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29/6/2021 at 3:41pm
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Outfit: 2019 VW Arteon + 2002 Avondale Dart
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Hi Jamie
The obvious choice for a car is a large family saloon or estate. Personally I'm a fan of the VW Passat and the mechanically identical Skoda Superb, but alternatives include Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia, Toyota Avensis ... to be honest they're all pretty good. Most on the market will be diesel, which is generally best suited for driving long distances and towing heavy weights in any case. Don't necessarily be put off by high mileages, but do look for as comprehensive a service history as you can find.
Weights can vary depending on specification and model year, but as a rough guide the fully loaded weight of any of these cars will probably be around 2200kg, which would allow you to go a little higher with the caravan MTPLM than the 1100kg you have set yourself.
Regarding the caravan, my advice would be to contain your excitement and play the long game. Used caravans are in particularly high demand at the moment because of more people wanting staycations and as a result, prices are higher than they really should be. If you can wait until the end of the touring season (about October time) there should be more caravans coming available for more sensible prices.
Don't be afraid to go older than you would a car - many caravans only get towed for a few hundred miles a year - but do get it checked for damp, which can make the difference between a bargain and something that's uninhabitable.
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