New Caravan, Should I change car?
Discussion
Afternoon,
Just bought a new Caravan, a Coachman Vision/Avocet 520.
Currently drive a 2015 Octavia VRS Diesel, and it did well on the couple of hour journey each way, but its a bit bouncy, and not massively stable when there is a crosswind, big vehicle passing etc.
Was thinking about maybe changing the car for something that maybe a bit stable, and maybe a bit higher up, as I drive a van for a living, and getting older, so like the higher seating position.
Have seen the below car, not far from me, the payments are about what I'm currently paying for mine, insurance is about £100 a year more than current vehicle, but VED is £360 vs £30 a year I'm currently paying.
Wondered if anyone has any advice on other issues I may come across, and expenses, and if the vehicle would be any better for towing than my current one.
https://www.holdcroft.com/vehicle-details/nissan-n...
Just bought a new Caravan, a Coachman Vision/Avocet 520.
Currently drive a 2015 Octavia VRS Diesel, and it did well on the couple of hour journey each way, but its a bit bouncy, and not massively stable when there is a crosswind, big vehicle passing etc.
Was thinking about maybe changing the car for something that maybe a bit stable, and maybe a bit higher up, as I drive a van for a living, and getting older, so like the higher seating position.
Have seen the below car, not far from me, the payments are about what I'm currently paying for mine, insurance is about £100 a year more than current vehicle, but VED is £360 vs £30 a year I'm currently paying.
Wondered if anyone has any advice on other issues I may come across, and expenses, and if the vehicle would be any better for towing than my current one.
https://www.holdcroft.com/vehicle-details/nissan-n...
littlebasher said:
I don't know about you, but i was used to loading all the heavier stuff into the car rather than the caravan. Pickup isn't going to be ideal for that.
I would also drive one before making any decision, you may not like it. I didn't.
Then get a Touareg
Id love a Touareg, especially a V10 Diesel, but cant find one within my budget that isn't likely to break my bank.I would also drive one before making any decision, you may not like it. I didn't.
Then get a Touareg
That pickup is going to be very different to your Octy; it will feel far far more agricultural and basic. You might like it but I certainly wouldn't.
It will probably be a better tow vehicle, but you will be making some big compromises elsewhere for this gain.
Drive it and you'll see what I mean.
It will probably be a better tow vehicle, but you will be making some big compromises elsewhere for this gain.
Drive it and you'll see what I mean.
Just seen this Volvo, and although I would like an Automatic, It seems better specced for towing than my current one.
https://www.holdcroft.com/vehicle-details/volvo-v6...
https://www.holdcroft.com/vehicle-details/volvo-v6...
We originally had a Lunar that was really light, it's MTPLM was around 1300kg and we used a Kia Sportage. Was okay for the job.
Then we bought a Mazda CX-60diesel and this one is rear wheel drive and our current caravan - a Bailey Phoenix - is around 1500kg MTPLM and you do notice the difference towing the extra weight. I wouldn't call it bouncy but it does make you notice the undulations and road imperfections more
Then we bought a Mazda CX-60diesel and this one is rear wheel drive and our current caravan - a Bailey Phoenix - is around 1500kg MTPLM and you do notice the difference towing the extra weight. I wouldn't call it bouncy but it does make you notice the undulations and road imperfections more
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