5th Wheel Trailer / Caravan - Pros and Cons ?
Discussion
redgriff500 said:
A signwritten work van is precisely what many won't accept.
BUT I went to a campsite with a lake near Twekesbury and they allowed vans on.
Have to say there were no problems.
Most van drivers are like most car drivers.
Thats why. Seriously alot of people in the trade (ie. using vans) also fish and its an ideal way to go on your hols and get some fishing done.BUT I went to a campsite with a lake near Twekesbury and they allowed vans on.
Have to say there were no problems.
Most van drivers are like most car drivers.
Some caravan club sites have length and width limts but this is just because of space limitations and the nature of the roads on approach to the site and the entrance.
Won't there be a problem fitting 4 kids in the crewcab as well as you and the wife?
Just checked the DVLA site the max. width is now 2.55m and 7m length if towed with vehicle less than 3.5t.
GreatGranny said:
Just checked the DVLA site the max. width is now 2.55m and 7m length if towed with vehicle less than 3.5t.
Yes I'm not sure about the length limits.I called a seller of 5th wheel units and he said the length doesn't apply to 5th wheel units only drawbars.
I haven't been able to confirm this.
My neighbour has a 2004 Navara, and he used that, legally, to tow his 23ft, 5th wheel, it has a towing capacity of 2.5 tonne. He has changed to the 27ft rig, and is looking to upgrade the Navara to something that will legally tow the 27ft rig, at 3 tonne, something like the newer Mitsubishi.
No issue, re 5th wheel, MOT time time, don't know where that info has come from, but disregard it. If imported then obviously all work to comply, whatever that is, will have been carried out. Why would you buy one without that assurance ? !!! It's from a reputable dealer.
He has had no problems, whatsoever, camping where ever he has gone, around the country, so there is no issue there. In fact I wouldn't give anyone a second look if they objected, plenty of other more accomodating places around.
Forget the mega-expensive Motorhome route, especially if you need room. The BIG caravan route is also fraught with problems. Go with the 4 cab/5th wheel option, far beter equipped, far better value, and far better to drive/park. Electric extensions/electric self levelling feet, luxury. Just need, in most cases, to get along with using a 4 cab as your everyday car. Unless you are lucky enough to be able to afford two motors. If so, no-brainer.
No issue, re 5th wheel, MOT time time, don't know where that info has come from, but disregard it. If imported then obviously all work to comply, whatever that is, will have been carried out. Why would you buy one without that assurance ? !!! It's from a reputable dealer.
He has had no problems, whatsoever, camping where ever he has gone, around the country, so there is no issue there. In fact I wouldn't give anyone a second look if they objected, plenty of other more accomodating places around.
Forget the mega-expensive Motorhome route, especially if you need room. The BIG caravan route is also fraught with problems. Go with the 4 cab/5th wheel option, far beter equipped, far better value, and far better to drive/park. Electric extensions/electric self levelling feet, luxury. Just need, in most cases, to get along with using a 4 cab as your everyday car. Unless you are lucky enough to be able to afford two motors. If so, no-brainer.
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Did you buy a rocking chair and a shotgun to go with that!!!!
in all seriousness, you get a lot of space for your money, would it be too vulgar to enquire as to how much something like that would go for?
if you need to camp away, you may as well be comfortable, does it have pop out sides?
Did you buy a rocking chair and a shotgun to go with that!!!!
in all seriousness, you get a lot of space for your money, would it be too vulgar to enquire as to how much something like that would go for?
if you need to camp away, you may as well be comfortable, does it have pop out sides?
Basically I only bought it as it was cheap.
I wasn't actually looking for one but stumbled across the ad.
From what I've seen 5th wheel trailers start at £5k then later / UK ones £10-15k and new ones are £22-50k.
Greg D will no doubt buy a £50k one with a £20k truck to pull it.
I looked at caravans but they didn't offer the space my tent does and they are more likely to get stolen.
I wasn't actually looking for one but stumbled across the ad.
From what I've seen 5th wheel trailers start at £5k then later / UK ones £10-15k and new ones are £22-50k.
Greg D will no doubt buy a £50k one with a £20k truck to pull it.
I looked at caravans but they didn't offer the space my tent does and they are more likely to get stolen.
Can't see the picture due to dam work restrictions, have you a link?
28ft is a big rig and being over 8' wide will mean that some sites can't accommodate you but there are pleanty that can.
What is the actual length out the back? Must be 20'?
I've towed a 18.5ft caravan for the last 8 years and it does take a bit of getting used to.
Just take your time, leave plenty of room especially on turns and fit a set of towing mirrors. Get these before you pick it up. Don't get too cocky, thats when you come a cropper.
Oh and it will drink juice like its going out of fashion.
Definately join the caravan club together with their breakdown cover. Their facilities are very good and the back up is worthwhile if you have any difficulties.
Also get it insured. Caravan Club are expensive so shop around.
If you go this weekend I hope its got decent heating!
28ft is a big rig and being over 8' wide will mean that some sites can't accommodate you but there are pleanty that can.
What is the actual length out the back? Must be 20'?
I've towed a 18.5ft caravan for the last 8 years and it does take a bit of getting used to.
Just take your time, leave plenty of room especially on turns and fit a set of towing mirrors. Get these before you pick it up. Don't get too cocky, thats when you come a cropper.
Oh and it will drink juice like its going out of fashion.
Definately join the caravan club together with their breakdown cover. Their facilities are very good and the back up is worthwhile if you have any difficulties.
Also get it insured. Caravan Club are expensive so shop around.
If you go this weekend I hope its got decent heating!
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