German Caravans

Make sure the van you contemplate is insurable as those big German vans are prime targets for thieves.

Remember to tell the insurer it will be left on a seasonal pitch.

Good luck.

And, unless you will never tow it anywhere, make sure the caravan body length is within what is allowed to be towed in UK by a car or 4x4.

The caravan body length must not be more than  7m  externally.

This does not include the drawbar.

Many larger German vans exceed this length.

Which models are you considering?   If twin axle, they are very likely over the 7m limit.  Places selling these larger vans are unlikely to draw the 7m limit to your attention.

Prior to becoming MH ers we owned two Burstner caravans in succession.They were excellent vans in every respect and both towed well,An issue arose in regard to"new for old" cover when Burstner ceased importing their caravans into the UK- shortly after we had purchased our second Burstner,We had to nominate a UK sourced van as a value equivalent for insurance purposes,Obtaining spare parts for a repair of accidental damage was also a consideration which the insurers raised with us.

This was with the CMC insurance brokerage,Something to be aware of when considering the insurance of your potential  German caravan.

We now own a UK made MH -an Autosleeper with which we are content.

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Pity the internal equipment has let you down though, twice now I believe? But that can happen on any make.

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Really David there is no need to be so rude, I posted quite civilly and it was you that brought those problems to everyone's attention  in the first place.

The OP wanted positive and negative reports and your caravan has sadly had some equipment issues.

If I am honest. I take that comment as a bit of a dig

Well I can't help what you take it as DT. Only I know how it was meant, getting OT now.

Shame David didn’t know how you meant it