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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 19/7/2022

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Had a couple of friends who briefly had older TT's for just one season a few years back, can't remember which models but seemingly basic ones, one lot, an able couple in their 50/60's the other a single fit chap in his 50's, and they decided they were just too much faff/effort with the setting up/breaking down and drying, both moved on to full blown caravans.

Think there's a lot to be said for later models, less urgent need to dry wet synthetic fabrics than cotton canvas, easier/quicker assembly/disassembly etc., and of course you get more mod-cons, which really do make life more comfortable, virtually up to caravan spec on latest ones. If you are going to be hauling a trailer with it's inherent inconveniences - limited speed, storage space, servicing, security etc., then to my thinking you might as well benefit from some luxuries, rather than what amounts to little more than a basic tent in a trailer with the older models.

I looked at various options when upgrading from a tent, including TT, folding caravans etc., looked at Gobur, but whilst robust and durable and hold their value incredibly well, they were a bit basic compared to full blown caravans at the same price, found pop-top caravans just a little too claustrophobic with my head in the pop-top! Of course I didn't have any qualms about towing, as decades of experience with assorted trailers. So I discounted all the intermediate alternatives and went for a full blown caravan, and very happy with it too, but that was my logic and choice, your reasoning and choice is down to you, and we should help and support you in that.

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