Document included equipment and maintenance, while recognising that upgrade costs do not automatically add the same amount to a sale price.
List the equipment that stays with the vehicle
Write down the items included in the sale and separate them from personal equipment you intend to keep. Explain whether fitted equipment works and whether manuals or remotes are available. This avoids comparing offers based on different packages.
- List fitted accessories and recent upgrades.
- Photograph the equipment and note any faults.
- Make clear if removable items shown in photos are excluded.
Use records to explain money already spent
Invoices and service reports can show what has been checked, repaired or replaced. Explain the reason for work as well as its date, especially if it followed water ingress or damage. Previous spending helps describe the vehicle, but does not automatically increase an offer by the same amount.
Touring caravan details that help the assessment
Alongside the body and living space, describe the parts used for movement and the equipment supplied. This is particularly useful when the caravan has spent a long time on one pitch or in storage.
- Make, model, year, berth, layout, single or twin axle and available model plate details.
- Damp history, soft flooring, panel damage and service reports.
- Known condition of tyres, hitch, brakes, road lights and motor mover.
- Awning, battery, security devices, keys and available CRiS or ownership records.
Your touring caravan location and access in Orpington
If your touring caravan is kept in Orpington, provide its actual postcode and access details. The collection address may be different from your home address. Collection availability, timing and any charges must be confirmed for the vehicle and location. If it is stored closer to Bromley, Eynsford, Dartford or Sevenoaks, tell us that location in your enquiry.
- At home: mention gates, parking restrictions and space to approach and move the vehicle.
- At a storage site or pitch: check opening hours, visitor requirements and whether you must attend.
- Tell us about missing keys, locks, flat batteries or any known reason the vehicle cannot move.
- Photograph access from a safe position; do not move an unsafe vehicle or climb onto a roof for pictures.
What to confirm before handing over your touring caravan
Keep the valuation, any inspection findings and the agreed sale arrangements together. A photo based estimate, an appointment and a completed purchase are different stages. Ask for any change to an offer to be explained before deciding whether to proceed.
- Confirm the agreed amount, what is included and whether any checks remain outstanding.
- Agree the payment method and collection arrangements, including any charges, before accepting.
- Check payment through your own account where a bank transfer is used before releasing the vehicle or keys.
- Keep a written record of the handover and the documents supplied.
Nearby collection enquiries
Send the current postcode and any access or movement concerns so collection arrangements can be discussed.
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