BY MAX TAYLOR

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As 2023 wound to a close , an old mate asked me , “ What ’ s the ideal caravan ?” As his retirement approaches , he ’ s dreaming of taking up the grey nomad way of life .

My reply went something like : “ The ideal van is the one that gets you out there .”

Of course , there ’ s more to it than that , from matters of ADR compliance to towing it safely and legally , and everything in between . My point was , don ’ t sit around waiting until the ‘ ideal ’ rig comes along . Research your needs and your limitations , develop a plan , and go for it . But if you would prefer to save your hard-earned retirement pennies until you could afford your dream van , then why not hire a caravan to try out the lifestyle ?

By actually participating in the lifestyle – even if gingerly at first – you will develop a much more detailed understanding of what you like and what must be avoided at all costs . Only then could you really find your ‘ ideal ’ van .

We all have our preferences , myself included , which are based on our experiences . I prefer single-axle vans … but I wouldn ’ t have known that if I hadn ’ t already done plenty of caravanning . So , if you ’ re on the fence , just give it a crack ! Hire a rig , hit the road , and let me know how you go .

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