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PersonTravel Bug
27/9/2015 at 10:43am
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We may have the chance to purchase a twin axle but not sure how different it would be to our single axle.

We are fairly new to caravanning, we owned and old Sprite 25 years ago but didn`t use it much. Last October we bought a single axle 98 model and it has been great and have managed 8 short trips off, so we are still learning.

Our tow car will be fine to tow but how difficult is it to move the caravan into place and are we best getting a motor mover fitted ? Would most motor movers be fine or would we need a certain one for a twin axle?

We will need to find a new storage place as well, is it normally more expensive to store one ?

If anyone can help with any information is will be most helpful.



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Personcheckley1973
27/9/2015 at 11:34am
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Hi. We changed to a twin axle last year, best thing we ever did!

I would recommend a mover, we use a single axle mover programmed for a twin axle van and it is sufficient for moving it about. They are more difficult to turn for obvious reasons but a mover really helps.

We also had to change storage location as the one we were at didn't have enough room for twins ( or so she said ) We now pay £300 a year for a cassoa silver location which is cheaper than the £500 we were paying for a gold site.

Other point to bear in mind is levelling as you can't use ramps easily, we use 3 sections of deck board, all cut slightly different lengths and stack them to the required height.

Insurance was about the same as our old van at £260 a year based on market value.

We find towing much more stable than the single when passing trucks etc and we also like the increased safety if we ever suffer a puncture on the van.


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Personclbewi
27/9/2015 at 11:39am
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Towing wise you won't nothing ce any difference it will follow you anywhere, If yo need to manuver it into a fairly tight space with littl room in front a mover will be a godsend. A twin mover will do the job better than a single one as far as turning goes less stress on the axles and tyres. Downside of a twin mover is the cost around £1500 fitted.
Some storage places charge more for twin axles some don't ours charges by the length of the van.
Hope this helps.

Regards, Colin

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Personalpiner
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the big difference with a twin is in the towing, far more stable, also reversing onto your pitch is a lot easier to do because it does not pivot on just 2 wheels
I started caravaning with a 10 ft caravan and progressed over the years to the twin axle and find it by far the best to manage.
The down side, dont expect to move it by hand, you will have to use the car.
Buying a motor mover, dont waste your money, bought one for mine and dont use it because its so easy to move it with the car you wont need one
if you realy want a mover as above it wont turn the caravan like a singlr axle van
you have to go backwards and forwards so many times to turn it, the battery would start to run down.
if you buy the mover you quote in your post it will be great for just going backwards and forwards
alternitvly buy a 4 motor mover but this will add considerable weight and cost a lot of money
I would suggest that you try it without a mover first to see how you get on.
I have never regeted buying a twin

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i wish i still had the £1500 i paid to have the mover fitted

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PersonDOBSONK
27/9/2015 at 9:02pm
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Love out twin axle mainly for the extra living space, we put a single wheel mover on ours and wish we had sent the extra for a twin wheel mover.


Personcheckley1973
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My single mover works just fine for shifting it about and levelling


Personglittering-prize
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we have a twin axle,tows like a dream.I dont have a motor mover as i reverse in place.They are expensive for twins at about £1200.so unless you really need it i would not bother.Twin axles will cost more to store as they are much bigger than single axle.We pay £600 a year but it is a gold site and we save on insurance.Ours is 28ft long and only 2 of us but we like the space.I will stick with twin,good luck

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Personjeff juke
28/9/2015 at 1:31pm
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You better check the nose weight to see if your car can pull it.Most double wheelers need a jeep or 4x4 to pull them or a heavy car like my Tiguan.

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Persondianebb72
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I loved our twin axle, found it easy to reverse onto pitch and only added a motormover as the site we used to go to in Cornwall asked that we had the van hitch in at the back of the pitch, which is ok with a single axle but far harder with a twin. Dave used to worry about the back end every time I pulled into or out of a site due to the length but once I explained we were only 1 wheels length longer at the back from our last van he calmed down a bit lol. We were still able to use the same storage site but had to pay more. I totally miss the fixed bed it had and so wish we hadn't sold it

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Personjoecroft2
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we have had one since 2007 , we normally use a Kia Sorento for towing , but I have used my Ford Mondeo 130 TDCI Estate , and you cant tell the difference , except if using the Mondeo I put the rear seats down and load a lot of the Caravan stuff inside the car ,

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Alternative to a motor mover and far better to use and a fraction of the price.
£140 plus fitting, available for many cars, see if yours is listed on their website.
used one for years with my twin axle
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PersonTravel Bug
30/9/2015 at 6:41pm
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We have a Range Rover so we will be fine for towing. Still not decided but some good points pointed out to us.

We will have to move to a different storage site so not happy about that and a few of our favorite sites have tight access so I don`t think we would be able to visit them as we wouldn`t feel confident driving a larger newer van into them.

Maybe its not time for a change just yet.

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towing a larger van is easy,you soon get used to it.we have a chrysler 300c and its superb.had our van five years and always reversed it even in really tight spots.

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Personcheckley1973
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I agree with above the difference is only around a metre you won't even notice it once you've towed a few times.


PersonLarbea22
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We're just about to embark on our maiden voyage in our twin axle, new to us, Sentator Wyoming!!

Its our first caravan, but not hubby's first time of towing, but he's still very anxious about it. However, he's a firm believer in practice makes perfect and knows he'll be fine once he's done a few journeys!!

Nothing like jumping in at the deep end :)



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