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I am just in the process of trying to select a 6-berth caravan for my tribe. I presently have a folding camper and used to limited space and facilities...

I am completely lost in the choice of stuff out there. I have a SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDi 140 bhp to pull with giving me up to about 1550-1600 kg to pull maximum.

Can anyone give me any advise on what to avoid ? This is affecting my sleep at night!!!!!!

I like the layout of a Lunar Quasar 615 but love the look and finish of an Abbey Vogue.

If you go to the caravan club website you can find several reviews of caravan brands with regard to how likely they were to need repairs for damp etc which makes interesting viewing.

The Baileys are very popular, have you considered the 550/6 Ranger?

Ali

thanks for the ideas guys. i have looked on the caravan club site and got some good ideas, Coachmans have a good report, not looked at them yet.  thanks Snowy.

Mature-student, we did have a rough buget in mind at the start, but as you know, you can get swept away with the extras.  Lots of good advice, thanks

I had a 6 berth for over 12 seasons, it was a Compass reflection 490/6 single axle. The layout was double dinette with the door in front of the axle, giving space at the rear of the van for a long double with two metal framed sprung base bunks coming out from below these seats/beds. The rear of the van closed off with sliding doors & the double at the front went across the van. This layout was superb for us & we only sold it because of its age & I wanted to change it while it still had some value.

We've not purchased one of the 6 berths vailable at the moment because the only ones we can find with an identical layout is the likes of the twin axle Trekker & as we keep our van on the drive, it has to be a single axle due to space.

If you're happy to tow a tndem axle with your vehicle I suggest you look at the Trekker, this layout is brilliant & the bunks are nice & omfy for the kids to sleep on. I won't buy one of the so called 6 berts with fixed bunks or solid wooden based bunks because I want my kids to sleep in comfort & I don't want to lose the space in the van used up by built in bunks.

The day someone makes a 6 berth single axle in the layout of our old compass, I'll be their first customer.

BB  

We have just bought the new bailey pagent britange 6 birth its outstanding i have 3 children and they love it cos they can bring a mate depending on wat you wanna spend and whether you want single or double axel i wanted a single much easier on ferries and sites can b greedy with twins our first outing on friday for long weekend then off to france

your only happy as wat your wife makes you

I am completely lost in the choice of stuff out there. I have a SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDi 140 bhp to pull with giving me up to about 1550-1600 kg to pull maximum.

is this going on 85 % of your kerb weight,to be safe on tow.6 berths are heavy.?

yes Michael, we dont want to go over 85%.

Thanks Northerngal33, that has given me a bit of confidence!!

Good luck Belinda H on your awaited arrival, hope it goes well.

Just gonna check out the Trekker Basilbrush.

We have had a look at the Bailey Bully, like the layout there too!