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Hi,

We're loooking to upgrade our van at the end of the season and are looking about for the right one now so we don't jump in on the first van we see. Hubby would love a Hobby, but I have saw signs for some sites that won't allow them on site -such as Northam Farm. What are the other vans that sites don't allow-Burnster, Adria?

We're looking for a 4 berth van preferably with 2 doubles-(no bunks) or a fixed bed and a double. Only really want to spend £5-6k. I know that Ace do a 1995 van with fixed bed. Any suggestions?

Would live a Lunor Lexon but a little too much for now-maybe next time!

All those caravans you mention-including Roma, are genrally used by the travelling fraternity--obviously campsites dont want them because they might pay for 1 night & then stay untill evicted---for the same reason campsites often ban caravans towed by commecial vans--this is because they cant put signs up saying no gipsies or travellers because its racist----

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Quote: Originally posted by Ginaherd on 20/6/2007

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Hi, we have just bought a Dethleffs, its a German Van but made for the English market to English spec i.e door on correct side not too wide but same build quality. Ours is 4 berth with no fixed bed but you can get one with a fixed bed, may be worth a look.

We have the 2 berth version of the English spec Dethleff's Camper 470Dl.. Not the right layout for you, but build quality and design wise, we love it, and have been very pleased with it. Have a look at my gallery images no. 1.

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We  have a Tabbert Pucinni 540 (single axle) which we bought at the Caravan Show in Dusseldorf September 2005. It's the second one we have had, the first one for 11 years. You just cannot beat the standard of build, specification and finish. Highly recommended.

I have never had a problem with any site in this country or overseas and we tour extensively. But I did have a problem in France with a twin axle Compass Rallye 640 which we had for a short time, they wouldn't let us on sites with a twin axle and it was British!  We are certainly not travellers but, avid caravanner and enjoy every moment of it.

I agree that the german vans are much better in terms of space, value for money etc. But I am just concerned that I may be rejected from sites with one.

Any ideas on a British van with 2 doubles or a fixed bed and a double £6k max?