Caravans give you more freedom than motorhomes.

[Fisherman]

We were at the Camping and Caravan Exhibition today at the SECC in Glasgow.
And I have to say this is the third time we have went to the exhibition , and this was the best of the three.
And some of the prices looked surprisingly reasonable.
Perth Motorhomes are selling a Burstner 7m A class with two drop down beds, looked a great van for £106,000.

Anyway we were looking at a 6M PVC and this man says the prices are ridiculous , far better off with a caravan, and they offer more freedom

At first I thought let it go, but then he comes out with how when they go to campsites they have their car to travel about in.
I took the bait, and asked him when was your last trip.
He replies last September the campsites are all closed till April.
So I told him we use our van 12 months of the year, go too places were there are no campsites, or they are closed.
We wake up in the morning surrounded in mountains, by the sea or a loch, with no one else there.
When we feel the need for a good shower, empty our cassette, etc we head for a campsite.
Ah but he said you don't have a car to travel from the campsite.
I replied correct we don't, we have a van just like this to travel from the campsite if we chose to do so.
Why in gods name would anyone ever think a caravan gives you more freedom than a motorhome.
Nothing against caravans, but they limit where and when you can go.

 

[Wully]

Going tomorrow. I’ll need to put my boxing gloves on so I can’t get my hands in my pockets.

My mate has a few trader stalls selling all the tat. I always get a few free passes.

 

[Fisherman]

Going tomorrow. I’ll need to put my boxing gloves on so I can’t get my hands in my pockets.

My mate has a few trader stalls selling all the tat. I always get a few free passes.

Wully check out the Burstner van I mentioned at Perth motorhomes.
Tell me what you think.
Not what I would buy, but anyone looking for a four berth a class should take a look

 

[barryd]

Thats the daftest thing I have heard in a while although in certain parts of the UK at least there is an element of truth in it. During the summer holidays in Cornwall and Devon over the past few years you don't see many motorhomes but then again not that many caravans either. I wouldn't want to do it without secondary transport but without doubt if your up in Scotland or France or pretty much most of Europe the motorhome is king.

 

[Fisherman]

Thats the daftest thing I have heard in a while although in certain parts of the UK at least there is an element of truth in it. During the summer holidays in Cornwall and Devon over the past few years you don't see many motorhomes but then again not that many caravans either. I wouldn't want to do it without secondary transport but without doubt if your up in Scotland or France or pretty much most of Europe the motorhome is king.

I think he regretted saying it when he left with his tail between his legs.
Also comparing the cost of a caravan with a motorhome, is just plain stupid.
A bit like comparing the price of a car with an Ifor Williams trailer.

 

[colinm]

Many caravanners don't understand motorhomes, and I must admit after spending my childhood holidaying in caravans it puzzled me why you would have a motorhome where you had to put everything away to drive off. Hiring a van in NZ and all those concerns disappear as you learn how to use a van.

 

[Fisherman]

Going tomorrow. I’ll need to put my boxing gloves on so I can’t get my hands in my pockets.

My mate has a few trader stalls selling all the tat. I always get a few free passes.

Wully I may have been wrong about who the dealer was for that A class Burstner.

 

[Canalsman]

I choose in all cases to park up where there is scope for exploring on foot. I don't need to use a vehicle.

Much better for your health to walk and I usually find at least one surprising thing on every walk.

 

[Wully]

Wully I may have been wrong about who the dealer was for that A class Burstner.

By the time I leave I’ll have annoyed every salesman and rep in the whole place they talk Shiite all day every day but they haven’t met me. By the time I leave them they are a shivering bag of nerves. That’s the fun part of going to these things.

 

[Rolyan57]

Thats the daftest thing I have heard in a while although in certain parts of the UK at least there is an element of truth in it. During the summer holidays in Cornwall and Devon over the past few years you don't see many motorhomes but then again not that many caravans either. I wouldn't want to do it without secondary transport but without doubt if your up in Scotland or France or pretty much most of Europe the motorhome is king.

I think it’s king throughout almost every single part of the U.K., top to bottom. Goodness knows what the chap was on.

 

[Fisherman]

By the time I leave I’ll have annoyed every salesman and rep in the whole place they talk Shiite all day every day but they haven’t met me. By the time I leave them they are a shivering bag of nerves. That’s the fun part of going to these things.

I was chatting to a wildax rep today who did not know what payload was, and even better Wullie, are you sitting down.

He did not know his company was part of the Rapido Group……unbelievable

He then recommended a Malibu pvc because his mate was working there.

He then asked me are you sure about us being part of Rapido Group, so I googled it for him and showed him they bought out wildax in 2017. Well he said….. wait for it





“You learn something new every day”

Unbelievable.

 

[n brown]

caravans are great for living in,and cheap . but they're awful for travelling . good for a cheap trailer taking stuff south,annd then easily sold

 

[Fisherman]

See when you go to a exhibition, and you look inside and outside just about every PVC there, and you conclude that in terms of what you wanted, the one you bought over a year ago beats everyone there, then you turn into a right…… smug bar steward

Don’t get me wrong there were a few VW PVCs there and I would love a VW, far better than Fiat. But the layouts and equipment were not what I wanted.

Our Rapido V68 best suits our needs.

 

[colinm]

See when you go to a exhibition, and you look inside and outside just about every PVC there, and you conclude that in terms of what you wanted, the one you bought over a year ago beats everyone there, then you turn into a right smug bar steward

Don’t get me wrong there were a few VW PVCs there and I would love a VW, far better than Fiat. But the layouts and equipment were not what I wanted.

My Rapido V68 best suits our needs.

We've been looking at PVC's since buying our latest one nearly 14 years ago, not yet seen one which better suits our needs.
As for VW (we used to own a transporter), the next gen Transporter is a Ford, the VW/Man Crafter is not as space efficient as X290.

 

[Fisherman]

We've been looking at PVC's since buying our latest one nearly 14 years ago, not yet seen one which better suits our needs.
As for VW (we used to own a transporter), the next gen Transporter is a Ford, the VW/Man Crafter is not as space efficient as X290.

Hence why so many different specs, layouts and accessories.
I took months before deciding on our Rapido.
You never get everything you want, but the Rapido ticked more boxes than any other for our needs and wants. The best bit being the two longitudinal beds, no more climbing over my wife and down a ladder for the toilet in the middle of the night. It’s strange what constitutes a must for some, would be a deal breaker for others.
We came close to buying an Adria PVC But as much as I liked the Adria, it just did not tick as many boxes, but I do rate their PVCs highly.
Globecar are excellent also, I really like them.

 

[Pauljenny]

We had very good friends who were lifetime Tuggers.
They told us about how to find campsites and advised us to Join C&C Club,

But didn't mention anything about wild camping.

We got off the ferry at Roscoff, after a horrendous, November crossing and parked outside the Mairie.
Went in and asked if there was a campsite, nearby, or somewhere we could legally park up, for a few hours kip.
They looked aghast and brought the Mayor in.
He laughed and explained about the French methods of camping -caring.
We followed him to a delightful bay, where we spent a wonderful night.
He was back with a bag of hot, buttered croissants, at 9 next morning.
He declined our offer of a cup of Maxwell House instant.
We learned fast, after that.
We've seen Huge A classes towing caravans and all sorts of stuff..on campsites..

Why, for the love of God ?

 

[barryd]

I think it’s king throughout almost every single part of the U.K., top to bottom. Goodness knows what the chap was on.

You might not if you were driving an 8m motorhome down the Devon or Cornish lanes in August though. Then again when you see the size of some of the Tuggers cars these days I wouldnt fancy those either.

I have a secret weapon.

 

[n brown]

yes i'd always suggest a chat with the Mairie . thet're usually helpful and within minutes tre whole town knows you're not serial killers and the cops know you're not likely to be a problem

 

[Fisherman]

We had very good friends who were lifetime Tuggers.
They told us about how to find campsites and advised us to Join C&C Club,

But didn't mention anything about wild camping.

We got off the ferry at Roscoff, after a horrendous, November crossing and parked outside the Mairie.
Went in and asked if there was a campsite, nearby, or somewhere we could legally park up, for a few hours kip.
They looked aghast and brought the Mayor in.
He laughed and explained about the French methods of camping -caring.
We followed him to a delightful bay, where we spent a wonderful night.
He was back with a bag of hot, buttered croissants, at 9 next morning.
He declined our offer of a cup of Maxwell House instant.
We learned fast, after that.
We've seen Huge A classes towing caravans and all sorts of stuff..on campsites..

Why, for the love of God ?

So he brought you a bag of hot buttered croissants, and you offered a cup of friggin Maxwell house, and you learned a lot after that…..I’ve got news for you, so did he

 

[trevskoda]

Being in the motor trade when young i noticed neatrly all sales men knew nout about the product they were selling.
When i ask one when at the lunch table his reply was people dont ask the questions you ask, if the colour looks nice and we hand the lady a bunch of flowers the deal is done with the husband.
Sums things up as many folk no nothing about the second most expensive thing they buy in life.