With the busy travel season in full effect, many families are feeling the discomfort that comes along with driving long distances in a regular vehicle. The best and most comfortable way for a large family to hit the open road is in a caravan. These types of recreational vehicles are very spacious and packed with many different amenities that make driving a pleasure. Due to budgetary restraints, buying a new caravan is out of the questions, which is why used is the way to go. Here are a few things to look for when buying a used Caravan For Sale in the Ashford area.
Looking for Signs of Water Damage
One of the most potentially damaging forces to a caravan is water and buying a used caravan that has this type of damage can turn in to a money pit. When inspecting a potential caravan purchase, you need to look around the seals that are in it to make sure that there is not water damage. Usually, you will notice a slight discoloration around the seals if water has infiltrated the seals. If you do notice this you need to avoid purchasing it due to the money that it will take to fix it properly.
The Roof and Windows
Another very important thing that you need to check about a prospective caravan purchase is the roof and the windows. You want to make sure that the roof is not visibly damaged and that it has a proper seal around it. If the seal on the roof is visibly damaged, then you will run the risk of water getting inside of the caravan and damaging it. The windows of the caravan also should also have seals to protect them from being flooded with water. The more time that you take to inspect the caravan, the better equipped you will be to make the right decision.
The Frame is Important
When trying to check the condition of a prospective caravan purchase, be sure to take a look at the under carriage of the vehicle. You want to make sure that there is no visible damage and that it looks straight. The last thing you want to do when buying a used caravan is to get one with a warped frame because it will cost a lot of money to get it straightened and working properly.
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