Practical Caravan

Buyers's guide

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FIND THE PERFECT FLOORPLAN FOR YOUR NEEDS

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There are a wide range of caravan layouts to choose from (pictured below), all with their own pros and cons. When you're trying to settle on the arrangement that will suit you, there are some points to think about that can help you decide.

Here, we take a look at a few of the most popular floorplans out there, and what they can offer you.

B TRANSVERSE ISLAND BED, REAR WASHROOM

Island beds are a surprisingly recent addition to caravans, and were really introduced from the world of motorhomes.

Caravans are usually a bit wider than motorhomes, though, so it is far more common to see them with a transverse island bed, which takes up less overall length.

This floorplan, with an end washroom, is probably

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