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| caravans from all the manufacturers, head to a | | | | check (Caravan Registration Identification |
| show near you! Both indoor and outdoor shows | | | | Scheme), these risks can be reduced. Like a HPI |
| offer you the opportunity to look inside all kinds | | | | check for a car, a CRiS check will provide |
| of caravans of and pick up some must-have | | | | information about the caravan's history, so you |
| accessories as well. You may also find that | | | | can ensure it has no hidden past. |
| dealers will be offering special discounts for | | | | As well as checking the history of the 'van, it's a |
| caravans sold at the show, so you could bag | | | | good idea to check the general condition of the |
| yourself a bargain! | | | | interior and exterior before agreeing to buy. Look |
| If you're trying caravanning for the first time, you | | | | for things like: |
| may want to invest slightly less and opt for a | | | | - Signs of water leaks - is there any water |
| second hand caravan. You have several options | | | | damage inside the caravan or damp patches, or |
| for buying second hand - your local dealer, which | | | | even a smell of damp? |
| may stock nearly new and some older caravans | | | | - Rust - is the chassis and underneath the |
| that have been part exchanged; online auction | | | | caravan free from rust and corrosion? |
| sites such as eBay; or classified ads in the back | | | | - Are all the appliances in good working order? |
| of caravanning magazines or your local paper. | | | | - Is there any evidence that the caravan has |
| There are certain risks associated with buying a | | | | been serviced regularly? |