Investing in a Family Camper Van

A camper van seems like the ideal way to take your family on holiday. You can rest your head wherever you want, save on hotels and explore Europe and beyond. Yet with rising fuel costs and maintenance, are camper vans all they are cracked up to be? We discuss the prospect of investing in a camper van for your family in the article below.  

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Financing a Camper Van 

A camper van is not cheap. Generally, you have to consider if you will be buying a new model or a second hand one. Both have advantages and disadvantages. A new van will be more efficient and require less upkeep. However, it will be costly. The new California by volkswagen-vans.co.uk starts at around £63,000. Other models can range from between £40,000 to £450,000.  

If you opt for a second-hand model, then be prepared to do some work on it. An older model may be more prone to breaking down, and its internal features may not be as comfortable. If you want to go for a classic sixties VW, then you will be paying high prices coupled with extremely low reliability. However, you will have a real head-turner that looks fantastic.  

Financing will be available, especially for newer vehicles. If you have the cash to buy a van outright, it is always advised as you won’t go into debt. With such a high price tag, you may want to free up assets elsewhere. Selling rental properties is one avenue some potential owners turn to, using services like Webuyanyhome.com. They can give a free cash offer in minutes, with a completion time that suits your schedule. This means you can be sold up, have your camper van and be on the road in just over a week. 

The Advantages of Camper Van Ownership 

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Once you have a camper, you will soon find it has numerous advantages. The biggest of these, and the reason you will be interested in buying one, is the freedom it brings. If you roll up to a place you like, you can stay as long as you want. Visit somewhere, and it is not what you think, then you can drive on to somewhere else.  

Camper vans can often be interchangeable. You don’t just have to use them for holidays, but they can be used as working vehicles. If you have a business or a hobby that requires the transport of large objects, then the right camper van can do all of this for you.  

The Downsides to Camper Van Ownership 

There are a few downsides to camper van ownership and none that will be hidden. Maintenance and upkeep can cost, but if you are reasonable and budget for these it shouldn’t be an issue. The biggest drawback will be the weather. If it rains, being stuck inside a camper van can get quite boring. Make sure you visit the Metoffice.gov.uk before you set off and check the forecast. 

Cost is the only thing stopping you from buying a camper van. If you like far-off foreign holidays, you may not get this back. But for those wanting to explore Europe and the UK, there is no better way. Pack your bags, strap in and drive off into the sunset on a camper van.