Buying a Caravan and finding Caravan Finance in January 2010
Posted on | January 26, 2010 | No Comments
Looking for a great holiday experience? A caravan holiday could be the perfect holiday getaway for you, or even a completely new lifestyle. Australia offers breathtaking scenery and landscapes that are unmatched anywhere else in the world and caravanning is a great way to see it. Some families will choose to rent a caravan for a few weeks to get a feel for the experience, but other hard core enthusiasts will find themselves shopping for a mobile home to call their own.
If you’re in the market for a caravan, consider these important tips on how to find a great make and model that’s right for you.
New or Used – like car shopping, one of the first things you must consider is whether to purchase a new or used caravan. Financing is available for both new and used caravans, so you’ll have to think about how you intend to use the vehicle and how long you’ll be keeping it to help you decide. Ultimately, a caravan like any other large purchase is a substantial investment, so you want the purchase to be worth your while.
A place to call home – unlike buying a car, there are a lot more factors to take into account to include all of the comforts and features you would want in a mobile home. Because of the small living space, ingenuity is key and a clever fit out with secured storage is vital. In addition to the basic necessities, think about some of the other aspects that you’ll need to suit your caravan lifestyle, for example how difficult will it be to pull over your vehicle and enjoy a cup of mid afternoon tea?
Budget wise – how much can you afford and what sort of caravan finance do you qualify for? Like standard car finance, you can apply for a personal caravan loan that is secured against the caravan, lease a caravan or purchase it with a Chattel Mortgage or a Commercial Hire Purchase if you’ll be using your vehicle for business purposes. Some caravan dealers will offer financing options, but it’s probably best to get in touch with a trusted finance broker like GetApproved.com.au before hitting the dealerships. Once you have an idea of what sort of financing is available to you, you can approach dealers and negotiate the best price.
Shop around – once you secure your financing and know more about the size and type of caravan you’ll want to support your lifestyle, it’s time to shop around. Caravan dealers are surprisingly abundant and offer a range of models to choose from. Remember to also consider your towing vehicle’s capabilities – you don’t want your dream holiday to turn into a cumbersome navigational nightmare!
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Paige Green is a writer and blogger who lives in Australia. She writes regularly for one of Australia’s leading experts in caravan finance, GetApproved.com.au
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