Camper Vans For Sale

Finding a good camper van to buy can be a tricky and time consuming task.  You want to buy a solid vehicle at the right price.  This guide tells you the best places to look to find your dream camper.

There are always lots of campervans for sale, but you'll find a bigger choice at a lower price at the end of the autumn season, as people sell the vehicles they have enjoyed for the summer.  This is a great time to buy a vehicle as it gives you the winter to prepare the vehicle for your spring and summer use.

Camper Vans For Sale on eBay

eBay is a great place to find camper vans for sale.  Most listings have loads of photos you can see.  You can see the vehicle before you bid (recommended) and you have a chance of getting a bargain.

Other places to find camper vans for sale

Depending where you live in the world, there are a number of different places to try and find used and new camper vans.

All Regions

• Your local paper - the motors section of your local paper is a good place to check for user camper vans.  Read the guide to buying privately.
• Local dealers - a great place to see lots of example.  Good for deciding which size/type/layout is best for you.

UK

• eBay.co.uk - it might seem strange, but eBay is a great place to buy a vehicle.  Most have lots of pictures and information, so you can check it out and have a good thiking without leaving the comfort of your computer.  But, there are things to be aware of when buying online, so check the guide to buying vehicles on eBay before bidding.
• gumtree.com - popular nationwide community website (originally London).  Lots of vehicles from travellers returning from tips.  Can have bargains, but check vehicles carefully.
• preloved.co.uk - good selection of campervans for sale in the UK and Ireland.
• autotrader.co.uk - the magazine and website have lots of vehicles.

USA

• eBay.com - it might seem strange, but eBay is a great place to buy a vehicle.  Most have lots of pictures and information, so you can check it out and have a good thiking without leaving the comfort of your computer.  But, there are things to be aware of when buying online, so check the guide to buying vehicles on eBay before bidding.

Ireland

• eBay.co.ie - A few vehicles available in Ireland.  Many more available from the UK if you are preparred to make the journey across the border/water.
• gumtree.ie - Quite a few campervans for sale across Ireland.  This link is for Dublin, change city for other places in Ireland.
• www.carsforsaleireland.ie/camper-vans/ - A good selection of campervans and motor homes.

Australia

• eBay.com.au - A few vehicles at different prices.  Easy to browse through and see what's on offer.

• gumtree.com.au - Loads of campervans for sale in Australia.  The link opens to Sydney, browse to other cities for different places across Australia.

New Zealand

• gumtree.co.nz - loads of campers for sale.  This link is for Auckland, browse to other cities for places further south.
• www.backpackerboard.co.nz - a stready stream of campervans for sale.  Most by backpackers on their way home, so a chance to get a bargain.
• sellit.co.nz - another steady rotation of vehicles for sale.

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