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In our recent community poll we asked “Are you going touring this winter or putting the ‘van into hibernation?”, and opinion has certainly been divided.
You voted almost equally between the three options of “Using regularly throughout winter” (35%), “Not using until spring” (33%) and “May use now and again” (32%).
But with 35% of the vote it seems using your caravan or motorhome throughout winter just nosed ahead and is the most popular choice amongst our readers.
Of course with the quality of caravan and motorhome insulation and water integrity improving year on year, combined with the more efficient and effective heating systems now available, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy year round touring in the UK.
We’ve written about winter motorhoming before, so if you would like to read more visit our winter wanderings article, there’s lots of advice that will be useful for caravanners too. Alternatively, you can read here how to prepare your caravan for winter storage, and here how to prepare your motorhome for winter.
Yes Anne we went over to France in September and used DFDS From Dover to Calais car/caravan and two people cost me return £105 all the others were far too much
mike
Tour in the winter? I live in Herefordshire – the lanes are thick mud – the fields/roads are flooded – last week was thick fog and freezing temperatures day and night – and it is dark by teatime – who ARE these people?
Anne W could join a winter rally with one of the clubs and benefit from their low-cost crossings. Or book individually with one of the Clubs (after playing one of them against the other to get the lowest quote). Both the Caravan Club and the Camping & Caravan Club are able to negotiate very competitive rates.
Re Brian Hardman’s query: the cost of fuel depends on your vehicle and how far you drive. Regarding electric hook-up, I pay an extra €0.25 per kW – which worked out @ €30.0 for 5 weeks last year.
Wifi here is completely free. Hope this helps.
can anyone tell me which is the cheapest ferry for taking the caravan over o france please
What is the cost of fuel to get there and can get electric hook up for £8 a night
we are members of the suffolk centre caravan club we are out for the new year rally at trinity park ipswich our motto is if you,ve got a van use it
Just arrived for the winter in S Spain in our brand new Eldiss Xplore 304. Great little van (bought it after reading your recent review) for a great long holiday. Bit shorter on storage space than our previous Lunar Ariva, but lots more living room for two people. If you’re retired, get and go abroad this winter – why stay in the UK when there so many sites open in southern Europe for as little as £8 a night if you stop for 30 days.
Adios, mes amigos!
Mike Hitchen