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Types of Caravans

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:11:19 +0000

Modern caravans come in many different shapes and sizes. For examples of major types of caravan see below:-

Conventional (standard) caravan
Standard caravans usually are single axle and are between 3 and 6.5 metres long. The interior layout varies greatly but generally they can sleep from two and six people. As standard modern vans will have a washroom, featuring a toilet, handbasin and on more upmarket models a full shower. A kitchen area with sink, hob and some sort of worktop are fairly standard too. Most caravans in the UK are in fact British built (unusual nowadays as the UK manufacturing industry is in a severe slump in other products). However some foreign manufacturers are starting to make inroads into the UK market mainly European and American manufacturers.

The top UK manufacturers are Elddis, Lunar, Bailey, Coachman, Swift, Vanmaster – these are the big 6 in terms of manufacturers and the majority of the caravans you see for sale (new or used) will be from one of these manufacturers. However there are other popular caravan companies such as Adria, Caravelair, Knaus, Sterckeman, TECDethleffs, Hymer and Geist.

Twin Axle Caravans
Twin Axle Caravan, The twin axle design is used for bigger, heavier caravans making them easier to tow and more stable, but obviously harder to manoeuvre due to increased size and weight. Twin axle set ups are great for larger families or for those who use their caravans a lot – that extra space and storage makes life a lot more comfortable! Coachman, Elddis, Lunar, Bailey and Swift Group all offer twin axle caravans for sale.

Pop top caravans
Still around but much less popular than they used to be, pop top caravans use a pop up roof to increase headroom in a small caravan. This allows the caravan to be smaller and have much less frontal area meaning less drag and much better fuel consumption. Another majoer advantage is that they will fit in most conventional garages for winter storage. The most popular manufacturer is Eriba from Europe.

Tear Drop Trailers
These tiny but oh so stylish teardrop trailers are something of a modern classic. Exteremely popular with people who just want the basic essentials, i.e. A double bed with modest cooking facilities and perhaps a small sink, also popular with those who do not wish to tow large vans or purchase a seperate vehicle specifically for towing. These teardrop trailers can be towed by small sports cars and even trikes! manufacturers of teardrop trailers include Teardrop Trailers, The Pod and Stimson Designs.

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Teardrop caravans – how they are made

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:53:20 +0000

Imagine having your own mobile space, able to pack up and head for new horizons! Caravans are as popular in the Uk as they ever have been with new smaller rigs, perfect for first time buyers, being the hottest trend of all. teardrop or egg shaped caravans are comfy for two and have all the mod cons of bigger vans in a more compact package..

The chassis is constructed with a plywood base for wheel axle which is zinc coated to vprotect against corrosion, a metallic laminate floor is then added and wheels are bolted on underneath. lots of storage is built in with storage under beds and units. Modern heating systems can be fitted for all year round camping and when used in conjunction with the high insulation levels (typically polystyrene) these vans are cosy even in the middle of a typical british winter.

A teardrop caravan was used to break the caravan land speed record, although manufacturer safe speed limit is 130kmh, in Germany Harry Mueller set the record in Nov 2004 of 230kmh!!!

Originally designed back in the 1950′s this shape is having something of a revival, with aluminium body and funky plastic trim these teardrop caravans appeal to young buyers in particular.

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Elddis touring caravans

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:52:22 +0000

The Elddis touring caravans range is made up of the Avante, Odyssey and Crusader models.

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Elddis Avante touring caravans
Avanté is renowned for being one of the UK’s best value for money starter caravans. In 2006 the Avanté range received an external and internal upgrade worthy of more expensive touring caravans.

Elddis Odyssey touring caravans
The Odyssey range is the next step up from the Avanté and features a host of improvements that give Odyssey touring caravans a truly modern look. With more refinement and a higher specification the Odyssey offers superb value for money.

Elddis Crusader touring caravans
The premium crusader has the highest levels of specification in the Elddis range. In 2006 it receives a truly stunning exterior makeover with the introduction of ultra modern graphics and privacy windows – Superb style and value.

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Swift conqueror caravans

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:19:07 +0000

The latest range of new Swift conqueror caravans sets class leading standards in both style and luxury. featuring metallic silver sidewalls, modern graphics, cushioning shock absorbers and higher tyre ratings. Other improvements for 2009 include new energy saving LED lights, positive catches on upper locker doors and attractive interiors. Security features have also been improved with the a Thatcham approved tracking system, ‘HAL Locate’, with Europe-wide cover. While used swift conqueror caravans offer great value and make excellent financial sense.

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Luxurious washrooms offer a fully lined shower cubicle and new stylish bathroom fittings. Walk-in showers with separate drying areas can be found in the Conqueror 480, 530 and 630.

Cooking facilities in this range include a powerful dual fuel hob, microwave, and large fridge freezer with digital controls (175 litre in twin axles). All fixed bed models offer ‘Ultra comfort’ luxury deep sprung mattresses and a beige leather furnishing option whilst superior Alde radiator central heating with 24/7 timer comes as standard in twin axle models.

Swift Conqueror 630
Specifications
Berths 4
Number of Axles 2
Internal Length (at bed box height) 6.27m
Overall Width 2.29m
Maximum Internal Headroom 1.95m
Overall Height (inc. TV Aerial) 2.70m
Overall Length 7.96m
Mass in Running Order (inc. tolerance) 1515kg
Essential Habitation Equipment Payload 105kg
Personal Effects Payload 140kg
Optional Equipment Payload 30kg
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass 1790kg
Awning A/A Dimension ¹ 10.48m
Tyre Size 175/65 r14 86

Swift Conqueror 645
Specifications
Berths 4
Number of Axles 2
Internal Length (at bed box height) 6.27m
Overall Width 2.29m
Maximum Internal Headroom 1.95m
Overall Height (inc. TV Aerial) 2.70m
Overall Length 7.96m
Mass in Running Order (inc. tolerance) 1490kg
Essential Habitation Equipment Payload 105kg
Personal Effects Payload 140kg
Optional Equipment Payload 30kg
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass 1765kg
Awning A/A Dimension ¹ 10.48m
Tyre Size 175/65 r14 86
Bed Sizes Length Width
Front Double * 213cm 167cm
or One Single 190cm 72cm
and One Single 167cm 72cm
Rear Double 186cm 134cm

Swift Conqueror 540
Spec Includes :- End Bedroom, Fixed Bed, Microwave, Fridge, Heater, Oven, Mains electric, Water heater, Cassette toilet, Shower, Battery Charger, Blinds, Fly screens, Door flyscreen, Loose fit carpets, Onboard water tank, Blownair heating, Alarm, TV Directional Aerial, Stereo system, Heki rooflight, External gas BBQ point, Spare wheel, Alloy wheels, One piece Aluminum side panel, Hitch head stabiliser, 6 year water ingress, Part exchange welcome, Finance available subject to status written quotations available on request, Includes delivery charge

Swift Conqueror 655
Berths 4
Number of Axles 2
Internal Length (at bed box height) 6.27m
Overall Width 2.29m
Maximum Internal Headroom 1.95m
Overall Height (inc. TV Aerial) 2.70m
Overall Length 7.96m
Mass in Running Order (inc. tolerance) 1480kg
Essential Habitation Equipment Payload 105kg
Personal Effects Payload 140kg
Optional Equipment Payload 30kg
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass 1755kg
Awning A/A Dimension ¹ 10.48m
Tyre Size 175/65 r14 86
Bed Sizes Length Width
Front Double * 214cm 137cm
Offside Single 189cm 78cm
Nearside Single 191cm 78cm

Swift Conqueror 530
Spec Includes :- End Washroom, Microwave, Fridge, Heater, Oven, Mains electric, Water heater, Cassette toilet, Shower, Battery Charger, Blinds, Fly screens, Door flyscreen, Loose fit carpets, Alarm, Heki rooflight, External gas BBQ point, External 240v, Spare wheel, Alloy wheels, 6 year water ingress, Part exchange welcome, Finance available subject to status written quotations available on request, Includes delivery charge

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Swift challenger caravan for sale

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:27:26 +0000

Its extra length of the Swift challenger caravan means you get longer settees and wider double bed.
The kitchen area has a granite-effect sink made of tough resin and is big and circular so you never struggle to wash up. There is also a chopping board cover which has a cut-out section so that you can use the tap at the same time. Fridge and cooker are both from Thetford. The 580 Swift challenger gets some minor updates over the 560.

A separate shower, with semi-circular smart dark frosted plastic screen ,slim mirror, mounted onto a metal-effect strip on the outside of the washroom and feature spotlight set into the roof just above it. The Swift challenger has plenty of space with deep television and wide corridor.

Overall the Swift challenger caravan is an excellent buy for all caravanners, young and old, couples and large families!

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Abbey touring caravans

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:40:47 +0000

The Abbey Touring Caravans Range

Abbey Touring Caravans are synonomous with traditional values such as classic style and solid build quality, this means that Abbey touring caravans are designed to look good and hold their appeal for caravanners for many years.

The popular range of Abbey vogue caravans with their high spec and contempary styling provides the good introduction to the Abbey touring caravans range. The Abbey gts caravan range covers the middle of the range and is equipped with several innovative features, trendy interior styling and uses a two fixed-bed layout, whilst the Abbey spectrum caravan is the top of the range, offering the ultimate in space and high end specification.

The latest Abbey Vogue caravans are set to take the market by storm with high gloss exterior designs, modern interiors and an impressive specification for this level, many new features are introduced as standard such as built-in microwave, radio/ CD, digital control fridge and dual fuel central heating with electronic ignition. With 9 different layouts to choose from there is a Vogue to suit everyone from newbie to experienced caravanners.

The all new Abbey gts caravan range also gets a host of major changes such as a walk-in, fully lined shower with separate drying area and a larger Thetford toilet throughout the range and a radio/CD/MP3 player with an iPod/MP3 player connection.

The Abbey spectrum caravan range has some new single-axle layouts and improved twin axle layouts. The Spectrum range now offers best in class security with a Phantom ‘ProActive’ satellite monitoring system, AL-KO Secure wheel locks and an intruder alarm. This class leading high security can qualify for up to a 50 per cent reduction in insurance premiums with certain providers. The ultimate in Abbey touring caravans!

Abbey caravans for sale
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Bailey caravan ranger series

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:22:47 +0000

Bailey Caravans was founded back in 1948 and is the longest running UK caravan manufacturer and number one caravan brand in the UK accounting for one in three of all new caravan sales. The Bailey caravan ranger brand is synonomous with value for money. The ranger series is essentially a range of well designed and equipped touring homes which are attractive to a new generation of caravanners due to their affordability (A Bailey caravan ranger series is the best selling new caravan for buyers trying caravanning for the first time). The latest Ranger series 5 range includes eight different models.

All Bailey ranger caravans are supplied with a six year integrity guarantee on the bodyshell to provide long term peace of mind.

The Ranger series benefits from full width panoramic front window and tilting sunroofs combined with contemporary interiors. Specifications (for a budget caravan) are exceptionally high, most models come with a new Thetford 96 litre fridge as standard for example. All this at a very competitive recommended retail price, means the Bailey caravan ranger series sets new standards in the class for a value for money caravan.

This attention to detail coupled with value for money has resulted in the Bailey caravan ranger series winning many awards such as:-

2008 The Caravan Club Design Awards – Bailey caravan Ranger Series 5 510/4: Runner Up Any Caravan under £11,000
2008 Caravan Industry Magazine Awards (October 2007) – Ranger Series 5 620/6: WINNER Class C
2008 Which Caravan Magazine Awards (October 2007) – Ranger Series 5 620/6: WINNER Best Family Caravan/Ranger Series 5 470/4: Runner Up Best Lightweight Caravan
2008 Practical Caravan Magazine Awards (October 2007) – Bailey caravan Ranger Series 5 620/6: Runner Up Best Caravan for Large Families
2007 Caravan Magazine Awards (February 2007) – Ranger Series 5 460/4: WINNER Caravan with Best Bed Facilities
2007 Caravan Industry Magazine Awards (October 2006) – Bailey Ranger Series 5 510/4: WINNER Class A (Touring Caravans under £11,000)
2007 Practical Caravan Magazine Awards (October 2006) – Bailey Ranger Series 5: WINNER Best Budget Range
2006 Practical Caravan Magazine Awards (October 2005) – Bailey caravan ranger: WINNER Best Budget Range

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Email – helpline@bailey-caravans.co.uk Tel – 01179 665967
Fax – 01179 636554 Website – www.bailey-caravans.co.uk

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