Buying Your First Caravan 2022

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING, BUYING, OWNING AND ENJOYING

Buying Your First Caravan has everything you need to live the outdoor lifestyle dream.

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CHOOSING

• ANATOMY OF A CARAVAN: EXTERIOR - Our easy guide to understanding the components of a caravan's exterior
• ANATOMY OF A CARAVAN: INTERIOR - Step inside a caravan to view a typical layout 
• CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL LAYOUT - Choosing a preferred layout is one of your most important decisions
• CARAVAN LAYOUT GUIDE - End kitchen, rear washroom, twin beds; take a look at the various caravan layouts
• CONFUSED BY CARAVANNING? Our caravanning expert offers his advice on nailing the basics of your new hobby
• BUYING NEW OR USED - Should you buy a new or used caravan? We take a look at your options
• SINGLE OR TWIN-AXLE - Another consideration is a single-axle or twin-axle caravan. What's the difference?

BUYING

• BUYING NEW: 2022 MODELS - We check out some of the new caravan models for the 2022 season
• WHERE TO BUY - Ready to buy, but where from? We take a look at buying from dealers, privately and at shows
• BUYING AT A SHOW - You could grab a bargain buying a used 'van - here's what you could get for your money
• DEALER SPECIALS - Dealers often offer exclusive models – we give you a glimpse at some of the best
• HEATING & WATER SYSTEMS - Let us introduce you to the three different caravan heating systems
• FINANCING YOUR CARAVAN - When it comes to paying for your caravan, there are a range of finance options available
• TOWING KNOW-HOW - Hitching your car and caravan up can be a bit overwhelming – we show you the easy way

OWNING

• CARAVAN INSURANCE - It's sensible to look after your investment; here's our guide to caravan insurance
• STORING YOUR CARAVAN - Where do you plan to store your caravan when it's not in use?
• SECURITY - Protect your new purchase with the best products on the market
• TYRES & SERVICING - Healthy caravan tyres are vital - here's how to inspect and examine them
• SERVICING - Getting your caravan serviced is the best way to ensure its fit for purpose
• TOWBAR GUIDE - Towbar types and technology can feel bewildering – we break it all down here
• EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES - A guide to all the essential items you need for your caravan lifestyle
• SETTING UP ON SITE - You've arrived at your chosen campsite – here's how to set up correctly and safely
• DEALER DIRECTORY - Looking for a particular brand? At a dealer close to you? Use our directory
• AWNINGS - How to maximise your living space with a portable 'conservatory'

ENJOYING

• SUPER SITES - From Edinburgh to Cornwall, we reveal some of the UK's best sites for caravan holidays
• GOING OFF GRID - Fancy getting away from it all – and everyone else? Going off-grid is easy when you know how!
• JARGON BUSTER - You'll soon be speaking like a caravan expert with our jargon-busting glossary
• CARAVAN CHECKLIST - Pack everything you need for your caravan trip with this handy checklist

And much, much more!

Check out what our editor Clare Kelly has to say about it below...