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31/12/2012 at 3:03pm
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Hi all,

Happy New Year to everyone,

I hope somebody will be able to help us, we are currently in the process of researching suitable narrow caravans. Heres our deliema..the van we are after must be less than 6ft 10 inches in width. I have a longish drive way so lenght isn't a problem. Its the width. The house was built in the early 50's when cars were alot narrower than todays.

I have so far found 3 or 4 different models

Abbey Iona

Compass Lynx

Luner meteroite

I have heard that Adria do narrow vans as well..but my information keeps varying. on the actual width.

I hope somebody can help thankyou in advance,

Adam & Rose

Skoda Octavia Greenline



31/12/2012 at 3:33pm
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look on www.caravanfinder.co.uk

gives all sizes and layouts.



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31/12/2012 at 3:40pm
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The freedom caravan range are all narrower than 6'10 as are some of the folding caravans.


31/12/2012 at 3:45pm
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The new Venus caravans by Lunar are 6' 10" wide, so may just fit where you want to put it.

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31/12/2012 at 5:05pm
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some 1996 /7 lunar caravans are under 7 foot wide.

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31/12/2012 at 5:42pm
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Try looking at the AVONDALE DART range. External width
2.13m approx 6ft 11.3/4 inches.Good van easy to tow. i`ve had mine since 2003.


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Most Eribas are 2mtres wide so under your width.


01/1/2013 at 11:24am
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Fleurette Tamaris and similar pop tops also do slimline versions as well.

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01/1/2013 at 1:56pm
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Thankyou all for your replies..Please keep them coming 24

 

Happy New Year

Adam and Rose

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02/1/2013 at 4:51pm
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Because of similar restrictions, we have an Abbey Iona. A lovely little van, but think of the width very carefully, as this is also your bed length that you are making smaller. If you are near six feet tall and sleep across the van, you won't fit in the bed!


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02/1/2013 at 5:29pm
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We have a Trigano Silver 310TDL, we have very narrow access to our back garden where we keep it.

It is 1.8m wide & we sleep down the length of the van, I am 5'5" & just about fit across, my OH is 5'10" & doesn't fit across!

There is a picture on my gallery, as you can see we tow with a Micra (1.5 diesel) so it's lightweight too. It is only a 2 berth but has loo, fridge, hob etc. We love it!

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02/1/2013 at 10:26pm
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Thanx guys for your efforts....

We have had another measuring session (keeping it clean) and it seems the Iona or the Lynx are the only ones that will defo fit down the drive...

If any one hears of such vans please give us a shout......Oh what price I hear you ask ..............Thruppence ha'penny.....24 xx



02/1/2013 at 11:00pm
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The Coachman 'Mirage' was definitely 6' 10" wide but the Coachman 'Genius' and 'VIP' models were both 7' 2" feet wide as I have checked in my Coachman 1992 handbook.

Post last edited on 02/01/2013 23:06:27


02/1/2013 at 11:02pm
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All the Trigano Silver range are either 1.8m or 2m wide.

2m = 6' 6"

If you haven't seen one inside, you are in for a surprise. As Angelbox says, the sleeping area is large so no problem.

Love ours, and so easy to tow. No need to worry on windy days, very light, and give excellent mpg, and very well made.

Trigano Silver


03/1/2013 at 11:13am
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The Kip caravans have full sized beds and make up into large doubles down the length of the caravan. My caravan (very old, 1982) has a door at the back, no loo shower space though, but two full 6ft2" beds at the front. It's only 6ft wide as well!

Would love to replace with a Trigano or Fleurette, but too expensive for me.

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Quote: Originally posted by freeatlast on 02/1/2013All the Trigano Silver range are either 1.8m or 2m wide.

2m = 6' 6"

If you haven't seen one inside, you are in for a surprise. As Angelbox says, the sleeping area is large so no problem.

Love ours, and so easy to tow. No need to worry on windy days, very light, and give excellent mpg, and very well made.


Trigano Silver




Just had to echo this......these vans really are great!



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