PETER AND JANE
Caravanning experience: six years and still going.
Ownership history: one Jayco and one Evernew.
Current caravan: 2007 Evernew E-Series offroader.
GORV: GORV:
Why did you purchase a secondhad van? Is there anything you would do differently
next time?
P&J:
Economics, really. We seriously entertained
the idea of buying a new van and could
have gone for something around $70,000 to
$90,000 back in 2014. We were confident
with the Evernew. For a purchase price of
around $30,000, it would do the same sort of
stuff just as well, if not better, than most of
the new vans we looked at.
We are very self-reliant and both of us are
fairly handy so we knew that we could
manage most repair issues ourselves, apart
from gas and electrical, which has turned out
be true.
P&J:
Not really. So far our experience has been
rewarding.
GORV:
What advice would you give to newcomers to
the lifestyle?
P&J:
Have clear requirements on where you want
to take the van and what accessories and
equipment you will need. Research on brands
and models is absolutely key, not just what
dealers say. Talk to experienced caravanners
and check out online forums, etc.
GORV:
What issues did you have with your purchase?
P&J:
We had no specific issues with the purchase
process itself but, as you can imagine, we
have had to fix some problems that could
reasonably be expected in an 11-year-old
van. We’re still miles in front from an overall
value perspective. Evernew has been excellent
in providing hard-to-find parts or pointing us
in the right direction to find them.
Peter and Jane are very
happy with their Evernew.
The variety of vans available on the
secondhand market is seemingly endless.
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