Quote by Jcbrowne
Hi all, I am looking at purchasing a second hand camper. There will be 2 adults and 3 kids in total. My budget is 20 - 25. Can I pick your brains on what I should be look g out for, year, model etc. Also, what are the must haves, leisure batteries, cassettes toilet as opposed to whatever the options Re etc etc. I'm sure u can tell I am Green so please go easy on me.
would it need to be yellow?
jcb
Sorry.
what sort of licence have you got,have you any experience of driving larger vehicles.
5berths of any size and comfort will be over the 3.5ton so you will need more then a car licence.
How old are the children, will you need bunks or can you put them into a big double, are you going to use it on campsites only, how long will you hope to use it for(as children get older )
You need as standard
5 seats with belts (full L&D ),if poss,
cassette toilet ,shower,
hot water and heating system,
fridge working on all 3 ways ,
good cooking with oven if poss, maybe microwave.
leisure battery,
An awning with enclosed sides would be good with children.keeping there stuff together at night and a play room in bad weather. somewhere for you to sit and relax when you have finally beaten them to bed.
good storage.
Above all,mechanicaly sound and
NO DAMP.
someone who knows what they are looking for,to check it out .
make a list of what you need and check everything, make the seller show you everything working and all the paperwork.
Remember its your hard earned money and there are lots who will try tale you for a chump.
Don,t buy anything on someone's recommendation who you would not thrust your children with.
All the best of luck.keep asking the questions.