What Is A Caravan Mover And How Does It Work?

Basically, a caravan mover is a powered device that helps people to move their vans into position. Unfortunately, many of the larger caravans out there can be very difficult to move, especially if you are forced to do so by yourself. A powered mover, however, will enable you to do this without subjecting your body to unnecessary strain.

There are currently a number of caravan movers on the market; some will be powerful enough to move a double axle van (weighing up to 2500kg) and others will only be powerful enough to move a single axle van weighing a considerably less amount. A lot of these movers now come fully equipped with a remote control making their operation easier than ever.

The way that these caravan movers work is also fairly simple – most of them include some form of smooth stop and start function that prevents your van from pitching forwards or backwards whilst it is moving; they are also powerful enough to move your caravan up and down slopes safely. These movers can also be used on pretty much every type of surface, including grit, snow, loose gravel and even muddy grass.

With the wide range of caravan movers on the market, prices do tend to vary and the phrase ‘you get what you pay for’ certainly rings true for these machines. A high quality mover will cost you a pretty penny, but it should last you for the lifetime of your caravan. As the technology used in these machines is constantly evolving, there are always new ones being released, so you might be able to get a bargain with an older model that suits your needs.

Hints For Buying A Used Caravan

A lot of people wrongly assume that buying a used caravan is not as big a decision as buying a brand new one – remember that you are still investing a considerable amount of money into this asset, and it could end up costing you more in the long run if you make the wrong choice. Use these hints to help ensure you are making the best used caravans choice for your needs:

• Bed size – does it accommodate everyone who will be using them, from the tallest member of your family to the smallest? People will refrain from holidaying with you if they don’t get a good night’s sleep.

• Cooking – many people prefer to cook inside their used caravans whilst others are happier to cook outside. This is important as, if you are a person who likes to cook inside, the quality of the kitchen space will be highly important.

• Storage – take stock of all the items you will need to take with you on your caravan expeditions and, if you need a lot of storage, you should always opt for the functionality of the space rather than the style.

• Layout – for many people, this is the defining point on whether they buy a used caravan or not. Do you want a separate bedroom area? Do you want an L-shaped couch or straight ones? And so on.

And, finally, the biggest hint for helping you to choose a used caravan that best suits your needs is to try before you buy. Whilst a lot of owners will not be happy with you taking their van away for a weekend, there are places from which you can rent caravans for a night or two. Why not try out one similar to what you’re considering buying?