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Hi,

From tent, to bigger tent, I now wish to try a caravan as medically is better for me to be warm as I have ME as well as less 'stressful & exhausting' on arrival at my destination.

I only have a small car though, a 1.4i engine for the tow, and have heard that you can purchase small 2 berth caravans that are very lightwieght and with a awning this would be fine for me, the dog and occasionally my boyfriend!

Any clues as to makes, models, what to avoid etc? Im not fussy as would like a small project maybe, im happy to re-do carpets/curtains etc as long as fixtures/appliances work.

What do I look for in a small caravan? Any tips for a newbie?

Many thanks!

What car do you have, ie make, model, year etc?

Ali

Ford Fiesta 1.4i 06/56

No matter. I found the towing guides on web, up to 85% kerbweight (879.75kgs on my car).

Any clues on which caravan then people?

Have a look at the freedom jetstream, They are a 2 berth with washroom, Very compact. We used to have the 4 berth one without a washroom and towed it with a 1.3

They are a great starter van and made of fibreglass so don't rot, We used to use ours all year round

The main dealer is in stafford

www.freedomcaravans.co.uk I think

Thats great Gaz thanks, ill take a look...

Someone else mentioned Freedom too in a later post. Looking forward to browsing but I think ill do a test run and borrow/rent one first!

Quote: Originally posted by trembles75 on 12/8/2009

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Thats great Gaz thanks, ill take a look...

Someone else mentioned Freedom too in a later post. Looking forward to browsing but I think ill do a test run and borrow/rent one first!

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OOOPS,

Its freedomcaravans.com not .co.uk

Like this one

http://www.freedomcaravans.com/freedom-jetstream-prima-i299.html

Good luck

Lol...Thanks for the posts and replies..

I am going on a caravan hunt now, got some ideas and looking forward to trying van living'

I suspect we will go next season now, as hope to buy out of season around January time (and maybe get a deal).

Failing that Steve wants to hire a retro 60's VW Camper and do the UK. Not a bad idea!