Caravans · Buying guide
Caravans, Honestly Assessed
Still the cheapest way to get real space — if you accept the towing.
Per pound of living space, nothing beats a caravan. You also keep a normal car, which solves the day-trip problem that motorhomes never quite fix.
The costs are towing skill, storage and the fact that pitching in wind and rain is genuinely unpleasant.
Motor movers have made siting far easier and are worth budgeting for on anything over 1,300kg.
Before you commit
- Match the noseweight and 85% towing guideline properly
- Storage costs add up — check availability before buying
- Alko stabiliser and a decent mirror set are not optional
- Damp checks matter even more than on motorhomes
Next
Once you've picked the vehicle, the next decisions are power and signal.