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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 08/8/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by hankakampa on 07/8/2021

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im thinking of buying a small 2 berth caravan to tow behind my Campervan.

Why ? What do you want the caravan to do that your campervan doesnt do ? Any recommendation would be better if that was known.
For instance if you dont want another bathroom that brings teardrop trailers into the reckoning.

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Quote: Originally posted by Rob and Tina on 09/8/2021

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I noticed that you referred to your vehicle as a "compact camper" which sounds to me like it's a very small vehicle. Have you worked out the maximum weight you can tow as this might be extremely low if your van is as compact as it sounds?

Rob

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Quote: Originally posted by JuanHuNose on 08/8/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by Andy Sl on 08/8/2021

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Lunar have been taken over https://www.lep.co.uk/business/sale-confirmed-prestons-lunar-caravans-saved-administration-664448

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Thats 2 year old news. They were `saved` but have since gone again, permanently it appears.

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Quote: Originally posted by jim oldham on 12/8/2021

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"I imagine a jockey wheel weighting scales will be useful".

You can use bathroom scales and a piece of wood.
Pretty simple to check the nose weight, or use the search facility to find out.

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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 12/8/2021

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As already mentioned, the make is almost irrelevant on a circa 10 year old van, it's ALL about condition and lack of damp, as well as layout, weight etc. suiting your needs.

All the appliances, and most of the fittings are bought in items, including the chassis/running gear, that are common across brands, so spares and replacements are independent of van manufacturer. About the only parts that are specific to the original manufacturer are body panels, interior cabinets/soft furnishings, and probably rear light units, but much of that can be sourced s/h from caravan breakers. Be aware that replacing cabinets is rarely an easy task because of the way caravans are assembled, with interior built first and exterior panels fitted last (rendering many cabinet fixings now unreachable!)!

You do need to give thought to caravan weights and compatibility to tow vehicle, AND your driving test/licence being pre/post 1997, as towing weight limits differ without addition test being taking post 1997.

Nose weight is critical to towing stability (and limited by both caravan chassis AND tow vehicle), and really can only be 'adjusted' my how you load items in van, heavy items should not be placed in extreme rear of van to give correct nose weight, as that gives very unstable and even dangerous towing characteristics, heavy items should always go low down and over axle, moving/removing items from front of van is usual method of getting nose weight correct. Bathroom scales and a piece of wood to get tow hitch to correct tow ball height is perfectly adequate for checking weight.

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Quote: Originally posted by hankakampa on 09/8/2021

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Because I need a loo and shower which my compact camper doesn't have.