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Subject Topic: Caravan League Table??
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27/2/2015 at 4:29pm
 Location: Milton Keynes
 Outfit: Gelert Morpheus 8 + Porch + Everthing
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I'm looking into moving from glamping to caravanning and am confused with the large number and variety of makes available. Is there a chart or league table of caravan makes/models indicating their respective pricing and "plushness of finish" to the more basically appointed caravans? for example is a Swift "nicer" or more expensive than a Bailey or a Lunar or a Hobby - I've no idea.

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27/2/2015 at 4:54pm
 Location: North Essex
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All UK built makes of similar price are similar quality. All makes have different ranges, some higher spec than others & priced accordingly. Build quality among UK makers is much of a muchness, all have their faults if you are unlucky. German makes such as Hobby are considered by some to be of better build quality but always you need to compare like with like price wise. Not many foreign makes have dealer networks in the UK, only Adria, Hobby & Hymer, I think.


27/2/2015 at 5:37pm
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I would set a budget and then use something like caravanfinder to suss out all the different layouts you can get and then compare within that kind of basis.

Layout is key to try and get right for how you will use your van. There are good ones and bad ones of every make.

The caravan industry is nothing like the car industry for quality control and consistency of production, but vast majority in number will give you good service for many years with regular maintenance and minor repairs


27/2/2015 at 7:24pm
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It's useful if you have a good dealer near you to get one of the makes they sell. That way you get good support.


27/2/2015 at 7:40pm
 Location: Wiltshire
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on older caravans too it also depends on how well they have been looked after.
Have a good look round at a dealer - you will soon know which layouts and models you like


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28/2/2015 at 1:03am
 Location: Midlands
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Like cars, most manufacturers will have a basic no frills model and the top spec plush one with every gadget you will ever need.

As you move up the weight usually increases and so will the towcar to match.

The big questions will be what are you be towing it with? When did you pass your driving test? Budget?




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