How to buy better
A caravan that features in our writer Andy Jenkinson’s Picks of the Month section this issue (p85) got me thinking. He spotted a used model that, 12 years on from when it first hit the road, is priced at just £150 less on the used market now than when new. That doesn’t allow for inflation, of course, but it’s an extraordinary thing all the same, and goes to show how well good caravans hold their value. No matter whether you’re buying for the long or short term, buying right is crucial – and that’s the thinking behind our Owner Satisfaction Awards (p51). Over the past 18 months, thousands of you have reported back on your new and used vans; with all the data, we’ve compiled a comprehensive round-up of the best…