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Thank you so much David and Sue for your kind offer - you are a really friendly bunch on this forum.  We got a trip to Manchester planned for next weekend but will let you know if we don't get for any reason.

John - yes we saw the combicamp.  Was surprised how easy it seemed.  They were a really nice family and we sat and watched the DVD that came with theirs.  It definitely worth considering although it is quite expensive!  Was impressed how well thought out it all is.  It was a venezia and they gave us the brochure and price list.  We would need the awnings as sometimes our son and his partner will come with us.

At least doing all the research now we are getting a good idea what's on offer.  Would probably have to go for second hand combicamp (if we could find one) but could just run to a new camp-let.

Just found out our friends parents have a Dandy so got one of those to look at too.

Thank you everyone for being so helpful.

Bordercaz - sorry to hear about your nephew.  I hope someone has told him about the Willow Foundation that funds a special day out for people under the age of 40 who are living with life threatening illness.  Something like this certainly focuses you on what is important in life and teaches you how precious each day with your family is.

Steve - found our our vitara grand is 2litre auto diesel so towing no problem.

Also think we did ought to look at caravans as well before making final decision.

Hi Claire

Hope thing work out for you.  I hope this info helps you deceide what to buy.  I am a single mum with two kids 10 & 9.   I wanted them to experience new place and make their holidays an adventure. I didn't want them to miss out on anything.  I looked at a few different trailer tents and folding campers then a trip to Camperlands (live near) made me make up my mind I bought a Camplet and have never looked back.  I needed someting I could manage with them at the time my kids were 7 & 8 yrs.  I do get some looks when I roll up on a site and put it up on my own, the kids help and they love being responsibly for the pegging out, getting water etc. 

Just remember when choosing you will have to do any lifting, pulling & pushing.  i must say if I have needed any help other campers have been great.

Good Luck Louise

hi Claire good luck to you and Becky in your shearch.if you do decide to buy a new camp-let you will find they offer a very good  deals on extras, spare wheel etc .dont be shy to barter we exchanged our alloy wheels for £150 off a sun canopy.camperlands will be able to give you all the info to compare brands

all our best wishes to you and Becky  David and Sue

The Commanches are heavier to lift than Combis because they don't have the rack to counterbalance it as you open it. They are cheaper but don't appear as welll made. Combis can be bought with or without attached kitchen. The nice thing about the Camplet is the kitchen, but I have a friend who changed to a Combi because she found it a real struggle to erect the Camplet on her own. 

Whatever you buy, make sure you can do it, don't let the salesman help at all. They make it look so easy when they are demonstrating it all the time. They also tend to be strong chaps!