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Subject Topic: What is the best makes of Caravan
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25/2/2022 at 9:24am
 Location: Worcestershire
 Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser
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Best course of action is to buy a cheap second hand caravan that you think is okay for you and then later upgrade to one that you really like.


via mobile 25/2/2022 at 9:56am
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
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You can get nearly new from a dealer and save yourself money, which is what we did. Insure it new for old, so if it is stolen or written off you have the funds for a new can.


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25/2/2022 at 10:13am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Lunar Delta TS 2017
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We are currently looking to to buy a used van, we have seen a lunar but given the fact they are no longer in existence could parts be a problem?

It’s a 2014 vintage and in good condition would you consider it or walk away. I’m thinking a lot of caravan parts are generic but, say for example a body panel got damaged a replacement would be impossible to source.

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via mobile 25/2/2022 at 11:11am
 Location: North Essex
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You would have difficulty in getting specific to model body parts for any 2014 caravan. It does seem that if a caravan gets more than minimal accident damage it is written off by the insurer.

Other parts chassis & interior equipment are common to all makes of caravan so can usually be sourced ok. If the caravan is ok then go for it if you like it.

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25/2/2022 at 12:28pm
 Location: Aberdeen
 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche 460 VW Tiguan Moti
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At the mo we have a Elddis Crusader Mistral(2019), the wife says this is the best van yet. So there you have it.

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25/2/2022 at 6:01pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524
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My Lunar is the best van I've owned, but then it's the only van I've owned, so that just shows the value (or otherwise!) of personal opinion! It's all about context.

TBH it's a good van that has served me well over the last 3 years, it suffers the same shortcomings of lightweight build/materials that all caravans by their very nature suffer, but nothing has actually broken/failed, so I'm happy.


25/2/2022 at 8:04pm
 Location: East Herts
 Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail
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The caravan we currently have is by far the best one out of the four we have owned. There was a gap of many years though between number 2 and number 3. In my opinion by far the greatest improvement in caravans came between the early 1970s and the mid 1980s. Most "improvements" since those times have been mainly cosmetic.

Our number 2 caravan was a Sprite Musketeer and when it left the factory it had no electrics whatsoever apart from the road lights. It had no running water, not even cold, and it had glass windows. After I got it I added running cold water and a 12 volt electrical system. Very few sites in those days had EHU.

By contrast my third caravan, an Elddis Tonado XL built in 1988 had just about everything that the very latest caravans have except for a microwave and air-con.


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via mobile 26/2/2022 at 10:34am
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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Our first van was an Elddis, then a Bailey, then a Hymer (after seeing one on a site in France), then another Hymer (newer model), then a Tec, then back to a Hymer. There have also been tents along the way.

It depends on what you prioritise and, for us, it's build quality and insulation values. The Hymer - all 3 models we've owned - knocks spots off the others. The downside is that they're heavy, so you need a hefty tow vehicle.


26/2/2022 at 5:39pm
 Location: Staffs
 Outfit: Elddis
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We went to the show yesterday.
We ended up with a Raymond James dealer special.
Elddis Osprey 554 with transverse bed.
Hope this lasts me a few years. They chucked in a motor mover, 100watt solar panel and a new battery.

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if your car could travel at the speed of light and you turned on your lights what would happen?


26/2/2022 at 5:48pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524
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Congratulations. May it be all that you wish for.


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via mobile 26/2/2022 at 6:07pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Bailey Phoenix GT 75
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Hope you enjoy it.

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26/2/2022 at 11:44pm
 Location: None Entered
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Like Pixie Hez, we bought a caravan from a somewhat distant dealer. Eventually there was some warranty work needed. However, we found no difficulty locating a service engineer quite happy to undertake the work.

The point being, he was not a dealer and made his money servicing.


17/4/2022 at 9:14pm
 Location: perth
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have had Bailey ,swift and now Adria since 2014. bought a new Adria adora isonzo in 2014, serviced every year and never been any issues with it. brilliant van


via mobile 20/4/2022 at 4:47am
 Location: Ayrshire Scotland
 Outfit: Santa Fe CRDi + Swift Conqueror 645
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Quite simply, there is no 'best' caravan, these forums are full of horror stories involving models from all makes.
If you're asking what is the best transverse bed, firstly I'd say when looking at the various models, remember that when in use, you'll have bedding on, so allow for that extra measurement.
I'm biased of course, but I'd say the Swift, when pulling out the bed a 'bolster' drops into the resulting gap at the head of the bed. However, if the person sleeping on the side of the bed away from the toilet, is bigger than average size, they will struggle to get past to the toilet during the night.
Really the best layout, imho, is the longitudinal bed at the back, with 2 doors through to the middle toilet/washroom.


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20/4/2022 at 8:31pm
 Location: perth
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Quote: Originally posted by Supatramp on 20/4/2022
Quite simply, there is no 'best' caravan, these forums are full of horror stories involving models from all makes.
If you're asking what is the best transverse bed, firstly I'd say when looking at the various models, remember that when in use, you'll have bedding on, so allow for that extra measurement.
I'm biased of course, but I'd say the Swift, when pulling out the bed a 'bolster' drops into the resulting gap at the head of the bed. However, if the person sleeping on the side of the bed away from the toilet, is bigger than average size, they will struggle to get past to the toilet during the night.
Really the best layout, imho, is the longitudinal bed at the back, with 2 doors through to the middle toilet/washroom.

the Adria isonzo has a transverse bed, no add in bolsters or pull out sections, and I am 6ft 4 tall and get a cracking nights sleep, and no problems getting past end of bed




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