W3526602 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi. We've been looking at buying a new caravan. I would like a monocoque fibreglass shell, but the only one available seems to be the Freedom. We have already owned two 2nd hand Freedoms, and have no complaints, but they are just a smidgin too short. We would like to be able to leave the bed down, but still sit up to table. (One double + One single). 12ft would probably suit, but 14ft might be better. We can't have what we want, so what else is there? Eriba? Maybe! But looking at the run of the mill vans available, it seems there is not a lot of difference in price between the shortest and longest models from the same manufacturer (so prove me wrong :-D ) so we might as well get the biggest. Only we don't want a mobile country cottage, but do want more than a bivvy. Who makes what in the 12ft to 15ft range? 602 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klyne Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Have you thought about Dutch caravans. You could have a look here http://www.biod.nl/index.php David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3526602 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi David, Thanks for that. I've sent them an Email asking if they have any details in English. 602 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Doesn't "Which Caravan" magazine include a Buyers' Guide listing for caravans similar to that in "Which Motorcaravan" or "MMM" publications? I know that "Caravan Motorhome & Camping Mart" magazine used to list caravans by make, size and cost. You may need to be a mite cautious about fire-protected upholstery on Continental-European-built caravans if the caravans are being sold to UK-buyers via a 'agency' company. This method of purchase involves the UK-buyer obtaining the caravan essentially as a private individual (and, historically, at a hefty discount) with the agent looking after the paperwork and taking a commission. However, it can mean that the caravan will lack the fire-protected interior fabric required by UK regulations when a caravan is sold 'direct' in this country. French 'travellers' seem to be particularly keen on Fendt and Hobby caravans, which may mean that they have found that the things last, or that they are able (somehow) to obtain them at a knock-down price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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