If the lifestyle that camping and caravanning offers is something that appeals to you, your first decision when you are wanting to get into it, is what to go for – there are so many options, from a caravan to a tent, a motorhome or even a trailer tent. This is a choice that is personal to you as there are pros and cons to each, and it is really something that you can decide based on what you want from it.
Firstly, there is the cost to consider. A motorhome is going to be more expensive to buy than a tent of course, so think about your budget and what you can afford. Often, you can buy a caravan second hand for a lower price but be aware that you may need to make repairs to it. You can get trailer parts from somewhere like this autoandtrailer.com/shop/trailer-parts if you are handy at this sort of thing yourself but take someone who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing with you, so you know what you are taking on.
Travelling is something else to consider. With a caravan, you need to be able to tow it, whereas with a motorhome you get in and drive as you would a regular van, if you want to get a caravan or a trailer tent, going on a course that helps you with your towing skills is definitely recommended.
Comfort is another thing that you should consider. How many of you are going to be using it, and also does anyone have any disabilities that might make some things a struggle? If you are worried about sleeping down on the ground in a tent for example, a trailer tent might be a better fit for you.
