Ask yourself the following questions to determine how much you can actually afford to spend on a caravan for sale:
- What is your available budget?
Answering this question will involve taking a critical look at your bank accounts, investments and any bills or accounts that you have owing in the near future. How much money do you have left over, and how much of that do you want to keep in savings? This will give you a good idea of how much you can afford to spend on a caravan (and how long it will take you to save for one). - How much is insurance?
The initial price of a caravan is not the only cost that you will have to take into account – your van will also need to be insured if you want to be protected against accidental damage. Look into the various caravan insurance providers (the internet is a great way to do this) and compare them for the best price and cover. - What is the reputation of the caravan like?
It can also be a good idea to do some research into the reputation of the caravan and its manufacturer. Whilst you may buy a van for what you feel is a reasonable price, if it has a reputation of breakdowns and other sorts of problems, you may find yourself out of pocket thousands of dollars down the track. - Is financing an option?
As with buying a car, there is also the option of taking out a loan to purchase a caravan for sale. If buying from a dealer, they should have the information that you need in the showroom. If buying from a private seller, you will need to visit your bank and find out about how much you can borrow.
Once you have looked into each of the above areas, you should be in a much better position to decide how much you can actually afford to spend on a caravan for sale. This way, when you begin your search for the most suitable vehicle, you will be able to keep price in the forefront of your mind and use it as a heavily weighted consideration in the caravan that you ultimately buy.