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Help for a Newbie please
Hi, want to buy camper van but don't know where to start. Need one big enough for just me and the dog. What are good buys, where should I look, any advice would be appreciated please.
Paul's advice is great.
Take you time and look around. Look everywhere you can. Online, local newspapers, etc.
A vehicle for you and your dog can be just about any type of campervan. Work out your budget, and how big a vehicle you want. Then keep looking until you find a vehicle you are happy with.
i am coming to the uk in a couple of months and am hoping to purchase a campervan for travel in the UK and Europe. does anybody know of a company which will provide insurance for a campervan for under 21 year ols. i am struggling to find one!! help
Downunder Insurance provides insurance for non-residents for 20 year olds and older.
http://www.duinsure.com/sites/duinsure.nsf/PagesBySection/Policies_Van_I...
Most campervan insurance only covers 21 year olds and older, as you know.
If you buy a van than has not been re-registered as a campervan you can get van insurance, which you will be able to get if younger than 21.
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A few thoughts:
Don't be rushed. look at various campers, irrespective of whether in your price range or not. Keep notes of what you liked and disliked. That way you'll complile a personal checklist to help you avoid buying the wrong camper. Beware of leaks/mould, tops that don't lift easily, logbook loan sales (you buy then find the owner, though legit, had taken out a 'logbook loan' on the vehicle, which gives the lender a right to it if the loan isn't repaid), electrical problems (at least try out all the electrical equipment/sockets), seats which should convert to a bed but can't be repositioned easily, gas leaks, sellers who use someone else's frontage and perhaps say they'll be moving home shortly, someone selling 'for a friend/ relative', the seller who says he owns the vehicle but can't seem to say much about his camping trips with it. Take all the precautions you would if buying a car. Probably all a bit obvious, but at least it's a a start. Hope you find the right one at the right price in time for spring.