New Beginnings...

MarshyD replied on 29/08/2021 18:13

Posted on 29/08/2021 18:13

So where do I start. I own a construction company and for over 10 years I been going Mexico 3 or 4 times a year, anyway long story short Im currently going through a divorce after I was told all I cared about was working etc so this resulted in a split. Iv met a wonderful new woman whom brings 2 sons to the table along with my 3 daughters so there is 7 of us now and I (Maybe in a moment of madness) decided to buy a caravan. These types of holidays are going to be a new thing for me and Iv just been snooping about on the site to see where is best go for places aimed at children so pool etc would be great.

Im based in South Wales so not looking to travel miles and miles away because although Iv regularly towed air compressors due to work its the first time I towed a caravan that is just shy of 8m with a car that's just under 4m. I hope I have many years of fun ahead but can anyone recommend somewhere to go on our first trip? Please no tight country roads etc because Im not ready for that just yet lol

Thanks in advance guys!

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cyberyacht replied on 30/08/2021 08:23

Posted on 30/08/2021 08:23

A van that is 8M long is possibly too heavy for a car that is only 4M long. The tail will end up wagging the dog.

KjellNN replied on 12/09/2021 18:42

Posted on 12/09/2021 18:42

That was my first thought too CY!

Our van is 7.95, max weight 1900kg, we tow with a Touareg which has a kerb weight of 2100 kg and is at least 4.5m long.

OP......what van, make and model, have you bought, and what is your tow vehicle?

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