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14/1/2016 at 7:04pm
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570 kia Sportage
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We changed from a tent (3 bedroom) to a van, last November. It is the best thing we did, it has extended our season, and the fact you can just pack up and go, and no need to dry out a wet tent!
We do use a full awning because we still like to eat in it,it gives that outdoor camping feel, it is also good for feeding the dog etc.
Yes you do need to service a van, but we have found a reasonable mobile engineer that comes us.
One good thing we have found is, often we were charged extra for having a large tent, but this never applies to the van.
The only question we say now, is Why didn't we make the change earlier?
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14/1/2016 at 7:55pm
Location: Wigan
Outfit: VWSharan. Sport 442.
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We still camp, but only on the continent, where it is usually warmer, and drier but we bought a 2nd hand cheapish caravan for use in this country. Warmer, drier, more comfortable, and we can use it all year round.
£150 is about right for a full service. Search service on here. We only use any awning for longer stays, but with kids you will probably need the extra room, so allow one, to two hours to put up a full awning.
If it was raining, I would not put an awning up, and they can take a long time to dry. Bit like a large polycotton/canvas tent.
If you decide to go for a caravan, pay to get an independent mechanic to thoroughly examine it. If it is damp; walk away unless your are really confident that you have the knowledge, skills, time, or money to get it sorted.
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