With the state of the economy at the present, any people are looking for alternative ways to still experience the yearly family holidays that they have come to love and look forward to.
One of the most popular ways of doing this is by purchasing a caravan, but even these vehicles are becoming too expensive for many families to afford.
If you have been on the lookout for a bargain caravan for sale over the last few months but haven't come up with anything, these tips may be just what you have been looking for:

• Cut out the middleman (dealer) - Caravan dealers are notorious for jacking up the prices of even the cheapest-looking vans in their lots.
  Because of this, you should avoid buying from a dealer wherever possible - try to locate private sellers who may be more willing to barter.
  It is, however, important to exercise caution when buying privately, as there are a number of cons that people will try to pull on you.
  You need to especially keep an eye on auctions that are being held on eBay and ads placed on Gumtree and Craigslist.
  
• Talk to your bank - Did you know that many banks will actually have a number repossessed caravans for sale? Often, the bank will simply want to get rid of the vans in their possession and you might be able to get a great deal.
  Whilst it may take you a while to actually find a bank that sells their repossessed vehicles to the public, when you finally do the savings will be more than worth it.
  
• Receive government auction updates - There are a number of government organizations (including the police force) that will sell caravans that they have seized or obtained and no longer have a use for.
  The police force, for example, may seize caravans as evidence or that have been stolen; once they are finished with them or if they cannot locate the owner, they will sell them at auction for drastically reduced prices.
  Sign up to the mailing lists of these organizations so that you can find out when and where these auctions are held.
  

As you can see, there are a number of ways that you can find a caravan for sale at a bargain price - you just have to know where to look and what you're looking for to ensure that you really are getting a good deal.
If you need a caravan in a hurry or you don't have the patience to go hunting around for auctions or banks, then you should definitely go with the first option of buying through a private seller, as you can still get a good price.