Buying a Used Touring Caravan

Buying a pre owned touring caravan

Touring Caravan Used Market - August 2022

Used models are slowly coming back into stock – what dealers wont want is a glut of poor selling models back so may be choosy what they part ex? ... read more...

Swift Charisma 565

The Swift Charisma range from 2009 was a decent range of models catering for all tastes, and had a good selection of layouts. It was a sad day when they dropped the range after 12 years in favour of the new then designed Challenger Sports. ... read more...

Bailey Pegasus 546

Pegasus one was the first Bailey new constructed tourer range using their Alu – Tech system. Marketed as a tough shell and 10 year warranty on the body, the Pegasus although relatively successful offering a good selection of layouts was superseded and put into second place by Unicorn range in 2011/12. ... read more...

Elddis Crusader Tempest

This tourer offered a family loads of spec including BBQ point, exterior mains socket, microwave, fridge/freezer, full oven, Alde heating the list went on! The triple rear bunk beds were a big favorite as to was the central large dinette plus the large excellent side kitchen. The side washroom offered a decent enough area if you were relaying on your own facilities instead of the sites. ... read more...

Swift Fairway 590

The Swift Fairway range is a super dealer special by Broadlane Caravans who have had this Swift based range over 20 years! It’s popular with buyers wanting some nice extras as standard. ... read more...

A guide to help you choose a tourer that isn’t a rotting shed on wheels. ... read more...

Lunar Venus 460/2

The Venus has got to be one of the best entry level ranges of the last decade – by 2015 this profile had emerged complete with new interior. Venus was part of the sadly now gone Lunar brand, they had got it bang on with this range and it provided superb value with decent kit and lightweight too. The 2017 model ... read more...

Bailey Orion 400/2

Orion was launched for 2011 at the NEC show, it was Bailey’s answer to the entry level market and to take over where the successful Ranger had left off. However this budget Alu – Tech built tourer wasn’t well received and the range was replaced a year or so later by the Pursuit range. ... read more...

Swift Challenger 480

Elddis Supreme 462

Caravan age and ID

Used caravans are not always easy to date, so check out the makers plate which is usually by the entrance door. Look for serial numbers and also the van’s weight will usually be displayed too. If it’s not by the entrance door check the front A-frame, on some imported makes it’s placed here. ... read more...

Caravan Doors

Door locks can be easily replaced if they fail – but a damaged door where forced entry has been tried means the door may need replacing. ... read more...

Swift Charisma 535

The Sprite Charisma 535 is another great example of a starter 4/2 berth, fixed bed, pre-owned tourer up to £12,000. ... read more...

Sprite Major 4

The Major 4 offers a great layout for four or two with its side dinette which can be made into a fixed bed model and left, or if you have people over to visit, this area can be put back as a full dinette area. ... read more...

Elddis Xplore 586 SE

The Elddis Xplore range is an unsung hero, why? Because it often gets overlooked with Sprite and Bailey’s offerings, and although rather plain in looks this range offers superb value. It is light in weight and the 586 we have here is a top choice in my books. It offers six berths with side fixed bunks and a washroom that’s good in space, spec and yet its in an entry level model. ... read more...

Elddis Avante - Club 505

The Avante was launched for 2000 to compete with Baileys then top selling Ranger, but by the time it came on the market it was definitely up market though still an entry level line up. In 2007 they added the Club badge to give it a little extra lift. The 2009 range offered a variety of layouts the 505 being a popular one in the family buyer stakes. ... read more...

Bailey Pageant Bordeaux S7

The Pageant Series 7 range was launched for 2008; Bailey stretched the width to 7ft 6in and went a retro with the teak furniture finish. ... read more...

Bailey Ranger Series 6

The Ranger was one of the best selling Baileys – ever! The range from 1996 set a benchmark for value, spec and lightweight touring. By 2008 Series 5 ranger was changed to Series 6 but Bailey added a GT60 version with higher spec ... read more...

Bailey Pursuit 570/6 S2

Bailey has been a popular choice for many years they did some great ranges such as Senator, Pageant and Ranger. In 2010 they had a re think and went all new with construction that was rigid and based very much on box van building. ... read more...

Tourer market 2021

2021 and caravanning is booming as people decide on a staycation to avoid overseas travel uncertainty in the midst of pandemic restrictions. ... read more...