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07/8/2019 at 8:20pm
Location: Barry (Not quite the island)
Outfit: Bailey Platinum 642
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We've gone from tents to a trailer tent, which we find takes us ages to set up. Plus another wet pack-up meant taking it home and then putting it back up dry it off before packing it up again. It was 5pm before everything was sorted, and what was a great weekend away was kind of spoiled. Again.
We've long thought about caravans, but could not have afforded one previously that we wanted. But we know one that we could keep for a while and retain some value would be a big financial commitment, not least because I would have to start by shelling out for my B&E license. However we think the benefits over the TT are pretty evident. But it's a case of now or never, really, with the kids growing up.
My parents have tried to put me off, as one of their friends had one in their drive, and was a reminder of how little they used it. But its got us thinking how much we would use it, and whether the outlay would be justified. We'd have a 2-3 week holiday in summer, and the rest would be weekends away.
So my question is: How often do you use yours for touring/weekends?
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08/8/2019 at 1:31pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Swift Challenger 524
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Hi all great posts and i second moost of them, having a caravan is great, we have had ours from new for over 10 yrs now and have never really looked back, however ther issue as always is getting away in it. Weekend break friday-sunday is ideal if you go a short distance with not much seeting up, however we have always found having two kids and aweekend break is difficult, due to constraints of work, schools availability etc, and have stuck more to longer weekends and bank holidays. Our typical break, is Feb half term (long Weekend) Easter longish weekend, Whit week. two weeks beginning school summer holidays then a long ish weekend over august B/H, and then hopefully the final half term in October.
In each case always putting up the awning (inflatable), but its still a few hours afer arrival we are sorted. Its okay for couples etc with limited kit, that just turn up and un hitch etc all done, but for a family its more difficult, and we have a relatively large caravan.
Go for it you may not look back we have not, dont forget though insurance for caravan, breakdown insurance for caravan, storage fees, maintenace, service, all costs needed before a trip waway.
With regards B & E licence please check carefully, as there are alot of mis conceptions about this and weights etc, and also bear in mind the weight of caravan to car ratio as 85% as guideline (NOT a RULE), for a stable outfit, in theory. Theres plenty on here about this do a quick search.
enjoy.
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08/8/2019 at 1:39pm
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: Bessacarr Cameo 625 2011
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Usage is a good question, but if you think about it in purely financial terms it doesn't necessarily make a lot of sense if you cant get away. Its really a 'lifesyle' purchase. You do it because you want to, like buying a posher car than you strictly need.
IMHO it is preferable to keep a van in storage rather than at home, unless this can be done inconspicuously. Vans can be an eyesore stuck in a small front garden, and neighbours may not be too enamoured either, so it depends on your situation. It also advertises to the local scrotes that the house is empty when you are away, plus a higher risk of theft.
For weekends, remember that sites, like hotels, want you to vacate your pitch by say 11.00 or 12.00am on Sunday, unless you pay for another night. If working full time, you might find the packing /unpacking, collecting and returning the van to storage, then leaving early a bit much for such a short break - but then others will undoubtedly have different views...
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