Author Topic: Wanted, caravan (Read 1008 times)

OllyHall · « **on:** September 30, 2013, 09:07 AM »

Hi guys I'm looking for a 2/3 berth caravan looking to spen about £2500 as next year would like to try it out as can't afford to go abroad for a few years, can trade cash and Bmx stuff, lmk what you have;)

GavinDavis · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2013, 09:47 AM »

You might get this with the right offer mate?? I reckon itd look sweet on the back of your van

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gypsy-Caravan-henhouse-playroom-garden-feature-/121171818998?pt=UK_Collectables_OtherTransportation_RL&hash=item1c366739f6#ht_966wt_958

OllyHall · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2013, 09:55 AM »

That's perfect! I've pm'd him

kev-s · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2013, 08:29 AM »

you fookin pikey!!!

mid schoool caravan?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BAILEY-SENATOR-8000-4-BERTH-TWIN-AXLE-1993-END-OF-SEASON-BARGAIN-DONT-MISS-OUT-/261294180644?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item3cd658c924

easy storage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INESCA-FOLDING-CAMPER-TRAILER-TENT-LIKE-CAMPLET-CONWAY-PENNINE-4-BERTH-LOVELY-/321204660054?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item4ac94a2756

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-5-berth-campervan-conversion-LDV-400-Good-condition-/151130255242?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item233010af8a

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2013, 08:45 AM »

officiallt old now Olly when you start looking at tow caravans

OllyHall · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2013, 09:28 AM »

29 is not old rob lol, just can't afford to go on a plane for a few years after buying the bigger house, I remember how much I loved the caravanning when I was a kid so thought I'd give it ago...

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2013, 09:49 AM »

29

GavinDavis · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2013, 09:57 AM »

Youll probably be better off renting a static caravan to be fair Olly.....it'd probably work out cheaper over the time....

We paid £150 for a 5 day break in Weymouth....think of how many of those you could have over the 3 years

pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2013, 10:04 AM »

yeah i agree, used to love holidaying in them as a kid

Mattdub · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2013, 10:14 AM »

Get some beds put in this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bedford-coach-drivable-1984-/111176077837?pt=UK_Collectables_Bus_CoachCollectables_SM&hash=item19e29c520d

Pukka

OllyHall · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2013, 12:05 PM »

The way I'm thinking gav is in the summer we can just get the forecast for the weekend load up and go, also I'm only a half hr drive from new forest, hour or so from Weymouth etc etc, I have space to store it as my drive is huge, so why not at least I don't have to book etc I can come and go as I please and in the summer (school holidays) your pay the same price for a static caravan as you would going to Spain I've just been looking now, this week at a haven in Devon 3-4 nights for 2 adults +2 children is £90 and that's a silver lodge, in 2 weeks (half term) it's fecking £300!! Now that takes the piss!

GavinDavis · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2013, 09:31 PM »

I agree dude that the school holiday prices take the pi$$.....it really isnt funny

And I suppose realistically if you go for a caravan you can always get some money back when youre ready to sell etc.... How much does it cost to park a caravan up at a site? Obviously with electric hookup etc....and in the school holidays? I know the worlds your oyster with where you can take it but the Haven site we stayed at wanted about 130 for the week in a caravan.

OllyHall · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2013, 09:42 PM »

My mate went to Cornwall in his in the Sumer holidays and its between 15-£20 a day so not mega bucks, ithink if I spen £1500 give it ago next year il prob get my money bk if we don't like it, or if we do up grade to a 18berth £30,000 house on wheels lol

midschooljon · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2013, 09:52 PM »

A guy at work just did that math on this and you don't save any money on a caravan vs going abroad. Obviously it depends where you go abroad, but taking average prices from most travel agents you wont save anything. Add to the fact you need to store it, maintain it, tow the thing around, etc, etc, it works out to be a hefty investment.

If you want to caravan because you are passionate about camping but don't like tents, then go for it. But if you think its a cheaper holiday option best stay clear.

OllyHall · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2013, 07:34 AM »

I can't see that Jon to be honest, a run off the meal all inclusive holiday to say Egypt for 2 weeks is around 4k...

midschooljon · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2013, 08:22 AM »

Quote from: OllyHall on October 03, 2013, 07:34 AM

I can't see that Jon to be honest, a run off the meal all inclusive holiday to say Egypt for 2 weeks is around 4k...

But you are not going to take your caravan to Egypt, you are going to drive it around the UK.

All Im saying is do the math.

And not just what it costs to buy, but what it will cost to run and maintain each year. Also keep in mind they are planning on introducing MOT's for caravans shortly as well. My buddy was dead set on a caravan but quickly turned off it after doing the sums.

OllyHall · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2013, 10:12 AM »

I reckon storage will be the biggest bill at over a £1000 a year but I don't need that as stated I have a massive drive;)

GavinDavis · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2013, 10:17 AM »

Plus they'l call you Pikey Olly.....or even worse....Polly

crazycraig · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2013, 10:53 AM »

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Also keep in mind they are planning on introducing MOT's for caravans shortly as well.

Thats this country all over . First they raise tax so people can afford to go abroad then people adapt and buy caravans . So they slap another TAX on that . Its a trailer no more no less . Unreal

The second hand caravan market is booming . Looks like their going to kick the arse out of that too

OllyHall · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2013, 11:25 AM »

Yes your right on that, but please people this wasn't a "what do you guys think" post but a wanted add