The Dashaway- what do you think?

Merve
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edited July 2019 in Caravans #1

Having received my August Mag this morning I was interested to read about the Dashaway trailer or is it a caravan on pages 81/2 Anyway, What are your thoughts! Mine are that it’s definitely a niche market and getting on for £25k- it’ll probably stay that way! Clever no doubt and definitely off grid! 

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  • papgeno
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    edited July 2019 #2

    I thought it looked interesting and had some clever features . Then I saw the price.

    It was presented as a solution to the demise of petrol/diesel cars in a future I'm unlikely to be involved in so I won't be buying one.

  • ocsid
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    edited July 2019 #3

    "Definitely off grid". Well I am not convinced it ever could be seen as that with a compressor fridge.

  • Wildwood
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    edited August 2019 #4

    Interesting and it would suit some people but I agree it is far too expensive although a decent quality build might account for that.

  • Merve
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    edited August 2019 #5

    I could have said that! 🤣

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2019 #6

    Bit of a gimmick as far as I’m concerned 

  • EasyT
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    edited August 2019 #7

    https://wheelhome.co.uk/

     

  • JVB66
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    edited August 2019 #8

    Bailey have just brought out a much lighter caravan range the DISCOVERY 

  • Harrierchris
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    edited August 2019 #9

    My wife and I are hooked. 

    We live in Essex and arranged to view the Dashaway last week after reading about it in the current C & MH Club magazine.  We have today ordered one of these well engineered micro caravans to replace our ten year old motorhome. 

    From the demonstration I can assure you that they are superbly engineered and well built using quality components.  Stephen Wheeler of Wheelhome has many years of experience designing and building small campervans/caravans which is borne out by the innovative design of this caravan. 

    Don't dismiss this little caravan without having had a good look at it.  You can see one at the 2019 Western Motorhome Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW from 16-18th August 2019.   

    I agree that the Dashaway is not cheap to buy but we are happy with the price.

    Having been campervanners/motorhomers for seven years we are now looking forward to life as micro caravanners in 2020 with anticipation when we plan to do the NC500 in our new toy.       

  • Navigateur
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    edited August 2019 #10

    It appears to have even less space than the cupboard under the stair inhabited by Potter junior.

  • rayjsj
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    edited August 2019 #11

    Overpriced and too small, not a viable contender to replace our small motorhome. A very small almost tiny niche market.IMHO.

    By the way good luck trying towing it up Beleach  na Ba on the 500.

  • Wellys and Mac
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    edited August 2019 #12

    I'm thinking Posty has lost my magazine, shame I'm interested in the subject of tiny caravans.

    Go pod is currently up there, alot cheaper than this one.

  • Wildwood
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    edited August 2019 #13

    You can get the report on the on line version of the magazine if you want a look.

    The Go Pod might be similar but it is like comparing a Freedom with a Unicorn. Same use but entirely different in the flesh. The Dashaway is a far more advanced and liveable solution.

  • Wellys and Mac
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    edited August 2019 #14

    Thanks 👍

    Will do.

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