Used Caravans
Used Caravans for Sale at UBC & Leisure
Discover our constantly changing selection of quality used caravans for sale at UBC & Leisure in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Buying a pre-owned caravan can be a fantastic way to start caravanning, upgrade to a larger model or get significantly more caravan for your budget. From lightweight two-berth tourers and family caravans to fixed-bed models and luxurious twin-axle caravans, our used stock covers a wide variety of manufacturers, layouts, ages and price points.
Our current used stock includes models from leading manufacturers such as Bailey, Swift, Sprite, Elddis and Buccaneer, with availability changing regularly as caravans are sold and new part exchanges arrive.
Why Buy a Used Caravan?
A used caravan can offer exceptional value for money.
Rather than stretching your budget to purchase a smaller new caravan, buying pre-owned can potentially allow you to choose a larger caravan, higher specification or more luxurious model for similar money.
It's also an excellent way to discover whether caravanning is right for you without immediately making the investment required for a brand-new tourer.
And because caravans don't accumulate mileage in the same way as cars, a well-maintained older caravan can still provide many years of enjoyable holidays.
Used Caravans for Every Budget
You don't necessarily need a huge budget to start caravanning.
Our used caravan stock covers different ages and price points, from affordable first caravans through to recent high-specification models that can represent substantial savings compared with buying new.
Our website currently includes examples ranging from compact adventure caravans through to recent Bailey Pegasus Grande and Swift Sprite models.
Because used stock changes regularly, it's worth checking back frequently if you haven't yet found exactly what you're looking for.
View our current used caravans for sale
Used Bailey Caravans
As a long-established Bailey dealer, we regularly have used Bailey caravans available.
Depending upon part exchanges and current stock, you may find models from ranges such as:
Bailey Discovery
Bailey Phoenix
Bailey Pegasus
Bailey Unicorn
Bailey Alicanto Grande
A late-model used Bailey can be particularly attractive if you want a higher specification or larger layout while keeping within a particular budget.
Used Swift & Sprite Caravans
We also regularly stock used Swift and Sprite caravans, covering everything from lightweight two-berth tourers to large family layouts.
Sprite has long been popular with families and first-time buyers, while Swift's extensive model history means there's an enormous variety of layouts and specifications available on the used market.
Our current stock includes several Swift and Sprite models, although individual caravans can sell quickly.
Used Elddis Caravans
Being based in the North East, we're particularly familiar with Elddis caravans, which are manufactured locally in County Durham.
Used Elddis models can offer an excellent combination of practical layouts, comfortable interiors and value for money.
Whether you're looking for a compact couples' caravan, permanent-bed layout or larger family tourer, keep an eye on our used stock for incoming Elddis part exchanges.
Used Buccaneer Caravans
If you're looking for something at the luxury end of the used-caravan market, a pre-owned Buccaneer can be an excellent option.
These large, highly specified caravans can represent particularly attractive value when purchased used, giving you flagship levels of space and equipment without the cost of ordering the equivalent new caravan.
Used Coachman Caravans
A used Coachman is another excellent choice for customers looking for premium British caravan construction and beautifully finished interiors.
Depending upon availability, look out for pre-owned models from popular ranges including Acadia, VIP, Laser and Lusso.
Coachman owners often remain loyal to the brand, and it's easy to understand why when you step inside a well-cared-for example.
Two-Berth Used Caravans
For couples, a two-berth caravan can be all you actually need.
They're generally smaller, lighter and easier to manoeuvre than larger caravans while still providing a comfortable lounge, kitchen and washroom.
At night, the front lounge normally converts into a generous double bed or can sometimes be used as two singles.
If you're planning to move regularly between destinations rather than staying on one site for several weeks, a compact two-berth caravan can be an excellent touring companion.
Four-Berth Used Caravans
Four-berth caravans represent a huge part of the used market.
There's also an enormous variety of layouts.
You might choose a caravan with a fixed double bed, transverse island bed, rear island bed, twin single beds or simply additional convertible sleeping accommodation.
For couples, a four-berth fixed-bed caravan can provide the luxury of a permanent bedroom while retaining a separate front lounge.
For families, the additional berths provide obvious flexibility.
Used Family Caravans
Looking for somewhere the whole family can enjoy?
We regularly offer larger used caravans with five or six-berth accommodation.
Family layouts can include bunk beds, side dinettes, fixed beds and convertible lounges, depending upon the particular model.
Buying used can be especially attractive for families because your budget may stretch to a significantly larger caravan than it would if buying new.
Fixed-Bed Used Caravans
Once you've owned a caravan with a permanent bed, it can be difficult to go back.
There's no converting the lounge every evening.
No putting the bedding away every morning.
Your bedroom is simply there whenever you want it.
Used caravans are available with a huge variety of permanent sleeping arrangements, including French beds, transverse island beds, rear island beds and fixed twin singles.
Our team can help you decide which arrangement best suits the way you travel.
Single or Twin Axle?
You'll find both single and twin-axle caravans on the used market.
Single-axle caravans are generally easier to manoeuvre and may have lower towing weights.
Twin-axle caravans tend to be larger and can provide substantially more interior space, making them particularly attractive for families and customers spending longer periods away.
Neither is automatically better.
The right choice depends upon your tow vehicle, storage arrangements and how you intend to use your caravan.
Serviced Before Handover
Buying from a dealer provides important advantages compared with purchasing a caravan privately. Consumer guidance also notes that dealer purchases provide greater legal protection than private sales.
At UBC, our website states that used caravans are serviced before handover. Our advertised used caravans also include a comprehensive six-month warranty, with the option to extend this to three years.
That additional reassurance can be particularly valuable if you're buying your first caravan.
Choosing the Right Used Caravan
Don't choose a caravan simply because you like the photographs.
Think about how you'll actually use it.
How many people will normally travel? Do you want a permanent bed? Would you prefer twin singles? Is a large rear washroom important? Do you need bunks for children? How much storage do you require? And, crucially, what can your vehicle safely and appropriately tow?
At UBC & Leisure, we'll help you compare different layouts and understand figures such as MTPLM and payload.
Part Exchange Your Current Caravan
Already own a caravan?
We can discuss part exchanging your existing caravan against another new or used model.
Part exchange can make changing caravans considerably simpler because you don't need to advertise your current caravan privately, arrange viewings and coordinate its sale with collecting your replacement.
Simply tell us what you've got and what you'd like to change it for.
Your First Used Caravan
If you're completely new to caravanning, don't worry about knowing all the terminology before you visit us.
We'll help you understand the basics and work out what you actually need.
A smaller caravan isn't always better for a beginner, just as a larger one isn't automatically better for an experienced caravanner.
The important thing is finding a caravan that suits your family, tow car, budget and type of holidays.
Then comes the enjoyable part – deciding where you're going first.
Used Caravans in Newcastle & the North East
If you're searching for used caravans for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead or elsewhere across the North East, visit UBC & Leisure.
Our used stock changes frequently as caravans are sold and new part exchanges arrive, so if you see something you like, it's worth checking that it's still available before travelling. Our website specifically recommends calling ahead if you're coming to see a particular caravan.
UBC & Leisure
Sandy Lane, North Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 5HE
Telephone: 0191 236 3156
Discover quality used caravans at UBC & Leisure – great choice, great value and your next adventure could cost less than you think.
