With such a large country as France you can be pardoned for for just allowing for a weekend break in Paris or the beaches of the South of France. However there are a multitude of distinct territories with the mountains of the Pyrenees in Southern France, the immense flat Normandy beaches and the dipping vineyards in Bordeaux and Dordogne. No wonder that an increasing number of Francophiles are preferring to make it their top option of vacation location. In addition to the hotels and gites, travellers are also assessing purchasing their holiday home in France. Quite a few folks decide to take on a plan fixing up a cottage, and while the construction work is going on if you have to be on-site then you could live in your own caravan whilst the building is progressing.
You could pop into a touring caravan sale France has a number of these across the country or alternatively check out the various websites where private owners offer their caravans for sale. A stress-free method is to get your touring caravan in Great Britain and drive it to your destination in France. The Caravan Club has an extensive classified advertisement section and you have the peace of mind of knowing that they are being sold by its members.
A used touring caravan should be examined carefully to make sure that it does not have rust or mildew. Are the appliances in working order and under warranty. Look at the seals around the windows to certify that they are waterproof. Additionally, get underneath the touring caravan with a light source to guarantee that the undercarriage is free from damage. Even if your caravan is not going to be driven a good deal, still inspect the tyres. You will be spending a great deal of time in this home-away-from-home so is the furniture in good order, clean and comfortable? Is the kitchen area functional or do the cooker and fridge need replacing? You can acquire of campervan accessories from a selection of stores and they are offered for sale unused on ebay, caravan enthusiast sites and as stated earlier, on the Caravan Club’s website.
Inspect the rulings that relate to towing a caravan, if it’s being towed behind a UK registered car then you just need to ensure that it has the car’s license plate on the back. On the other hand, if you tow behind a French registered car then the touring caravan has to have it’s own registration and insurance, sub 500kg caravans are exempt. There are a range of forums and blogs that give advice on obtaining authorization and a carte grise from the French authorities if you buy a caravan in France. Just bear in mind that if you live in your caravan whilst refurbishing a property it is generally just allowed for 3 months of the year.
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