I'm thinking of buying a touring caravan and was looking for some ideas on what i need to take into account. Was thinking of trying to pick a second hand one for about 3k. I have a young family and it seems like a cheaper way of getting away more often. Any advice would be great. I know the palace board might be better for this but we want it to holiday in... Not live in full time .
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Touring caravans
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Brighthelmstone
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try CPFC.org, or the Holmsdale forum 
Brighthelmstone
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on a more serious note, best guided by what car you have rather than buy the Van then realise your car can't pull it.
glos seagull
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Check for damp!!!
Dave the OAP
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Checkout you braked / kerbside weight of your car...then go to Chichester caravans.
severnside gull
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Damp is the issue for any 2nd hand van. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS AS MUCH. Check in cupboards and under windows in particular and get a full habitation check done.
Layout (bunks/fixed bed/end toilet etc) comes next
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Layout (bunks/fixed bed/end toilet etc) comes next
UK campsites aren't always cheap. Join the Caravan Club & ACSII
Willy Dangle
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All of these and be quiet when using it please as I may be next door.
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Is it all as easy as it looks? As in hooking it up and off you go. We have young kids so thought after the initial out lay it should be a cheap way to get away and see new places. The cost of our 1 foreign holiday this year would be enough alone to buy a tourer!
LamieRobertson
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Buy a tent cheaper
Brighthelmstone
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Need to remember storage facilities, and insurance, and the extra wear/tear on the car. I'd also look into pitch costs as some locations are suprisingly expensive for what is essentially a square of field and electric hookup.
having said that i had great fun going away in the van. great to be able to decide on the friday if you want a weekend away. used to go to Chichester alot (from Newhaven) as the site there used to be great with fishing, swimming pools, entertainment etc.
having said that i had great fun going away in the van. great to be able to decide on the friday if you want a weekend away. used to go to Chichester alot (from Newhaven) as the site there used to be great with fishing, swimming pools, entertainment etc.
If you're a reasonably competent driver, it's all pretty straightforward. You'll spend more on fuel as well as all other expenses, but it's far quicker to get set up when you arrive than if you have a tent.
I had mine for several years and even did a few away games with it! After a while, I discovered that I wasn't using it enough and the cost per night taking into account storage costs meant that it wasn't the cheap option I thought it would be. Now back to camping and cheap b&bs.
As others have said, damp is the most likely problem when buying second hand.
BensGrandad
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Should be banned on the roads from 7am to 7pm.
So should you.
Garage_Doors
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Remember you can only tow a caravan up to 750kg (not very big) on your car licence if you passed the driving test after 1997.
otherwise you need to take an additional test.
otherwise you need to take an additional test.
LamieRobertson
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I was quite serious ....have you tried a static caravan? You might end up with a lot of expense and not really enjoy it...you can get a decent tent and stuff fairly cheaply these days....young children love it in my experience...many opportunities to get away on a friday night for a lovely weekend.
SIMMO SAYS
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Quoting yourself Lamie
------don't tell me--------------you have some tenting gear/stuff for sale
LamieRobertson
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Quoting yourself Lamie
When Er in doors nags you ..you might find pitching that tent at bottom of garden very useful advice ..of course at your age bending down to get into it might be a tad difficult
LamieRobertson
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Corrected for you