Motorhome Vs Caravan: Which is best?
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- Motorhome Vs Caravan: Which is best?
Should you buy a Motorhome or a Caravan? What are the costs of a Motorhome and a Caravan? What are the benefits of a Motorhome and a Caravan?
In this vlog we use our own experience to give you an overview of the costs, benefits and limitations of a Motorhome and a Caravan. If you are considering buying one, but don’t know which, then this vlog will answer some of your questions.
Having owned a Caravan from April 2018, we toured and towed 15,000 miles around the UK and Europe. In August 2020 we loaned a Motorhome for 3 months and toured the south of the UK. We were able to compare the two styles of touring and how each worked for us. Based on this compassion, we ordered a Motorhome in October 2020 and delivery is due in May 2021. Purchasing a leisure vehicle is a huge financial commitment and this vlog may provide some information you need to make a decision.
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Now that’s a proper advisory on leisure vehicle purchasing, seems we started Caravanning at about the same time as yourselves, and for the very same point that you have highlighted we’re sticking with our caravan because as you quite rightly state it suits our usage, great video guys, thanks for taking the time to make it, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Pete, I appreciate your comment. It is hard sometimes as at the end of the day I am simply a caravan, and soon to be motorhome owner, who is trying to offer advice from an owners perspective. I know I sometimes get things wrong but I do my best. Take care Pete and stay safe, Karina 👍😊
Fantastic video. Lots to think about and plenty to weigh up. Personal choice and priorities are what matters. But your best advice for me has been to take your time and do what's best for you. 👏👏👏
Thank you both and we are excited to see your new Elddis when you take delivery. 😊
Good advice from people who have been in the same position as us. It’s definitely about how you holiday. Nice vlog guys 👍
Thanks Sam
Well done, a good comprehensive video covering all the considerations including payload, which was a big consideration when we bought our near 8 metre Swift Kon-Tiki on a 3500kg MTPLM with around a 230kg payload. We were lucky because we could upgrade our MTPLM to 3850kg because I had C1 on the licence.
Thank you Bob, we always value your opinion and we certainly have much to learn about motorhoming. I hope we are all back out again soon, all the best to you and Jenny. 😊 Karina and Jules
This was so detailed and informative. Very impressed. Thank you!
Thank you
I had this conversation with the guys on the caravan talk forum a few years back. I asked why some choose a Motorhome in favour of a caravan when they then towed a car behind it? It seemed madness as the MH had to be huge to compete with the space in a caravan, especially a twin axle caravan. The MH owners thought the space was comparable by size but I still disagree. I pointed out the issue of going out in a MH for the day and having to pack everything up. The response was that they towed a small car. Caravanners argued that they were then driving a Smart car type vehicle and that European laws meant that these cars had to be trailered. A further pain to load the car on. At least if you towed a large caravan you’d have a comfy large car to go out in. The end result was that MH’s were for the journey and caravans for the destination. We all agreed with that. 👍🏻😊
Thanks for watching Huw, yes they offer very different types of touring. I think you need to embrace each for what they offer and enjoy yourself. I cannot wait to get back out again. 😊 Karina
That's a really interesting point. Why tow a car behind a motorhome instead of a car and a caravan?
Top information and we use caravan guard for our caravan. Shame there’s no show this month but we will enjoy watching your channel.
Thanks Louise, maybe we will see a show in October 😊
Good afternoon.
Andrew Ditton once did a review of a motorhome versus a caravan , he said that there is one con against buying a motor home and that is , if you want to go anywhere away from the camping grounds you have decided to stay at , you have to pack up the whole van again . With a caravan and car , you leave the caravan and drive away in the car . not as inconvenient as a motor home . With that in mind .....as much as motorhomes ARE attractive and getting better in design , he does have a good point .
Thanks rubberdc, yes it is much easier not to start getting bits out in the Motorhome. We really enjoyed touring with the Matrix in the summer but you have to embrace a whole new mindset to get the most out of the Motorhome. We will certainly miss aspects of our caravan. Have a good weekend 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow you said your way of touring had changed so if its more easy for you great !
What you say is true if you are based at a campsite. But when we were free, touring on a journey with a campervan was impossible with a caravan, because parking spaces and Aires only suited Vans, and for short stopovers the built-in water and grey waste tanks are essential.
So I think it depends on the type of holiday you want: Touring and seeing the sights: Campervan, going to one (or very few) campsites: Caravan.
Great honest view, we have a caravan and love to stay out for a week or two, planning a lot longer when we retire too.
Thanks David, I bet you’re looking forward to getting back out again soon 😊 Karina
Another excellent video Karina. Like you we switched from a Caravan to a motorhome and whilst we have not had any regrets I do miss having the car to go off exploring etc. You are spot on with your advice that for those who prefer to stay on site for more than a few days then a caravan is probably a better option. The motorhome is more about the journey and stopping along the way to explore however parking can be an issue here in the UK and campsites are not always within reasonable walking distance of villages and towns.
Thanks Stuart, yes you have hit the nail on the head with how each work in reality. We are looking forward to getting back out there. Enjoy your Motorhome this year 😊 Karina and Jules
Always look forward to (and enjoy) your vlogs.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind comment 😊 Karina
Very informative video Karina, well done. And you Jules, we tend to forget you behind the camera. Super team.
Thanks Colin, to be fair Jules does most of the work, stay safe 😊 Karina
This is a VERY good detailed description of the pricing of both and the models one could buy .
Thank you 😊
very informative and useful as always, thank you.
Thank you 😊
Hi, another great video - thanks! I'm very much in the Caravan camp where, once on site, you can set up your van as you like it (home from home etc). Then you can pop off to see the local villages and sights without worrying about packing everything away and getting around - especially in the little Devon and Cornwall villages. I've seen many a jam when a motorhome has been trying to get around these beautiful little hamlets and really struggling. Difficulties in parking is another valid point you bring up. Don't forget you can't just pop out for some milk or bread if the site shop is closed unless you tow a small car behind your MH.
On trying to make a decision on your ideal vehicle (Caravan or Motorhome) I'd suggest having a checklist of things you really want in your new leisure vehicle. You're rarely going to tick all the boxes but when you get to 7 or 8/10 you know it's going to be a good choice. It'll help you look back later at what you've seen and come to a more informed choice away from the sales patter.
Thanks Andy 😊 Lets hope we are all back out enjoying our touring again soon. A checklist is a good idea 👍 Karina and Jules
Great video, very informative, thanks for sharing👍Keep safe Mark & Coral
Thank you Mark and Coral 😊
really helpful and nicely done... thanks for posting...
Thank you 😊
Great informative video with some sound advice, we have been motorhomers since February 2014, I took early retirement at the beginning of 2018 we also upgraded to a new MH in April of the same year (both MH's we've had were 7.5mtr long), when working MH was ideal just throw a few things in start engine and off you go, we always stopped on sites, as you say you have to do some pre-planning due to the size of the vehicle to make sure you can get to the places you want to visit & park, find out how far the local public transport is from the site & how regularly they run, even going to do some shopping for groceries can be a bit of a nightmare. Since retirement our circumstances have changed considerably & we feel that having a large vehicle can sometimes spoils the fun of being away & restricting where you can go. We did not want a smaller van we like the space & layout of our MH & could not be in a smaller space, we thought about a tow car but that's more expense with the running cost of three vehicles, so we are now changing to caravan (hopefully April collection), the extra cash from the sale of the MH will upgrade our car to tow the caravan, Hopefully we have made the right decision
Thank you for your experience Andrew and Karen. You seem to have found the same things we have between the two, only we are now doing things the opposite war round. Enjoy your caravan once you get back out there. Our new MH is due in May, fingers crossed. Stay safe and happy travels, Karina and Jules 😊
Excellent video and very sensible and clearly stated advice...thanks!
Thank you 😊 Karina
A question that I haven’t seen answered is, which is easier to drive, a 6-8 metre motorhome or a car/caravan? I’m thinking especially of driving around some of the small lanes of Devon or Cornwall, or the single track roads in Scotland.
Morning, we had a 6 metre Motorhome on loan for three months and it was 2.3 metres wide. It was easy to drive around lanes, pull in at passing places and to park in normal car parking spaces. Towing a caravan is much more tricky on narrow roads and out total outfit length was 13 metres and 8 feet wide. It prevented us from stopping at certain places due to access. I certainly wouldn’t have been doing the NC500 or the Islands with it. The Motorhome we have ordered is 7 metres long and narrower at 2.1 metres wide. With 7 metres we will have to check parking spaces at places we visit. I think once you start going longer its going to be more difficult to park and get around lanes and passing places. We really enjoyed the little Motorhome and went everywhere in it. Thats my viewpoint based on our experience 😊 Karina
Excellent video. A very useful comparison for us just setting out on the caravan/motorhome journey. I do like the way you pronounce the word caravan, ignore the critics. It may be a Northern thing. Thanks again.
Thank you for watching Les and I hope it helps.. Im always about if you need any advice. I think it’s a northern pronunciation..whatever it is, Im stuck with it 🤷🏼♀️😆 Have a great weekend..Karina
Definitely something to think long and hard about. Even if you pick the ‘correct for you’ vehicle style, there’s still the layout. Is there anyone who has got this 100% right the first time? Enjoyed that one, good to be thinking. Pete & Kaz. 😀😀👍👍
Thank you Kaz and Pete, there certainly is a minefield of choice out there. Like many things in life you only find out you got it wrong after you bought it. Take care both of you, Karina and Jules
Excellent vlog, thank you 🙏🏻💕
Thank you for watching 😊
We're out of lockdown😎but I'm still on CZcams, all that work in the garden doesn't seem to go away😒. Great overview, I didn't want to change my tow vehicle it had very low mileage for its year & a low resale value. Consequently, we searched high & low for a caravan with a max gross weight of 1500kg or less. There isn't a lot of choice in Australia. We ran across the Adria Action by chance & my wife decided it was the one, in about 10 seconds. She made the right decision! Now I can look at a lot cheaper tow vehicle when I replace the old Mitsubishi Outlander.
Glad you are out of lockdown 😊 Your wife was made a great choice, I love the Action! Have a lovely week 😊 Karina
I learned a lot. Thank you ☺️
Thank you for watching 😊
Good video. I’d have made point 4 the first point as it’s by far the most important. The way you holiday is crucial, and there’s no point worrying about cost if the style of touring doesn’t work for you. We spend 7 solid weeks each summer in one site in Cornwall. Clearly a motorhome would be beyond useless for this, whereas the caravan works just like a holiday house would. We get in the car and go out each day, parking where ever we like. Spending or saving a couple of grand here or there is totally irrelevant if the thing doesn’t work for you.
Pre-kids I had a VW transporter which was super, but we could park it anywhere. I think this is why they are so popular (and expensive).
Cost-wise, the caravan works out miles cheaper than a motorhome. Yes, you need a suitable tow car, but this needn’t cost much more than the car you already own (if you need to upsize). Our entire outfit cost us less than half what we could have spent on a similarly aged/sized motorhome. And as for depreciation, I think our Segovia is realistically worth £5k more than we paid for it two years ago (because of Covid tax / increase in new caravan prices etc).
Other than this, good video.
Great video as usual. In my opinion other than the cost a motorhome is great for the journey to where you are going. A caravan is better once you get there. You have transportation once you have sited the caravan. You could tow a car but why bother, also you cannot tow using an A frame in Europe! I have considered swapping our caravan for a motorhome but the positives for us having the caravan outweigh the Motorhome.
Thanks Mark, absolutely good points and I certainly cannot wait to be touring again. Stay safe😊 Karina
"If you don't like it, hit the dislike button twice!" saw what you did there - very clever! We are aging campers that need a caravan as camping is now becoming uncomfortable. We had one briefly some time a go, it was old and had too many issues but it did give us an idea of what would suit our needs.
😊 I hope you make the transition and find something that suits you. Thank you for watching, Karina
We were on the verge of buying a Motorhome in October but the one we decided on was the biggest Bailey model at way over 7 metres and the reason I liked it was that it was really a caravan with a front cab.
I thought that the only place I could ever pitch it was a site so what was the point and so we bought a new caravan instead.
In the future when I get to chance to retire or win the lottery a Motorhome may well be the way to go but for the moment where we take grandchildren and parents on some holidays a caravan makes more sense.
Hope your dream van arrives on time and that you get to enjoy some exciting breaks this year.
Thanks Simon and I am sure you will enjoy getting back out touring again with the family 😊 Karina and Jules
All a personal choice depending on the type of holidays you want and where you want to go, and lifestyle.
NOW theres a shock , I too thought you would have gone for a caravan.
Hello!
Couple of reasons of using the caravan is because of::
1- if I choice to travel in a big city or something like, I have the option to split, for doing different thing or to get in places where with the big motorhome I can't go!
2- If I chose to let for a while in a place the caravan, I can do that, widhout letting the car also there
3- Possibility to change the car, while the caravan I still have it
4- I can use the car for my own, for months, widhout pulling (if necessary or not)
5- For a caravan, you can choose different space/volume, widhout affecting you for a big time...
So YES, Caravan! Overall it has more freedom,by doing different thing, in family or friends!
Have good roads everybody!! 🚙🛣️
I like this girl, she's very knowledgeable.
Thank you for watching 😊 Karina
Another great vlog. I would personally say it's slightly flawed logic in the assumption that a caravan and tow far is equivalent in value to a motorhome, because, as you say you still need an everyday runner. I would also worry that most of these motorhomes are large diesel engines and tax is only going to go upwards and as life ticks away, it would depreciate quicker (for a carbon based grilled vehicle) and you would likely struggle to resell (as we are encouraged to go green and electric). Yes, a caravan depreciates quicker, but the upfront cost was already less. Swings and roundabouts. 🤨🧐. We are considering down sizing our caravan in readiness for an electric tow car.
Thanks for watching and your comment about electric. The industry certainly has a long way to go to work with electric. It will be in interesting to see what developments are made in the next few years,especially around range and charging. Have a good weekend 😊 Karina and Jules
Hu guys cracking sound advice there think that advice will help a lot of people out . How u finding living in somerset as I store my caravan down as I'm alway down there Al summer lov the place and yet I live in Birmingham hopeful one day move down there one day .kev
Thanks Kev, hopefully it might help people with their decision! We absolutely love it down here, the south west is as friendly as Yorkshire, the weather is better and we are near the coast here. Maybe we will see you down here this summer 😊 Karina and Jules
Hello, I’ve just seen your post caravan v motorhome, very informative thank you. We are looking at getting our very first caravan this year all being well. We have tickets to the caravan & motorhome show in Feb. Our car has a tow weight of 1500kg so im looking at the swift sprite. I get confused between MPTLM, MIRO, payload & kerb weight? any advice would be much appreciated thank you.
ps hope you are both doing well
Thank you Angela, if you are looking at Swift Sprites then the Broad Lane stand will be a good place to visit. The MTPLM is the max the caravan can weigh so to work with your car you need one with an MTPLM no more than 1500kg. That said, if you find the kerb weight of your car, which will be on the V5 as unladen weight, you dont really want to be more than 85% of that, although thats just a guide. At the show go visit Tow Check and they will do a free check for you. All the best, Karina 😊
Another alternative: a friend has a Ford Transit which he'd used for his work as a joiner. In good condition, with Four wheel drive and with a high roof, he had it altered so as to include a rock+roll bed, fridge and cooker/hob, and he had a shower which he could run to a toilet tent parked at the back of the vehicle. He called it his "stealth camper". Being a carpenter the joinery to make the bed, cupboards and table was no problem. It has a tow ball attached and is capable of towing most caravans.
He'd sometimes come out on his own in the "stealth van," for weekend Camping Club DA rallies. But if it was a longer stay, say a 5 night meet or a 3 week Temporary Holiday site (or if family would be joining him for some or part of that time), he would tow his caravan with the stealth van. Then he could set up the caravan with its awning and leave it there, yet still leave the site to do trips or collect shopping etc as driving a Transit to town or park at a supermarket is much more "do-able" than if he had a larger motorhome.
The point about being more mobile with a tow vehicle & a caravan on the one hand, and a motorhome on the other hand, is valid. (He also has another ordinary tow vehicle, a BMW
car with the caravan, but the Stealth van & the caravan together gives him additional flexibility).
Most of our camping (and his) is "off grid" - ie using Calor Gas for heating and hot water, and solar panel for 12v electrics, in addition to the ever present BBQ, though we sometimes go as a group with other families and friends to Club sites where all facilities are available.
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Getting together with friends in the awning on an evening is easier with a caravan than a camper van or motorhome.
Finally walkers going out together in groups such as the Mountain Activity Sections often don't have a circular route planned from site, but a route with a starting point elsewhere in order to increase the range of possibilities.. That means driving and parking up for the walk, then returning to the car and driving back to site afterwards. If many are in camper vans/motorhomes, they are reliant on the same (diminishing?) Number of walkers who brought a tow vehicle with them to give them a lift to the start point.
All camping is a compromise and nothing will tick ALL the boxes. Folk have to decide what is most important/convenient/affordable for them, and see which of the various choices tick most of their preferred boxes. But great fun is to be had for couples, friends and families whether they camp in tents, trailer tents, caravans, camper vans or motorhomes. It brings extended visits to other parts of the country into play. And for me and my wife, we'd much rather sleep in OUR bed and use OUR bathroom than any in an hotel. And it gives access to "fresh air & fun" as Stanley Holloway used to recite.
Thanks for the video. I will watch it again tomorrow as I made the mistake of starting to type this before the video had ended....!
Morning Raymond, thank you for the detailed comment and about the “stealth camper”. There seems to be an ever growing demand for van conversions and it is great your friend has the skills to take this work on himself. The most important thing for me is that you get to enjoy your camping and it sounds like he has all bases covered. 😊 Stay safe, Karina
An interesting article, but completely skewed, omitting many valid points. I believe that tourers are a lot more spacious and more comfortable, and have the advantage that your outlook does not include a steering wheel and windscreen, reminding you that you're basically in a van. I always found that off-putting. A touring caravan can be placed on a seasonal pitch, and moved when the owner seeks a change, or wants to tour. The cost comparison is way off, in my opinion, downplaying the cost of buying and running an additional car, and the purchase, mot testing, replacement tyres etc. etc. for two vehicles. It also assumes only new purchases, but most people probably buy used? Not sure about this, but it seems likely. Buying used puts a completely different complexion on things. Even at the £20,000 price point, a reasonable budget, you can buy a spectacular tourer, barely used and in mint condition, whereas a motorhome at that price point is likely to be pretty basic, well used and at least ten years older. From the point of view of simply looking at a product and assessing whether it's value for money, motorhomes are phenomenally expensive. Other than this, I do agree with most of the conclusions, as it is horses for courses and much depends on your intended use
Just watched this great vlog again. Is driving a motorhome easier than towing a caravan? On the single track roads of Scotland or the small roads of Devon I would imagine a motorhome is more manoeuvrable? What about on motorways?
Thank you.. yes, the Motorhome is much easier..even a larger one, as it is just one vehicle. It is easy to turn around, park and manoeuvre. There is less wind buffering on a motorway and you can travel at 70mph ( weight dependent) in a Motorhome. If you are planning on touring around with frequent stops in places then a Motorhome is the easier option I found. A caravan gives you a great base to explore from though. You could always try hiring a Motorhome to see how you found it. All the best, Karina 😊
Very informative video. A question for you, I’m looking at either a caravan or a motor home. I do have a suitable tow vehicle but its petrol not diesel because I don’t do enough mileage. My other car is an electric car which cannot tow. I often do 2 to 3 week long tours to Europe down to Italy and Croatia and I often stop for 3 to 4 days at each camp and then go and explore the local area. I was thinking about a motor home and use an A Frame but they’re not legal in most European countries. What would you recommend?
If you are touring europe a motorhome is very easy and you wouldn’t need a small car. Its much more motorhome friendly than here in the UK. It is totally a personal choice and towing with petrol in no issue. We would stick with a motorhome having had both. All the best with your choice. 😊
Great video......thanks. I have a question, if that's OK. Am I right to think that if I exceed the payload of a 3,500kg MH, I'm still unable to drive it even though I have a C1 licence? So let's say the MTPLM of a MH is 3,500kg and I load a couple of electric bicycles in the garage and then the laden weight is now 3,600kg. My C1 licence would permit this weight, but it would exceed the technical specs of the vehicle, right? However, If I took the same electric bicycles and towed them on a trailer behind the MH, this would be allowed with a C1 licence, is that correct?
Hi Chris, good question and in the circumstances you describe you are correct on all points. You would still commit a construction and use offence if you were overweight. You could look to up-plate your Motorhome either with your dealer, direct with the manufacturer or there is a company called SV Tech. They can legally up-plate it to 3650kg or possibly more depending on the Motorhome. You inform the DVLA and the manufacturer sends you a new weight plate. You will now use your C1 category to drive it and you can put more equipment in up to the new maximum vehicle mass.
If you were to tow a trailer on your 3.5 tonne motorhome then you would be using your BE category which you will hold automatically . If you were towing a trailer with a Motorhome over 3.5 tonnes then you would need a C1 E on your licence, which you will have. At 70 you have to re-apply to keep your C1. I hope that makes sense..Karina 😊
New to all of this, really cant decide between motorhome or caravan.
It is really difficult to decide Lee and quite costly if you make the wrong choice. It might be worth hiring a Motorhome for a week to see how you get on with it. All the best.. Karina 😊
As far as Just Driving Costs (Fuel) to and from Destination which is Cheaper ?
Thanks for watching.. that’s not a straight one to answer due to several things. With a Motorhome or van conversion you are realistically going to average 28-32 miles per gallon on a 2.2 litre Fiat Ducato engine. But, it depends how heavy the motohrome is too, a 3500 kg will return much more than a 4250 kg Motorhome on the same Fiat engine. Our Motorhome when laden returns 24-28 realistically.
With a car and caravan, much the same, depends on the engine size and weight of the car and the weight of the caravan being towed. We use to average about 25-28 mpg when towing from memory but some hybrid diesel engines could deliver up to 35-40mpg with a smaller caravan attached. Sorry it’s not a straight forward answer to your question..😊
Sound advice, prices are a lot more attractive for motorhomes in the Uk, in Ireland €60k - €100k+ and a caravan is half the price, buying a used motorhome isn't really cheap either there holding onto there intitial value, a decent used caravan can be bought for €5k-€10k in Ireland.
Thank you Paul, absolutely, the residual value some are holding is an indication of the current demand. With a decrease in production in the UK and Europe prices should hold for the next few years. Im not familiar with prices in Ireland so it is interesting to hear. 😊 Karina
0:22 why not both?
Very good video. One good way of working out if a mortor home is the right choice is to hire one for a holiday. This isn't as easy for a caravan.
That is a good suggestion Andrew and something I often recommend to people. It can save a costly mistake 😊 Thank you for watching, Karina
Hi This is a great one which I've been looking for. Would like to know your inputs with wildcamping or boondocking, as I've heard not doable with caravan car combo, since campgrounds can eventually cost a lot on a daily basis, Tqvm and great work here for ur fans
Thank you, with a car and caravan you can stay at certified locations and certified sites with the two large caravan clubs as a member. These sites cost from about £8 to £20. Wildcamping is not something that should be done with a caravan, most car parks now don’t allow any overnight stay whether that be a motorhome or a caravan. A Motorhome gives you more freedom to find somewhere to stop overnight. Enjoy your research in to the two leisure vehicles. Karina 👍
@@HereWeTow thanks Karina, for your response. I was more trying to find information about if it was doable to boondock in off the grid remote areas like near jungles, beach, rivers, lakes etc and if wildcamping in these areas with permission from landowners if any is something doable in a caravan, Tqvm
If you had permission it certainly is possible as you would have your gas and 12v battery for power. The addition of a solar panel would keep your battery topped up too so you could be off grid for some time. 👍 Karina
@@HereWeTow ok great, yeah just wanted to clarify as many say that with a caravan, ur usually not allowed in many places but some also say it's very few places over UK and EU where caravans are not allowed to wildcamp
So kinda want to get more indication I guess from good sources on this if they're generally allowed or generally not allowed, cos I plan to boondock on a caravan as much as possible as we prefer to be in nature far away as possible
It all depends on how long you've been married.....the longer your married the less your prepped to follow your other half around the shops or to go to the pub to watch the football....you might rather stay at the caravan put your feet up and do the crossword or watch the football and enjoy the P&Q....you don't have a choice with a motorhome....the price is staggering expensive compared to a caravan....the tow car is normally a vehicle you already own....and use day to day...and .try parking a motorhome on the high Street....the more motorhomes become popular the more councils will put in controls as to we're you can park and how long you can stay .... having said that I really wish you well with your new adventures in the motorhome!!!. 😎🇬🇧
Thank you Brad and you sum up married life really well 😂😂 Karina
Not realistic with pricing there are used caravan and cars out there
Absolutely, something for everyone 😊
We have been motorhoming since 2009 and agree with your analysis of the differences. However you did not cover European travel ( maybe in another vlog), this is where a motorhome comes into its own. Caravans require a campsite to overnight whilst motorhomes have dedicated Aires in most countries of which many are free or are very cheap (€5 - €10), and dont require booking in advance and are generally sited in or close to towns or cities. I thought it worth mentioning for those that are considering which way to spend their money.
Good information and well explained though.
Thank you Gavin, the mention of Europe is a very good point. We spent 7 weeks in Europe touring with our caravan in 2019. We are hoping we will be back there next year with our Motorhome. Thanks for watching and enjoy your Motorhome once we are back out. 😊 Karina
I don't agree, we tour around France and Spain. For extended stays we will use campsites but once we are out of the UK we stay on Aires and service stations with our Caravan in both France and Spain. For those interested in how we do this we use caramaps app and a lot of common sense. We very rarely pay site fees while touring. This however is not so easy, near impossible in the UK so the mh then does come into its own.
Great video, but very shocked at the route you have taken, but good luck and happy touring.
Thanks Paul, I hope we are back touring soon. Italy and Slovenia are on our list for the future. Take care, Karina
@@HereWeTow Pleased to hear that. We are here in Spain at the moment and planning our next trip. Because of brexit we are not going to be able to return to Europe for a good while. But we are looking at visiting Croatia, Greece and maybe a while in Turkey so as to extend our visit by leaving Europe for that time in Turkey.
Wishing everyone safe travels wherever you go.
I have owned a Swift Eccles 635 twin axle caravan for 4 years and tow with a Ford Ranger. I do find it a real pain because the unit is 40 ft long and then there is all the hassle of setting up, packing up and those horrible Al-Ko wheel locks. I am now switching to a 4500kg MTPLM motorhome with 1056 kg of payload which will knock 17 ft off the unit length (the motor home is the same length and similar layout to the caravan) and take away all the other hassle i.e. wheel locks, mirrors, corner steady, aqua roll waste hog etc. all the things I hate about caravanning. Also the motor home is about 30% better on fuel consumption.Road tax and insurance are about the same. The main attraction for me is the ability to store it at home and the jump in, turn the key and go. I will need a small car for day to day use but that isn't really a problem. While on site I will use my e-bike which stores nicely in the Motorhome garage. I am sure the added convenience will result in me getting far more use from it than I currently do. In the end it's about what suits your needs and maximises your enjoyment..
Enjoy your Motorhome 😊 Karina
Hello!
Couple of reasons of using the caravan is because of::
1- if I choice to travel in a big city or something like, I have the option to split, for doing different thing or to get in places where with the big motorhome I can't go!
2- If I chose to let for a while in a place the caravan, I can do that, widhout letting the car also there
3- Possibility to change the car, while the caravan I still have it
4- I can use the car for my own, for months, widhout pulling (if necessary or not)
5- For a caravan, you can choose different space/volume, widhout affecting you for a big time...
So YES, Caravan! Overall it has more freedom,by doing different thing, in family or friends!
Have good roads everybody!! 🚙🛣️
Hello Radu, those are excellent reasons and I am sure many would agree with you. I do miss my own caravan I must admit. Have a lovely weekend and thanks for sharing your comment 😊 Karina