We have a Lunar Clubman SI, 2013. It's a lovely van but it is long and so quite heavy. We had to buy a bigger car to tow it with, and even though we are well within the 85% we can feel a bit of sway if a heavy lorry goes past us (and yes we do get overtaken as OH feels the van tows with the best stability around 55mph). Have you checked your car will tow it?
If you have done your checks don't be put off by not seeing the van at home. My parents gave up touring when they bought their static and sold the van to a family who lived closer to the static than their house, so they took the van to the static. Sometimes, not always, a helpful gesture looks very suspect, especially having seen over the past few months the number of scams coming up on ebay!
------------- Started with a motorbike and tent.......my gallery, my life.
Hi and Thanks everyone for your support and information.
We have our lovely caravan now, lovely couple, everything good. Its Spotless, Just needs cleaning by me (as you do)lol. But can't wait to try it out. There's so much information we'll never learn it all.
Anyway here's to happy camping.
Rosey
Ahh glad it all went well. Caravan buying can be so daunting. We are going to pick 1 up 170 miles away on Friday. It's a long way to go but it's exactly what we've been looking for & at the right price. Hope you have many happy holidays in your's . You will wish you did it years ago
All the best for good times & good weather ahead! Although, caravanning in snow is great fun!!
------------- Regards
Chris
Caravanning for 22 years
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0TD & 2004 Avondale Mayfair 510-5L
Previous towcars:
2002 Nissan Primera - sold
2002 Ford Galaxy - Died & scrapped. Good riddance.
1998 BMW 525TDS SE - PEx
1998 VW Passat SE - Crashed into & scrapped
1997 Peugeot 406 GLX - PEx
Quote: Originally posted by bigbrood on 03/9/2013
Ahh glad it all went well. Caravan buying can be so daunting. We are going to pick 1 up 170 miles away on Friday. It's a long way to go but it's exactly what we've been looking for & at the right price. Hope you have many happy holidays in your's . You will wish you did it years ago