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21/2/2018 at 12:09pm
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Yes but I do think that quite a few of the 8.0 foot wide vans sold , possibly end up on seasonal pitches, I see more 8.0 wide Bucanners
on seasonal for example?
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21/2/2018 at 12:40pm
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Presumably narrower caravans will still be available?
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21/2/2018 at 12:57pm
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Some demand for wider vans is coming from increasing popularity of transverse island bed layouts, which work much better on a wider van in terms of navigating your way around the end of the bed to the bathroom.
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21/2/2018 at 2:04pm
Location: West Yorkshire Outfit: Bessacarr Cameo 625 2011
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Quote: Originally posted by checkley1973 on 21/2/2018
Some demand for wider vans is coming from increasing popularity of transverse island bed layouts, which work much better on a wider van in terms of navigating your way around the end of the bed to the bathroom.
I think this is very valid point as fixed side beds appear to losing favour a little now. The compromise with some island beds of having to fold/remove a section of mattress to allow the base to be retracted, so you can squeeze through to the bathroom is pretty ridiculous.
Whilst 2.3 metre width has been the common size for quite a while, it has not always been the case, and vans were narrower still at one time. 2.5 metre vans are just a further evolution - I would certainly go for one once the price falls enough...
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21/2/2018 at 6:50pm
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I suspect wider but shorter gives a more stable outfit for towing and probably gives a more efficient layout.
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21/2/2018 at 8:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 21/2/2018
Of the 59 models that Hobby offer 32 are of 2.3mtre width. As the smaller caravans are sold in greater numbers than the larger models one could conclude that the majority of Hobby output of 100 ‘vans a day is in fact 2.3mtres wide not 2.5.
So just under half are 2.5 that's a fair number of 2.5 mtr vans sold plus the other German manufacturers
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21/2/2018 at 9:40pm
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why not ? my adria is 2.45 mtr wide and has a transverse island 1 piece bed.the space is great with up to 5 dogs laying about. no problems getting onto pitches up the west coast of scotland
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22/2/2018 at 9:09am
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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 21/2/2018
I suspect wider but shorter gives a more stable outfit for towing and probably gives a more efficient layout.
Our caravan has a shipping length of 8.16m and the drawbar is a lot longer than most UK caravans. Noseweight on the ALKO chassis is 150kg.
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23/2/2018 at 6:08pm
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Given most of the Elddis models sold out last year, i heard stories of pre ordering their 2018 model in March last year. There is obviously a lot of people who think the 8ft is important.
We actually choose the standard width as we thought the layout was better with bunks
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24/2/2018 at 8:40am
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Quote: Originally posted by acesup1504 on 23/2/2018
Given most of the Elddis models sold out last year, i heard stories of pre ordering their 2018 model in March last year. There is obviously a lot of people who think the 8ft is important.
We actually choose the standard width as we thought the layout was better with bunks
Same layout but wider caravan.
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07/9/2018 at 12:00am
Location: Surrey Outfit: Adria Adora Thames platinum 613 UT
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Picked up our Adria adora Thames with French bed and the 8ft wide, 8.2m long. Was nervous as had a Pegasus before and thought the 8ft would be a little more of an issue to tow...... took it easy on a local trip and after 15 mins was all settled. Just completed a 1700 mile round trip to south of France and must say the whole family love the extra space 😉
Great van, great space and really makes a difference for us as a family for space 👍
------------- Bailey Pegasus Ancona 2016
Adria adora Thames platinum 2018 👍
Happy vanning all 😎
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07/9/2018 at 9:25am
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I would never buy an 8ft wide van. I think of the narrow roads down Devon and Cornwall and up in Scotland and I don't want another 6 inches wider on both sides. My own opinion.
Ps you can also get a bit squashed in in storage if you have a wider caravan at the side of you!
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07/9/2018 at 9:36am
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the law on trailer width must have been changed..
it used to be a max of 7 foot 6 inches or thereabouts for normal cars and trucks under three ton..
i know this because i used to have an american made boat trailer that was too wide to be legally towed by normal cars or 4 x 4 trucks..
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07/9/2018 at 1:22pm
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There shouldn't really be an issue with 8' vans. Remembering the rules about fitting mirrors, the width of your towcar plus the mirrors is already at that width. If your car will fit width-wise, then so will the van...
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