What do you need to know when buying a Used RV?
Traveling and camping are one of the most wonderful experiences that a person can afford when he decides to take a break from work, and in general from his busy life. Everyone dreams of adventures and exciting moments to share with their loved ones while visiting the most diverse and beautiful places. Camping is an experience that provides endless opportunities for complete relaxation and valuable rest. And traveling by camper to the desired destination, where we will rest body and soul, can become really fun. Since buying brand new campers directly from the manufacturer’s store can be expensive, more and more people are turning to buy second-hand campers. In both cases, this is not a cheap purchase, but when we start buying a used camper, at least we know that we can fit it into a much more modest budget.
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The desire of holidaymakers to spend their holiday’s camping and traveling around the country and abroad has increased the popularity of campers significantly. They are comfortable, luxurious, mobile, and can take you anywhere in your adventures on the roads around the world. But a number of questions arise when it comes time to acquire such a mobile home: What is the difference between caravans and campers ?; What to pay attention to when choosing a model?; Where can we camp and were not with it ?; How much will it cost us to maintain and register this type of mobile device? – and a number of other important and unimportant details about the purchase and use of a camper. In this article, we will try to answer most of these questions and help those who decide to buy a portable home.
The difference between a caravan and a camper!
The main difference between the two camping facilities is the drive. The caravan must be towed by a car or a jeep in order to be moved from place to place. Campers are motor homes and do not need to be towed by other vehicles. But the difference that affects your decision is the purpose of your travels and the amount you can spend on the purchase of one of the two means. Campers are much more expensive than caravans, even older models. But the higher price would be worth it if you want to travel from place to place and change destinations on the go. This with the caravan is more difficult. With it you can camp statically in one place and on each, even the shortest and closest trip, you have to disconnect and reattach it to your car. This is not a problem for people who have decided to camp in one place, but for those who want to travel, it is a waste of time.
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What to be interested in when choosing a used RV?
Caravans are still much more common than campers due to their lower price and people’s predisposition to camp in one place for a long period of time. All summer, caravan owners leave them at camping sites and drive to the places they want to get to. But it’s not just the ease of movement that makes campers a better choice. The water tanks of the caravans have a capacity of 38 liters, which can reach a maximum of 70 liters when processing the models. For homes on wheels, the smallest volume is 120 liters of the water tank and can reach up to 250 liters. We are talking about clean water, the volume of dirty water is approximately 100 liters. When buying a mobile home, find out about the volume of the water and the tank to better meet your needs. For campers, the faucets and faucets are different from those in residential buildings. Their pressure is lower in order to save water and use it more slowly and economically. Most mobile homes are equipped with an oven, refrigerator, gas hob, and even a microwave on some models. Ask the seller for information about the available equipment in detail! The power supply is 220 volts and you can find models of campers with appliances running on gas or electricity. Additionally, you can equip your portable house with computers or laptops, TV, air conditioning, and other extras. In the more expensive camper models, some of these extras are available, as long as you have the opportunity to buy them. Ask about the space and its organization in the camper! In most models, the beds are located above the front seats and in the rear of the vehicle. In the middle, there is space for a kitchenette, a sofa with a table, and a toilet with a bathroom. On some models, the front seats rotate 360 degrees. This allows the seats around the table to reach the number of 7. Mass engines of a camper are diesel and their volume is 2.2 liters, and horsepower is of the rank of 140. The batteries are two and easy to maintain. When traveling about 5,000 kilometers per year, campers have at least a 20-year service life.
Where is it allowed and where not to camp with a camper?
Most, not to mention all campsites and places available for caravans are also allowed for campers. There are no problems, as long as there is free space and you comply with the law on maintenance and payment of fees and taxes of portable homes, camping in the country and abroad. The use of campers outside the country requires insurance, additional tolls, and preparation of vehicle documents for the road, the country requires vignette fees, again insurance and road tax. Drivers with a license for cars can drive campers with a tonnage of up to 3.5 tons, no more. Climatic conditions and road conditions also largely determine the use of campers. Slippery, uneven, and deaf roads can be a problem.
Camper maintenance and registration
Depending on the brand, model, capacity, and availability of parts in the country, the maintenance of campers is different, as well as the maintenance of different cars. But here the situation is further complicated by the presence of appliances in the kitchen, faucets in the bathroom, and things that can normally be damaged in a house. In terms of taxes, vignettes, registration, and regular annual service inspections, things are the same as for a regular car. We will not outline amounts due to their frequent change.
In conclusion
Research carefully the location you want to go to with your camper. We don’t believe that you stay in a camper and don’t get out of it all day. Rather, we assume that you choose a camper as a place to sleep, eat and rest, but the main idea is to go to the sea, fishing, eco-walks in the mountains, and whatnot. For this reason, it is good to know exactly what you want to do, what is the purpose of your trip and where you want to stay. Another factor, of course, maybe friends. We’ve heard the phrase, “It doesn’t matter where you are, it matters who you are with.” This would mean that you will take your camper close to them and you will organize a very pleasant and fun holiday.
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