Are Camper Vans Worth Buying?

Buying a Camper Van is associated with buying into a lifestyle choice of freedom from the shackles of normality. You can go where the wind takes you and be free of the ties of a normal mundane life.

No more repetitive daily routines in the same static place, no more monthly household bills and of course you will have the opportunity to save a whole load of cash as you are living far more cost effectively.

But does the reality match the dream? Are Camper Vans worth buying? Well, hopefully, as a previous Camper Van owner and someone who is considering buying and living in one full time, I can clear a few things up for you to help you to decide for your self.

Contents

• 1 How Much Will A Camper Van Cost Me?
• 2 What Size Camper Van Do You Need?
• 3 If I Buy A Camper Van Will I Use It?
• 4 What Are The Costs Of Running A Camper Van?
• 5 Why Do People Buy Camper Vans?
• 6 Are There Reasons Not To Buy A Camper Van?
• 7 Are Camper Vans Worth Buying? – Conclusion

How Much Will A Camper Van Cost Me?

The price of Camper Vans vary wildly. I’m writing this with a view to the UK Camper Van market as that’s where I currently live, but I have experience of the Spanish market too.

I am also aware that there is a massive market for Camper Vans and RVs in the USA and across other affluent countries, and I keep a close eye on what’s happening there too.

The price you pay for your Camper Van is going to depend on a lot of contributing factors, namely:

• The size of Camper Van you need
• The age of the Camper Van
• The model of Camper Van
• The condition of the Camper Van
• What fuel the Camper Van uses
• The engine size and power output
• The specification of fixtures and fittings
• How much storage space the Camper Van has and where it is

Let’s have a look at each of these factors in a bit more detail before coming to a ball park figure of how much you should be paying for a Camper Van. Read more..