The biggest advice you can give to someone who is purchasing a caravan is to do your homework. You have to gather all the information you can have before heading out for that purchase. Here are some things to keep in mind as a first-time caravan buyer.
Can Your Car Tow Caravan
You have to make sure that your car can tow your caravan. For this, you should check the amount of weight your car can drive. The VIN will let you know how much weight your car can handle. You cannot exceed the recommended weight of 3500kg. You can have a bigger car later if your heart is set on buying a caravan that exceeds the weight limit for your current car. Have a compiled list of caravans for sale in New Zealand before you head out to buy your caravan.
Set Your Budget
Set a budget during the starting point of the research. If you can afford it, you can go for a mid-range model. It will give you a much wider choice. More mid-range models are manufactured each year and it is much easier to get parts when you choose a mid-range vehicle. It will make the vehicle cheaper to fix and maintain and your caravan could hold out a good value for much longer by the time you sell.
What are your must-haves?
You have to lay out a plan of what type of must-haves you should have in your caravan. Decide your berth requirements, shower and washroom, bunk beds and pull-out, air conditioning, and heating. First-time owners might not have an idea of what all they require for the house. Many dealers provide the caravans with essential items like freshwater carriers, gas bottles, mains lead, and towing mirrors. They add it to the final price and make it a combined rate.
When and Where to Buy?
Make sure you look at reviews about the sellers you are approaching and about the caravans. It will help you get some idea about the common issues faced by caravan owners. The last thing you want to know is that the caravan you purchased is not the right one for you. If you have to sell the already bought caravan, you have to do it in less than two years to cope up with the depreciation costs. Go through an approved dealer as going through an unapproved one can increase your insurance premium. Get your caravan from somewhere close to your residence because if any issue arises with your caravan, you have to return it to your dealership as quickly as possible. You have to be aware of all the aspects and have a good deal.
