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Quote: Originally posted by newbie56 on 16/5/2021

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Thanks for replies. The point about connecting aquaroll are why I’m asking questions about the hobby. So I know more about the differences. Just spoke to a caravan salesman he said the narrower hobby vans are the 540 and under. I like the 560. So this would be the wide van.
Has anyone with experience of towing this width van any advice.

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Quote: Originally posted by newbie56 on 16/5/2021

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Thanks iank01, the hobby I’m looking at is virtually the same size you have. It would be 245mm wider than my van. I’m not an experienced caravan tower, and it’s the extra width down narrow lanes that worry me. Is yours a twin wheeler.

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Quote: Originally posted by newbie56 on 17/5/2021

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Thanks for all replies and help. Just spoke to caravan storage, they said they won’t take any hobby caravans inside or out. Which has probably ended plans for a hobby van. Which means a new search.

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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 17/5/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by newbie56 on 17/5/2021

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Thanks for all replies and help. Just spoke to caravan storage, they said they won’t take any hobby caravans inside or out. Which has probably ended plans for a hobby van. Which means a new search.

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Sorry to hear that, I and other members did try to forewarn you that there can be issues with the make re sites and insurance, purely because of the make (and the risks associated with it)! The member who dismissed our comments out of hand was really not being as helpful as he could have been, and in a way by confirming that HE had had insurance declined, rather endorsed our opinions instead of countering them with contrary evidence.

I'm sure you are disappointed, we all would be if our dream had just been shattered, but look on the brighter side, you are unlikely to be declined by storage or camping sites and insurers with a different brand. Pretty grim scenario if once you've acquired van, you're trying to book sites for holidays, only to find some won't accept your van on make alone, so maybe a lucky escape in a way.

Good luck in your ongoing search.

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