Caravan database websites listing MPTLM

[stewartcjones]

Hello looking for a new caravan but im am restricted to around 1350 MPTLM due to limitation on my VW caddy maxi
and was trying to find a site that i could look up caravans of different years and makes to be able to see quickly which vans i can look into ??

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello Stewart,

Unfortunately I don't think there is an public accessible fully comprehensive list of all caravan models, years and makes that has all the necessary bit of information your looking for. certainly not sorted by MTPLM.

 

[stewartcjones]

thanks mate for reply though

 

[otherclive]

Welcome to the Forum.

It’s annoying that many sales sites such as Autotrader etc do not automatically list MTPLM and you have to contact the dealership. It’s such a basic aspect of caravan purchasing too.

 

[Beachball]

Hi Stewart Welcome to the forum sorry i cannot answer your question but keep posting

 

[GaryB]

Caravan Finder web site is your best bet. You’ll have to trawl through the adverts but most list the MTPLM (not all are correct though!)

 

[Buckman]

Here is a link to a website showing caravans and you can insert the maximum MTPLM. See https://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan_search_results.html

 

[Seblo]

Hello looking for a new caravan but im am restricted to around 1350 MPTLM due to limitation on my VW caddy maxi
and was trying to find a site that i could look up caravans of different years and makes to be able to see quickly which vans i can look into ??

As far as I know there isn't a database with the info you're looking for.

The weight you are looking for is quite low so restrict your search to smaller caravans. When you see something you like google the model for specifications. There's not really a shortcut unfortunately.

 

[GaryB]

As already mentioned, Caravan Finder is your friend, a quick search with 1350kgs as the maximum MTPLM brings up 319 possibilities:

 

[GaryB]

The weight you are looking for is quite low so restrict your search to smaller caravans.

Bailey and Elddis have several family caravans that fall within the criteria.

 

[otherclive]

I don’t know your budget but Sprites tend to be well fitted and are popular without being overly heavy.

 

[GaryB]

I don’t know your budget but Sprites tend to be well fitted and are popular without being overly heavy.

There's quite a few falling under 1350kgs, I had an idle 15 minutes looking through Caravan Finder earlier and was surprised just how many new family caravans are within scope. We're on our second Sprite and while they're lighter than some, Swift have started to up the spec of them which has caused them to put a bit of weight on! Earlier variants are certainly a bit more lean on the scales.

 

[Mel]

Not an electronic database but the paper copy of Practical caravan used to list all current new vans and include their MPTLM. It used to be towards the back of every magazine. Must confess that I haven’t bought a copy for a while 😊. Do they still do this?
Mel

 

[ProfJohnL]

The options suggested are a start. but they only list those that are available for sale, it doesn't include all makes and models.

 

[Buckman]

The Caravan Finder lists caravans for sale and that includes brand new and second hand caravans so it is probably the best source of information. If it is not for sale I am unsure how one would purchase the goods?

 

[otherclive]

The options suggested are a start. but they only list those that are available for sale, it doesn't include all makes and models.

I guess the OP could look at manufacturers brochures online. But we don’t know the budget for purchase. If it’s an older van then it’s just a case of methodically building up the information from the various sources.

 

[Dustydog]

The options suggested are a start. but they only list those that are available for sale, it doesn't include all makes and models.

The OP says new . Thus all the suggestions so far cover all the makes and models available as far as I can see. Mel is correct. PCv publish monthly full weight details of new caravans currently available.
What have we missed🤔

 

[Raywood]

The magazine includes details of the MTPLM amongst other weights plus sizes, layouts and number of births for all UK models and Adria each month. As the 2024 models are about to come in the list does not include them though and shows only 2023 ones at present.

 

[otherclive]

The OP says new . Thus all the suggestions so far cover all the makes and models available as far as I can see. Mel is correct. PCv publish monthly full weight details of new caravans currently available.
What have we missed🤔

I think reading #1 “new” in this case is “another caravan” , as he refers to looking at different years models. Hence why I asked what the budget is.

 

[Dustydog]

I think reading #1 “new” in this case is “another caravan” , as he refers to looking at different years models. Hence why I asked what the budget is.

I see that. Then we are back to historic PCv and caravan finder editions .

 

[Buckman]

I think best course of action is to check Caravanfinder and also PCv, find the caravans within the MTPLM and then look for those bran new caravans to see if they are within the MTPLM. At least it is a starter.

 

[ProfJohnL]

The OP says new . Thus all the suggestions so far cover all the makes and models available as far as I can see. Mel is correct. PCv publish monthly full weight details of new caravans currently available.
What have we missed🤔

see OC's comment in #19

 

[ProfJohnL]

... If it is not for sale I am unsure how one would purchase the goods?

I got the impression the OP was looking for a fully comprehensive list, so he could identify a model to look out for one in the future even if one wasn't currently for sale.

 

[Dustydog]

I got the impression the OP was looking for a fully comprehensive list, so he could identify a model to look out for one in the future even if one wasn't currently for sale.

That’s just it Prof. We all get impressions of what an OP wants.