How Much Is A Camper Van?

Owning a Camper Van has been popular for years here in the UK. The market for new and second hand Camper Vans has been growing to meet that demand. Suddenly the desire to be a Camper Van owner has seen a rapid spike and the market can barely keep up. The price of Campervans has risen in line with this demand. So how much is a Camper Van now? We’re about to explore the subject and find out.

Contents

• 1 Why The Sudden Increased Demand For Camper Vans?
• 2 What Kinds Of Camper Vans Are Available?
• 3 Car Sized Camper Vans
• 4 Work Van Sized Camper Vans
• 5 Classic VW Camper Vans
• 6 RV Camper Vans
• 7 Luxury Camper Vans
• 8 What Facilities Should Camper Vans Have?
• 9 What Fuel System Is Best For A Camper Van, Petrol or Diesel?
• 10 What Are The Running Costs Of Owning A Camper Van?
• 11 Can I Buy A Camper Van With Finance?
• 12 Will I be Able To Sell My Camper Van Later?
• 13 So, How Much Is A Camper Van And Is It Worth Buying One?

Why The Sudden Increased Demand For Camper Vans?

Why have we had this spike in demand for Camper Vans? Let’s be straight about this. There was already a healthy demand for Camper Vans. But this new and rapid spike is almost all due to the rise of Covid and the sudden popularity of the Staycation (holidaying at home instead of abroad).

The fear of firstly catching and dying from Covid by going abroad and being amongst large crowds of unvaccinated people has convinced many to stay home. Then there are the contributing factors being on a flight breathing the recirculated air from the other passengers, and the worry of sudden flight cancellations which we suffered from greatly living in Spain but coming from the UK, there were the lists of Red, Banned Countries, PCR Requirements and of course, to top it off, Quarantine Regulations on return.

What Kinds Of Camper Vans Are Available?

There are two main markets for Camper Vans, the second hand market and the new market. Prices will vary wildly depending on which market you shop. We’ll look at how much Camper Vans are selling for in both so that you have a good Idea what you should be paying.

Camper Vans can also be grouped into Coach-built or DIY Models. We’ll only look at Coach-built models here, as they would be the only ones most people would consider if they were was making an expensive purchase such as this.

Camper Vans in both of the aforementioned markets, new and second hand, can be further broken down by their size and the facilities they offer. Camper Vans come it the following groups:

• Car Sized Camper Vans
• Work Van Sized Camper Vans
• RV Camper Vans
• Luxury Camper Vans

Let’s have a look at what’s currently available in each of these groups, and what they are selling for.

Car Sized Camper Vans

Car Sized Camper Vans or Mini Campers as they are also popularly called are very popular here in the UK and fill a certain niche market. They are well suited for the Hiking or Fishing overnight stays, but not so much for long term living.

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