819 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well if ya do get one keep off the A64 got enough of the b*stard things on there holding the traffic up now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,777 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 when you look lift the cushions out and look for signs of damp/rot under the front windows. its a common place for them to rot there. also check the tyre walls are not perished they tend to crack with standing for long periods. last thing you want is a blow out on your way home from buying one. make sure the floors sound. they have a habit of dipping just through the door as thats were it gets the most ware. you should pick a perfectly usable carravan for that price. oh and a little tip...... when you park it up for the winter, empty all water from any systems you have in it and place a bowl of salt on the bench -table. it will draw any damp from the air inside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,096 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 and buy a super charged car to tow it ,so you can make over 40 on the motorway................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 and buy a super charged car to tow it ,so you can make over 40 on the motorway................. MPH or MPG ? Normally, my car struggles to make either........................! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 ...and keep it away from Pembrokeshire... PLEASE!! From here to there at 35mpg ? You've got no worries ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well if ya do get one keep off the A64 got enough of the b*stard things on there holding the traffic up now Ironically, I once got done for speeding on the A64 !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,176 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Do you need a towing licence these days for a trailer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Do you need a towing licence these days for a trailer. Depends when you past your driving test i think its pre 97 dont need to take a futher test but i am not certain on dates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 ive a wobly box you can have if you want it its a 2 berth leda tidy for its age no leaks i got it for the missus as she can t do camping but now she worse she dont co caravans either definition of a good caravan ---- hundred yards of fibreglass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yea it will state on your plastic drivers license on the back if your allowed to tow ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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