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Subject Topic: Are caravans like Motorbikes...? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonGCMS2012
05/10/2013 at 2:48pm
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You buy one, and then soon after you want a bigger one?

Just sitting here (for once) on a quiet Saturday, mucking around on the 'net, and I end up looking at caravans and start thinking 'should I / could I change it for...?'.

Can't believe I'm thinking like this now, only after having our first 'van just over a year now...

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Personmickeyb
05/10/2013 at 3:01pm
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When I saw the title, I thought you meant are they exempt from speed limits !...............Mick


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Personrush768
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Stop thinking! Be warned, it'll cost you!
David


Personarcticfox
05/10/2013 at 3:04pm
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I don't find them like motorbikes no, When ever I had my bikes I always wanted something different till I got my Yamaha R1 after that I was happy, Were with this van I'm quite happy as long as it does its job even with the slight leak it as and the damp its caused than I'm going to have to fix I'm happy with it ;)


PersonJohn in Leeds
05/10/2013 at 3:16pm
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A few years ago I settled on one bike after a lifetime of changes - The Italian beauty will stay with me till I can no longer ride. The little Trigano caravan however I'm not sure but for what I need there is little alternative. I wonder if it's an age thing?



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PersonJack+Jon
05/10/2013 at 3:55pm
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No, a motorbike could well be an extention to your body
part, a caravan will only ever be a box to sleep in. while
a bigger body part is generally better, a bigger box can
sometimes be a pain in the bum.......

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PersonOctavia4x4
05/10/2013 at 4:01pm
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Always an option!!



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Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDi 4x4 (2012) towing a Compass Omega 482 (2014)


Personarcticfox
05/10/2013 at 5:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Octavia4x4 on 05/10/2013
Always an option!!




That's mint ;)


PersonAndy Higham
05/10/2013 at 6:23pm
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I suppose they have similarities.
2 wheels, the owners like to customise/personalise them, the owners are usually enthusiasts


PersonGCMS2012
05/10/2013 at 7:21pm
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Must just my way of thinking...

But like you said, you then find one you're happy with, and then stick with it.

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Personmisterg
05/10/2013 at 9:38pm
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In my experience I am happy with what I have till I go to a Showroom for gas or to NEC. Keep away from both and you should be ok.Make your mind up about what lay out is best for your needs and if you want a dedicated shower area, Alde heating if winter use or fixed bed. Trouble is you also need to match van with car or car with van on weights and measures.

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PersonGCMS2012
05/10/2013 at 10:27pm
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That too misterg, been looking again at cars.

Looking at Sorentos instead of pickups....

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Personstuartggray
05/10/2013 at 11:37pm
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I had an old British bike that needed towed home most of the time


Personarcticfox
06/10/2013 at 7:00am
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Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 05/10/2013

That too misterg, been looking again at cars.

Looking at Sorentos instead of pickups....


HAHAHAH I keep doing that as well, Think a nice 2.5 diesel would be better than my 1.8 petrol Zafira BUT both would do the same job as im not getting a new van for a while


PersonGCMS2012
06/10/2013 at 10:51am
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Know what you mean.. As I said in another thread, a Volvo I sold was more economical, comfy and quieter that our current Mondeo.

Mondeo is a 2 litre '56 plate, the Volvo was a 2.5 litre D5 on a Y plate, go figure...?

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PersonChrisPolly+Oscar
06/10/2013 at 5:31pm
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Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 05/10/2013

That too misterg, been looking again at cars.

Looking at Sorentos instead of pickups....


Always go for the real 4x4, not a farm truck.
Have this argument with many of the boys at work. Pickups only tow well with poise & balance when they have weight over the back axle...

This youtube clip shows a Landcruiser dragging an L200 along the ground in a tug of war. L200 just spins its wheels; no weight on the wheels.
VIDEO HERE

Sent many a smart at ss walking off with tail between their legs with this one.

Like the other comments made, bikes like caravans, both got 2 wheels and cause all manner of issues when they go wrong.

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Caravanning for 22 years
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0TD & 2004 Avondale Mayfair 510-5L
Previous towcars:
2002 Nissan Primera - sold
2002 Ford Galaxy - Died & scrapped. Good riddance.
1998 BMW 525TDS SE - PEx
1998 VW Passat SE - Crashed into & scrapped
1997 Peugeot 406 GLX - PEx



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