Essential questions for the first time touring caravan buyer

As a touring caravan or motorhome is a serious purchase, it requires serious consideration. To help you make the right decision when it comes to caravan buying, have a look at our FAQs designed to help you find a van that will match your needs and your budget.

How long are your holiday trips going to be?

Should you are planning on making longer holiday breaks, it would be better for you to seek out a touring van that comes with facilities help to make long trips more enjoyable. You may want to consider caravans with bathroom and shower facilities onboard, kitchen areas and comfortable furnishings and built in entertainment equipment like hifis and TVs.

Do you intend to travel with friends and family?

If you and your family are going to be holidaying together you are going to need a larger caravan. Touring caravans come in all shapes and sizes. If you are travelling as a group, you need to make sure there are enough berths to accommodate everyone and ensure that there is enough space for everyone to move around comfortably onboard.

What about bathroom facilities?

Gone are the days of outside toilets, as modern models come with toilets and even showers onboard. Although if you want these optional features you will have to pay more for them. Keep in mind where you are likely to holiday. If you are only going to be taking short breaks or will be using caravan holiday parks you may not have the need for a more expensive onboard shower.

Consider your storage needs

Your storage space needs will depend on how long you plan to holiday for and how many people will be travelling along with you. The longer the trip and the more travellers, the more storage space you will need.

Will you be cycling on your holiday?

You may want to carry bicycles, canoes, skis or other sports equipment with you. If you do you may want to think about touring caravans or motorhomes that offer plenty of space or are able to handle a roof or bike rack.

What kind of tow weight can your car handle?

An important consideration is the vehicle that you plan to use for towing. Check both the braked and unbraked towing weight allowance for your car. Also remember to check the tow weight allowance of your tow ball.

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