Caravans have different types and features. They come in different sizes and facilities. However the selection of the appropriate caravan depends on the motor car you have. A motor car of 60-horse power minimum is required for a caravan of 450-500 kilos and a motor vehicle of 100-horse power or more is required for a caravan weighing more than a ton. To ensure speed while travelling in a caravan these power requirements have to be complied with or else you will end up travelling in a snails pace.
One of the disadvantages keeping a caravan is that it is kept away for 9 to 10 months in a year absolutely unused. So, if you do not have a garage then you have to bear additional expenses keep it in a guarded parking space. One of the ways of avoiding this is by hiring the caravan only for the summer months thus saving expenditures for the rest of the year. For example, if you are visiting France then you can keep your caravan in caravan sites for realistic costs.
Additional equipment that you will need to install in the caravan is a tow bar. You will also need to fix electric cables and channels for the caravan lights.
With the world-wide economic turmoil still in play it is the hardships of life that are present foremost in the minds of the people. However there is absolutely no need to feel pessimistic about this summer as there are many discount packs that are present and of which you can benefit. By using proper methods and your intelligence you can make use of these advantages that have presented themselves in front of you due to this economic crisis. You can thus make your summer better than the one that can be expected during these times.
If you do not want too much of expenses this summer and plan to stay in the UK itself then your planning is perfect. The weather experts have been predicting an 'Indian summer' and thus it should be a good experience to stay in the UK. There are many discounts available that can help you save money. Inexpensive deals can be looked up on excellent UK holiday caravan parks.
Trips within UK can help you save a lot of money if you are alert and keep a good look-out for caravan parking sites in and around the UK.
Some of these caravan parks offer complete beach frontage which in itself can be quite serene.