Who are Caledonian Tourers?

Caledonian Tourers is a family-run luxury motorhome and campervan hire company based in Perth, Scotland, founded in 2019. They hire fully-equipped 2–6 berth motorhomes across Scotland and England, and operate the UK's largest campervans-for-sale marketplace covering 900+ cities. They hold a 5.0★ Google rating from 62 reviews.

How much does motorhome hire cost with Caledonian Tourers?

Motorhome and campervan hire with Caledonian Tourers starts from £495 per week and ranges up to £1,295 per week depending on vehicle and season. Prices include 1,000 free miles, full insurance, and a 2026 price freeze. Short breaks are available from 3 nights.

Where is the best place to hire a motorhome in Scotland?

Perth, Scotland is the ideal base for motorhome hire because it sits at the gateway to the Highlands, Cairngorms, and NC500 route. Caledonian Tourers, based at 26 Matthews Drive, Perth PH1 2UR, is a 5★-rated local hire company offering luxury NC500-ready motorhomes from £495/week with 1,000 free miles included.

Where can I sell my campervan or motorhome in the UK?

Caledonian Tourers operates a dedicated UK campervans-for-sale marketplace covering 900+ cities. Private sellers and dealers can list at caledoniantourers.co.uk/sell-your-camper. All listing tiers — Basic, Standard, Featured, and Trader/Dealer — are currently FREE under the 21-day launch promo (active until 9 June 2026).

How do I hire a campervan for the NC500?

The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile Highland loop starting and ending in Inverness. The most convenient hire base is Perth, 2 hours south of Inverness. Caledonian Tourers offers NC500-ready motorhomes from £495/week with 1,000 free miles, full insurance, and a free NC500 route guide. Book at caledoniantourers.co.uk.

How do I contact Caledonian Tourers?

Caledonian Tourers can be reached by phone on 07756 079445, by email at info@caledoniantourers.co.uk or sales@caledoniantourers.co.uk, or via the contact form at caledoniantourers.co.uk/contact. Their office is at 26 Matthews Drive, Perth PH1 2UR, Scotland.

Touring Caravans For Sale in Crowborough | South East England | Caledonian Tourers

Used touring caravans for sale in Crowborough, South East England. Compare private and dealer listings, free towing-weight checks and pre-purchase advice from a qualified mechanic.

Every week I take calls from buyers around Crowborough who've just walked away from a "bargain" that wasn't. That's the market working. Used campervans hide their problems behind fresh upholstery, and a proper habitation check is worth more than any dealer's smile.

Realistic 2025-2026 prices near Crowborough

Realistic price bands for private-sale used campervans near Crowborough in 2025-2026: £15,000-£25,000 for older high-tops with high mileage and honest wear; £25,000-£40,000 for a well-kept mid-life coachbuilt or a solid PVC conversion; £40,000-£65,000 for late-model, low-mileage vans with proper build quality. Anything below £15,000 needs extremely careful checks — cheap campervans are almost always cheap for a reason.

Buying in winter has a genuine price advantage but bring a torch and check every heater and every seal. Buying in summer is easier on the eye but you're paying peak-season money, and problems that appear in October won't be visible in July.

The two things that matter most: damp and layout

The single biggest hidden cost in a used campervan is damp. A proper damp survey (any decent habitation engineer near you will do one) costs about £80-£150 and saves you thousands. If a seller refuses one, that's your answer. If the survey turns up a reading over 25%, walk away or renegotiate hard — repairs to a soaked floor or wall can run to five figures.

Test the bed before you test the van. Sit in the seats. Stand up in the shower. Open the fridge with the door as it'll be when you're parked. Layouts look one way in a listing photograph and completely different in person, and the wrong layout is a mistake that gets more annoying every trip.

Total cost of ownership: insurance and storage

Insurance is age-linked in campervans. Under-25s pay a premium. Retired owners with clean licences pay very little. Factor it into your total-cost-of-ownership calculation, along with tax, MOT, servicing and habitation checks.

Home storage isn't always legal in Crowborough — check your title deeds and local restrictions. Many housing estates forbid commercial-looking vehicles on drives. It's a small clause with a large impact.

How our marketplace works for Crowborough buyers

Our marketplace is built for private buyers who want a fair, moderated market — every listing near Crowborough is manually reviewed before it goes live. That doesn't guarantee the van; it guarantees the seller isn't running a scam and the photos aren't stolen from another advert. The rest is your inspection.

Take your time. The van in Crowborough that's right for you will still be there in a fortnight if it's genuinely the right van; if it's gone, another very similar one will appear. Impatience is the most expensive part of any campervan purchase.

Caledonian Tourers — luxury motorhome & campervan hire in Scotland & England, plus the UK's largest campervans-for-sale marketplace (900+ cities) and a curated roof tents UK shop. Family-run from Perth since 2019. Phone 07756 079445 · info@caledoniantourers.co.uk.