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Quote: Originally posted by rushallmanor on 05/8/2006

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I keep well away from twin axles, I like to keep my caravanning easy. easy to manouver, can manhandle if needed. Easy to level, and on a sloping pitch back of van is not touching the floor. I can erect the awning alone. Been doing it for 19 years and won't change

Steve

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You have had most of the pros and cons listed in these posts. I am on my third twin axle now and I don't see me going back to a single.  I like the space and stability when towing, but the main reason I choose the current one, was it had the layout I wanted for the budget I had.

You must be good at reversing because as has been pointed out they are virtually impossible to manoeuvre by hand (unless there is a lot of you).  You can push or pull them in a straight line easy enough but the minute you try to change direction it gets tough.  They do cost more to service - £20 or 30more?  There is of course another pair of tyres to replace when required. 

Ours is 7.7m long and you can find some sites have limits which prevent you using the site - fine, we just pick another one.  If you get one, make sure you get an awning chucked in with it - they can cost quite a bit (£1000 for a new Isabella) and as mentioned earlier, putting a large awning up is really 2 person task.  Finally, you do tend to need a hefty towcar (but not necessarily a 4x4) but you seem to have that sorted anyway. 

You can get some excellent vans both single or twin.  Personally, I would find the layout I wanted to fit my budget and then get it - single or twin.