Recent content by Sean_5041551

Hi. I was thinking of buying an Auvergne. How do you rate it? Sean

Hi. I was thinking of buting an Auvergne. How do you rate it? Sean

Sorry, couldn't resist. I will be interested to see the replies to your question, as I have considered the Portico Plus for next year. Sean

Having now obtained the Passat, the GTW is stated at 3370kgs. So a fully loaded van of MTPLM 1400kgs, and max vehicle kerbweight of 1900kgs are within the GTW. I don't think I'll get anywhere near the max vehicle kerbweight, so am happy with this combination. Thanks for all the replies. Sean

I noted with interest that on the NTTA site, they quote the kerbweight of the vehicle as being the manufacturers kerbweight PLUS a full tank of fuel PLUS 75kgs for driver. That would make my Passat kerbweight as 1550kgs, which has put my mind at rest about towing a 1400kg caravan. Thanks for...

Good point about the quoted and actual kerbweight. I have used the quoted figure, so would be interested to find out the cars actual when I get it. Sean

John L. Thanks for the reply, but surely if the vehicle kerbweight is 1400kg's and max braked towing limit is 1500kgs, then the 2 added together is the GTW. Sean

I note, with some interest, that in this months magazine, on page 31, Alex was towing an ABBEY GTS Vogue, MTPLM 1439kgs, with a Toyota RAV4, kerbweight 1485kgs !! Hardly an 85% match, and considering how much importance seems to be placed on this 85% figure, seems, to me, slightly ironic...

Hi all. The caravan I'm buying has a MTPLM of 1400kg's. I am looking at buying a VW Passat TDI 130 saloon which has a kerbweight of 1402kg's and a max braked towing limit of 1500kg's. Now, I know this is not an 85% match, and have read all the advice about this. I have had plenty of experience...

Hi Paul. I am in the same situation. I would check the in the deeds of your house to see if there are any covenants restricting you from keeping a caravan on your drive. Also check with your local council by phoning them. They can be very helpful. Regards, Sean

Again, many thanks for all your replies. Lots of good info to take in. I think as it is our first caravan I will go for the combined shower/toilet model. Wether we use the shower is another matter, depends on the sites we visit. Time will tell, Just can't wait to get away for weekends next year...

Thanks to all for the replies. Quite a diverse opinion. Hadn't even considered having to fetch the water and dispose of it!! I will probably be using sites with facilities as have older kids to keep happy. I will probably go for the combined shower/toilet model, as I would prefer more...

Hi all. I am looking at buying at buying a new caravan early next year and have narrowed it down to 2 models. One has a seperate shower, the other is combined with the toilet cubicle. How good are the showers in modern caravans? I would appreciate your views and experiences. Thanks, Sean.