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07/7/2013 at 10:33am
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Hi,
We've been camping for a few years and are seriously thinking of making the switch to caravanning. We're a family of four and at first we were very taken with the Eccles Sport. However, reading lots of reviews it is suggested that this suits a couple more than a family. We've therefore switched our thoughts more towards a 6 berth caravan.
We like the idea of a fixed bed but also love the thought of fixed bunk beds for the kids. Trouble is, I can't seem to find a model that caters for this. Can anyone please advise???
Our budget is up to £12,500 ish.

Steve


07/7/2013 at 6:48pm
 Location: cambs
 Outfit: Roller Team Zafiro 696
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You can search on caravan finder by layout so maybe give there a try. it should let you know if there is such a layout, I'm not aware of fixed double and bunks but I'm no expert.

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07/7/2013 at 9:18pm
 Location: South Yorkshire
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We have an Adria Sportline DT. fixed triple bunks. We have 3 children. Maybe the DK would suit you better, there are 2 fixed bunks in this one. The sportlines are dealer specials by venture caravans. The same layouts but not in dealer specials are called Adria Altea Taymar/Severn. 13k on the road brand new for the Altea models, 14k on the road Sportline models. Brand new. Both are 7.25m length and 6 berth good luck and keep us posted!


07/7/2013 at 9:38pm
 Location: Northants
 Outfit: Sterling Eccles Sport 585
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We are a family of 5 just gone from camping to a caravan and have just recently bought sterling eccles sport 585 , it was brand new so may be out of your price range :) for the extra few quid (5k) worth a look . I love it :)

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07/7/2013 at 10:16pm
 Location: Staffordshire
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We have a Lunar quasar 546 six berth that has fixed bunks, we previously had a 2003 Bailey Ranger 550/6, again with fixed bunks. 

Both great vans,



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07/7/2013 at 10:58pm
 Location: Lancashire
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the choice of caravan should by at 85% of your cars kirb weight to be safe on tow.see

 

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