What to look out for when buying a used caravan or motorhome 

So glad I came across this video. Could save us a few thousand in repairs

Love your honesty. Totally refreshing to hear it from a sincere professional perspective.

Quite simply, the best and most informative video I've seen on this subject!.....(and I've watched loads)...superb!!

Best channel on youtube we're just looking at buying our first caravan this has been really helpful

Bought a 1995 Abbey Chorus as a starter van without absolutely any knowledge of what we should look for…..we got lucky, very lucky … the van is dry … and no issues with any of the things pointed out in video….. but we love it so much and are going to upgrade and now know what things to look out for. So thanks very much for the tips and advice they’ll I’ve no doubt be invaluable 👍

Brilliant video, really informative and honest. Thanks.

Really excellent video, best I have seen by far on this stuff. Well done. Mike in Ireland.

Great Vid thanks for sharing, useful information for all those buying caravans not only for the first time.

Brilliant video, really informative keep up the great work.

I’m in creases watching the second part of the video with regards to the elderly ladies caravan… 😂😂😂 Will be popping over to see you tomorrow, going to put some business your way. 👍🏻

Excellent advise Thank you.

Very good of yet so shows all the things that you have halen glad to see what you have shown us thank you

Flipping great video, looking to sell my Avondale dart 556-6 for a larger caravan for growing kids, but now I know I need to check again for damp, figured I don't have any but now not sure and this has put the fear of god now when I come to purchase a replacement , great video buddy

thank you for the heads up quite an eye opener for sure

G'day what a very informative and professional video on what to look for on an inspection of a second hand caravan. I am in the market for one and I am looking for a Geist XK 660. My first purchase will be a damp meter ! and now with a lot more common sense knowledge provided by you, my caravan search has been made a lot easier thanks mate ! Kindest Regards Craig Whitby Beechmont Queensland Australia 4211

Great video and advice thanks for sharing keep up with the good work thank you

Very interesting. . Good information thank you I will look fir your other videos. Thank you.

Excellent! Very useful!

Thanks for the knowledge I really appreciate the help

Great help.. I'm going to look at an avondale tomorrow evening and I didn't have a clue.. thanks

Thank you for posting this

good information to know and thx for sharing ur knowledge…

Just found this channel ,, great content , please do more 😊

Good on you mate, very useful information on the potential pitfalls of buying a van... "Caveat Emptor"/buyer beware, is obviously just as valid in the UK as here in Queensland, Australia...

good one thanks

Great information, thank you for that. I was getting disy with your camera work tho 👍

I'm stunned how poorly these vans are made when they cost sooooo much to buy. Some good pointers thanks

Just found your video, I'm now going back to the 'van that a private seller has with a different point of view! A 2004 Coachman Pastiche.

Hi Jonathan, your video is really honest and good to know…we have an old 1996 luner mercury se and i fixed just about everything on it. Noticed that when it’s plugged in to mains chassis and rails become live which is worrying. Have you seen this problem before? Regards Joseph

When I’ve bought a caravan the most I’ve paid for any van has never been more than £1000 and the cheapest one has been about £250 but the two things I’ve always insisted on is that they have to be wind and water tight.

It's great to see this video where the reviewer isn't flapping his arms about like a demented penguin. So many 'caravan experts' do this and drive me nuts!

Thank's super

Thanks, really informative, going shopping for a van armed with a damp detector 2022 👍

Hi new to caravaning and have a 2005 abbey aventura 330 not sure if there good as such but i do like the van and it is clean only thing ive noticed during waxing is 2 small hairline splits Around the front handle is that a issue please ? Your video was brilliant

I looked at a caravan today (not 1 of yours!!) No pimpling, no obvious signs of water but discolouration inside the cupboards at the front and on the ceiling at the front. Almost looked like shadows. The salesman said it was the dye put into the plywood / panel and not a sign of water ingress. Do they really dye the panels? I'm really not convinced! Great videos btw.

Hi bud I really like your video and I think it will help me tremendously, so thanks for that. Very soon I am about to embark on my first used caravan purchase, I see the damp meter you had. I have seen these damp meters for £30 and wondered if this would do the trick? Or am I better to invest in a more expensive one? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Roy

Hi mate. I'm looking to buy one under 5k but just wondering which particular make and models might I be best looking to buy and which ones to avoid? Appreciate any advice, it's an absolute minefield isn't it 😅

Wonderful video! Any information on Award carvan?

what are your top 3 second hand caravan makes to buy please

what would you recommend as a first time buyer? looking for a cheap second hand caravan 3/4berth..

This shit is gold

we are 1st time caranners and were going to look at a bailey pegasus gt65 year 2013 for £12500, im completely unsure if thats a good price? and another thing im unsure how to tell if there is the damp floor that the alutech bodies suffer with!! i have a moisture meter, can you give any pointers as to what to look for or to avoid it and buy something else. Thanks in advance.

Anything to watch out for on an 03 Sterling Europa 510??

Thanks for the video! In your opinion what would be the best cheapest touring caravan to convert and modernise?

Hi, great video, really informative! I'm in a dilemma, I have a 2006 Compass Omega 534. It has pretty much damp full back end, roof to floor and large crack in shower tray. Damp discovered during service in 2019. Had it dehumidified because couldn't afford the £2k quote for repair at the time because the service alone was £1k. Only got the service to get heater fixed then found all that out and heater still not working lol Just took it out of storage Tues and far rear corner flooring under bed completely rotten through. Not sure to invest in repair or just cut it loose and get something else. Any advice appreciated! How long would repair like that even take?

I have noticed on my elddis odyssey 484 that the back corners on the floor have rotted away,can you advise why it has done that and how to fix it,thanks

Your good I have lunar avia gt I need o/s window fist timer Lernering about caravan looking used or new window thanks

Hi love the video. We’ve just bought a Bailey but there is damp. Which in your opinion is the better make please. Thanks

Could I ask please what you would think of a '20' reading? It's on a 2001 Swift motorhome and is shown what looks to be off-side roof area. Congratulations by the way, your 'Honesty' ethos will win many loyal customers.

What are acceptable readings? I've heard 20% is OK any higher then to monitor?

Are used German caravans less prone to damp issues?

what would be the damp reading that means it needs repair? Thanks for video

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Hi I'm now looking to buy used 4 berth caravan up to 5k maybe 6k. What make of caravan you can suggest is the best to dont have problems with damp. Manny thanks Jack.

so why do you buy these vans in that condition? you do them up and sell them? surely not

Great and informative vid, thanks. Just one question though; why do you purchase such shitty vans? Must be for parts and must get them at a fire-sale price? (Or damp price!)

How do you get rid of a caravan when it is past repairing. Where do you take it ? Will a scrap yard take it ?

23:50 holy shit thats a big bathroom for a caravan that size.

What's the best manufacturer to buy used?

Would you deliver to Penrith???

is that a carlight caravan wow

Were are you based jonathan?

locked and loaded !

Can I bring UK made carawan to USA

Good video, I've got a 32 year old abi maurader that is in better nick than a ten year old, newer caravan.... Wowser.... Is it just poor workmanship, or just poor materials..... Makes you wonder......

"like new" lol one vary currfull lady owner !

You are so handsome...i subscribed🤣🤣

Good video but watching it made me nauseous because you turn around with the camera so much

He right never ever believe a caravan dealer

Too much talk in lead up