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A Glaravan is an old type of caravan from the 1960s to the 1980s that has been fully modernized to current standards. Each Glaravan has its chassis completely overhauled and equipped with new axles, brakes, and a new coupling. The interior has been completely rebuilt with new floorboards, insulation, electrical systems, water, and gas. The interior has been entirely replaced and made lighter where possible without compromising on strength and rigidity. Therefore, a Glaravan is a brand new custom caravan in a 'vintage' guise. With each Glaravan, we strive to maintain a 'vintage vibe' while simultaneously creating a modern travel palace.

This method of restoration and modernization is also known as 'Restomod'.

We build all our Glaravans custom-made, which means we do not have any 'ready-made' models available. Very rarely, a Glaravan goes up for sale when our customers 'think' they can buy something better; that is then a great opportunity for you. So keep an eye on our social media.

Most Glaravans are designed based on the wishes of our customers. We ask our customers to provide a Pinterest mood board on which we base a design! We love to give each Glaravan its own character, although most old caravans already come with this.

No, we do not do 'styling' or 'pimp' assignments. However, we can advise you or provide you with high-quality cushions & fabrics.

We do not perform maintenance and renovation work on 'old' caravans. The main reason for this is that you pay a lot of money and hours for something that remains 'old'. Many of the caravans for which maintenance is requested are often not worth the cost of the maintenance service.

We ask you not to purchase a caravan yet unless you already have one. We prefer to first discuss your wishes with you, after which we can determine a minimum desired caravan width and length. Then we will guide you and present you with an offer of the possible caravans. We do this to ensure that the caravan meets our technical requirements.

Our quotes are always without a caravan and additional transport & RDW costs.

At Glaravans, we work with a waiting list. This waiting list has arisen due to the amount of interest and limited capacity.

You will be placed on the waiting list upon agreement to a quote for a Custom-Made Glaravan. A deposit of € 500,- is made by the buyer(s) to initiate the design process and the purchase of a caravan. This amount will be deducted from the final invoice. This amount will not be refunded if the buyer(s) withdraw during the process, regardless of the circumstances.

For a Custom-Made Glaravan, the complete design is reviewed and signed for approval before the construction of the Glaravan begins. The contract consists of two parts; Contract Part A, which determines the technology, and Contract Part B, which outlines the interior. By signing, the buyer agrees to the design as outlined on paper, along with the displayed samples that correspond to the materials used in the Glaravan.

In the case of Custom-Made Glaravans, there are four payment moments.

1. The waiting list deposit of € 500,-, deducted from the final invoice.

2. Upon signing the agreement contract part A Technique, a deposit of 40% of the total amount is required.

3. Upon signing the agreement contract part B Interior, a deposit of 20% of the total amount is required.

4. Upon delivery, the final 40% of the total amount is paid with the waiting list invoice of € 500,- deducted.

For each invoice, it is expected that the amount is credited to the seller's account within 7 days of the invoice date, the details of which can be found in the contract.

Special situations such as import/export, the purchase of a specific caravan, and the costs of these situations are specifically mentioned in the contract and may have a possible fifth separate payment.

Upon delivery, the Glaravan will be unveiled and you will finally see your travel palace in all its glory. That day, we will go through the entire caravan with all the technology and how everything works.

Because we know that there are always small teething problems, we expect our customers to go camping for a weekend or a week to discover all these issues. After the camping trip, the caravan will be returned to Glaravans, where they will finalize all the last details. After this, the caravan should be good and ready for many camping adventures.

All Glaravans come with a 3-year warranty. See the full warranty conditions in our terms and conditions.

The cost of a caravan completely depends on your wishes. We present various models and caravans where you can make your own choice.

In case of serious interest in a particular caravan, we always outline the complete picture with pros and cons along with the additional costs to acquire the caravan. This way, you can make a well-informed decision.

Generally, we acquire 'donor' caravans between € 1500.00 and € 5000.00, but there are also extremes among very rare models.

Depending on the choice of the caravan, you can take the following costs into account for the transport and import of the caravan from abroad.

Trailer rental per day: € 80.00
Transport costs per KM: € 0.69
RDW Import costs: € 341.95
RDW Re-inspection costs: € 79.00

This cost overview is always presented per caravan before a purchase is made.

You can find the terms and conditions on this page.

Our Glaravans can be insured with ANWB & Centraal Beheer based on the new value of our caravans. You are then insured for the purchase amount and the applicable depreciation of insurance for a maximum of 3 years. After the first 3 years or immediately upon delivery of a Glaravan, you can also choose insurance through a partner of Glaravans. This works through an appraisal report that is provided by Glaravans in collaboration with a well-known and recognized appraiser.

The Glaravans are insured for the new value for a maximum of 3 years from the moment of delivery, after which the market value will apply. This is the problem for almost all Glaravans; on paper, all Glaravans were built in the 60s-70s-80s, which means that the market value will be € 0.00 in almost all cases.

After the appraisal, you are insured for 3 years through our partner and can have a new appraisal report made via Glaravans for the extension of the insurance every 3 years. The cost of an appraisal report is approximately € 200.00.

If partial financing is needed, we ask you to look for an institution that provides financing yourself.

To keep the warranty of your beautiful Glaravan valid, the requirement is that maintenance is performed on the caravan every year for 3 years after delivery of the Glaravan. This usually takes place in the spring, preferably before your first camping trip. During this maintenance, we check the entire caravan and ensure that you can enjoy a carefree summer again.

BOVAG Maintenance

Since 2021, we have been working with an external party for a BOVAG maintenance service. A BOVAG Maintenance Service is a combination of inspection and maintenance of all essential components of your caravan. Over 60 maintenance points are checked. A certified inspector checks all these points, including legal requirements such as tires and safety aspects like the gas installation. If necessary, parts are repaired or replaced.

You will receive a detailed inspection report after the check, which states which points have been inspected and what the findings are. If your caravan has been approved on all inspection points, it will be provided with a BOVAG inspection sticker. This sticker shows the month and year in which the BOVAG maintenance service was performed. The BOVAG inspection comes with a 6-month warranty on the maintenance performed.

Our external party conducts a complete BOVAG inspection, which includes the following:

- Gas control & pressure testing

- Regular maintenance & inspection

- Check of all driving lights

- Moisture control

This party also addresses all these points, aside from possible leaks; we repair these ourselves at Glaravans based on the moisture report (After which a second inspection is carried out to confirm the repair).

At Glaravans, we check the other matters such as the interior, operation of equipment & your own comments.

The cost of maintenance is € 264.95 incl. VAT, (Price level 2024) excluding regular maintenance. For regular maintenance, you can think of items such as tires & brake pads. All matters covered by warranty will of course be handled at no cost. Personal desired modifications to the caravan can be discussed.

We do not perform maintenance and renovation work on 'old' caravans. The main reason for this is that you pay a lot of money and hours for something that remains 'old'. Many of the caravans for which maintenance is requested are often not worth the cost of the maintenance service.

For Glaravan owners, we are always at your disposal. Any modifications to the caravan are always possible, as well as other requests as desired.

We are currently working on a global manual that applies to all Glaravans. You will, of course, receive detailed instructions from us upon delivery and a 24/7 helpline from us for any questions.

Suitable awnings are available for all our caravans. The Campooz Awning, for example, fits almost all caravans in our webshop, but there are also plenty of alternatives.

Awnings are never part of the caravan; you can choose them separately.

Our brand is growing! This obviously has many benefits and surprises for the proud owners of our Glaravans! For example, you automatically receive a 10% discount on our entire store assortment.