Parking isn ’ t necessarily as big an issue with a motorhome .
A full annexe is an ideal way to extend your living space when your caravan is disconnected .
DRIVING
Whether you ’ re towing a caravan or driving one of the larger motorhomes , it ’ s true they both take time to get used to . Size can play a big part when you ’ re comparing both , and naturally a motorhome will nearly always come out on top when you have nothing to tow .
That aside , you could still think a larger motorhome wouldn ’ t be the easiest thing to manoeuvre . Surprisingly , the 25ft-plus motorhome we rented for a recent trip really had no negative effect on manoeuvrability at all . In fact , it had an excellent turning circle , which perhaps could be attributed to the cabin sitting directly over the wheels .
While it ’ s important to consider the larger size of both setups when changing lanes , you can turn much tighter with a motorhome . This can be an important factor if you ’ re spending a lot of travel time in busy , built-up areas . But a motorhome can be taller than a full-size caravan , so you may need to drop a bit of speed in windy conditions for a more comfortable drive .
Parking is another area where the two differ . It ’ s not uncommon for some motorhomes to fit in an average-sized parking bay , but it ’ s a completely different story when you ’ re towing . It doesn ’ t help , either , when some car parks don ’ t allow for larger vehicles or those that are towing !
SETTING UP
If you ’ ve never reversed a trailer of any sort previously , yes , reversing a caravan can take a little practice . While it ’ s not necessarily a difficult task , there ’ s a bit of a knack to it .
But motorhomes have no hitch , jockey wheel or stabiliser legs to worry about – you could treat these all as motorhome positives . The result : there ’ s generally less time required for setting up a motorhome , and you could be enjoying that cold drink in next to no time .
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