What is Caravans?
A caravan, travel trailer, camper, tourer or camper trailer is a trailer towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent.
Used Caravans For Sale In South Africa?
1988 Sprite Sport ll
Great condition Ready to camp. Fully renovated inside. Full tent and add a room all with poles and ropes. New mattresses. Outside kitchen. Microwave, fridge and Aircon with remote. New tires plus spare wheel. License up to date.
Price: R40,000
1985 Gypsey 4B
Mint condition. Tents and ground covers. Aircon, microwave and full fridge/freezer. Recently got a new rally tent with side panels (not the one in the picture).
Price: R50,000
Jurgens Penta
Jurgens Penta to Swop for a Boat of Same Value. Caravan is redone about a year ago by Middelburg Caravans. Island bed, Aircon and Tent. No damaged and in a very very Good Condition.
Price: R12,345
How to buy a used caravan?
On top of this there are various caravan-specific checks to consider:
- Are there any cracks in the chassis?
- Is the axle in good condition?
- Does everything look as it should underneath the van: wiring, piping, etc?
- Is the van’s handbrake effective?
- Does the tow hitch move freely?
How many years does a caravan last?
With proper maintenance, static caravans can last decades. We’ve seen many mobile homes remaining functional even after 20 and 30 years of use and more. That’s because you can replace all the parts anytime, whether to repair or renew them.
Is it worth buying a second hand caravan?
Like any other vehicle, caravans depreciate over time. However, caravans lose the most value in the first few years after purchasing it, which means that if you’re buying a used caravan, it will depreciate slower than if you had bought it brand new.