For someone who doesn't really have much caravanning experience but is determined to start, do you think it would be better to hire a caravan first or go straight into buying one? Would love to hear your pros and cons for both options!
Hiring a touring caravan may be difficult and also very expensive. Buy a low cost DAMP FREE caravan to start with to see if you like camping. You can the ntrade it in to upgrade to something more suitable or sell it and do something else.For someone who doesn't really have much caravanning experience but is determined to start, do you think it would be better to hire a caravan first or go straight into buying one? Would love to hear your pros and cons for both options!
Assuming you have a car capable of towing a medium sized caravan and already fitted with a towbar then rental may be a good start if you are really unsure if it is the holiday for you. Many caravanners got into it via tents and trailer tents so already knew that a holiday in a field was what they wanted. If you have never done anything like this, then rental is worth considering.
Costock caravan hire seems to charge between about £300 and £500 for a weeks hire. Extra if you to hire an awning.
OK this is money that you could spend on a van but at least you can try it out and, if you decide it is for you, already have explored some of the layout options.
You always hear from the people that have dived straight in and over it. Those who dived in and discovered it was a mistake, tend not to post on this forum 😀
Mel