caravans

RovingDennis · 25th January 2011, 21:33

Just wondering how many members tow a tourer. I have been towing caravans for over 50yrs but not all the time (Got that in before one of you do) and my first was a 14ft willerby with a solid fuel fire and a hardboard exterior. This is my outfit now.

2Diesels · 25th January 2011, 21:37

Just wish I could afford a towbar then I could get my old Safari out again

Phil · 25th January 2011, 21:40

Alans Caravan is the best!

2Diesels · 25th January 2011, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Alans Caravan is the best!

Aye it's a mad old thing

92 squadron · 25th January 2011, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by RovingDennis

Just wondering how many members tow a tourer. I have been towing caravans for over 50yrs but not all the time (Got that in before one of you do) and my first was a 14ft willerby with a solid fuel fire and a hardboard exterior. This is my outfit now.

I tow a 17ft Elddis to steam rallys etc. Planning on a trip up to Scotland this year. Last time I towed a 'van in scotland I covered over 2000mls in a fortnight!

Hattman · 25th January 2011, 22:52

Maybe not a caravan as such, but the mighty tourer will be pulling our teardrop to Lake Garda Italy this summer

windrush · 26th January 2011, 05:25

My first caravan was a Sprite 400 brought in 1967 and I have been caravanning ever since my present van is a Baily Senator6 Indiana

keir1163 · 26th January 2011, 06:45

Towed many a Caravan.......for my sins was a caravan salesman. And indeed have just bought a Jubilee Equerry on the cheap that needs repair!.

So how do our cars tow?

8511swann · 26th January 2011, 07:21

I tow a 96 Swift Challenger (well, I did, but I haven't sourced or fitted a bar to the Rover yet). Going to have to watch my weight, as I'm going to be near 100% I'd say:

Roverowner · 26th January 2011, 07:43

Caravans and camping. Been my hobby for few years. Had the use of a barn so collected anything -old- camping with the intent to get a museum going. Didn´t happen unfortunately. At the most, 9 vans and a trailer tent

Plus many tents, from the 20´s onwards. Break point 1980.

When my large sons were small, holidays in UK and Denmark. One year 26 nights in our little Swedish SMV from 1964. Have 4 vans left. 2 from 1949, one from 1956 and one from 1965. The trailer tent is still there aswell.

Pic of son Robert (now 21) in western Scotland. SMV 10 1964 And my old Volvo with the SMV on the back

25th January 2011, 21:33	#1
RovingDennis Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT 135+ Club saloon, Wegwood Blue. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Worcestershire, Posts: 586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	caravans Just wondering how many members tow a tourer. I have been towing caravans for over 50yrs but not all the time (Got that in before one of you do) and my first was a 14ft willerby with a solid fuel fire and a hardboard exterior. This is my outfit now. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.

25th January 2011, 21:40	#3
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Alans Caravan is the best! __________________

26th January 2011, 05:25	#7
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	My first caravan was a Sprite 400 brought in 1967 and I have been caravanning ever since my present van is a Baily Senator6 Indiana __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

26th January 2011, 06:45	#8
keir1163 Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: castle hedingham Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	towed many Towed many a Caravan.......for my sins was a caravan salesman. And indeed have just bought a Jubilee Equerry on the cheap that needs repair!. So how do our cars tow? __________________ Let Battle Commence

26th January 2011, 07:21	#9
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tow a 96 Swift Challenger (well, I did, but I haven't sourced or fitted a bar to the Rover yet). Going to have to watch my weight, as I'm going to be near 100% I'd say: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th January 2011, 21:37	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Just wish I could afford a towbar then I could get my old Safari out again

25th January 2011, 22:52	#6
Hattman Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grimsby Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe not a caravan as such, but the mighty tourer will be pulling our teardrop to Lake Garda Italy this summer

26th January 2011, 07:43	#10
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Caravans and camping. Been my hobby for few years. Had the use of a barn so collected anything -old- camping with the intent to get a museum going. Didn´t happen unfortunately. At the most, 9 vans and a trailer tent Plus many tents, from the 20´s onwards. Break point 1980. When my large sons were small, holidays in UK and Denmark. One year 26 nights in our little Swedish SMV from 1964. Have 4 vans left. 2 from 1949, one from 1956 and one from 1965. The trailer tent is still there aswell. Pic of son Robert (now 21) in western Scotland. SMV 10 1964 And my old Volvo with the SMV on the back Last edited by Roverowner; 17th August 2011 at 17:14..