Recent content by WomanDognSpinningWheel

Great idea about the rear camera Parksy, I'll remember that one! And I have been known to do the lift-the-car test when about to set off with a trailer load of living creatures, but haven't been doing it lately, so thanks for reminding me about that safety tip.

Very glad you mentioned the insulation, Mel; it's not something I had given any thought to whatsoever.

Yes, the weight of the mover is definitely a consideration. Some of the options have only 70kgs payload in total. I think I would find it easier to move the caravan than to lift a 35kg mover in and out of the car!

Great explanation! Thanks :)

Brilliant, exactly the sort of thing I was hoping for. Thanks very much :)

It has been phenomenally useful to have this conversation, thank you all so much for your contributions. I am also beginning to get a feel for the camaraderie amongst caravan users, which makes me feel I shall enjoy not only the more out-of-the-way sites but also the larger ones - and that I...

Thank you ProfJohnL! I am most appreciative of your consideration and advice :) However I seem to have missed out one very salient fact, namely that at least half of all the towing I do and have done has been with a car as the vehicle :). And otherwise mostly a quad bike rather than a tractor...

Ooh, yes - just about! Thanks - and thanks for the welcome :)

I think I've now identified that older Eriba Famila 310s would be ideal - three berth but very lightweight. Confusingly (at least to me it is), the current Famila 310 is a 2-berth :?

Thanks for the welcome. And thanks for noticing I'd missed the Lunar Ariva. My car would indeed tow that one just fine. I think it would be heavier to move around by hand, though, so I'd need to have the mover thingy? I should probably try to see one in the flesh, not least because there do...

Thanks guys, this is all really helpful. Looking at the links, and the Eribas on sale, I'm definitely drawn to the lighter, smaller end of the scale. The point about being able to manoeuvre it by hand is a good one - that's definitely appealing. As is not needing to strap on wing mirror...

Thanks. I'm comfortable with the weights of the caravans I've listed as far as legalities go. Anything up to a tonne all up will be fine. (Here's the page for my car https://www.gocaravanning.com/towcars/Peugeot-207-SW-07-onwards-1-6-HDi-92bhp-Outdoor-5d-Tow-Weights.html. Kerbweight just...

Hi folks I am looking into getting a teeny tiny 'van I can tow behind my Peugeot 207SW. I haven't caravanned before, although I have stayed in a parked largish touring caravan for a few weeks and then an off-grid (no services) static caravan for a few months in the summer, and have had a...