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SunnySideUp


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Hi folks, hope you are all warm and dry.  So, my wife and I are tired of setting up the camper trailer and have started looking for a caravan.  A quick trip to a dealership in Brisbane gave us quiet a shock, at the price and the 10-12 month waiting time.  And as a result we are now looking for a second hand caravan.

So far we have looked online and at the dealers south of Brisbane and there are many in our price range of up to about  26K - 30K.  There are cheaper ones as well dating back to the early 2000's.  Do you think the chassis, flooring, and roof sealing of these now 20yr old caravans would still be  a safe buy.  We have very modest requirements, single axle, no longer than 6.1m (to fit in the front yard without upsetting the local council) and no requirement for a toilet or shower.

Your advice is appreciated.

Cheers Wal and Carla.  



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vince56


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I always try to buy privately if I can, usually a much better price.
Take a look at Caravancampingsales.com.au, currently about 6000 vans for sale.

I suggest by a brand name van as young as possible, perhaps check out lemon caravans or other sites that rate vans.



-- Edited by vince56 on Sunday 23rd of October 2022 05:08:26 PM

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There are some gems out there to be purchased at a great price.
Low mileage, always garaged, well maintained, problems sorted units.
Our son bought one about a year ago, he now owns a caravan better than Mum & Dads at less than half the price that they paid years ago.

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