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we went the tt way mainly because we were already towing a trailer with all our stuff in so it made sence to have one.now we have one we love it for it's space and comfort plus we leave all our kit in it so we only have to pack food and clothes and we are off.

We have a 5 berth caravan, a 6 berth tent and a 4 berth trailer tent. All have their advantages - but the TT is the most versatile, easier to tow than the caravan, erects in minutes, and you are sleeping off the ground. Ours doesn't have a lot of storage onboard, but if does have a rack on the lid which we use to keep all the main equipment in. We keep the TT in the garage - whereas the caravan is stored some miles away.

When our current car dies, or the caravan falls to bits, we'll get rid of the caravan and buy a smaller car as the cost of running a large towcar is getting ridiculous.

You can use Caravan Club sites with a TT, which is handy as we can choose which to take. If it's a long way I prefer to take the TT, especially if it's a short break. Much less hassle than collecting the caravan, then towing it. The TT takes longer to set up of course, but you're on holiday so who'se watching the clock? And to be honest the difference is not very much.

And the TT takes much less to maintain than the caravan. Just grease the bearings and check the tyres and lights and you're sorted.

They all have good points and bad, we did have a caravan once but to be honest hated towing it, so went back to a tent. Now we have a TT and for us two old uns just the job. Everything is in the trailer chairs table etc toilet tent, and the kitchen has the rest. The Best point is you leave the beds made up, Ok so set up time about 3/4 of an hour, so what! toilet in the front box with cable for EH.

So there you have it you pays your pennies and take a chance.