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Personveema
16/3/2014 at 7:41pm
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Don't tell MrT...he'll be paranoid its him that's turning us all!


PersonCoast walkers
16/3/2014 at 10:47pm
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Quote: Originally posted by camcroft on 16/3/2014
The Eagle Has Landed


Enjoy your maiden voyage in your new van Camcrofts, bet you can't wait.

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Personsunshinetours
17/3/2014 at 10:29am
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Hi Coastwalkers - another familiar name!

Not going to advise on van as others have more experience of the double diner layout which is a very traditional layout for caravans but I would say maybe hold off on car purchasing until you find a van you really like and then buy a suitable car.

Purely as a guide (it isn't a law) you may wish to aim for caravan being no more than 85% of the cars kerbweight

One alternative option if considering new is the Adria Tay which has a fixed bed (lovely for just 2) and a diner that converts into another double if required.. All in lightweight 1200kg max package that is only just over 6m long

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PersonCoast walkers
17/3/2014 at 11:28am
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Quote: Originally posted by veema on 16/3/2014Don't tell MrT...he'll be paranoid its him that's turning us all!

Starting to feel sorry for poor Mr T, Veema


What has Mr T been up to, have I missed something ?

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PersonCoast walkers
17/3/2014 at 11:50am
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Thanks for your advice Sunshinetours,

It has just given us a brainwave, probably a stupid one at that. We could always keep the car as you suggested 'cos we've not long bought it, buy a cheap small second hand 2 berth caravan with an awning and keep hold of our beloved baby FC for summertime.




Thanks, will check out your linky.

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Personsunshinetours
17/3/2014 at 1:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Coast walkers on 17/3/2014
Thanks for your advice Sunshinetours,

It has just given us a brainwave, probably a stupid one at that. We could always keep the car as you suggested 'cos we've not long bought it, buy a cheap small second hand 2 berth caravan with an awning and keep hold of our beloved baby FC for summertime.




Thanks, will check out your linky.


If you have the space then why not yr it BUT I would say your way of thinking if you get the right van may change.

I know its a big move when you do it and we wondered if we had made right decision etc etc but haven't looked back since to be honest

For two people can;t help thinking that one of those size Adria's or similar plus an Air awning would make a pretty complete and easy to deal with overall package to be honest


Personct955
17/3/2014 at 9:25pm
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There are some lighter weight vans out there. We have a dealers model of an Xplore 495 2010 with the layout you are looking for. We also traded a countryman for the van, no regrets at all set up and pack away so much easier and our daughter is much happier now she doesn't have to sleep in the awning!!

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PersonCoast walkers
18/3/2014 at 11:16pm
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Hi Sunshinetours,

The Adria Tay is quite a nice little number, very light too.
It will be a big move, kind of scary to let go of 'our Baby' FC. Those blow up type porch awnings are top of our list, so much easier to use.

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PersonCoast walkers
19/3/2014 at 1:02pm
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The Eldis explore 495 says it's just over the 1000Kg Kerbside limit, yet it looks so big inside, bright and airy too. Will look into them more, Thank you ct955.   

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PersonAlphonso De Lard
19/3/2014 at 3:36pm
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Another "vote" for a Bailey Ranger 500/5. Our first van. Bought second hand, (it's a 2007), two years ago. Not overly heavy (1271kg MTPLM) - we had a C-Max and that towed it just fine. Two end lounges really suits us... Bathroom adequate, but would probably prefer a separate shower cubicle and a built in microwave in our next van. Great van though, the OH hasn't really found another one yet that she prefers the layout too, although we've bought a bigger tug to allow us a little more choice with van next time we purchase.

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PersonCoast walkers
20/3/2014 at 9:43am
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What sized Petrol/Diesel engine was your C-Max, Alphonso De Lard ?

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PersonAlphonso De Lard
20/3/2014 at 9:52am
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It was a 2.0 Focus C-Max TDCI (diesel) Ghia 05 plate. Nice car.

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PersonCoast walkers
20/3/2014 at 10:06am
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Ours is now only a Honda Civic 1.8 petrol which we find is more sluggish to pull our baby Pennine FC than our old 1.8 diesel. Unfortunately we had to change over cars in a hurry, the Honda was our best choice at the time, we were actually looking for a higher engine size, but this was all before a caravan was considered. Silly us and sods law.    
We live in a hilly area so if our car struggles up major hills with our small FC, I'm thinking it will certainly struggle with a caravan. :O

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PersonAlphonso De Lard
20/3/2014 at 10:11am
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FC weighs about 800KG I'm guessing?

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PersonCoast walkers
20/3/2014 at 10:17am
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Good guess there ADL, 750Kg's

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PersonAlphonso De Lard
20/3/2014 at 10:25am
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Do you have the floor space, front box (if you have one) and under the seat storage "chocker" with personal items? My old man used to have one, towed it with a Ford Fusion 1.4, that struggled with the FC too, but his was chocker (sure it would have weighed over the 750KG limit if he would have taken it to a weigh bridge), that struggled up hills too... Would have thought the larger engine of the Honda would have had more oomph.

I'd put a new car on your shopping list before a caravan. That way you'll get a lot more choice.

How much does the civic weigh? The CMax was 1500kg if I remember rightly...

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