Go-Pod
There's an article in this month's magazine about this compact caravan. Saw one recently on a site with an awning coming out the back of the Go-Pod. As this awning and the Go-Pod only occupied the footprint of what would be that of a standard caravan would these be allowed on a non awning pitch? Obviously, there would only be the car on one side and nothing on the other side of the pitch.
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They are quite interesting and I suppose with the prospect of cars getting lighter/less powerful it might be the future. There would be scope for them to build a slightly larger model I imagine?
David
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I think they are precisely what a young couple might buy for weekends away or short holidays.
It could be the future for caravanning ---------- Caravans have now reached saturation point as regards equipment and weight. As family cars become lighter and more fuel efficient, it will, in about 20 years time, only be the older pensioners who will be trailing huge caravans with massive 4/4s.-- Everybody else will be choosing small lightweight vans, --- easy to park,easy to store, easy to manouver, more outside living and great fun.
Cheers ........... K
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Outside living is really going to catch on in your part of the world, particularly for year round caravanning.
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Not sure the Go Pod is mthe future of caravanning butmore an entry level or for off site use. I think most people using them will want to move up to something a bit bigger but long term weight is going to be a big issue. Our old Trophy did dave weight with an aluminium chassis and may be this will make a come back.
On the original question it does seem to me that if the awning is to the rear then it would not be a problem on a non awning pitch although before booking one I would have a word with the site.
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Outside living is really going to catch on in your part of the world, particularly for year round caravanning.
Write your comments here...he's got a point ken! LOL!!
Write your comments here...Maybe My friend, Maybe not. Up here,lots of outdoor people camp in tents when enjoying winter sports including mountain activities.Those Go- Pods would really suit those who enjoy outdoor activities.--- Admittedly I cannot see the Go-Pods appealing to those who never stray far from their TV while on site.
Cheers -----------K
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We have seen objections to doors on the right hand side on here in the past, I wonder what those individuals will think of the door at the back.
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In the past, lots of camper vans had doors at the back, Romahomes spring to mind. Was never an issue. The problem seldom lies with the design, more with some individual mind sets! Innovative little thing, will be a rarity on Club Sites I am guessing, much
like T@bs. We would have killed for one of these back in our early camping days!
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Loads of van conversions have doors at the back and designs like the Swift Rio have an opening back. Whether an awning on the back is ok depends on where you are pitched. I expect it won't be any good on a non awning pitch as it's a proper awning, not a canopy. But the van is quite a good size for a pod type van, I think it's about 15ft in length? I like the design, I'd have one!
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Loads of van conversions have doors at the back and designs like the Swift Rio have an opening back. Whether an awning on the back is ok depends on where you are pitched. I expect it won't be any good on a non awning pitch as it's a proper awning, not a
canopy. But the van is quite a good size for a pod type van, I think it's about 15ft in length? I like the design, I'd have one!I think that as the awning goes back rather than to the side the six metre gap is preserved so it should not be a problem. The clubs take on this would be interesting though.
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