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 Walthamstow | London | Caledonian Tourers

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

Buying a used campervan or motorhome from Walthamstow isn't the same problem as buying a used car, and pretending it is costs people a lot of money. We've been in this market since 2019, we run our own hire fleet, and we see the same three or four mistakes made over and over by buyers who thought they were being careful.

Realistic 2025-2026 prices near Walthamstow

Budget honestly. £15k gets you a project or a very tired van. £25-40k is the sweet spot for a family who wants to actually use it. £50k-plus is late-model, low-mileage territory — beautiful, but the depreciation curve is steepest in year one, so ex-hire vans at 2-3 years old often outperform new on value.

The market's most honest month is November. Sellers are motivated, buyers are scarce, and the vans that were "just about to sell" all summer are suddenly negotiable. If you're patient, that's your window.

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.

Layout matters more than badge. A couple who tour occasionally want a fixed rear bed and a proper washroom. A family of four want bunks or a dinette conversion that actually sleeps two adults. Solo buyers should look at PVCs — you'll be glad of the manoeuvrability when it's just you on a single-track Highland road.

Total cost of ownership: insurance and storage

Get an insurance quote before you buy, not after. Some layouts (LWB PVCs, particularly) are more expensive to cover than the sale price would suggest, and the annual number is the one that decides whether the van fits your life over three years.

Home storage isn't always legal in Walthamstow — 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 Walthamstow buyers

We don't take a percentage of your sale. Sellers pay a small flat listing fee, buyers pay nothing. That model keeps the platform honest — we don't have a reason to overhype any single van.

Take your time. The van in Walthamstow 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.