Posted by Preloved
From the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands to the cool surfing capital of of the Cornish coast, the UK’s great outdoors offers the opportunity for some full-on family fun and fresh air. And there’s no better way to enjoy an al fresco family escape than on a caravan or camping trip. As a cost-effective family holiday, far removed from the hassle of airports and fluctuating exchange rates, camping and caravanning is enjoying a surge in popularity. With spring fast approaching we’ve got a huge array of caravans, tents and camping equipment - from spacious... [more]
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Posted by Ian
It seems that Britain has become gripped by the joys of camping! With a tightening of belts, a drop in the pound pushing up prices abroad and the arrival of one of the hottest summers in years, it seems we are turning to Blighty for our summer fun. If you've read Preloved's guide to tents and camping you'll already know about the fun to be had under canvas, and in our tips for buying a used caravan we turned up the luxury a little. Now it's time to cast our eye over the camper van and give some hints on what to look for and how to get a bargain. Caravan or camper van? Firstly... [more]
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Posted by Ian
If you are like the idea of camping this summer but are looking for a few more home comforts than camping under canvas, why not invest in a caravan? It needn't be expensive - there's a wide choice of second hand caravans available starting at less than £500. To help you on your way, we've put together our top 10 tips for buying a second hand caravan. 1) Caravan or camper van? Your first decision is choosing between a caravan or camper van. There has been many a lively debate in our forums about which is better but in general it comes down to the type of holiday you are looking... [more]
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Posted by Ian
As the credit crunch threatens tighter times ahead and as cheap flights no longer seem so cheap, more and more people are turning to camping as a way to spend their summer holidays. If your childhood memories of camping are a heavy tent that takes several hours and a degree in engineering to construct, and a cold night spent under dripping canvas, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how different camping is in an age of modern materials and lightweight frames. Camping can be an incredibly low cost way to explore the great British countryside. A family of four can buy a modern... [more]
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Posted by Ian
This is a topic that comes up over and over again in our caravanning forums and seems to the source of much confusion so I thought it would be worth summarising the main points here.The law in the UK is that in order to legally tow a trailer with a width of over 2.3 metres (or a length of over 7 metres), the towing vehicle must have a permissible gross weight of over 3.5 tonnes (Department of Transport - Requirements for trailers). Even the largest 4x4s do not have this permissible gross weight. However, there are a few commercial vehicles that do, for example the LWB Mercedes Sprinter or... [more]
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