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05/8/2024 at 2:13pm
Location: Midlands
Outfit: 2019 VW Arteon + 2002 Avondale Dart
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Hi, I'm a bit late to this but will add a couple of thoughts in case they're any use.
I sold an Avondale Dart 515-4 caravan earlier this year that had precisely the layout you were originally looking for, an overall length of 6.5m and an MTPLM of 1250kg. Avondale traded until 2008 and I think towards the end, the same caravan was renamed the 545-4 and became slightly longer and heavier, though not by much. But that layout was very popular until as recently as a couple of years ago, with all of the main manufacturers producing at least one.
I replaced my lovely Avondale with a Lunar Cosmos (a special edition based on the Quasar) which has a dining area at each end and a wardrobe and wet room in the centre on the offside. Rose loves it but, having been away in it a couple of times, I actually don't like this layout as much. It feels cramped in the middle, especially if one of us is in the kitchen area and the other wants to get to the front seats / bed.
Personally I'd always go for the 4 berth side dinette layout over a 2 berth, even if you're travelling as a couple. Having the extra seats to sit and have a cuppa in the morning before you put the bed away really makes a difference!
The only reason to really be concerned about the length of a caravan is if you're restricted for storage space. Towing-wise, it makes far less of a difference than you think it will and I doubt you'll notice any difference between towing 6.5m and towing 7m. Width and above all, weight distribution are far more significant issues.
I wouldn't be concerned about buying a caravan from a now defunct manufacturer either. Our Lunar has a chassis made by Alko, a fridge made by Electrolux, a cassette toilet made by Thetford, a heating system made by Alde and a microwave made by Daewoo, all of which were bought in and simply inserted. Really, the only things that are unique are the upholstery (which you can always re-cover) and the windows and body panels, which can always be sourced from breakers yards or made to measure.
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