| During times of economic uncertainty there is a | | | | owners as these portable homes provide the |
| tendency to cut back on spending and holidays | | | | perfect opportunity to make the most of the sun |
| abroad are commonly postponed until times when | | | | the moment it makes an appearance. |
| money is not so tight. | | | | If you are planning to purchase your own caravan |
| More and more Britons are opting to holiday at | | | | then there are a few handy things to look out |
| home and caravanning is becoming an increasingly | | | | for. Buying a second hand caravan privately can |
| popular way to enjoy yourself without straying | | | | be a much cheaper option than buying through a |
| too far. | | | | dealer and if you are prepared to travel you can |
| Some well known celebrities are adding to the | | | | pretty much choose whatever caravan you want. |
| caravan craze and the likes of Jamie Oliver and | | | | If you are looking for a bargain you are more |
| car enthusiast Jay Kay are backing the latest | | | | likely to find one in the early winter months as |
| trend, making caravanning and motorhoming | | | | people finish touring for the season. |
| fashionable as well as popular. | | | | Before you buy a caravan make sure you inspect |
| There are more and more music festivals being | | | | it thoroughly in daylight and if you are not |
| held all over Great Britain and taking your caravan | | | | mechanically minded then bring along someone |
| along means you have somewhere more | | | | that is. |
| comfortable to rest your head after the | | | | Look out for vans that include all the essential |
| day’s activities. | | | | accessories in the sale price as it is well worth |
| Whatever the reason for taking a break, there | | | | paying a little extra to save future expense. Look |
| are hundreds of caravan parks to take your pick | | | | out for leisure batteries, battery chargers, gas |
| from. Lake and seaside destinations are ideal if | | | | bottles, electric hook-ups, hitch locks and TV |
| you fancy a holiday by the water. You can also | | | | equipment. Also, having an awning included that is |
| set yourself up in the countryside or near a city | | | | the right size for your caravan is particularly |
| meaning you can tailor the trip to suit yourself. | | | | valuable. |
| An increasing awareness of the environmental | | | | Before you take to the roads make sure you |
| impact of flying abroad means people are looking | | | | know the basics of towing a caravan and are |
| for greener ways to go on holiday. Caravanning is | | | | informed about the correct speed limit you are |
| considered an environmentally friendly way of | | | | restricted to and so on. If you intend towing your |
| taking a break and this fresh new image is adding | | | | purchase home, remember it is your responsibility |
| to the appeal of caravan holidays. | | | | to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and is |
| Caravan and motorhome sales have been rising in | | | | correctly and safely hitched. |
| the United Kingdom where the famously | | | | Making sure you have caravan insurance in place |
| unpredictable weather can be overcome by | | | | before you set off is essential as well. |