Van As A Tow Car?

Tim1964
Tim1964 Forum Participant Posts: 12
edited October 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi everybody,

 

I'm considering a new van which I'd like to use for towing our caravan as well as for my work. 

 

However I'm wondering how the club is with this as I realise some campsites have a negative view on the whole van plus caravan thing.

 

Having said that, my van would be a nice one, nearly new, not sign written, a nice colour and not white and will be the 'combi' style with side windows.

 

Any insights on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Tim

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  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited October 2017 #2

    You will have absolutely no problem on caravan club sites and will probably not be alone in your choice of tow vehicle on many of their sites.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,142 ✭✭✭
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    edited October 2017 #3

    Easy is absolutely right.

    The only thing that might happen on club sites is that, if it is a site with small pitches, you might be asked to park in the car park but it's unlikely.

    Afilliated sites might apply different criteria.

  • Biggarmac
    Biggarmac Forum Participant Posts: 364
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    edited October 2017 #4

    I towed with a Mercedes Vito van for five years and never had any problems on any sites.  UK and Spain, Portugal and France.

  • ScreenName1718A94664
    ScreenName1718A94664 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited October 2017 #5

    I use a 2011 Renault Trafic sport crew van in plain white top spec with upgraded alloys. Pulls the van a treat, stable as a rock and everything can go in the back instead of the caravan with plenty of room for my 3 children.

    Never had a problem on any site.

  • Mr Sambambles
    Mr Sambambles Forum Participant Posts: 194
    edited October 2017 #6

    I used my black VW Transporter Sportline to tow our van. Never any problems on any sites. Perfect tow vehicle. 

  • Tim1964
    Tim1964 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited October 2017 #7

    Many thanks everybody, sounds like I was worrying over nothing! 

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