11-12-2018, 05:02 PM
A lot of A7 people these days use Motorhomes and pull a trailer with the Austin 7 on. We took the alternative approach and put the A7 inside a van and then pull our caravan.
Reasons are:
1) Motor caravans are very expensive, even second hand. A brand new caravan is 1/3 the cost of a brand new motorhome. A brand new van is 1/2 the cost of a new motorhome.
2) We already had a caravan and didn't want to part with it.
3) The van is a very useful utility vehicle. Try taking a motorcaravan to the tip, loaded with rubbish or picking up a sheet of 8' x 4' plywood in it......
4) The van can be used as an impromptu garage, dry and reasonably secure.
5) If you are moving a car alone, i.e. not towing, the van can do 70mph legally on the motorway. Could save a lot of time....
Downsides:
1) The caravan is more awkward to tow than a small car trailer, however, you can clearly see it behind you! Our caravan is heavy at 1.5 tonnes as well.
2) It takes longer to set up and dismantle the caravan/awning at the campsite but does have more living space than a motorcaravan on its own.
Any thoughts??
Reasons are:
1) Motor caravans are very expensive, even second hand. A brand new caravan is 1/3 the cost of a brand new motorhome. A brand new van is 1/2 the cost of a new motorhome.
2) We already had a caravan and didn't want to part with it.
3) The van is a very useful utility vehicle. Try taking a motorcaravan to the tip, loaded with rubbish or picking up a sheet of 8' x 4' plywood in it......
4) The van can be used as an impromptu garage, dry and reasonably secure.
5) If you are moving a car alone, i.e. not towing, the van can do 70mph legally on the motorway. Could save a lot of time....
Downsides:
1) The caravan is more awkward to tow than a small car trailer, however, you can clearly see it behind you! Our caravan is heavy at 1.5 tonnes as well.
2) It takes longer to set up and dismantle the caravan/awning at the campsite but does have more living space than a motorcaravan on its own.
Any thoughts??