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Basic Course Caravan Renovation

Basic Course Caravan Renovation

Are you planning to buy a caravan, 'pimp' it, or renovate it yourself? Then with this day course, you can learn all the ins and outs of a caravan to make your own project a success and save yourself a lot of learning costs.

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Part 1 - Buying the Right Caravan

Contents of the Basic Course on Caravan Renovation

01

What types of caravans there are, how they are built, and what the best project caravans are.

We discuss the most common models from the 60s to now. This way, you can weigh what does and doesn't suit you well and quickly see the pros and cons of each type of caravan.

02

We will teach you in detail how to tell if you are buying a good caravan or not, and what possible costs may be involved.

Save yourself unexpected costs; you can assess after the trip whether your potential travel palace still has hidden defects.

03

We teach you what you can repair yourself and how to do it with the right materials.

Repairing a caravan has never been so easy; sometimes things are easier than they seem.

04

We give you insight into selecting the right caravan for your own plans.

Plans that match your own knowledge and skills, so you can better estimate in advance how much time, money, and craftsmanship is involved.

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Part 2 - The technical restoration of your caravan

Contents of the Basic Course on Caravan Renovation

01

Don't get too enthusiastic about stripping; what should you keep and what not?

Still thrown away the wrong part or removed something too much without being able to foresee the consequences.

02

What can you repair yourself and how do you do this?

Electricity, water, windows, roof windows, we explain the basics to you, but also bring your own questions!

03

What are the costs of materials or outsourcing the restoration?

We provide you with insight into material costs, time, and the skill set you need.

04

Basis of electrical, gas, and water technology.

You will understand a bit more about the wires, how gas can be safe, and how to get a fresh stream of water from your tap.

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Part 3 - Creating Your Own Travel Palace

Contents of the Basic Course on Caravan Renovation

01

How do we do that at Glaravans and how do you approach it yourself?

You will learn how we work and think and how you can translate this to your own project.

02

A plan of action from A to Z that covers all the details.

What makes sense to do first and what last? This way you avoid double work and it saves a lot of effort. We understand that your project may take time, but sometimes it can also be too disappointing if you don't think it through properly in advance.

03

From 'pimping' to making your own furniture; we explain how to proceed and what to pay attention to.

You determine your own level; on the course day itself, we will see what you need and based on that, we can delve deeper into topics. From advice on making furniture to advice on colors, anything is possible!

04

What you absolutely should not do; learn from the mistakes we have made over the years and save yourself a lot of money and effort.

From simple mistakes to disastrous problems that have sometimes made things quite difficult for us.

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What is included?

  • Documentation of the complete course so you can review everything afterwards.
  • Documentation of the Step-by-Step Plan / example action plan
  • A purchase caravan checklist with technical analyses, even per type of caravan.
  • A delicious lunch, tea, coffee, water, treats, and all necessary writing materials.
  • A glimpse into the world of Glaravans; the course is held in our workshop!

Data & Availability

There are various dates available and more dates may be added, depending on the number of participants who register. We work in groups of a minimum of 4 people to a maximum of 8 people per course day. If a day is underbooked, we will try to find another suitable date together. As soon as a day is 100% confirmed, you will receive confirmation via email.

Course Times & Location

The course takes place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Glaravans, Pakhuisstraat 8, 7553GX in Hengelo. If you have any specific wishes or allergies, please let us know in advance so we can take them into account.

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The course is taught by Erik

On this day, the founder of Glaravans will tell you everything we have learned and hopefully provide you with a lot of inspiration.

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View our Portfolio

All the travel palaces we create custom-made for our customers. Perhaps there is inspiration for your own creation among them!

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Check out our YouTube channel

Want to see how we have built the different caravans ourselves in the past? You can find all the videos on our YouTube channel.

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Cancel

You can cancel the course free of charge up to 2 weeks before the course day. After this, it is no longer possible and the course fee will not be refunded. When possible with the occupancy rate, we can reschedule you for a later date, but we cannot guarantee anything in this regard.

Course terms

Restoring a caravan carries risks. Glaravans is in no way responsible for work carried out by you or by third parties based on this course and the information provided. This course is based on our own expertise and that of others, where extensive research and demonstrably relevant expertise has been developed. Despite this expertise, inaccuracies may still occur. We therefore strongly advise you to conduct your own research into the work, products, and services you wish to use/perform on your own vehicle.

We advise hiring an expert for the installation of electricity, gas, and water. The content of this course provides insight into the topics but does not reduce the risks associated with such installations. Always read the user manuals and installation instructions of all purchased products. Always have your own work checked by a professional; every system looks different.

The documentation received after the completion of this course is intended solely for the participants of this course and may under no circumstances be disclosed to third parties and/or used commercially in any form. In case of violation, an irrevocable fine of at least € 500.00 per day applies.

Glaravans is not responsible and/or liable for any direct or indirect damage of any kind resulting from our products, services, and courses. By registering and participating in our courses, you acknowledge the above conditions. These conditions are an addition to our general terms and conditions. By accepting these conditions, you also agree to our terms and conditions. The acceptance of the terms occurs as soon as you book a course with us.

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