Small Caravans

clivvy · 02-05-2009, 15:53

HI Guys,

as I now have the Maverick, we want to buy a small caravan for some holidays. We want something approc 12 ft, 13/14ft maximum total length. Must have cassette toilet and shower etc, and be fairly cheap. Anyone know of any large places that sell caravans we can visit? We want a big place with lots of choice of decent cheap caravans, especially small ones...

Jocky · 02-05-2009, 18:49

I'd have a look in autotrader online and ebay before you go to a dealer and it'll give you an idea on what you get for your cash

wildbri · 02-05-2009, 19:32

Hi, we have a 12ft caravan its old but very comfy, we have had it for years and use it
a great deal, over 20 weeks a year. You can spend a lot or a little but the enjoyment is the caravanning whatever you pay. I would look on ebay this will give you an idea of the kind of van you can
get for your budget. If you find one whos owner is giving up caravanning then they will include all the extras that a dealer will try to sell you. There are lots of bargains out there, but I would look for a good one privately and dont forget the "sniff" test, have a good sniff around, and if it dont smell right..... dont buy it...... regards bri

clivvy · 02-05-2009, 20:14

Thanks Bri, thats good advice, I understand what you mean about the "sniff" test !! It sounds like you have the size caravan we are looking for. As I have never towed before, whats it like to tow?? The biggest thing I have towed is a small box trailer..so no idea what effects the caravan has on the car etc...

We have had a real good look at ebay over the last few weeks, and have our eyes on a few, but smaller ones are much rarer it seems!

jims-terrano · 02-05-2009, 20:20

Try Horbury Caravans, http://www.horburycaravans.co.uk/

Jim T

zippy656 · 02-05-2009, 22:04

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Originally Posted by clivvy

As I have never towed before, whats it like to tow?? The biggest thing I have towed is a small box trailer..so no idea what effects the caravan has on the car etc...

my caravan is 22' long and 1241 kg all up.

lwb standard T2..

um what caravan... just need to get used to the towing mirrors, then its ok. i do really roget its there.. just long slow climbs get to me, have to drop to 4th..

oh with a DUFF maf.. to speed droped to 35mph! lol

then i needed to STOP on a hill. needed LOW 4wd to more again. but soon got it sorted.

wildbri · 02-05-2009, 23:03

After the first mile you tend to forget its there, but of course you have to drive slower ( lower limits ) and you need more space in front for slowing down and wider cornering to avoid clipping the caravan tyre on the curb. We have just returned from a trip to Scotland, 25mpg towing, I get 29/30 solo, bri

robobone · 06-05-2009, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

HI Guys,

as I now have the Maverick, we want to buy a small caravan for some holidays. We want something approc 12 ft, 13/14ft maximum total length. Must have cassette toilet and shower etc, and be fairly cheap. Anyone know of any large places that sell caravans we can visit? We want a big place with lots of choice of decent cheap caravans, especially small ones...

contact jim terrano he knows a place local to him that sell caravans cheap he took me there when i was looking

mav · 06-05-2009, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Try Horbury Caravans, http://www.horburycaravans.co.uk/

Jim T

Quote:

Originally Posted by robobone

contact jim terrano he knows a place local to him that sell caravans cheap he took me there when i was looking

Would that be the one in the earlie post Robo?.

Guess your memberships run out Tony, You`ve gone RED

Mav.

zippy656 · 06-05-2009, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav

Guess your memberships run out Tony, You`ve gone RED

Mav.

nope just sun burn!!

lol

06-05-2009, 13:16

If you fancy a trip across the M62, i would try Duxbury caravans(01772 312266,PR6 7EH).He has sold a number of vans to people i know,all of which have nothing but praise for him.As an added bonus he also has a great stock of secondhand gear at less the e-bay prices.Woodyc.

lacroupade · 06-05-2009, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodyc

If you fancy a trip across the M62, i would try Duxbury caravans(01772 312266,PR6 7EH).He has sold a number of vans to people i know,all of which have nothing but praise for him.As an added bonus he also has a great stock of secondhand gear at less the e-bay prices.Woodyc.

You're even tempting me now Woody! better not let the missus find out, she'd kill me!

zippy656 · 06-05-2009, 13:39

off he goes..... just hide it when you get home!

shell NEVER know

lacroupade · 06-05-2009, 13:42

How the hell do you disguise a caravan for heavens sake????

Spose I could paint it camouflage and claim its a bomb shelter...?

zippy656 · 06-05-2009, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

How the hell do you disguise a caravan for heavens sake????

Spose I could paint it camouflage and claim its a bomb shelter...?

im not to sure,

but we dont notice ours any more, its right out side the front door too

02-05-2009, 15:53	#1
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Small Caravans HI Guys, as I now have the Maverick, we want to buy a small caravan for some holidays. We want something approc 12 ft, 13/14ft maximum total length. Must have cassette toilet and shower etc, and be fairly cheap. Anyone know of any large places that sell caravans we can visit? We want a big place with lots of choice of decent cheap caravans, especially small ones...

02-05-2009, 18:49	#2
Jocky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside,Englandshire, I only sleep there honest. Vehicle: Nissan Patrol 2.8 TD6 Y61 Posts: 1,420	I'd have a look in autotrader online and ebay before you go to a dealer and it'll give you an idea on what you get for your cash __________________ (Y61) Patrol 2.8TD6 SE Touring.DPT Box. Ironman Nitro Shocks OME Springs 20mm lift front, 30mm lift rear. 33" General Grabber AT's, Airtec Snorkel, EGR Mod. 2.5" Stainless Exhaust

02-05-2009, 19:32	#3
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Hi, we have a 12ft caravan its old but very comfy, we have had it for years and use it a great deal, over 20 weeks a year. You can spend a lot or a little but the enjoyment is the caravanning whatever you pay. I would look on ebay this will give you an idea of the kind of van you can get for your budget. If you find one whos owner is giving up caravanning then they will include all the extras that a dealer will try to sell you. There are lots of bargains out there, but I would look for a good one privately and dont forget the "sniff" test, have a good sniff around, and if it dont smell right..... dont buy it...... regards bri

02-05-2009, 20:14	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Thanks Bri, thats good advice, I understand what you mean about the "sniff" test !! It sounds like you have the size caravan we are looking for. As I have never towed before, whats it like to tow?? The biggest thing I have towed is a small box trailer..so no idea what effects the caravan has on the car etc... We have had a real good look at ebay over the last few weeks, and have our eyes on a few, but smaller ones are much rarer it seems!

02-05-2009, 20:20	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Try Horbury Caravans, http://www.horburycaravans.co.uk/ Jim T

02-05-2009, 23:03	#7
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	After the first mile you tend to forget its there, but of course you have to drive slower ( lower limits ) and you need more space in front for slowing down and wider cornering to avoid clipping the caravan tyre on the curb. We have just returned from a trip to Scotland, 25mpg towing, I get 29/30 solo, bri

06-05-2009, 13:16	#11
woodyc Guest Posts: n/a	If you fancy a trip across the M62, i would try Duxbury caravans(01772 312266,PR6 7EH).He has sold a number of vans to people i know,all of which have nothing but praise for him.As an added bonus he also has a great stock of secondhand gear at less the e-bay prices.Woodyc.

06-05-2009, 13:39	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	off he goes..... just hide it when you get home! shell NEVER know

06-05-2009, 13:42	#14
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	How the hell do you disguise a caravan for heavens sake???? Spose I could paint it camouflage and claim its a bomb shelter...?