ah right got it now. Sorry new to all this so happily stand corrected

will it be hard to find a 4 berth caravan under this weight? i dont fancy doing the test to get the b+e etc only to find caravaning isnt for us after a test LOL 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

The irony is, if you had a lighter car, you could tow a heavier caravan yet still be within 3,500 kg. Only thing is, you would not have such a safe combination as you get with a 4x4! Don't go there!

Back to your problem, there may well be some basic caravans at 1,000 kg but your choice will be severely limited. Remember, the caravan weight you are looking for is the max laden weight (MTPLM), not the empty weight (MIRO)

see here: http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/dis...rt/429174/ 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

thanks for the advice, I will have a look round.

I dont mind doing the test in the end if we find we like the whole caravan thing as although driving for 15 years ive never towed a trailer or caravan. Towed a few cars in the snow but thats about it. 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

That you were looking at is a old a.b.I caravan its the same model as the one I am repairing for my daughter its weigh's in at 1000g fully loaded and is a four berth can't remember the name of it right now but they were aa entry level caravan back in the 1980's so most likely will have a fridge that works on gas and 12 v supply that only works when pluged nto the tow car 12s socket , hopefully
some one will have added a mains 240 hook up kit if not all the lights etc will run off a caravan battery ,as for damp problems if you can do basic wood work any repairs are simple to carry out just takes time the hard"St part been resealing the awning rails that run around both sides of the caravan and are one of the main suspects when dealing with damp .

Why not hire one for a weekend and see how it goes.

Not a bad idea that.  2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

If you do buy a second hand van, the only way to stop damp is when it is in winter store (and summer if possible) is to have a low wattage electric thermostatically controlled convector heater on to stop condensation.
I have been caravanning for 35+ years (Sorry CG) and over that time have had 5 vans, none of which has ever had damp in
it, and my present van is a 10 year old Swift Challenger which has just been resealed over the front windows as a preventative measure.

If you live anywhere near The Wirral send me a PM me and you will be welcome to have a look at my van and see what you can get in a 10 year old van, for reasonable money.Mine is only a 2 berth but the principle is the same.

Cheers, Bill Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

I run a dehumidifier in my van on low for an hour a day on a timer, Never had a damp problem. I do have to empty the water container every few weeks. I have had a van for 40 years or so.

chicken george wrote:

freelander2002 wrote:

im more a camping person really but the wife isnt as keen, so im hoping a caravan might be a happy medium

Maybe a blow up tent house!


Audi are selling them now with some of their cars. http://www.caradvice.com.au/409925/audi-q3...adventure/ Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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