MOTORHOME VS CARAVAN Australia - The Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes

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• LE

  @leecejohnson4590 · 4 years ago

  I am a truck driver and I see many cars and caravans that have tipped over. Have not seen one motor home yet

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• GR

  @grahamfraser5938 · 4 years ago

  As a solo traveler I have a Fiat Ducato 7.2mt motorhome and I have a light weight trailer on the back with a mid size adventure motorcycle onboard as well as the jet-ski with a full canvas cover and a kayak perched on top of the ladder bars of the trailer. When I set up the bike is my get about vehicle. All put together, for me it spells FREEDOM :-)

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• DA

  @daveboxwell3151 · 4 years ago (edited)

  My wife and I both grew up in families that caravanned. However we did a motorhome trip to NZ 12 years ago and fell in love with Motorhoming. We have hired 5 different ones since then. We love that we can pull over whenever we want and have a cuppa, just walking through to the back, especially in wet cold weather. Much easier to drive, more economical, no swaying or weight distribution issues, shorter overall length when parking, no complicated articulated vehicle. Being organised when you go through a town and get your supplies is not that hard or a problem. Security and the option of driving off if in danger, no complicated hitching and unhitching are just few pluses. Just pull up, grab the camp chairs and grab a beer or a cuppa. As far as having to pack up when you move, it&apos;s not that hard especially if you are organised. Keep things tidy and all you need to to is put the salt and pepper away, close the vents retract the step and you are off. We are looking at purchasing our own and we have already travelled through NSW, Victoria, SA, Tassie and NT. Looking forward to doing the rest in our own motorhome as well as lots of weekend trips with our grand kids. My wife drives as well, but I would have a hard job convincing her to drive a tow vehicle and van.<br>Each to his own, but we love motorhoming.

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• SU

  @superwag634 · 3 years ago

  Motorhomed, caravaned, sailed and cycled all around the world, in the end just bought my 4th tent. Its the best and amortisation is $20 per month. 75 countries later, still love my tents

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• JE

  @jenwilko1692 · 6 years ago

  Thank you all for this very informative video! Cheers Jen 🌻

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• RE

  @regford5357 · 3 years ago

  Thanks very much for the excellent comparison between vans &amp; motorhomes. I&apos;ve had quite a few vans over the years &amp; had nothing but wonderful experiences &amp; particularly enjoyed watching &amp; listening to obviously real people &amp; a lovely, very much in love couple, give your honest, very informed opinions in such a laid back, Aussie way that I can really relate to. I&apos;m now 66 &amp; we&apos;re leaning towards a motorhome, possible about 6 metres &amp; like the Horizons so far but are still considering. Thanks again.

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• FR

  @frankgatt · 6 years ago

  Great episode and you&apos;re so right in saying you&apos;ll never get it perfect and to just make a start. Like many we didn&apos;t know how to start and reluctant to tow, bought a 30 year old motorhome. Had lots of fun for a couple of years, now caravanning. The main thing is just to get out there and do it. Look forward to seeing you each week.

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• DO

  @dora-de-explora · 4 years ago

  I feel modern motorhomes and campervans, people don&apos;t put a lot of thought into storage of items so they don&apos;t rattle around, make noise, fall off etc, which created that annoying DIN. I fitted out my own campervan and I insulated and foam filled all internal panels and cavities which might vibrate and make noise. With all the insulation and anti-clatter holders and cupboards I don&apos;t get any of those noise issues.

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• JO

  @johnhoogenhout7796 · 4 years ago

  Very helpful. Enjoy this experience and stay happy!

• WI

  @Wildernessadventuresoz · 6 years ago

  Thanks for sharing the contrast of both types of setups really informative 🌈💕

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• DA

  @darylneit8318 · 5 years ago

  Thanks guys the best comparison talk I’ve heard so far , well done , we have a van so van fans

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• JO

  @jojandy1963 · 6 years ago

  Excellent episode. We’ve been following Trip in a Van for a while and whilst they show us some amazing places and they’re such a great family, we won’t be able to visit some of the places they go as we don’t have a 4WD but we recently came across your channel and absolutely LOVING all the episodes, what you guys do is a little more in line with how we will be travelling next year as we will be mostly staying at parks and not off the beaten track so to speak. We really enjoy following your journey and can’t wait to start ours. You’re giving us some great tips and info, so informative. Thank you! You’re such a lovely family! PS...Hope you are back walking comfortably very soon

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