my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH.
I am wondering if any has had experience with both or might be able to offer some advice.
Thanks
PeterA
Possum3 said
10:47 PM Dec 29, 2018
Download heaps of free useful and technical information from Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/
Pander6 said
08:44 PM Dec 30, 2018
Thanks Al.... ahh Possum! I'll check it out. We are primarily heavy duty procrastinators so decision is unlikely any time soon! if I had my way it would be a Denning or Tourmaster but they would never be approved. Have a great NYE!
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:55 PM Dec 30, 2018
Pander6, have a look in the General forum or do a "Search". There has been a lot of queries lately so I'm certain you'll find something useful.
It's better to thrash out the pros & cons now - before you part with your cash. Personally, I prefer the van & don't wish to go any bigger than what we have (17' long).
Also - WELCOME to a great forum where you'll learn heaps & save some hard earned $$ - I know I have!
Most of us try to be friendly most of the time.
PeterD said
10:39 AM Dec 31, 2018
I think the question can be largely tied up with the style of travelling you intend to do. If you are going to continually travel having only one or two-night stands then go for the campervan/motorhome.
If you wish to frequently stay in one spot for a week or so then get a van. When you go exploring you will be able take the tug to many more places than you can take a motorhome.
If you want to combine both lifestyles then get your Denning and to a toad.
Tony Bev said
11:03 AM Dec 31, 2018
Welcome to the forum Pander6
As I have no experience of the models you are asking about, then unfortunately, I can not add to what others have already said
I can say from experience, having previously had, both caravan and motorhome, that there are pros and cons for both, and that none was better than the other, for my situation
I could be wrong, but I believe that one of the secrets to enjoyment on the road, is to adapt to what you have
I did a lap as a solo, in a self contained pop top caravan
I now have the motorhome in my Avatar, as the wife demanded a vehicle suitable, for the cat to walk around
I only travel part time, and do mainly free/donation/low cost camping, using a caravan park, about one night per month
As others have already said, it depends on your own type of future traveling, and what suits you best
MarkAC said
03:30 PM Jun 24, 2019
Hi
I have spent 20 years full time travelling and had an off road pop top, a large motorhome and a large off road van
Each has its own pros and cons.
The vans are very limited to the amount of stuff you can carry but you can set up camp and radiate out to do the touristy things
Biggest drawback with the m/h was the size (19m total), need to pack everything away before you travel and fuel use
Best thing was the amount of stuff you can take with you. I had everything and weighed 20t
Smaller m/h are ok but depends what suits you
Peter_n_Margaret said
07:04 PM Jun 24, 2019
Our 6m motorhome will go places that caravans can only dream about. That is the attraction for us.
my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH.
I am wondering if any has had experience with both or might be able to offer some advice.
Thanks
PeterA
Thanks Al.... ahh Possum! I'll check it out. We are primarily heavy duty procrastinators so decision is unlikely any time soon! if I had my way it would be a Denning or Tourmaster but they would never be approved. Have a great NYE!
It's better to thrash out the pros & cons now - before you part with your cash. Personally, I prefer the van & don't wish to go any bigger than what we have (17' long).
Also - WELCOME to a great forum where you'll learn heaps & save some hard earned $$ - I know I have!
Most of us try to be friendly most of the time.
I think the question can be largely tied up with the style of travelling you intend to do. If you are going to continually travel having only one or two-night stands then go for the campervan/motorhome.
If you wish to frequently stay in one spot for a week or so then get a van. When you go exploring you will be able take the tug to many more places than you can take a motorhome.
If you want to combine both lifestyles then get your Denning and to a toad.
Welcome to the forum Pander6
As I have no experience of the models you are asking about, then unfortunately, I can not add to what others have already said
I can say from experience, having previously had, both caravan and motorhome, that there are pros and cons for both, and that none was better than the other, for my situation
I could be wrong, but I believe that one of the secrets to enjoyment on the road, is to adapt to what you have
I did a lap as a solo, in a self contained pop top caravan
I now have the motorhome in my Avatar, as the wife demanded a vehicle suitable, for the cat to walk around
I only travel part time, and do mainly free/donation/low cost camping, using a caravan park, about one night per month
As others have already said, it depends on your own type of future traveling, and what suits you best
Hi
I have spent 20 years full time travelling and had an off road pop top, a large motorhome and a large off road van
Each has its own pros and cons.
The vans are very limited to the amount of stuff you can carry but you can set up camp and radiate out to do the touristy things
Biggest drawback with the m/h was the size (19m total), need to pack everything away before you travel and fuel use
Best thing was the amount of stuff you can take with you. I had everything and weighed 20t
Smaller m/h are ok but depends what suits you
Our 6m motorhome will go places that caravans can only dream about.
That is the attraction for us.
Cheers,
Peter