Know what you're buying
before you pay.

Paste any caravan, RV, or motorhome listing URL. VanScout analyses the listing and generates a buyer risk report in seconds — spotting scams, water damage red flags, price anomalies, and common problems for that model.

Instant report from a listing URL
Water damage risk assessment
Questions to ask the seller
Fair value estimate range
Negotiation leverage points
BUYER RISK REPORT
HIGH RISK
Risk Score
72 / 100
Suspicious Listing Signals
Vague description, no location given
Price significantly below market
Seller unable to provide service history
Water Damage Risk
Ceiling stains visible in photo 3
Sealant used on roof seams (patch job)
Model-Specific Issues
Known delamination on 2018–2021 models

Three steps to complete clarity.

01

Drop in the listing URL

Paste a link from Facebook Marketplace, TradeMe, Gumtree, RV Trader, or any caravan listing site. Add any photos you have.

02

AI analyses the listing

VanScout cross-references the listing against known model issues, market pricing data, common scam patterns, and listing quality signals.

03

Get your report

A detailed buyer risk report arrives instantly — risk score, red flags, model-specific issues, questions to ask, and a fair value range.

A real inspection report, generated instantly.

Suspicious Listing Signals

Detects vague descriptions, missing information, price anomalies, and known scam patterns for that listing type.

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Water Damage Assessment

Flags signs of delamination, roof repairs, sealant patches, interior stains, and moisture risk specific to the caravan's age and model.

Maintenance Concerns

Identifies likely maintenance issues based on the van's age, usage history, and common failure points for that make and model.

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Fair Value Range

Compares the asking price against current market data for similar caravans in similar condition across ANZ.

Questions to Ask the Seller

Specific, targeted questions that expose hidden problems — derived from what the listing doesn't say.

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Inspection Checklist

A targeted checklist for the physical inspection — what to check, what to photograph, what to test before handing over money.

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Negotiation Leverage

Factual points from the report you can use to negotiate a fairer price — backed by evidence, not emotion.

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Model-Specific Issues

Common known problems for that caravan brand and model year — sourced from owner forums, inspection data, and recall records.

Physical inspections cost $400 and take days to book. VanScout costs nothing and takes 30 seconds.

Traditional Inspection
VanScout
Cost
$270 – $485
From $0 (lite)
Time to report
24 – 72 hours
Under 60 seconds
From anywhere
Requires physical access
Works from listing URL
Listing analysis
No
Yes — before you even call
Scam detection
No
Yes
Shareable report
Limited
Yes — share with partner, forums

Start free. Upgrade when it counts.

Lite
Free
See if a listing is worth pursuing before you spend time on it.
  • Risk score (1–100)
  • Basic red flag summary
  • Listing quality assessment
  • 3 reports per day

VanScout is not a replacement for a physical inspection. Use the report to decide what to inspect successfully, then book a professional inspection for the caravans that pass the test.

Australians spend an average of $35,000 on a used caravan. Most buy without knowing what they're really getting.

VanScout gives buyers the information sellers hope they won't have.

Serving caravan buyers across Australia and New Zealand.