Caravans become a financial asset

Press, 4 August 1977, Page 11

Caravans become a financial asset

Caravans today, like everything else, cost a lot more money. They have definitely improved somewhat in design and material content but, regardless of cost, they will never be cheaper. The all important feature that most caravanners now realise is that their investment is better than money in the bank. With at least two caravan price increases each year, an owner after two or three years should be able to get his ■ money back or often make a little on his investment. During this time, he has been able to enjoy his holidays where and when he likes, use it as spare accommodation or a study room at home — all at little cost.

This is more applicable to younger people paying “money down the drain” renting flats. More and more people are turning to the big live-in caravans and saving money towards their future home.

Retired couples also are •oaming the country, making new friends and seeing new places. It is easily possible to sell a caravan to a retired couple who probably have worked hard over the years and then can drive away with a proud smile.

For those who cannot pay cash, there are many options today. Hire purchase over two-and-a-half years or personal loans with up to five years to pay can make it very tempting for a family to own its own.

Folding campers are very popular, today and next season will see a variety of new models now available on the New Zealand market. Prices vary from $llOO to $3OOO.

Caravan Court on the road just before Hornby, which is claimed to be the largest arive-in facility in the South Island, caters for the need of the caravanner, handling niainlv the popular Zephyr in sizes from lift at $2855 to the 20ft shower model at $5996. The Court also has a luxury caravan called the Trail-Lite.