Instagram images of idyllic landscapes follow one another in which to wake up thanks to traveling in a campervan. It is true that camping in Spain makes these postcards somewhat difficult, but they are one of the advantages of this type of leisure vehicle. Independence, autonomy and adventure are guaranteed if you decide to take a journey with the house in tow. Hence, the motorhome or camper segment is at its best, also driven by the protection afforded by the bubble in a summer like this. If you have never spent a vacation on wheels, we recommend you rent a camper and see if it is your style. In case you are already an amateur wanting to have your own preparation, these are some tips when buying your first camper .
Taking into account the price of the new market, renting a camper or motorhome pays off. Of course, as long as your plans are to escape once or twice a year. If you turn this type of trip into your summer lifestyle, and not so summery, you will end up losing money with the rent . Moreover, there are very economical alternatives, taking into account the equipment, which come directly from the caravanning sector. A world that, if you do not know, can become very big and difficult to discover.
How do we choose the model?
The first thing we must decide is the type of model we are looking for. Currently there is a segment of large campers that include bathroom, kitchen and more furniture to be of considerable size. Its height and wheelbase make maneuverability more complicated, as well as accessing areas limited by the roof. In return, we will not depend on outside services and we will be more independent. In this case we find options such as the Volkswagen Grand California or the new Iveco Daily Camper . There are also models in caravaning firms such as Benimar, Adria, Hymer, Bürstner, among others .
If we are not so fussy and prioritize adventure, we will opt for a conventional camper. In this segment the options are, today, almost endless. In this article you will find the cheapest campers on the market but you can also prepare your own van , so that we depend on camperisers or be a handyman. The choice will also depend on the need for space and available seats, which will make us end up in a more or less large vehicle. This last point is important, since the number of places to circulate is not the same as for the overnight (to sleep) .
Not lose money
It is true that, if we look for economic options, our own camperization will be the best ally . The key will be to find a cargo van in good condition, with adequate maintenance and enough space to be able to isolate it and continue to have space to camper and develop the electrical installation. In that sense, the Fiat Ducato is one of the most popular versions . The second hand is always the cheap alternative but the checks are several: starting with the state of the vehicle, its documentation, the maintenance conditions, the state of the batteries and Technical Inspections.
If we decide to buy new, generalist firms have a product that is very much in line with the cost of the vehicle. The details to take into account in this case are: the distribution, the anchors for family travel and the quality of the furniture. The vehicle is really the least of it, because in new firms they tend to all bet on the same Fiat, Ford or Mercedes-Benz box with identical engines but more or less equipment and driving safety systems. The only thing that will change, if we go for a motorhome, is the aerodynamics of the set when deciding between an integral, profiled or nasturtium (from more to less level) .
