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How to Get the Best Resale Value for your Caravan
A caravan might be a long term investment for those who like to go on road trips with friends and family. But if one needs to upgrade to a better model or if the caravan has fulfilled its purpose for the owner, then it needs to be sold off. When used caravans are put up on sale, the first question that comes to mind is “What is the condition of the caravan?”
As a caravan owner, it might be difficult for you to tell the exact condition of the caravan if you have not been careful with its maintenance. If you have ignored minor issues in hopes of getting it repaired ‘when you have the time’, then it could reduce the resale value. Most people do not give much thought to the fact that ensuring the value of a caravan isn’t a one day activity. It begins from the time you purchase the caravan. You need to conduct regular maintenance and inspection of your caravan in order to detect problems soon.
Just think for a moment how it would feel to walk into a caravan sale and find scratches, dents, and damaged parts. It is quite off-putting, right? Then it makes sense to put in some effort for keeping the caravan in proper working condition. It doesn’t take a lot of efforts or investment to keep the caravan’s health within appropriate limits. If you love your caravan, then taking care of the things should be easy. You don’t have to do it all by yourself. Take it to the garage for a periodic check up. Learn how to keep the caravan clean from the outside as well as from the inside. If you have caravan awnings or annexes, then you need to know the right way to clean the fabric as well as the supporting structures.
When you are on the road, there might not be a lot of options available for getting your caravan fixed, in case any issues crop up. In such situations, you need to make the repairs all by yourself. Check out popular videos on basic repairs and methods to keep the parts in running condition. You could also attend caravan shows and interact with experts who can help you in understanding the specific maintenance requirements of your caravan and its accessories. Try to find out other caravanners in your area. Hang out with them and share your concerns with them. Maybe they would be able to offer some importance piece of advice.
Keeping the caravan clean should not be difficult. Keep it covered up when not in use and keep checking the roof for debris. Remove the debris and dust after every trip to prevent accumulation. Proper servicing as well as regular cleaning and polishing are key to keeping on top of things. Take out time to inspect every nook and corner of your caravan to detect problems in their early stages. General maintenance such as greasing the moving components, checking the pipelines, inspecting the awning / annexe, etc. Are easy and should be done on time to avoid greater damage later. Dont ignore the aesthetics of the caravan. If you find dents, scratches or other marks, make sure that you get it removed soon.
The last thing that you need to do is to get the right accessories for your caravan. If you have a customized caravan, then make sure that you get accessories that are a perfect fit. Also, keep all the documents and related paperwork updated. This is important when trying to claim insurance in the event of an accident or damage. Keep receipts for any additional equipment fitted. This should help you to provide all the necessary information to the buyer and assist in faster processing of sales documents. Just take precautions and conduct periodic checks to avoid running into long term problems.
August 26, 2015
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