Caravan vs Motorhome

Pander6 · Newbie

Caravan vs Motorhome

Possum3 · Guru

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Pander6 · Newbie

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 · Guru

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!
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PeterD · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

Our 6m motorhome will go places that caravans can only dream about. smile That is the attraction for us.

Cheers,

Peter