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Does anyone have any experience. My wife is hassling me to get one as she is fed up with map reading on holiday.Thanks.

I am looking to change my car and will be using it as a possible tow car. The MTPLM of our van is 1340. Has anyone experience of the above vehicles towing this size of van. I also need a vehicle that is family friendly and good to drive down narrow country lanes so a large 4 x 4 is a none...

I know its a very variable question but can someone give me any guidance on an approx. payload for a family of 4. The awning will be carried in the car along with the clothes. So many dealers give conflicting advice in a desperate bid to secure the sale that I thought this forum could help. It...

Thanks to everyone for your comments they have been very helpful and much appreciated.

Coming from a caravaning background I am keen to continue with my own family. Boy aged 2, girl 3 months. I would appreciate any recommendations for sleeping arrangements and equipment, especially baby.We are currently looking at a Samsonite pop-up travel cot for the baby. Also a portable baby...

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Can anyone recommend a company for hiring touring caravans. Would prefer either 5 or6 berth. (Abbey Aventura would be great)

Can our Audi A6 1.8T tow the Abbey Aventura 330. Kerb weight 1500kg.The MIRO is 1229kg and the MTPLM is 1454kg. Awning will be in the car. My hubby has been trying to ascertain whether its a possible match and I thought you lot might be able to give ME the answer so I can impress him and the...

Thanks for the advice. I am hoping that by puting the awning (which is heavy and compact) in the car that will leave me more room in the caravan for the lighter more bulky things. If necessary I can always use a roof box for additional space. Can anyone give me an idea of the weight of a...

We currently have a 2001 Audi A6 1.8T with a kerbweight of 1500kg. We like Abbey Aventura 330 (6 berth) but are concerned about the MTPLM of 1454kg. However the MIRO is only 1229kg. The 85% weight of the car is 12750kg leaving a payload of 45kg. This seems a little low and unrealistic. However...