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Iceash

09/10/2011 at 9:25pm
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Hey all,

I'm toying with replacing the trailer tent with a caravan. But I want something 650kg or under.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Ash

mattyg

09/10/2011 at 9:29pm
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Hi,

Adria Optima's are pretty light. I towed a 400d with a 1.6 astra.

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sharian

09/10/2011 at 9:35pm
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We've heard that the brand new bailies are super light weight - or you cold try one of the Baily Discovery's?????

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Iceash

09/10/2011 at 9:39pm
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The Bailey Discovery weigh's 1175kg max weight! little over 650kg lol

Opensauce

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What is your price range? If you want cheap as chips go for an 80s ABI off ebay, Monza or Marauder or a small Adria of similar age as mentioned. I doubt my Monza weighs 650kg loaded. If you want to spend more get a Freedom or an Eriba but they are smaller.

Modern caravans are higher spec so I doubt something newer of a reasonable size will be light enough.

Iceash

09/10/2011 at 10:40pm
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cheap as chips really, 1 to 2k tops

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Several of the caravans I mentioned on ebay now, do a search.

michael

09/10/2011 at 10:51pm
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GOING caravans are the lightest.

www.jcleisure.com/GoingUK.htm

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philip 22

10/10/2011 at 12:01pm
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A few years ago we brought a Kip Caravan 2 berth (Awning ) it was so light our Fiat Uno 1.2 pulled it all the way to blackpool from lincolnshire with ease . But if you want see them online KIP Caravans Leisure Vehicles . I hope this helps you.

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I think the op is after something cheap. Go for something small & 80s, whatever the make. Good ones can be found on ebay for just a few £100s.

philip 22

10/10/2011 at 12:33pm
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Actually the ( kip caravan was 1992 model) one we brought and there should some of these around and cheap .

rhsc01

10/10/2011 at 12:35pm
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Why 650kg?? what are you towing with! even my wifes chevy matiz 0.8L can tow 775Kg

Your choice of vans will be limited to very small vans and having moved from a Trailer Tent myself I wanted something as big (but then I do have 2 young lads) or bigger.

Cheers

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mzzy

10/10/2011 at 2:36pm
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How bout a Sterckman? 750 kgs. Looking at these meself, to tow with a C-max, but having trouble convincing my OH, due to the resale value.

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Jax365

10/10/2011 at 2:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by philip 22 on 10/10/2011
A few years ago we brought a Kip Caravan 2 berth (Awning ) it was so light our Fiat Uno 1.2 pulled it all the way to blackpool from lincolnshire with ease . But if you want see them online KIP Caravans Leisure Vehicles . I hope this helps you.

I also have one! There aren't many second user about - lovely little vans, I love mine to bits! I tow with a 1600 Nissan Almera auto and like phillip says, a joy to tow, very lightweight and extremely stable.

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HEJC72

10/10/2011 at 5:39pm
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How about going back to the good old days and look at some lightweight 60s and 70s vans?
My little 1969 Fisher Holivan only weighs 585kg fully laden (470kg unladen) and I can push it into position on my own!!
Thompson Mini Glen is around the same weights a my Holivan.

If you can find a good one (I did!) then you can look forward to some lovely caravanning trips!

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Iceash

10/10/2011 at 7:43pm
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Towing with a mit L200 and it leaves me about 670kg left to tow with on a post 1997 licence :-(

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