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Rebound effects
IN good news for the camping and caravanning industry, it is seeing the first signs of the stabilisation in motorhome registrations in Spain.
According to data from the Spanish Association of the Caravanning Industry and Trade (ASEICAR), a total of 651 new motorhomes and campers were sold in March 2023, an increase of 7.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2022 (608).
However, caravan registrations continue to fall, from 243 in March 2022 to 180 last month (26 per cent).
In the secondhand market, sales of motorhomes and campers are also up compared to a year ago: 1923 compared to 1855 (+3.7 per cent).
The same is true for caravans: 649 compared to 632 in February 2022 (+2.7 per cent).
ASEICAR confirmed: “It is likely that from now on we will see small rebound effects with continuous monthly rises and falls in registrations, which will probably last until the end of the year, when a gradual and definitive recovery of the sector is expected.” or refurbishing an old van and converting it into a camper van.
If you have considered doing the same, experts say you should definitely rent one a few times before you make the investment and then once you have made the decision spend plenty of time on a plan for the refurbishment. Make sure to keep an eye on the weight of your vehicle. A DIY project will definitely keep costs down but according to the professionals, you shouldn’t be afraid to outsource some of the work too.
Once you are finished you will have a vacation on your doorstep ready to take off every weekend. If you work remotely, as more and more people do every day, you can choose to make your camper van your office picking a different location and view every day.
