Caravanning and motor homing are both ways of exploring the great outdoors in a mobile home. Both activities offer you the chance to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors for longer than a day trip. You can take a holiday or even travel long-term in a caravan or motorhome.
But which is right for you? There are pros and cons to both caravanning and motor homing, so let’s take a look at what they each have to offer.
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What is Caravanning?
Caravanning is a new way to travel, where you stay in a caravan park and switch between the great outdoors and comfort. While you don’t have to own a caravan to go caravanning, it is the most common way to do it.
Typically, caravan parks are located close to nature, so you can enjoy hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities nearby. If you choose to go caravanning, you can expect to live a more sedentary lifestyle. You’ll be able to relax in a comfortable setting every night, so you don’t have to rough it with no comforts whatsoever.
What is Motor homing?
Motor homing is a form of caravanning, where you stay in a motorhome instead of a caravan.
You can switch between the great outdoors and a comfortable living space, which is usually larger than a caravan.
Unlike a caravan, a motorhome can handle dirt roads, so you can explore nature even if it’s remote.
You also have the option to stay in campsites if you prefer, or even wild camp in car parks or nature spots, so you don’t just have to stay in one spot the whole time.
You can also save money motor homing as there are more free spots available to stay overnight.
Because of the extra space, you can store more items in your motorhome. You can also store larger items, like bicycles or kayaks, which you may not be able to store in a caravan.
Pros of Caravanning
- A caravan can be more affordable than a motorhome
- You can also try renting a caravan for a more affordable rate, if you don’t want to buy your own
- Caravanning allows you to stay in one spot for a longer period of time, so you can explore the area at your leisure
- You don’t have to keep moving every few days
- Because you don’t have to keep moving every few days, you can spend less time worrying about driving and more time enjoying the great outdoors
- Sedentary lifestyle
Cons of Caravanning
- Limited space – If you have a large family, you may not be able to fit everyone in a caravan
- Less storage space
- You may not have enough space to store all your items, especially if you have a large family.
Pros of Motor homing
- Larger living space
- More time outdoors
- You don’t have to stay in a caravan park when you have a motorhome. You can explore nature wherever you want.
- Motor homing can be less expensive because you don’t have to pay for caravan parks, you can stay in free nature spots.
- More storage space – You have more room to store all your items, and you can store larger items that are too big for a caravan
Cons of Motor homing
- Motorhomes can cost more than caravans to buy – While you can find a cheap caravan, you can expect to pay a good amount of money for a motorhome
- With a motorhome, you have to think more about bills and maintenance. With a caravan, you just have to think about where to park it.
- You do have to move around more which can mean you don’t get as much of a chance to relax as you do in a caravan
Who Should Go Caravanning?
Caravanning is a great option for families who want to get back to nature but don’t want to rough it. You can stay in one spot and explore the area at your leisure.
Caravanning is also a good option for people who are older or have a disability. You don’t have to worry about walking long distances or lugging your items far from the car or driving too much.
The only drawback is that you can’t go as far off the beaten path as you would in a motorhome, and you may feel more restricted.
Who Should Go Motor homing?
Motor homing is a better fit for people who like to keep moving and a faster pace of travel.
You don’t have to stay in one spot, so you can explore nature at different locations.
The Final Word – Caravanning and Motor Homing
Caravanning and motor homing are both great ways to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature. If you’re looking for a way to travel in a comfortable way and enjoy nature, either option could be a good fit for you.
If you’re not sure which one is better for you, you can always try renting either a caravan or a motorhome for a while and trying it out, before you commit to buying one, as either one can be an expensive commitment that you need to be sure about.
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I have always wanted to travel and luckily I always got to travel to some amazing countries while I was growing up with my family and this really encouraged me to continue this and get out into the world on my own when I was older.
My goal growing up was really to see as much of the world as I could, but then I started going to work and really concentrating on my career and travel took a back seat. I still tried to get away a few times a year but I always knew there was an end goal which was to travel as much as possible.
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But after covid, we both knew this was now the right time to take the leap and go and see the world after being trapped inside our house and working from home for a couple of years. We realised more than ever that you only get one life and you really need to make the most of it and do what you love!
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