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PersonMalhone
22/9/2024 at 6:37pm
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Hi, Can anyone offer some advice please? Am looking to buy a used caravan at the lower end of the price spectrum, budget of up to £10k

The challenging part is I'm 6'4 (193cm) so need an island bed or a big bed.

Would only be for my wife and I, plus our 2 labradors, so 2 berth is ok.

I have a Ram 1500 and regularly tow a large boat so no towing limitations.

Many thanks in advance for any help or opinions shared!

Mal


Personmarg6
22/9/2024 at 7:38pm
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to get an island bed you are going to have to look at 4 berth caravans, of which there are plenty of them around, you are best going to dealers and just having a good luck at layouts LEAVE YOUR WALLET AT HOME! your only looking for now, try to imagine living in the on the worst of the rainy cold winter days, then after that you need to make absolutely sure it hasnt got damp issues by taking a damp meter and checking absolutely everywhere. make sure that you see everything working fully


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PersonFiona W
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We have an Autosleeper Nuevo Motorhome, the bed is across the MH (using the bench seats) & it’s easily your length. I’m sure you’ll find a caravan bed that suits you.

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PersonJoannaLesley
23/9/2024 at 8:53am
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Have a look at the caravan finder website. That shows layouts and will give you an idea of the models you could be looking for.

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UK built caravans all seem to have small fixed beds. 6ft 3in if you are lucky. You could look around for a German built caravan like Hobby or Hymer etc that generally have 6ft 6in fixed beds.

Otherwise you will have to use a made up dinette bed sleeping across caravan with generally 6ft 6in length or more. In your price range you should find a double dinette caravan ie dinette at each end & keep one made up all the time so you have a fixed bed.

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Personnavver
23/9/2024 at 7:30pm
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I'm 6'4" as well and haven't had a problem in several caravans. Worst was the fixed bed which I found too narrow for us both. I've always coped in a small world by being expert at ducking doorways etc and sleeping slightly folded or slightly diagonally across a bed.

Our last caravan had a 6'2" long single which I found OK.


PersonMalhone
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Brilliant, will check out the twin axels as well as the Hobby / Hymers etc.

Really great of everyone to respond, thanks so much for your help. Will post back when I’ve found something that work.

Cheers all

Mal


PersonBaileyjake
15/10/2024 at 1:20pm
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we have a 6 berth caravan with fixed bunks (i have kids) but i hated making up the double bed at the front so much (and it wasnt comfortable) that i took ut the cushions and put a regular double matress in the frnt so i now have a fixed bunk fixed double caravan. i am also 6'4" and can lie out flat on the bed. if the fixed doubles are too shourt you could maybe get a 4 berth with a rear dinette and put a regular matress in it although i guess a 6'3" bed wouldnt really be a problem. my sisters partner is 6'7" and when he has been in my caravan he cant actually stand up because his heat touches the ceiling.

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Personjambon
16/10/2024 at 10:47pm
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Hey Mal! For a used caravan under £10k, check out Bailey and Swift—they have spacious island beds


PersonSamandRose
28/10/2024 at 6:44pm
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I've yet to come across a caravan that has a fixed bed that's as big as a domestic double, never mind a king size. Personally I'd (and have done) abandon the idea of island bed and instead look for a caravan that has a big front lounge, that you can make up into a king size bed (in less than 10 minutes - I don't find it that much of a chore). Spend £100 or so on a mattress topper and you'll have all the comfort you need.

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