German caravans
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Hi all,
Have decided to buy a van suitable for all year round year usage.
One thing I had decided on was to purchase a Hymer Nova +++. However, as I researched them, I realised Hymer own quite a few makes (Dethleffs) so that got me wondering are they all the same build - or are some better suited to winter over others?
Any pointers gratefully received.
Ty
Have decided to buy a van suitable for all year round year usage.
One thing I had decided on was to purchase a Hymer Nova +++. However, as I researched them, I realised Hymer own quite a few makes (Dethleffs) so that got me wondering are they all the same build - or are some better suited to winter over others?
Any pointers gratefully received.
Ty
Ty all.
I've got access to a semi-permanent site on a place I love so am favouring a twin axle German leviathan on the basis I won't really worry about going to other places. I'll push to £10k max so guess a 2010/11 model is within reach.
The big vans seem to be dominated by Fendt/ Dethleffs (I've dismissed Hobby though). I like both but cannot find much info on which one stands up to UK weather and living in the best.
One thing I need to square away is what size solar panel/battery rig I need to sort out to make use of the internal fridges, warm air, etc. There is electricity on site but sadly not on my pitch. I can hook into another person's outlet but being off grid does appeal, especially as we will use it a lot all year round.
I've got access to a semi-permanent site on a place I love so am favouring a twin axle German leviathan on the basis I won't really worry about going to other places. I'll push to £10k max so guess a 2010/11 model is within reach.
The big vans seem to be dominated by Fendt/ Dethleffs (I've dismissed Hobby though). I like both but cannot find much info on which one stands up to UK weather and living in the best.
One thing I need to square away is what size solar panel/battery rig I need to sort out to make use of the internal fridges, warm air, etc. There is electricity on site but sadly not on my pitch. I can hook into another person's outlet but being off grid does appeal, especially as we will use it a lot all year round.
Deerfoot said:
kurt535 said:
And are the fixed beds worth it over a made up bed every night??
Caravan folk could argue for hours over this issue...Personally I have no problem making the beds up every night, it takes what, 5 minutes? I also enjoy the extra space of not having a fixed bed provides.
Some of my 'vanning friends however wouldn't entertain a van without fixed beds though.
I looked at a Dethleffs before I bought my present Coachman, it had a dark interior that made it appear gloomy inside (my wife's opinion...) but it was a solid, if heavy, van.
Chrisgr31 said:
If its your first van go for the first one (ie cheaper one) . You will use it and decide what you dont like, and what format you really want. You will then loose less in depreciation!
Incidentally not tried running our van fridge on gas, but have a camping fridge that runs on gas and it chews through it. So you might only want fridge on whilst you are staying in the van.
Cheers ChrisIncidentally not tried running our van fridge on gas, but have a camping fridge that runs on gas and it chews through it. So you might only want fridge on whilst you are staying in the van.
Plan is to use solar on the roof...am hoping that will provide enough power
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