New v used. Committed but confused

I always let someone else take the hit on depreciation of a new vehicle/caravan ..... 

True but at least with a new caravan you know who ( or what) has sat on your cushions and bed.

the 2019 one at Glossops (Derbyshire, like the OP) has now been sold...did he buy it?

Most of us accept the need for Fresh Bed Linen or such like -- costs very little in comparison with the Big Hit as MM says.

I didn’t buy the 2019 one at Glossop, to be honest we’ve given Glossop a wide birth because of the terrible online reviews relating to their after sales service.

we have a couple of options, one has been damaged by the owner driving into a gate and one 2016 model. Still undecided.

oh and I’m a she not a he! 

I see that there is a 2016 one for £25K. That's 10K cheaper than a new one. How deep are your pockets?

In theory any snags/damp issues on a s/h one should now be sorted.

I see that there is a 2016 one for £25K. That's 10K cheaper than a new one. How deep are your pockets?

In theory any snags/damp issues on a s/h one should now be sorted.

my pockets are deep but only because I’m careful about unzipping them, there are a few 16/17 around.

If you buy used, make sure that any manufacturer’s warranty, particularly extended damp warranty, is transferred. You may have to pay a nominal fee to the manufacturer to do this.

Smart move dodging Glossops! 

We would never buy new, but you need to get everything on a used model checked out, tested, and get a decent warranty even on a used model. Use a credit card for at least some of the purchase, and negotiate hard if using a dealer, a used model ought to include things like waste master, aquaroll, etc.....

...a fair old van for a first timer...nearly two tons and 8' X 27'...requiring a fair lump of tow car.

good luck with the move.