| Trailer tents are a wonderful way to enjoy the | | | | elements for the roof as they are difficult and |
| outdoor life whilst spending quality time with the family | | | | therefore expensive to repair.o Check tyres for road |
| but they are not always every ones cup of tea when | | | | worthiness, safety on the road is paramount.o Check |
| it comes to having a holiday. It is often useful to delve | | | | to see if the kitchen unit is included and intact. Fire up |
| into the second hand market before spending a large | | | | the burners for yourself to check to see if they work |
| amount of cash to see if camping holidays suit you | | | | or not.o Ask the owner to erect the unit and its |
| and your family. The following is a checklist of tips that | | | | awning. Once erected look for signs of rot or mildew |
| may be useful when purchasing a second hand trailer | | | | on the awning, especially where the canvas meets the |
| tent;o Don't be afraid of taking a buddy with you for | | | | base unit or around the pole areas. |
| advice and moral support, especially if you are new to | | | | When you do inspect the trailer tent in question, ask |
| camping in general.o Look for rusted bodywork and | | | | the owner for any spare parts or other accessories |
| damp patches in the main trailer body.o Check hinges | | | | they may own and want to get rid of such as water |
| and poles for deformation and damage.o Check | | | | containers, gas bottles, chemical toilets and other |
| interior and exterior electrics. If needs be, hook the | | | | camping equipment as you may be able to pick up a |
| trailer up to your car for power.o Check all winding | | | | bargain. |