Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: fixed bed caravan Post Reply Post New Topic
Personphatkat
14/3/2012 at 3:06pm
 Location: Aberdeen
 Outfit: None Entered View phatkat's Profile View Profile   Reply to phatkat Reply   Quote phatkat Quote  
Joined: 13/7/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   23
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Due to age and physical condition of the wife and I and us wanting to update our caravan we've decided a fixed bed is the way to go.
We don't tow very often and the van lives on our favourite site all year and our spot is limited length wise, our current van is about 17' + draw bar and its about as long as will fit..we might have another foot or so, what vans should we be looking at? (second hand)


Personrhsc01
14/3/2012 at 3:33pm
 Location: West Lothian
 Outfit: Kia Ceed & Adria Altea 542 DK View rhsc01's Profile View Profile   Reply to rhsc01 Reply   Quote rhsc01 Quote  
Joined: 20/8/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   200
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi

Depends on budget and weights, etc I guess.  You could look at the Adrea Altea 432 PX which is small but has a fixed bed, there are many to choose from.

Happy hunting



-------------
If you Don't ask, you Don't get..............
Easter    - Alton Towers
May       - Aveniemore
Summer    - South West London (theme parks all Around)
September - Not Sure
October   - Blackpool (Yet more Theme parks and attractions
Life is a Roller coaster and we will be on loads this year...


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Personevenstephen
14/3/2012 at 3:44pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Wellhouse Atrai Dandy Dart Quechua B View evenstephen's Profile View Profile   Reply to evenstephen Reply   Quote evenstephen Quote  
Joined: 05/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   605
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Don't know if this will help; it's not quite what you were asking but it might be a start. The Caravan Club mag recently listed these "lightweight" models as having a fixed bed. I would imaging that some of them will be on the smaller side if they're lightweight.
TriganoSilver 340CP
Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP
Sterckeman Starlett 420 CP
TriganoSilver 380CPlTSL
Sprite Lite 4
PennineArtemis
TriganoSilver 420CP
TriganoSilver 430LJ
AdriaAltea 432 PX
Hobby De Luxe 400 SF
Hobby De Luxe 400 SFe
Hobby De Luxe 440 SF
Hobby Excellent 410 SFe
Hobby Excellent 440 SFr
SpriteAlpine 4
BaileyOrion 430


Personldpdmp
14/3/2012 at 5:26pm
 Location: durham
 Outfit: bailey View ldpdmp's Profile View Profile   Reply to ldpdmp Reply   Quote ldpdmp Quote  
Joined: 10/5/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1188
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you are looking for a van 17' plus a frame then the world is your oyster - well almost.     All the manufacturers make a fixed bed up to and over that length.  We have a 4.7m (15' and a bit) internal length.    Although the van is long you will not find it a 'big' van when the fixed bed is in     The fixed bed takes up a lot of space.  if you are tall ie over 6'2 then you will have to be more fussy   I am on the limit and have a 6'2 bed for a 6'2 bloke   It does the job - just.  It would be better to have the bigger bed but I do not want to pull a big van round Europe each summer so we compromise.  If you are using the van as a static, then you will be ok with the bigger van and the bigger bed   Enjoy the chase


Personphilip 22
14/3/2012 at 8:03pm
 Location:  lincolnshire
 Outfit: N A View philip 22's Profile View Profile   Reply to philip 22 Reply   Quote philip 22 Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   739
Site Reviews Total: 34
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 3  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 9
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 13
Site Nights 2019: 16
Site Nights 2018: 0
How about a Bailey Pageant Bordeaux would be a nice fixed bed for you.


Advertisement



PersonDebi Sanderson
14/3/2012 at 8:53pm
 Location: Northeast
 Outfit: Swift oakmere 2008 and mondeo TDI View Debi Sanderson's Profile View Profile   Reply to Debi Sanderson Reply   Quote Debi Sanderson Quote  
Joined: 20/2/2004

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   84
Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We have just had the same problem with my parents who are retired and now dont want the hassle of putting a bed up every night, They were limited with the length of there garage. They have just bought a Sprite Alpine 4 its about 18ft external length its a lovely light weight van.


PersonDebi Sanderson
14/3/2012 at 8:53pm
 Location: Northeast
 Outfit: Swift oakmere 2008 and mondeo TDI View Debi Sanderson's Profile View Profile   Reply to Debi Sanderson Reply   Quote Debi Sanderson Quote  
Joined: 20/2/2004

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   84
Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We have just had the same problem with my parents who are retired and now dont want the hassle of putting a bed up every night, They were limited with the length of there garage. They have just bought a Sprite Alpine 4 its about 18ft external length its a lovely light weight van.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

8778 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder