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Jonno1968



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Not sure how much all this canvas and hassle costs but why not just buy a caravan and be done with it! Have central heating, a TV, hot water, a bed, sofas, a flushing bog, a fridge built in, a microwave, a toothbrush holder, aa choice of DVDs from the shelf,and a built in wardrobe!! Some take the mick but they are generally the ones that have never tried it. Done it for 12 years and always felt sorry for them in the trailer tent rain or shine. There are some cheap vans out there so it's not about the money!
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Sand Rover



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Tow a caravan .... Not on your life Laughing
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Pam W



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Jonno1968 wrote:
Not sure how much all this canvas and hassle costs but why not just buy a caravan and be done with it! Have central heating, a TV, hot water, a bed, sofas, a flushing bog, a fridge built in, a microwave, a toothbrush holder, aa choice of DVDs from the shelf,and a built in wardrobe!! Some take the mick but they are generally the ones that have never tried it. Done it for 12 years and always felt sorry for them in the trailer tent rain or shine. There are some cheap vans out there so it's not about the money!


We have a caravan too. Sat in it right now in fact. However, also love camping and don't mind not having the luxuries. We pick and choose whether to camp or caravan, depending on where we are going, how long for, weather forecast, etc. good to have choices. We will probably keep the roof tent too, for a third choice! Wink Thumbs Up Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Sand Rover



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we always feel that when away in a campervan or a caravan you spend less time out side doing stuff but when camping you get a lot more done, go more places do more cycling or walking or what ever and even get up earlier in the morning

cheers

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tookaphotoof



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Feeling sorry for people with trailer tents?
Better ask yourself why you don't just stay at home or in a 5 star hotel?!
That's what I would do if I needed some luxury. 😄
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THE DOCTOR



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oztent all the way!
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Sand Rover



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That looks like a great set up ... How long does it take to pitch that, here is a couple of my trailer still putting some finishing touches to it but it's not far away

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Cheers
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DonH2000



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Mrs H and I thought about a trailer tent 5 years ago but in the end bought a VW minibus and converted it into a camper!! Much warmer and dryer and in the end a lot cheaper too! With a side awning we have loads of space and spend 3 months of the year camping.... Cheers Don.
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THE DOCTOR



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Sand Rover from pulling up to opening a beer best I've done it in is 1 hour! That's with all kids play things out, beds made and dog fed Smile
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captain slow



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Hi
After searching for a few years and testing a few we were eventually really lucky to find a second hand one of these:
http://www.3dogcamping.eu/en/offroad-trailer.php
Superb quality, quick to put up and about 1hour for a complete pack down tows like a dream too
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Ours is still a work in progress but should be ready for March... ish.

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Sand Rover



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That looks good just like your drawings...got a couple of trips planned for mine this summer ...
Just hope I like towing the thing everywhere

Cheers
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Sand Rover



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captain slow wrote:
Hi
After searching for a few years and testing a few we were eventually really lucky to find a second hand one of these:
http://www.3dogcamping.eu/en/offroad-trailer.php
Superb quality, quick to put up and about 1hour for a complete pack down tows like a dream too
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Yeah they look good also but not many around second hand

Cheers
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captain slow



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they do occasionally: Thumbs Up

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