Caravan costs – If you are thinking about buying a caravan, there are a few costs that you might not necessarily think about at first.
In addition to purchase costs, maintenance and basic equipment, there are also costs for fuel and other useful accessories, such as camping furniture, mosquito nets, heating or air conditioning.
So before your trip, think carefully about whether a caravan is right for you or whether you should opt for a roof tent, for example.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about the costs of a caravan and the roof tent as a cheaper alternative.
Camping Ratgeber:
You should know this before you buy: Costs incurred
Purchase – First of all, a caravan costs around 18,000 to 20,000 euros to buy.
You can get hold of used caravans for as little as 800 euros.
Transportation – Next, the transportation of the caravan to your home can cost around 1,000 euros, which you have to pay in addition to the purchase price.
Registration – You will also have to pay the registration costs and your own license plate, which together will cost you around 100 euros.
Basic equipment – Last but not least, basic equipment is still missing.
If you include the essential basic equipment, such as a trailer coupling and additional mirrors, you will pay another 500 to 1,000 euros more.
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One-off costs incurred directly at the start
You will incur these one-off costs when you buy your caravan:
- Acquisition costs: Between 800 and 20,000 euros
- Transfer: approx. 1,000 euros
- Registration and license plate: Approx. 100 Euro
- Basic equipment: Around 500 to 1,000 euros
By the time you can set off with your caravan, you’ll already have spent a few euros.
But you can look forward to pure nature along the way! 
You need this basic equipment in your caravan
Before you set off on your camping vacation, you should equip yourself with a few things that are useful when travelling with a caravan.
These include:
- Trailer coupling
- Additional mirror
- Kitchen (+ gas stove, crockery etc.)
- If applicable. Toilet
- Waste water tank
- Heating or air conditioning depending on the season
- Sun awning and awning
- Fly and mosquito net
- Camping furniture
Have a look here in the store for more camping accessories.
Maintenance: this incurs additional costs
Let’s move on to maintenance for your caravan.
But what actually counts as maintenance costs for a caravan?
Most people will first think of insurance and taxes.
However, that’s not enough.
In total, you will have to pay around 500 to 700 euros per year for maintenance.
- 500.00 to 700.00 euros per year
This will incur maintenance costs for you:
- Insurance
- Taxes
- Maintenance costs
- Repairs
- MOT
- Tires
- Cleaning and care
- Increased fuel consumption
- Pitch costs (permanent camping if applicable)
Fuel, catering, pitches and campsites
Finally, there are the costs for fuel on the road, which should not be underestimated, especially on longer trips.
There are also entrance fees for pitches or campsites and, of course, food and drink along the way!
But there are still costs along the way:
- Fuel costs
- Costs for pitches and campsites
- Catering on the way
- Costs for activities, if applicable
List: How much does a caravan cost?
Would you like to have all the costs listed again?
Then take a look at the following video, which gives you a detailed list of all the costs involved, including taxes, insurance, inspection and basic equipment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7rb9yTsTus
Buying or perhaps renting?
Buying a caravan is therefore not exactly cheap.
However, you have to bear in mind that you always have your own home with you, so to speak, including kitchen, bathroom and bed, which saves you the cost of expensive hotel rooms.
Even if camping with a caravan is a cost-effective and practical option in the long term, you can consider borrowing or renting a caravan first to see if camping with a caravan is for you.
Depending on the size and model, you will pay between 30 and 200 euros per day.
- Between 30.00 and 200.00 euros rent per day
Alternative: Flexible & carefree travel with a roof tent
If you’re still open about your next vacation, then you should consider a roof tent.
With this, you have a comfortable living and sleeping area on your own car that you can simply fold up anytime and anywhere.
You can fit into any parking space, don’t have to maneuver an entire motorhome and definitely don’t have to spend as much money as you would on a complete caravan!
Are you curious?
Then read all about the
roof tent for your car or simply visit the store directly:
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A roof tent offers you these advantages
- More cost-effective than a motorhome
- Can be flexibly mounted on almost any car
- Large sleeping and lying area
- Space for up to 5 people
- Simple and quick assembly
- Window with mosquito net
- Flexible and spontaneous travel arrangements
- Dog and family friendly
With a roof tent on your car, you can look forward to a flexible, relaxed and eventful vacation with your loved ones! 
