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 hi all

 question to answer for all knowledgable peeps.

 if i sold our caravan in part ex and bought a motorhome,what is the position as regards towing a small car when we go away,we need to get a decent 4 berth with a bit of room,don't mind sleeping in a cab double over,so long as it has room to sit and eat and relax in,plus toilet etc.needs to be easy for oh to drive as well.

Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 06/4/2012

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If you feel you must have a car behind a Motorhome is there really any advantage over a car and caravan . Certainly is, if and when you start touring in Europe. The Europeans are far more Motorhome friendly than this country and make provision for over night stops etc

motorhomes are meant for touring so if walking or cycling is not your thing and you cant be without a car is a motorhome the right leisure vehicle for you ?. Trying to get a motorhome through some towns can be a nightmare. You would no more try to tow your Lunar/Honda outfit through some places than I would. Also for touring around once you get to your destination it's that much easier.  

Also the legality of A-frames comes into question as its a grey area and the only way to be 100% legal is to tow a car trailer Spot on with this: A frames are illegal in Germany, The Spanish rozzers don't like them. The French can cut up rough as well apparently. Use a trailer 

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Years ago , we towed a Suzuki behind our 5 berth motorhome. Only in the UK and never had a problem. We checked for insurance cover too.

Why do this ?   We liked to use the motorhome not just for main holidays but for odd days out.Loads of 'em...........  In my opinion a motorhome is far better for these "day trips". Also with 2 children (back then ) and kit ,having a car makes for a quick getaway onsite for trips to the sea etc etc.

The car once came in very handy when we had a real emergency ( family member Helicoptered to hospital following accident) . A rare incident , I know, but towing a car suits some peoples' lifestyle at certain stages of life

We now caravan and take bikes but "day vanning" is missed still.

Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 07/4/2012

Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 06/4/2012

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If you feel you must have a car behind a Motorhome is there really any advantage over a car and caravan . Certainly is, if and when you start touring in Europe. The Europeans are far more Motorhome friendly than this country and make provision for over night stops etc

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motorhomes are meant for touring so if walking or cycling is not your thing and you cant be without a car is a motorhome the right leisure vehicle for you ?. Trying to get a motorhome through some towns can be a nightmare. You would no more try to tow your Lunar/Honda outfit through some places than I would. Also for touring around once you get to your destination it's that much easier.  

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Also the legality of A-frames comes into question as its a grey area and the only way to be 100% legal is to tow a car trailer Spot on with this: A frames are illegal in Germany, The Spanish rozzers don't like them. The French can cut up rough as well apparently. Use a trailer 

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 evening all

 followed up for info on towing a car behind a motorhome.

 both vosa and dvla and police have been very helpful forthcoming with the regs and limitations as to this matter.

 outcome is to letter of law ,a car can be towed,but it must be on a trailer,braked, and fully working lights with reg.plate of towing vehicle clearly displayed,also the reg.plate of vehicle on the trailer must !!! be hidden.also max gross weights must be within the limitations of the towing vehicle.

 this is both in this country and the eu.

Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 06/4/2012

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If you feel you must have a car behind a Motorhome is there really any advantage over a car and caravan .
motorhomes are meant for touring so if walking or cycling is not your thing and you cant be without a car is a motorhome the right leisure vehicle for you ?.
Also the legality of A-frames comes into question as its a grey area and the only way to be 100% legal is to tow a car trailer

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there are two advantages for us:our main car,the one we use for day to day is small if we towed a caravan we would need a big car,not realy practical for the rest of the year,

a motormome suits us because for w/ends and short breaks we dont tow the car but on our two week break we do