caravancompare.com.aufree caravan checklist
Caravan Ownership Checklist
33 checks across 6 stages - from first research to selling your van. Tick them off as you go.
Date: ____________________
Stage 1: Research
Is this even for me?
- Have I read the step-by-step buying guide?How to Buy a Caravan: caravancompare.com.au/guides/how-to-buy-a-caravan
- Do I have a vehicle that can tow?Check with Tow Calculator: caravancompare.com.au/tools/tow-calculator
- What's my realistic budget?Use Finance Calculator: caravancompare.com.au/tools/finance-calculator
- On-road, semi off-road, or full off-road?Take the Quiz: caravancompare.com.au/quiz
- Have I rented a caravan to try it?Rent Before You Buy Guide: caravancompare.com.au/guides/rent-before-buy
- Do I understand GVM, GCM, ATM?Compliance Plate Guide: caravancompare.com.au/guides/compliance-plate
- Have I compared warranties?Warranty Comparison: caravancompare.com.au/guides/warranty-comparison
Stage 2: Shopping
Ready to compare specific models
- Have I shortlisted 3-5 models?Browse Caravans: caravancompare.com.au/browse
- Have I sorted finance before visiting a dealer? (buying on finance = walk in with pre-approval, not hope)Why Finance Comes First: caravancompare.com.au/guides/caravan-finance-pre-approval
- Have I requested quotes from dealers?
- Have I inspected in person?
- Do I understand the warranty terms?Warranty Guide: caravancompare.com.au/guides/warranty-comparison
- Have I negotiated price / inclusions?
Stage 3: Buying
Ready to sign
- Have I read the sales contract carefully?
- Is delivery timeline confirmed?
- Have I arranged caravan insurance?
- Is my tow vehicle ready? (towbar, brake controller)Essential Accessories: caravancompare.com.au/guides/essential-accessories
- Am I registered for roadside assist?
Stage 4: New Owner
Keys in hand, now what?
- Did I do a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)?PDI Checklist: caravancompare.com.au/guides/pdi-checklist
- Have I done my first test trip?
- Have I joined owner communities / forums?
- Do I know how to operate all systems? (12V, water, gas)
- Have I booked my first service?
Stage 5: Ongoing Ownership
Keep it running, keep improving
- Regular maintenance on schedule
- Annual bearing/brake service completed
- Upgrades completed (solar, lithium, etc.)
- Insurance renewed annually
- Registration renewed
Stage 6: Selling / Upgrading
Time to move on
- Do I know my caravan's market value?
- Have I gathered service history?
- Is the van in sale-ready condition?
- Where should I list it?
- Ready to buy my next van?Start Fresh with the Quiz: caravancompare.com.au/quiz