IT'S ALL IN THE LAYOUT

There are a number of reasons why buyers choose a particular caravan or motorhome. Cost, towing weight, and offroad ability are all considerations but, for the majority of customers, the layout is a prime factor.

Occasionally I get asked a question about what the best layout is. Whilst I have seen a few layouts that have left people wondering what the manufacturer was thinking, these are the minority. There are a number of well-designed and practical ones — it’s really what suits the users best, given the practicalities mentioned above.

What layouts are available depends to some extent on the size of the manufacturer. For instance, large volume manufacturers like Jayco, Avan and New Age have any number of van lengths and layouts in all kinds of styles. However, smaller manufacturers will have a more limited range, though in some cases, can produce more selective layouts that are not available anywhere else.

Many travellers opt for a full caravan