Motorhome v caravan?

From  BB's  last  sentence  ==>  perhaps  we  should  remove  "Cara"  &  "Motor"  from  our  dictionary  &  settle  for  "  'Vanning  ". 

Brian

I've been calling it vanning for ages

I've been calling it vanning for ages

me, too....

if i want to specifically 'physical' reference a motorhome or caravan, i'll usuall say so....but when talking about our 'hobby' which we can do in various physical 'vehicles' i tend to say 'vanning'.

anyway, the sun's out so we will go vanning in our MH tomorrow....look out Wales

Caravans are great when left on site for more than a few days. If want to explore an area in detail, parking up the caravan and using the car is the better option. We found it ideal when we used to go walking everyday with the dog. The ease of putting up an awning on a caravan means you can expand the space for little effort - well, we always found it easy. Whilst we never found caravans difficult to tow, the unit is a big factor when on the road.

Motorhomes are better if you want full days out, hop from site to site after a few days, or want to wildcamp. The Continent is ideal for motorhomers. UK is not particularly motorhome friendly so additional compromises may be required, especially over parking. The view from a motorhome when driving, especially A-classes, is magnificent. Visibility generally is better than a car even without a caravan in tow. Motorhomes are stable on the road and less claustrophic than a car.

Other motorhomer wave to you too which when we was driving our first motorhome back from brownhills , we thought it was great! :) mrs bc

I know, it's so sad.

We have recetnly made the swop from twin axle caravan and 4x4 to motorhome and small tow car and found quite a few savings . i.e. insurance/tax/running costs all cheaper not to mention the ease of setting up on site. However the day to day running costs of the 4x4 was huge compared to the £0 tax and 70mpg of the small towcar. ultimately depends on your requirements 

A big thank you to all who have taken the time to reply to my post. I think the general consensus is that the cost is about the same. This being the case I will draw up a list of pros and cons for both caravan and motor home to see whitch comes out tops. If I may trouble you all once more what in your view do you think should top the lists of pros and cons for a couple in their late 50s with no kids in tow? I am leaning towards a motorhme the wife a caravan.

Listen to your wife, they are usually right. When you have a motorhome it is more restrictive than a car when it comes to parking i.e. multi story car parks, car parks with height barriers, narrower than usual roads, designated bays such as in supermarket car parks etc etc. having to disconnect EHU and clear the decks every time you move off, depending on the size of motorhome and how much sight seeing and distance covered every day fuel costs motorhome verses car. Each to their own, like politics all parties have some good points together with not so good points it's what suits you. Would it be possible to hire both and then see what you fancy? it could be a very costly purchase either way if you make the wrong choice.   

I am beginning to think that I may hire a MH for a week to get a better idea whether to swap from a caravan.

You  could  always  ask  Tricky  Triky  --  he  might  lend  you  his  Concorde  ,  ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,