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07/9/2018 at 5:58pm
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It’s sounds worse than it is in my opinion now I have towed it for some considerable miles, but everyone has different ability’s.
2.5m is max with on roads now 👍
------------- Bailey Pegasus Ancona 2016
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07/9/2018 at 7:31pm
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Our present van is 7'-5" wide. our previous Coachman was 7'-1" wide and, to be honest, from a users point of view there felt little difference.
When the 8 foot wide ones started to come onto the market, I wrote in the C.C. mag that I could not see the point of these wide vans, and that 7'-1" wide was ample for anyone. I made the point of narrow lanes in the UK (where most club sites are as well as the private ones), and that two 8 foot wide vans passing each other would need an extra road width of 22 inches.
The response was hostile - no appreciation of logic, just an avalanche of near abusive comments. So if the 8 footers get their bodywork scraped, owners might ponder the sense in these wide vans.
Bertie.
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08/9/2018 at 12:44am
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Well as I say each to there own.
I am just advising my experience and it’s actually not as scary as some may think. I am no HGV driver but if your diligent and carful its all posible. I would not go back to 7ft 6 over our 8ft van and that’s from actual experience. Each to there own and of course 3 inches over either side is not massive so I say no scare mongering is required, no issue for me and the extra space we gain as a family. French roads in the south of France on the wrong side of the road are no breeze but can happen ....... Cornwall or Scotland are not different and I have towed there. So if anyone is considering it all I would say is take your time and it’s not as if an issue as you may think.
Enjoy all😜
------------- Bailey Pegasus Ancona 2016
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08/9/2018 at 10:59am
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i think it depends on what kind of caravaning you do..
if all you do is take the easy route to a site of choice a bit wider wont be too much of a problem..
i do a lot of rural touring i would not want a wider or longer van.. a few inches ether side may not sound much but it could be the difference between major damage and no damage.. even half an inch could make that difference.. :)
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10/9/2018 at 10:18am
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Quote: Originally posted by The 2 Tops on 07/9/2018
Our present van is 7'-5" wide. our previous Coachman was 7'-1" wide and, to be honest, from a users point of view there felt little difference.
When the 8 foot wide ones started to come onto the market, I wrote in the C.C. mag that I could not see the point of these wide vans, and that 7'-1" wide was ample for anyone. I made the point of narrow lanes in the UK (where most club sites are as well as the private ones), and that two 8 foot wide vans passing each other would need an extra road width of 22 inches.
The response was hostile - no appreciation of logic, just an avalanche of near abusive comments. So if the 8 footers get their bodywork scraped, owners might ponder the sense in these wide vans.
Bertie.
Not sure where you get 22 inches as the caravan is only 6" wider so 2 x 6 is 12". An 8' wide caravan is 3" wider on the sides so not a great deal to worry about. We have never had an issue with filling up the vehicle in either France or Spain.
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10/9/2018 at 11:47am
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The difference between 7'1"and 8'is 11" X2 = 22" as he posted.
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10/9/2018 at 11:55am
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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 10/9/2018
The difference between 7'1"and 8'is 11" X2 = 22" as he posted.
Saxo1
However he stated that their present caravan is 7'5". The average modern caravan is 7'6" wide and not 7'1".
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10/9/2018 at 1:41pm
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This is what he actually referred to not existing caravans.
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"When the 8 foot wide ones started to come onto the market, I wrote in the C.C. mag that I could not see the point of these wide vans, and that 7'-1" wide was ample for anyone. I made the point of narrow lanes in the UK (where most club sites are as well as the private ones), and that two 8 foot wide vans passing each other would need an extra road width of 22 inches.
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10/9/2018 at 2:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 10/9/2018
This is what he actually referred to not existing caravans.
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"When the 8 foot wide ones started to come onto the market, I wrote in the C.C. mag that I could not see the point of these wide vans, and that 7'-1" wide was ample for anyone. I made the point of narrow lanes in the UK (where most club sites are as well as the private ones), and that two 8 foot wide vans passing each other would need an extra road width of 22 inches.
saxo1
Okay I give up if you want to be pedantic!
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10/9/2018 at 2:23pm
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The pedantry started when you questioned the OP's reasoning and asked how he arrived at his conclusion,when answered you appear to be unable to accept your mistake without being critical and accusing me of being pedantic!
The pot calling the kettle black springs to mind.
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11/9/2018 at 9:45pm
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The main reason for my post was just to say..... we are really happy with the extra space and that at first I was nervous of the extra width. When I first hitched on it was in my head I think but after a little time to settle I am quite happy with it.
There will I am sure be others with the same though when purchasing.
Our adria is 6 inches wider than our last bailey and that being 3 inches either side does have to be considered. However we have been to the south of France and back now and most of it not missing heart beats 😉
Some road works are a little thin and a couple of lanes we entered I took a deep breath but it’s also about checking where you are going and being cautious where required, which you should also do at 7ft 6.
Each to there own as I say but we took the plung and our 8ft adria Thames is spot on.
Enjoy all.
------------- Bailey Pegasus Ancona 2016
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26/10/2019 at 11:18am
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We have not had any issues with our 2.5m wide and 8.16m long caravan anywhere in the UK, France or Spain! The extra 6" does make a difference.
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