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Types of Caravan
There are many types, shapes and sizes of caravan on the market, so choosing one to suit your needs is important.
This brief guide explains about average caravan sizes that are available to help you make the right decision when it comes to buying your caravan.
Some factors that you will need to take into consideration are how many people you regularly take on tour with you. Is it just you and your partner? Or will you be taking the whole family? Remember you if need accommodate more people you could always use an awning or tent. For example if you and your partner go away regularly but you only take your grandchildren with you once or twice annually, you probably don't require a 4 berth caravan all the time unless you just like having the extra space.
It is also important to consider your towing vehicle and finding a good match is vital for stability and safety. Guidelines about this are published by the caravan club. If you are ever in any doubt you should check your car manufacturer's handbook for maximum towing weights.
Caravans range in sizes starting from small teardrop camping trailers such as the "Little Guy" http://www.littleguy.co.uk which internal width is just 1.2M and height just 1.1M with a total overall length of just over 3 Meters. This is probably best suited to people who stay on short term breaks, whose towing vehicle has an extremely low curb weight or of course those of us who just like to travel light.
Then there are the 2 berth caravans; these are on average between 2.3M wide, have an internal length of around 4.6M, an external length of around 6.4M, and have head room of about 2M which is adequate space for 2 people to stay comfortably. These often have a choice of layouts, door positions, and extras such TV Aerials and cooking equipment. Ideal for couples or solo breaks and some very affordable models are available on the market today without sacrificing to much in the way of quality.
4 Berth caravans are generally spread across 2 axels and are on average 6.3M long internally have an over length of over 7.9M and of 2M headroom making them very spacious indeed. When choosing a layout you may have the option of 2 doors this can be handy for solving congestion problems when you have a full van and you are cooking or cleaning. These can make great family caravans and with plenty of choices of awning an external tents available your berthing capacity could easily be upgraded for guests or new family members.
When choosing a van don't make the mistake of thinking that having 2 axels on a caravan will make it more stable whilst in tow. Common sense would tell you that having 4 wheels in the ground would make it more stable when in actual fact balanced loading, tyre pressure and having a well matched towing vehicle can have much more dramatic effects.
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