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- Make sure you look at plenty of different vans and take
a notebook to note down things about each one you that
you are interested in.
- Take a torch for checking out some of the darker recesses
and underneath.
- If the caravan you are looking at is closed and the windows
shut, have a sniff when you open the door, if you smell
mustiness it might be damp, not always caused by water
ingress but also caused by condensation. If there is air
freshener in the van what is it hiding? Get a Damp
Meter
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available from most DIY Stores, to be totally sure.
- Look for signs of external damage, fresh paint jobs can
hide a multitude of sins, and possible future damp areas.
Damp is like cancer in a van so check out the back corners
of roof lockers and under the bed areas both front and
back discoloured wood and wall coverings.
- Check the chassis dirt suggests a careless owner corrosion
on the chassis is almost impossible to get rid of and check
especially were the A-frame connects to the chassis for
damage, if all looks OK it probably will be, Galvanised
Chassis are best as they require minimum maintenance.
- Inspect the Tow hitch does the handle lift easily, is
the breakaway cable intact Does the handbrake hold the
van when fully engaged. Check the electrical pins in the
lighting and connection sockets, rusty ones can cause poor
contacts and may even require replacement. Pull on the
D-handles if they are loose this could be a sign of damp.
- Check the Tyres for even wear and good tread depth across
the tyre, Perished or cracked tyres are a sign of a bad
owner, is there a spare tyre and jack, very expensive to
buy.
- Check the water pipes in the cupboards under sink, shower
etc, for signs of leakage, is the fridge clean and free
from rust, are the hob burners rusty, check that there
is a service history for the van and that all internal
electrics and gas systems have been serviced and checked.
- Check out the Layout, if you have kids would you be able
to put them to bed and still have sufficient room to move!
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