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    Planning first caravan - advice

    One thing I've just realised is that the B+E restriction is not based on kerb weight of car but MAM which for the Sorento is 2600KG so regardless of choice of caravan, B+E test will need to be taken.. a reminder to not rush in and check everything carefully!
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    Planning first caravan - advice

    Hi beachball - yes that was the layout I was considering - although probably Acadia equivalent. However - how quickly opinions can change - I've now seen the Bailey Phoenix 650 which I think is, upon reflection, a better choice. My kids are still young, so the bunks will be fine for a fair few...
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    Kia Sorento / Diesel suitability

    Hi , Appreciate there's a recent thread on here on the Sorento but I had a specific question. Hoping to become a caravan owner soon (see https://forums.practicalcaravan.com/threads/planning-first-caravan-advice.61379/) I've narrowed down choice to the Sorento for the tow car - currently a...
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    Planning first caravan - advice

    We're a family of 4 (2 boys, 5 + 3) and we're just back from a week of camping in a tent - whilst I was walking round the site and looking at caravans, it reminded me of the thoroughly enjoyable upbringing I had with my family caravanning - we owned a Coachman Mirage 1990 or thereabouts and...