Comments on: Would you live full-time in a caravan?

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:16:20 +0000

In reply to Alan Shrimpton. Oh, I do miss having a veggie patch - or at least the idea of having a garden, haha. Sounds like your garden is your passion which is great to hear.

By: Alan Shrimpton

Alan Shrimpton — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:01:51 +0000

Great idea but I could never leave my garden. Especially my banana plants are flowering for the 1st year. Enjoy!

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:23:05 +0000

In reply to alan.

That does look like a nice caravan! I don’t know much about that brand. I like how the shower is separate – that will be handy. I wish my fridge was larger, but that is tricky in a caravan with weight. It took me a while to sort out storage space. There is a lot of room under the bed which is great for shoes, sheets and spare clothes. Food storage was my tricky part.

Other brands to consider are Bailey Orion (UK) or Jayco (AUS). They seem really well constructed.

I would consider holding off buying the washing machine and generator until after a couple of months in the caravan as they are not essential. When I went on a road trip looking for the caravan, I overpacked my car and then had to lug it with me for 3 months in the South Island, haha. This is definitely a minimalist lifestyle. With the vehicle – are you planning to move around quickly or travel slowly? What type of places are you planning to stay? Have you considered getting fresh water and waste water tanks added to the caravan? This is something I’m considering! I imagine a van or truck would power through the fuel quite quickly? An exciting time for you.

I do go through Taupo. Have you heard of ‘Adventures with Rosy’ on YouTube? I know they are based in Taupo.

By: alan

alan — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:50:51 +0000

Hi K, I just discovered you on youtube. I’m doing my research now on the appropriate caravan and tow vehicle. I’m thinking new for both, to avoid the maintenance problems and get at least 12 month warrantee on both. One thing I’ve noticed with the british caravans is the lack of storage, for large items and hanging clothes, so I’m now considering a large 4WD van, or a small fully enclosed delivery truck, to store extra water tanks and a generator and portable caravan washing machine. Do you think this is a good idea?

Have you heard of this caravan below, they are in Mosgiel, it is my preferred caravan at the moment:

http://www.oceanviewcaravans.co.nz/new-caravans/lunar-quasar

I find your opinions extremely helpful, I’m in Taupo, do you ever come through here?

cheers,

Alan

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:23:48 +0000

In reply to Jason Mills. Oh, great tip for collecting water. That would be the perfect set-up! Any chance you have a picture to share? Great to hear that you are enjoying your caravan life so much :)

By: Jason Mills

Jason Mills — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 23:18:06 +0000

Circumstances got me living temporarily (was thinking 3 months max) in a caravan about 3 years ago, have upgraded in that time and now I think I would struggle to go back to living in a house, even though I still gave one!
I just read the article in the nzmca mag and can relate to thinking about water a lot. If u have an awning, a funnel and a piece of hose is your friend for catching the water when it runs off the awning! Love living in my caravan, I get to stay mostly at Waihi Beach which is a very nice place to hang out!

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:43:17 +0000

In reply to Alex Jones. Thanx! Counting down the days to starting. Living by the beach would be the dream.

By: Alex Jones

Alex Jones — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:51:27 +0000

I’ve considered ot in the past
But after reading this its definitely something i would consider again.

The idea of being able to just “move house” when I feel like it is great haha and you actually wouldn’t have the hassel of moving as such.

If it were me I’d probably live in a caravan park more permanently, near the beach. But thats just me ?

Oh and yea its definitely something for you! Good luck!

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:25:05 +0000

In reply to Vicky. That is true! It would be like adding another room.

By: TravellingK

TravellingK — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:24:06 +0000

In reply to Nik.

Tax incentives – I haven’t heard of any, but will investigate! Living in a barge along the Thames looked like fun – and they must have a great community too.