We don’t mind the odd night on an aire with ehu on the way to our main destination,we will be doing an overnight around Dijon when we head down to Italy in august
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I carry that much in biscuitsI carry nearly that in tools & spares
The broad definition between a motorhome and a Campervan is the loo and shower.Actually, this is a brilliant thread and I am thoroughly enjoying it.
We are at a crossroads in our personal outdoor method of holidaying/ day trips etc and this thread has thrown up some very salient points.
One thing I am confused over though is this.
What is a PVC ( panel van conversion). Is this not a campervan?
What is a 'pop-top 'van ( is this a panel van conversion)VW transporter type or T4/T5/T6 etc ?
What is a Campervan (is this also a van conversion)?
Sorry if this sets off a can of worms but I am getting confused with what actually means what and what equipment each actually needs to have to be classed as such.
Our coachbuilt motorhome is v5 classed as Motorised Caravan, to cause even further muddying of the waters.
Not from what I have seen, a couple of years ago we spent a few days on a site. Caravan pulled into the pitch in front out came the full awning, followed by a domestic fridge, full size gas BBQ, 15kg gas bottle, two tables and 6 chairs and that was only part of the stuff.Personally, I think you are being a little disingenuous to caravan owners.
Some maybe a little confused or ignore such restrictions, but not most.
And the same can be said for motorhomers.
Who hasn't run whilst unwittingly being overweight?
I run my Motorhome with 200 to 300 kg of spare payload.
Yes motorhomes are often over but not like caravans most owners don't have a clue they don't run with just a bit over, often 2 or 3 times their payload.
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so where do panel van conversions fit in.. ?The broad definition between a motorhome and a Campervan is the loo and shower.
See my post #124 above.That's a very bold comment.
Can you provide any evidence to support it? Other than anecdote or Facebook?
See my post #124 above.
When we were tuggers saw loads like that all over Europe it wasn't just one off it's very common. I did a spell working in the industry for 10 years and I can assure yu even in the UK overloading caravans is very common.I did see that post but let's be honest it doesn't actually support what you said about 'most' caravanners.
Or the amounts they overload by.
I've seen well overloaded motorhomes with gawd knows what hanging off back racks but that doesn't mean most motorhomers are as daft.
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Well. Every cloud , eh @ Gina M?and in a PVC he wouldn't be walking past me, he would be squeezing past me
Shower & loo make you a motorhomeso where do panel van conversions fit in.. ?
our PVC has all the facilities of a motorhome, shower, loo, fridge, et all but generally called a campervan ?
On the V5 our PVC is classed as a Motor Caravan... same classification as a Motorhome or Campervan
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Hi GusYes but can be up to 7,5m long & getting on for well over 2,5m in height so not any use if you wish to use car parks with height barriers
The normal used to be a normal roofed (H1) van ( T4,5 & 6 etc) with an elevating roof which means it would enter under height barriers in to car parks. Now days you can get H2, 3 & 4 height vans & with 'pop' tops= elevating roofs which will not enter car parks
It encompasses everything from factory built to self converted
Got one next to us now in Campello, oh joy.I also have found this thread interesting. I couldn't go for a caravan as I don't fancy towing especially when we have to get in and out of our village on a single track road, also our drive would be impossible to park the caravan.
Management and I do, however discuss frequently about downsizing to a PVC but can't get over the lack of space for outside table and chairs etc. I also know she wouldn't like bedding stacked up at back of PVC or a fixed bed as it would, we think make it feel too cramped. However all the other aspects of of a PVC could work for us and I do like the Swift Carrera.
We have a 7.8m MHome but I think we need to go smaller but can't quite resolve the issue.
We are however at Brownhills on Tuesday......... ha but we are indecisive
Just remember for those of you advising Bobnick on PVCs..... he doesn't like, Woooooosh Bang
What do? Motorhomes or campervans?Or they have those awful toilets integrated into the shower stuffed in a broom cupboard with a flip down sink,no no no not for us
We are 7.5m and are downsizing to a 6.67m Carthago Compactline only 2.12m wide so hardly any bigger than PVC. Huge garage loads of under floor storage far more than our 7.5m Hymer and being an A Class plenty of room inside.We have a 7.8m MHome but I think we need to go smaller but can't quite resolve the issue.
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We are the same. I am always told "right we need to be ready in an hour" and it ALWAYS takes minimum 2 hours.On your way in 5 mins? You haven't seen us motorhoming. At least 2 hours on the day packing away vital necessities which don't include those packed the previous day. As soon as we start somebody has to be said goodbye to and a long chat about where we are going and where they've been. It was quicker when we had a caravan and I had to get back for work.
That makes a caravan a MHShower & loo make you a motorhome
Loved my twin axle Lunar... daughter is now 24i am towing a twin axle now.
Yes we stopped for a cup of tea and finished unpacking has it was getting dark around 10.30pmNot from what I have seen, a couple of years ago we spent a few days on a site. Caravan pulled into the pitch in front out came the full awning, followed by a domestic fridge, full size gas BBQ, 15kg gas bottle, two tables and 6 chairs and that was only part of the stuff.
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Loved my twin axle Lunar... daughter is now 24
towed this rig all over France and Spain..
sold it to buy a motorhome ..still not sure it was a good move ... lol
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yes normal roofed vans or with pop tops are 2m or under.hink I CAN look at H1 type vans (T4/5/6) as with a pop-top they should (?) go under most (?) Car park height barriers of an open air type, but obviously would check every situation and VERY accurately measure the vans height with new roof fitted.
spend 3 months in Spain at the same site
ConfusedGulp!
I assume he is shocked at the thought of being in one location for that amount of time ... Same here, my idea of hell.Confused
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