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Also see articles on -
Pop-Top Caravans
Advantages and disadvantages of pop-top
caravans. Do they really stand up?
Full Height Caravans
These vans have solid sides and roof. What are
some of the advantages of a full height caravan
over a pop-top caravan.
Cross Country Caravans/ All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Off-Road
and ATV Caravans are designed to withstand
travel on corrugated roads as well as for self
sufficiency when it comes to water and power.
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Types of
Caravans
Why
Caravanning ?
You don't have
to be active or outgoing to go caravanning. Simply
enjoying the outdoors is an excellent reason to purchase an
RV. If you enjoy bird watching, fishing, photography,
making new friends or just plain relaxing with a good book -
these are all very good reasons to go caravanning.
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Introduction to Camper Trailers
Different types of camper trailers - soft top campers, hard top
campers, hybrid type campers.
Hiring or Renting before you buy
Try before you buy gives
you the advantage of discovering what
best suits your needs.
This can save you considerably when you
eventually buy your own
caravan / rv
Also see:
Reversing Tips
Towing Tips & Towing Courses
Starting Out
Coupling (What is a Coupling)
Tyre and Wheel Bearing Maintenance
Best Tow Vehicle
Carrying Extra Fuel
Tow bars and Tow balls |
What types
caravan are there and what do I look for in a caravan?
There is a
wide range of caravans now to select from but basically
come
down to two types – touring and off-road. Pop tops,
expanda or slide out, full van, cross-country or an off road
all-terrain caravan. Manufacturers are now providing the
option of a fiberglass skin as well as a range of colours
for the skin of the caravan. Single and tandem axles
are also choices for the caravan buyer.
Single Axle Caravan
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Touring
Caravans
Depending on
the construction, some are best suited for highway or ‘black
top’ roads as the constant vibration over long distances can
be testing on the frame and suspension.
These caravans
are well appointed and contain all the ‘creature comforts’
but are not as robust when compared to the heavier off-road
or all terrain vehicle (ATV).
Some of the
more popular manufacturers of caravans are - Jayco, Millard,
Coromal, Boroma, Viscount, Evernew, Supreme, Windsor and
Roadstar.
Advantages/Disadvantages of a caravan
Advantages
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You can
unhitch your caravan and drive away in your vehicle to
sight see or go to the shop
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Easy to
pack up and be on your way
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At rest
stops you can go inside and have a cuppa or a ‘nana nap’
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On those
really wet and windy nights you are snug inside
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You can
get away from those flies and insects
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No packing
up wet canvas and no need for heaps of tent poles and
pegs
Disadvantages
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Two lots
of registration and insurance (car and caravan)
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Sometimes
storage of your caravan when not in use can be an issue
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Some roads
will be unsuitable for a caravan, camper van, 5th
wheeler or motor home whereas you could more easily take
a camper trailer
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