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Hi, newbie so be gentle, I have a 57 plate xsara picasso 1.6hdi and am abut to wet my feet with a caravan. Would appreciate any advice as to makes and models I should be looking at for a 2 or 4 berth to suit car and £2000 budget

thanks

With that engine you need to be looking at the lighter side of things, or possibly a folding camper. When towing a lot of the resistance comes from the sheer bulk of the caravan, not just its weight.

http://www.whattowcar.com/  will give you an idea of what is possible. Err on the side of the lighter the better. It's no fun struggling at the upper limit.

Hi . We tow with a 57 xsara picasso 1.6 hdi vtx. Our caravan is an Avondale dart 510-5. Whilst nearing the  weight limits the car tows very well. Never had any real cause  for concern.Returns low 30s mpg towing. Very pleased  with it. Remember whatever you buy to load it properly.