Caravan Model Help!

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I am looking at getting a caravan, I have a suitable tow car with a 2100kg towing spec. However I have a post 97 license.

I have worked out I need a caravan under 1600kg MAM.

Ideally I would like a separate shower and a fixed bed. I don't like showers over toilet etc.

I have a budget of around £5k and age of unit doesn't matter.

It only for the two of us and maybe the dog!

Any idea on good models to look for?

Thanks.

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I have just checked my V5 and the car states the following...

Mass in service is 1920
Max. Permissible Mass (Exc m/c) 2475

Technical Permissable maximum towable mass of the trailer

braked 1900
unbaked 750

Does that mean I can have a caravan with a MAM of 1025 or a MAM of 1580.

The car is a 3.0l TDI so will not struggle for power.

Thanks.

Rick.

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I am going to look into get a B+E license. There is a company nearby that offers a free 1 hour lesson. Test is £115 never know it might only cost £200!

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Well initial problem solved!

Passed my B+E license this morning!

Now off to find someone who can fit a towbar to a Audi Avant. Ideally not for thousands of pounds!

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Got a Quote for detachable for 489 however quite like the idea of a bumper guard plate. to have that I need a fixed flange. Oh choices.

Unsightly bumper all the time?

or

Unsightly bumper with tow ball removed with dent above when I have mis judged it????

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Right so the money is slowly getting there, Now looking it seems as though the caravans with fixed beds on single axles seem to have the bathroom to the side, shower over the toilet.

There seems to be a huge lack of double axle caravans about!

Ideally, A double axle caravan with an island bed and separate shower cubicle.

Has anyone found if the fixed bed is much more comfortable then the usual cushion jigsaws?

Would appreciate your inputs as there are a lot more caravans about if I drop the fixed bed option.

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We don't have kids or ever plan to so we just need a caravan for the two of us. I had a small VW motorhome with a bathroom in the rear and four seats upfront with the swivel seat layout. Bed was comfortable wish, but that was 15 years ago!

We do a lot of motorsport so often are on sites with little-no facilities. We don't plan to use an awning either.

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Allowable weight. It usually means the caravan can be a bit heavy and easier to load. Plus they are more stable. Layout we are after are more easier to come by.