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Well I prefer the twin axle

Having had both we bought a new bailey pageant burgundy in 2008 and swopped it for a new swift conqueror 645 in 2010

I have found the swift much more stable to tow you do however need a car man enough to tow it, they are in fact easier to reverse than a single axle

I have had a motor-mover fitted as it is easier to hitch up and put in storage etc and at 1800kls its nigh on impossable to move it on my own

the benifits of a big twin axle are multifold proper shower/toilet more room, fixed island bed, alde heating  the list goes on

I this week have been ringing round for servicing costs and have found that if I use a mobile approved fitter costs are little more than main dealer prices for the bailey

For insurance we use a company that does a deal on car and caravan both together because now some car insurance policy,s will not cover an 8mtr caravan

Also you will need a pre 97 licenese (or take the test) for the wieght other than that I have no regrets in moving to the twin axle

Twin Axles are much harder to manoeuvre when off the trowcar.

My own personal view is I would never have another, but I know a lot of people would not do without them.

Personal choice.

Quote: Originally posted by Crazyplace on 30/10/2011

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apparently less likely to snake but that is as far as my knowlege goes.

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Quote: Originally posted by robin52 on 30/10/2011

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I don't get the link between fixed beds and twin axles  

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 30/10/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by Crazyplace on 30/10/2011

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apparently less likely to snake but that is as far as my knowlege goes.

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A correctly loaded caravan, matched with correct towing vehicle will not snake. If you are not confident to drive a large outfit, the answer is to get a smaller one, not a larger one.

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I agree with Tentz on this one. 

In addition, double axle vans are also generally more expensive, motor movers are more expensive and the vans are generally bigger.  I hear that some sites on the continent will not always accept twin axle vans on the basis that they often require large pitches (- this is just 'folksy' information I have picked up from somewhere, and do not have experience or evidence to support this).

The bigger the van, the heavier it is likely to be, and therefore this will impact upon towing weight ratios.  A heavier vehicle could also impact upon fuel consumption i.e. might mean less mpg.  At a time when fuel is at a high, this may be a feature for some (i.e. me) to consider.

For me, I can only see one advantage of a double axle.  If one tyre blows on the van, then there is still another one left!  Again that is just my twisted logic.  In practice, I don't know how much of an advantage this really is.  In thirty years of towing, I have never has a blow out on a caravan or trailer.  I know that doesn't mean I will never have a blow out, but it does give me confidence in single axles - rightly or wrongly!

Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 30/10/2011

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I can't understand why anyone would want to move a caravan when it's not connected to the car.

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