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Hi all.

The week before Xmas, I discovered my partner has been messing around with not one, but two other guys (she has history I've since found out ). When I tackled her about it her, her response was for me to get out of 'her house'. Problem is, she does own the house, I have no rights to it. Seeing as I don't have the finances to buy or even rent, I am now looking for a touring caravan that I can live in. I want something that will be comfortable, warm and cosy (I am 57 years old and need at least a little comfort ). I will be by myself, I don't have kids, so I don't envisage anybody staying. I would like to have a decent amount of storage if possible. I can just about afford something around the £7500.00 mark. If anyone has any suggestions, experiences or opinions on which tourer to buy, I would be most grateful. Thank you in advance.

Mike. 

Mike

Sorry to hear of your situation.

There are plenty of fixed bed vans out there, think you would want fixed bed if living in. No idea if you have towing experience, if not check your car can tow van you want.

Some sites allowing living in others dont due to their licences etc

Awhile ago there was a couple posting regarding living in a van, they were even doing a blog, ill try and find it.

Good luck

It might be an idea to find a site that is willing to take you on a semi permanent basis before you spend any money unless you are prepared to move site every three weeks.

David

one thing i would suggest is find somewhere to put it while your looking for a suitable 'van, unless you already have a site in mind,

shouldn't be too hard to find a decent tin tent for that sort of money, you may find what your looking for right here on the forum.

personally if i was thinking of living in a 'van by my-self for any length of time, i'd be looking for something at least 4 berth (more than enough storage space for 1 person), may-be with a fixed bed.perhaps something like an ELDDIS AVANTE 534, have seen these used ( circa 2004) for around £3,500  on the web

hope this helps a bit

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=8&TopicID=242181&SearchPagePosition=1&search=living+&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=8&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=8&TopicID=147661&SearchPagePosition=1&search=living&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=8&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

Thanks for the prompt reply Rob.

I have been thinking along the lines of a fixed bed, probably a van with a rear dinette that I can set up as a permanent bed.

I spent 18 months travelling Australia in a Toyota Hi-Ace pop-top campervan and since then, fully appreciate the need to have a made up bed.

I have checked the handbook for my car and I can tow up to 1900k.g.

Mike. 

Mike

Dont want to teach you to suck eggs, but watch the 1900Kg that might be max towing weight, not weight you would want to tow a caravan at. They suggest a caravan should be 85% of the cars kerbweight. Sorry if telling you something you already know.

Least you have experience in living in small space.

Also if living in you might want a decent sized bathroom not the small wet room we have in our old girl, thats upto you just a thought tho.

Okay guys, thanks for that.

I'll keep looking and keep you updated on how things pan out.

I don't mind shifting site every 3 weeks or so if I have to, maybe it will seem like more of an adventure.

Mike.

Good luck hope it all goes well.

Think the blog/website of the permanent caravanners is

www.ourlifeinacaravan.blogspot.com

If no good  then google  "Our life in a caravan"

Hope this helps, sorry to hear about your break up.

Hi Mike,

          You might be able to get a static caravan,but you would also have to pay site fees,gas,and electric.There might be an age limit for the static.Watch in case you are only allowed to use it for 11 months in the year.Hope you get something soon.All the best,Trouter