{"id":2274,"date":"2019-01-03T20:46:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T19:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingvillamar.com\/?p=2274"},"modified":"2019-01-14T09:52:11","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T08:52:11","slug":"what-caravan-dimensions-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingvillamar.com\/en\/blog\/what-caravan-dimensions-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What caravan dimensions do I need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A caravan let you feel free to improvise on your travels. But it also gives you the comfort to have your house on wheels. If you\u2019re thinking about buying a caravan, you should examine first what you really need before go for it. Study the budget <\/strong>you have and consider how many people will usually travel<\/strong> in it or if you\u2019re going to use this recreational vehicle for routes or campsites<\/strong>. And, more importantly, think carefully about the caravan dimensions you\u2019ll need. In fact, that\u2019s what this post is about. We will be talking about the most convenient sizes for caravans<\/strong> and how to make your motorhome bigger with caravan awnings or canopies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to know the caravan dimensions I need<\/strong>
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The first step is to measure the caravan. How to measure it will depend on whether we\u2019re talking about a normal sized caravan<\/strong> or an aerodynamic camper van<\/strong>. <\/strong>
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If we want to measure a caravan with regular dimensions, we must place the caravan on a flat surface<\/strong> and measure its length from one end to the other<\/strong>. That\u2019s to say, to know how many metres there are from point A to point B by using a rope or a tape measure. The following drawing will serve as an example. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regular
Measure your caravan dimensions<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if we intend to measure an aerodynamic caravan, we should also do the same. So, situate the caravan on a flat surface in order to measure the distance from point A to point B<\/strong>. However, in this case, there is a difference: the point B ends when the caravan begins to lean<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Aerodynamic
Measure your caravan sizes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Awnings or canopies: an extension for your caravan dimensions<\/strong>
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Although caravans are prepared to live indoors, when the weather is good we feel excited to spend time outdoors<\/strong>. Therefore, caravan awnings or canopies play such an important. In addition, we can find both awnings or canopies for summer time and to protect our caravan from cold and windy days in winter. Let\u2019s see below which options exist to extend our caravan sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightweight awnings<\/strong>
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Lightweight awning are an economical and easy to assemble option<\/strong>. They are placed on the caravan perimeter guide and fastened by using 3 or 5 masts. This kind of awning or canopy gives some privacy while protecting from bath weather<\/strong>. Sunstopper awnings can be easily found from \u20ac50; the price will vary depending on the caravan length, though.
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Retractable awnings<\/strong>
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As comfortable as sunstopper awnings but a little more expensive, retractable awnings or canopies can be electric or have a handle<\/strong>. Getting a fixed installation, these caravan awnings might be hung from the caravan perimeter guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
Awnings or canopies to triple the dimension of your caravan <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Broadly speaking, both sunstopper and retractable awnings are lightweight<\/strong> canopies<\/strong>. They are made of different materials, covers and removable parts<\/strong> which allow almost triple the caravan dimensions. That\u2019s perfect if you are going to spend long periods of time in your caravan and need some extra space. Moreover, roll-up awnings can be quickly assembled <\/strong>and they aren\u2019t expensive. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter awnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These sort of canopies are recommended if caravan trips to snowy and cold areas are frequent<\/strong>. Winter awnings are smaller than lightweight canopies. They have a reinforced structure<\/strong> and breathable materials <\/strong>which protect caravans from cold and damp. Indeed, there are caravan awnings with special roofs <\/strong>or resistant sides to avoid stagnant water due to heavy rain. In the same way, awnings equipped with exterior curtains <\/strong>or window covers <\/strong>are also an excellent choice in case your caravan is going to be exposed to the cold or sun for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Winter
Winter awnings or canopies for caravans<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, awnings and canopies<\/a> are a fantastic choice to make your caravan dimensions as bigger as you want<\/strong>. For that reason, it\u2019s convenient to study carefully how we are going to use our caravan in order to choose the caravan awning that best suits our needs<\/strong>. <\/strong>
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Thinking about getting a caravan? If so, yo should examine first some points. What’s your budget? How many people will travel in the caravan? And, more importantly, what caravan dimensions do you need? Let’s have a look! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2274","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips-for-campers","8":"entry"},"yoast_head":"\nWhat caravan dimensions do I need? - Camping Villamar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for suitable caravan dimensions? 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