Is this the Future?

DavidKlyne
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edited December 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

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  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2017 #2

    Thanks for that Dave. Some great suggestions there, and even one to satisfy the EV market.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited December 2017 #3

    Mmm? Not sure I'd want a myPod  ..... cat .... swing ... enough ... not springs to mind 😉

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2017 #4

    Wonder what a warden would say if one drew up in the one that swivels?

  • Grant705
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    edited December 2017 #5

    Our next door neighbours back in the 60s had a very similar outfit, just a bed on wheels - I wasn't impressed even then!

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2017 #6

    Some great designs there. Insides are a bit minimalist for most tastes. I like the little Airstream and the two side canopied designs.

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2017 #7

    Can see the attraction of the midi and micro caravans particularly for young couples maybe even those with young families. The trailer tents are not really very much different to ones we've seen in the past.. It's more about getting the price right and the weight down to match the lighter tow vehicles which we are seeing. I think the minimalist approach will prevail in the future given the way things are going.

  • brue
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    edited December 2017 #8

    Enjoyed the clip, some clever designers out there.  smile

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2017 #9

    Can you imagine the insurance costs after being in an accident with having to replace the solar panels vehicle panels.surprised

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #10

    and the biggest percentage being pulled by a Jeep.

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2017 #11

    And may be this is the answer, get the champagne out!wink

    http://bollingermotors.com

     

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2017 #12

    It's got a Jeep badge on the front, but it's really a Fiat, Renegade. They are nice to drive, but nothing like a proper Jeep. Selling like hot cakes around us though.

    That Bollinger is superb, sort of a hybrid Wrangler/Defender. Tows around 2.5 tons as well. If it is good off road, could be seriously interested.......bet it's expensive though.

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2017 #13

    Yes, and in a 'few' years this kind of 'jeep' may possibly be the only kind of option available to us! The future is bright, the future is?? Things can only get better, can't they?

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #14

     120-200 miles limit and that's probably solo. more like 50 miles towing to its limits 7-12 hrs charge time? more for the rich farmers I say. Looks good though.