Many of you must have gone camping for different reasons and you must have used either of campervan, caravan, or sometimes even tent too.
Campervan can be driven by you while a caravan can be towed behind your car. Did you feel any difference?
Let us try to compare the various ways of camping in this article.
Campervan
Using autosleeper campervans can be quite convenient as you will find it a readymade arrangement for camping. If you are maintaining it well then it is readily available for your next trip.
Let us see a few pros and cons of a campervan.
Pro’s
- No need for special arrangements and ready to use anytime
- Will remain protected against the UK’s dodgy weather
- Once you have arrived at the destination it is a pretty quick setup
- While not camping it can also be used as a family car
- No tent-pitching argument after reaching your destination!
Con’s
- Not as much space that you can get within your tent
- When you have to go anywhere from your campsite then you have to pack away your beds before driving away
- Every morning you need to pack away your bed arrangements in your main compartment and get them out every night again
- An expensive option
Caravan
People may both love and hate caravans, however, these days new models of caravans are coming in the market with many different improvements.
Pro’s
- Sufficient amount of space
- Comfortable beds
- Built-in toilets available
- Can protect you well even in stormy weather
- Few new models have included many cool features
- Lots of stuff can be taken for enjoying your holiday
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Con’s
- Towing a caravan can be a bit tricky and slow in country lanes
- Towing a caravan is dangerous, particularly in high winds
- You may have to pay for storing your caravan
- New models can be a bit expensive
- Not accepted in many smaller campfire campsites
Tent
Probably tent is popular as it is one of the cheapest alternatives among the three.
Although initially you may need to invest in the following:
- Your tent
- Sleeping bags
- Self-inflating mattresses
- Cooking equipment
- General paraphernalia
Pro’s
- Relatively cheap and huge varieties available of all sizes
- Lots of spaces are available
- Will keep you dry and warm in normal weather conditions
- Accepted in all campsites
- If enough space is available in your car, then you can equip the tent with all your luxuries of home
Con’s
- May take a longer time to pack all the camping gear
- You have to be very organised in this option
- After reaching your destination you have to set up
- May not protect well under adverse weather
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Conclusion
Any option that you choose will have its own pros and cons. However, based on your available budget and preference you may choose any of the options to enjoy your holiday.
The tent is the cheapest option among the three, however, more suitable for those who are young and adventurous. On the other hand, if you have a sufficient budget, you can choose between a caravan and a campervan.
