‘Set a firm budget and more importantly, stick to it. Don’t forget to factor in extra costs, such as a gas bottle, a leisure battery, or even a new tow car' SPENDING TIME in caravans, carrying out my awards judging at the NEC show, provided me with an interesting insight into caravanners’ buying decisions.
Every so often, a head would pop through the doorway of the lovely, luxurious tourer.
After glancing around for maybe five seconds, they’d say, “No. The microwave’s too high up!” or “Oh, those curtains are a shocking pattern,” or “There’s no extractor fan.” With that, they’d turn tail and be gone.
I felt sorry for the caravan designers, because it showed just how tough their job is.
As well as the big choices -layout, axles and…