Ensuring that you have the right caravan for your needs is important to make sure that you get the most out of it. With many different shapes and sizes on the market, it can help to understand the differences between these. Caravans come in different berths, offering a range of sleeping spaces for those within them. When advertised the caravan will typically have a note saying what berth it is, with these ranging from 2 to 6. The larger the berth, the larger the caravan will be. A caravan is also intended to be a usable living space, so considering this is important. Different caravans have different layouts, and if it has 4 or 6 berths then there will typically be less living space.
Larger caravans will often be referred to as twin axle as they require more support. These two axles run across the centre of the caravan and they have two wheels on either side. A twin axle improves the strength of the chassis, allowing the additional size to be supported. These axles are great for more stability whilst towing on the motorway.
If you are after a light caravan, a fibreglass or GRP caravan is a good choice to make. Usually smaller and cheaper, these caravans are made from plastic making them more durable than other caravans. One major downside however is that they are often very basic on the interior and exterior. If size is a concern for you, then teardrop and T@B caravans are a great option. These are aesthetically pleasing and have enough space for 2 people. Although as they are compact, they do not offer a lot of space for living.
A folding caravan can be another option for those short on space. This caravan can be folded down to reduce towing size and give you less to worry about when on the move. The con of these is that they need to be unfolded and set up every time you arrive and depart a site.
