Looking for your next caravan? Research it before you commit.
A listing tells you what the seller wants you to know. Deciding whether to buy takes more than reading the advertisement.
LeisureCheck looks beyond the listing to investigate reported model issues, available market evidence and the information supporting the sale. Your report explains the concerns identified, the gaps still unresolved and what they could mean before you commit your money.
One-time payment, AUD. Online research by email — not a physical inspection.
Know what to ask. Understand what needs checking.
Both reports are built around the caravan you’ve found. What we can tell you depends on what’s on public record and the details you give us — sometimes the honest answer is “nothing found”.
Is there a pattern of problems with this model?
We look for repeated issues reported for that make and model. If none turn up, the report says so rather than guessing.
Has it been recalled?
We check published Australian recall sources for that make and model, and remind you to ask the seller whether any recall work was done.
Is the asking price in the right ballpark?
We compare the asking price with similar advertised caravans. A fair range is shown only when we find at least three close enough to compare.
What should I check, and when?
A checklist for before you pay a deposit, before you buy and at pick-up, plus suggested wording if you want to negotiate.
So, should I go ahead?
An overall buying position, from “generally favourable” through to “don’t proceed without a physical inspection”, and whether a professional inspection is advisable.
Platinum goes further
The manufacturer’s background and business stability, construction and running gear, parts and warranty support, a review of the photos you send, and a PPSR search.
Where the evidence supports it, you also receive negotiation guidance and a suggested opening offer. Some searches produce useful findings. Others leave unanswered questions. Your report explains those limits so you know what still needs investigating.
What the first pages look like
These are pages from a test report we ordered ourselves — a Platinum Report for a real advertised 2023 Crusader Excalibur, produced by our live reporting system on 16 October 2026. It is not a customer’s report. The report reference has been removed.
Every report is different. This one found few concerns; others find more, and some have less evidence to work with. A Basic Report is shorter and doesn’t include the Platinum-only sections.
Choose the report that suits your purchase
Basic covers the essentials for one caravan. Platinum is the full report, for a bigger, older or more complex purchase.
Basic Report
One-time payment
Assess the purchase beyond the advertisement. Model concerns, price comparisons and outstanding checks brought together for your buying decision.
Start Basic — $59Platinum Report
One-time payment
Go deeper into construction, manufacturer stability, parts and support, with supplied-photo analysis and an included PPSR search. PPSR search requires a valid, accepted VIN or chassis number.
Start Platinum — $99| What’s covered | Basic | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall buying position and whether a professional inspection is advisable | Yes | Yes |
| Known issues reported for the make and model | Yes | Yes |
| Recalls | Exact make and model matches | Full recall results, plus tribunal and legal findings |
| Asking price compared with similar listings | Up to 3 closest listings | Full comparison |
| Checklist: before the deposit, before buying, at pick-up | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer background and business stability | A warning only if there’s credible evidence of administration or similar | Full section |
| Construction, running gear and moisture considerations | — | Yes, where research finds information |
| Parts, warranty and ongoing support outlook | — | Yes |
| Review of the photos you send (visible features only) | No photo section | Yes |
| What owners say about the model | — | Yes, where owner reviews exist |
| Guidance for the first months after you buy | — | Yes |
| PPSR search | Not included | Yes, when a valid VIN or chassis number is supplied and accepted |
Some sections may be limited by the evidence and details available.
Built by someone who’s spent 13 years repairing caravans
LeisureCheck’s founder has spent 13 years doing hands-on caravan repairs, including water damage and wood rot hidden behind walls and panels.
That experience shapes what our reports tell you to look for and ask about. The research itself is online: we look at the evidence available about the caravan you’ve found.
LeisureCheck is independent and Australian-owned. We’re not a dealer, seller, financier or manufacturer, and we don’t receive referral fees.
From listing to report
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Choose Basic or Platinum
The next page opens our secure order form.
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Tell us about the caravan
The listing link, make, model and year, the asking price, any photos you have, and anything you already know or suspect. For Platinum’s PPSR search, include the VIN or chassis number. We’ll also need your name and email so we can send the report.
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Pay at the end of the form
Payment is a one-time card payment through Stripe’s secure checkout. There’s nothing to pay before then.
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Get your report by email
Your report is sent to you as a PDF by email. With Platinum, the official PPSR certificate is attached when the search completes.
About the PPSR search
The PPSR is the national register of money owed against things like caravans and trailers. A search shows whether a lender has registered an interest, along with other details the search result returns. That matters because finance owing can follow the caravan to a new owner.
Platinum includes a PPSR search when you give us a valid VIN or chassis number and it’s accepted, and the result is factored into your report. Basic doesn’t include one — you can run your own at ppsr.gov.au.
What LeisureCheck is — and isn’t
- Online research. Reports are based on the listing, the details and photos you supply, and information available online.
- Not a physical inspection. We don’t inspect caravans in person, and we can’t detect hidden leaks, undocumented repairs or concealed damage.
- Not every question has an answer. Some sections may say little or nothing was found. If a caravan needs hands-on checking, the report will say so.
Found a caravan you’re serious about?
Research it before you commit. Basic $59 or Platinum $99, one-time.