Buying a Campervan - need tips

Rosie Rabbit
Rosie Rabbit Forum Participant Posts: 85
edited October 2017 in Motorhomes #1

I'm looking for a used two berth campervan. I'm not very mechanically minded as you might know if you've read my posts on the New to Caravanning section!

I've also got a very, very teeny tiny budget of £5k. Is it poss to find something half decent for this amount (I'm not expecting the Ritz on wheels!), apart from the engine being sound what other things should I be looking out for and lastly where should I start my search for one?

Yours optimistically

 

Rosie xx

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  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited October 2017 #2

    It's the engine and chassis which will really count, otherwise you could be in for an expensive purchase, get someone who is mechanically minded to have a good look and hope there are some service reports etc to match. You'll probably find a lot older equipment inside but if it's been well cared for it should be ok. Check everything works before you purchase.

    If it's a 5k van, how old is it, the mileage might be on it's limit.

  • N1805
    N1805 Forum Participant Posts: 1,092
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    edited October 2017 #3

    I guess you could take a look at club’s Classified ads which may give an indication as to what is available in your price range.  Good Luck.

  • Wex
    Wex Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited October 2017 #4

    Try Autotrader online. A good bet may be a reasonable mileage ex-Japanese camper as the base vehicle will have come from a more benign climate.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2017 #5

    But because their climate is more 'benign' Japanese imports don't tend to have the same anti corrosion protection as UK cars.

  • Biggarmac
    Biggarmac Forum Participant Posts: 364
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    edited October 2017 #6

    Be very careful as there are a lot of scammers in the used motorhome market.  Don't buy unless you have seen it and been able to give it a good examination.

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