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27/10/2013 at 9:25am
Location: south cheshire
Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi
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I have a Kip Kompakt 1982, at 460kg unladen 650 laden its a doddle to tow. The beds are around 6ft, maybe more. But rare, they do occasionally come up on ebay.
Next best is to go here: The newer ones are a bit heavier at 750 unladen, but might still be a goer.
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There are a few other caravans with pop up roofs that are lightweight as well, like the Fleurette Tamaris. Other than that, if you want a lot of room, you could go for a trailer tent/folding camper.
I would be wary of towing with a 1200 engine, realistically, you need something at least at the 1600cc range. All cars will tow anything, as the manual will tell you, however, it's how far they will tow that's the problem. Like towing something heavy might only go up the road and around the corner before it gives up.
I tow with a 1600cc Nissan Almera automatic and have no trouble, but on the long slow hills you would struggle with an engine smaller than that. Realistically, I think you need to go for a trailer tent/folding camper - head over to the trailer tent forum and ask the same question there.
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27/10/2013 at 9:38pm
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Have a look at a Freedom. There are different models. I had a Freedom Sunseeker, 1992 4 berth and slept in the crossways bed easily. I'm 6'4". Yes they make smaller ones like the microlight but all are 750kg max weight. I towed with a Mini Metro although it was a diesel, 1.4litre with no turbo. That towed fine as long as I didn't try steep hill starts. I didn't ever have a problem although had to drop to 1st gear a few times. I also think you will struggle with a 1.2 petrol, but if you are patient and don't try to go to fast, it will be OK.. Trouble with caravans is the wind resistance. This is a Fiat Panda towing a Freedom Microlight so it is possible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edUE_GssfWU
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