Tips on Buying a Second Hand Trailer Tent or Folding Camper
There has been a surge in camping in the last few years, with more and more people buying new Trailer Tents and Folding Campers. They are often used for one season and then decide the outdoor life is not for them or they move on up to a newer bigger model or a caravan. This has meant that anyone looking for a second hand Trailer Tent or Folding Camper can find lots of bargains.
However, as with second hand cars you need to follow some simple rules to make sure the used Trailer Tent or Folding Camper you buy is everything you wanted. In this article we look at buying a Trailer Tent and Folding Camper from a private source rather than through a dealer.
If you are looking for a bargain Trailer Tent or Folding Camper the best way to buy is privately. There are lots of different sources for buying privately, these include: the internet, local papers, local newsagents adverts, Exchange and Mart, Loot, Caravan Clubs, which often have a Trailer Tent and Folding Campers group and Associations. However, buying privately does mean you have very few legal rights against the seller if anything goes wrong but hopefully this article will help you purchase your dream caravan without any disasters.
Here are some questions you should always ask before buying privately. These questions will hopefully help you avoid any problems later on.
Always meet the seller at their home. If they insist on meeting somewhere else, ask yourself why?
Even if you are buying off the internet, such as Ebay you should always try and view the Trailer Tent or Folding Camper first before committing.
Can you confirm that the seller is who he says he is and lives at the address? You can simply check this by calling Directory Enquiries and asking for the sellers home number or knocking at a neighbours house and asking which number Mr So and So the seller lives at.
Is the number plate on the Trailer Tent or Folding Camper the same as the car on the drive and does the car have a tow bar?
Be very cautious if the Trailer Tent or Folding Camper has hand written or temporary number plates.
Does the seller have all the keys to the trailer tent or folding camper, including any safety devices, if not why not?
If there are any safety devices on the trailer tent or folding camper check that they work.
Check the Towing weight!
This is vital and often overlooked by buyers who have found their dream second hand trailer tent or folding camper.
You need to make sure that your car is powerful enough to tow the trailer tent or folding camper, otherwise you could be driving illegally and possibly invalidate your insurance. You can check your cars towing weight at http://www.whattowcar.com/.
Insurance
If you have just bought your perfect used trailer tent or folding camper make sure that you have insurance cover for it. Car insurance generally does not cover the trailer tent or folding camper. Insurance will cover you for accident, theft and everything in it.
And finally, before you part with your hard earned cash:
Make sure you get a receipt of sale from the owner.
Log of repairs and any servicing (if this is available)
If the trailer tent or folding camper is under five years old, original receipt of purchase and any transferable warranty.
Happy Camping
