5 berth caravans for sale
Popular late model used 5 berth caravans include the Coachman Amara 550 VS, Lunar Quasar 615, Coachman Festival 550, Swift Fairway 490, Lunar QUASAR 525, Bailey Pageant Provence S7, Sterling Europa 530, Abbey Safari 540 and Elddis Avante 505 Club.
For older budget models there are also plenty of cheap 5 berth caravans for sale available such as the Elddis Superstorm, Lunar Solar Eclipse, Swift Challenger 450, Abi Ace Tycoon, Abi Marauder 400 ET, Sterling Eccles Elite Trekker, Abbey Surrey 17ft and Eldiss Cyclone.
Prices for used 5 berth caravans start at around £1000, although for this money you will be getting an early 80′s model that is probably in need of complete restoration. Up the budget to £3-£4,000 and there is a very good selection of vans to choose from, some with dealer warranties. For £7000+ you can find many recent mint examples.
5 berth caravan buying guide
Caravans can have many faults. Some are minor and some can be very serious. Don’t let people distract you or hurry you along when viewing a caravan – take your time! First of all Look for any obvious visible damage such as scratches, scrapes, dents, damaged trim, cracks in windows, broken lights etc. Ensure the caravan sealant is good and does not need renewed (as a general rule Oil based sealents last about 5 years, Acrylic compounds last about 10 years and Silicone based sealants last about 20 years – however this time period depends on how hard a life the caravan has had, for example sealant will last much longer in caravans that have been in storage during winter months).
When checking the interior, the most important check is for dampness or water ingress. When a caravan has dampness, the walls and the floor can rot away leaving holes and a bad smell. This rot can cause the caravan structure to leak and become unstable. Damp can be cured but generally speaking it is best left to a professional caravan repairer. In addition to damp check for the condition of fabrics, cushions and upholstery. Replacement costs for such items can frequently give owners a nasty suprise!
Buying a second hand 5 berth caravan privately can be much cheaper than buying through a caravan dealer and if you are prepared to travel you can pretty much choose the caravan that you want. it’s best to buy in the early winter months as people finish touring for the season if you want to find the bargains, alternatively check out the 5 berth caravans for auction below:-
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