Caravans?

Notmyrealname

N9eav wrote: »

I have VW transporter which is heavy, so I should be able to tow most things. 4 berth and over would be useful for more space.

Depends on what licence you have.

forgotmyname

Passed after 1997 then it maybe too heavy...

Sounds silly but rules are rules

N9eav

N9eav wrote: »

Whats the better makes of Caravan?

I am looking for a second hand one and I don't know what makes are best to buy?

What's so hard about this question?

marlot

marlot wrote: »

As I said, Eriba - they would be at the light end.

Of the traditional construction, carlight would be one of the best, or vanmaster (rather heavier).

Of the mass makes, Bailey were good in the 1990s, as were fleetwood. But quality matters for very little by this age - it's much more important that the caravan was resealed promptly when the mastic went hard. Possibly a couple of times by now.

What's wrong with this answer?

mandragora_2

It's a bit like asking 'What are the best houses out there? What are the best cars?' We have an Adria - not glamorous, but it was a great buy when we got it 18 years ago (£4,500) and we've kept it garaged when not in use ever since - and used it around 40 nights a year. It's practical, sturdy and very simple. If you can find one that's been kept under cover and well loooked after, I'd recommend it highly - though there are a lot of caravanners out there who would look down their noses at it.

As others have said, look at mags like Practical Caravan (?) read some reviews, do the rounds of the caravan sellers in your area, and get into some - you'll only start to narrow it down to a couple of brands/models when you find out what really suits you as a family - we don't mind that our van doesn't have hot water, as it doesn't take long to boil a kettle - for others that would be a big issue. We love the way we've squeezed a proper double mattress into the front 'lounge' section and taken out the seating - others would rather have the flexibilty of a seating and sleeping area there, and not mind the lumps and bumps of sleeping on cushions.

mikey72

Agree with the last two. There have been some good answers. It's not which make was best when it was manufactured, it's whichever has survived, and been looked after best, for the budget. You'll get a battered newer one, for the same price as a pristine older one. You'll get a basic, metal sink, plain trim, next to a luxury model. Both are as good. If you have three kids and a dog, the pristine one won't last long before it's a battered one. Most people find the layout of the inside is the most important thing to them. Just check the damp on any of them.

burnsguitarman

You will get lots of advice and info from a more dedicated forum such as this. http://www.caravantalk.co.uk/ Hope it helps.

forgotmyname

Best makes to buy is the one thats not damp.

Problem is they can ALL have the dreaded damp issues.

No manufacturer is excluded. Modern designs are trying to cure that but, Using plastic instead of wood cures some issues yet causes others.
No wood to soak up the small water leaks so it makes its way inside the van instead.