One of the questions that our customers who are looking for the sale of bungalows with a plot ask themselves the most is whether a caravan or a motorhome is better when camping.
If you share the same concern as them, don’t worry, in this article we are going to try to clear up any doubts.
Whether you are thinking of buying one of these elements or, on the other hand, you are considering the option of renting them to spend a few days, here we are going to show you some of the differences that exist between the caravan and the motorhome.
What are the differences between a caravan and a motorhome?
Among all the differences that exist between a caravan and a motorhome, there is one that stands out above the others, independence.
A motorhome is an independent vehicle with its own engine, while the caravan depends on a vehicle as it is a housing trailer. If you don’t tow a caravan with your car or van, you won’t be able to take it with you to your destination.
Another important difference is parking. A motorhome can be parked on public roads without problem and its occupants can sleep on it as if it were just another vehicle as long as they do not deploy elements. The caravan must always be parked in a campsite or specific area, which limits it much more when it comes to overnight stays.
Driving a motorhome is also somewhat easier and, in addition, the caravan has stricter speed limits due to its difficulty. Finally, maintenance is also different as the motorhome is a complete vehicle while the caravan requires much less, little beyond the trailer and wheels.
Choose caravan or motorhome
In essence, it is not that there is one option better than the other, the decision between choosing a caravan or motorhome will be motivated by your needs. Even if two different families are going to spend the same days at a campsite, they may carry out different activities or have different ways of enjoying it.
Each option has its own advantages and, for this reason, we are going to analyse the advantages of each of them so that you can be much clearer about which option is best for you to enjoy nature more.
Advantages of travelling by motorhome
The main advantage of a motorhome is that it is an autonomous vehicle with all that that entails. This allows you to move from one point to another more comfortably, as you won’t have to hook anything up to your vehicle like with the caravan.
This advantage allows you to change locations every day comfortably and quickly. On the other hand, another advantage it has is that you can spend the night on public roads without any problem as long as you do not deploy it. You can enter a city or town, park as if it were an ordinary vehicle and sleep inside. It is considered just another vehicle, so it offers great flexibility in this way.
It should also be noted that driving is much simpler and faster. With the integral motorhome you can enjoy higher speeds that allow you to reach your destination faster and also facilitate manoeuvres.
Advantages of travelling in a caravan
The main advantage of the caravan is the flexibility it offers at the destination. This is a very important advantage, since many caravan users who want to spend a camping weekend, arrive at the campsite, unhook their caravan and can use the car to travel around and it is much more comfortable compared to a motorhome.
The caravan, once you arrive at your destination and settle in, is also more stable than the motorhome, which favors the extended stay. As a rule, the interior space is usually larger compared to the motorhome, especially in models that have a similar price.
Although it is not an advantage as such when traveling, it is also important to note that caravans are a cheaper option, which makes family camping much easier.
Motorhome or caravan: which is more comfortable for camping?
If you plan to choose between a caravan or motorhome depending on comfort, it is very important to take into account the number of days you are going to be camping.
The motorhome is much more comfortable for camping because you arrive with the vehicle and you can already use it. If you are going to change your plot every so often or you are going to move around a lot, it is clear that it is a much more comfortable option.
The caravan depends on an installation, but once this is carried out you are much more comfortable in the caravan due to its equipment. If you are going to spend many days at the campsite it is worth that investment when it comes to installing to be more comfortable. It is clear that if you are going to move around a lot you would have to settle down several times and that is less comfortable.
Ease of Driving and Mobility
A motorhome is much easier to drive. To begin with, it does not depend on a vehicle that has to carry it, since it is a single integrated vehicle.
When manoeuvring, the motorhome is handled as if it were a larger van or truck. The manoeuvres when carrying out your adventure in the countryside will be much simpler and the turning radius, unlike the caravan, will be that of the vehicle itself.
The motorhome also feels much more stable on the road and in aspects such as downhill it is a much safer option. As a general rule, as it can depend on the weight of the vehicle, a motorhome can be driven with a B driving licence. To drive a caravan you will need an additional licence to B due to the difficulty of moving with a caravan on narrower or urban roads.
Interior space and route layout
As a general rule, the interior space of the caravan is larger. This is mainly because the motorhome must dedicate a part of it to the driver’s cab, which ends up taking away space.
When it comes to travelling, things change, since being on the road you can be inside the motorhome with the comfort that this implies, while it is impossible to access the caravan.
Which option is best for family travel?
Again, depending on the tastes and needs of the family, it may be more interesting to have a caravan or motorhome.
The most important thing to know which option you should choose is to be clear about the type of camping you are going to practice or how you plan to spend your days in nature. From here you will take into account the best economic option, the lifestyle, the complete equipment it may have, as well as its interior space.
Remember that while for a family a very valid option may be a motorhome, for another that has other options or needs the option may be the caravan. Before deciding to make a final purchase, you can always choose to rent both models and compare on your own.
Camping in Berguedà: ideal for both options
The good thing about our campsite in Berguedà is that it doesn’t matter if you have a caravan or motorhome, both options are ideal.
At our campsite you can live in a complete mountain campsite, so you will only have to worry about coming with your caravan or motorhome to enjoy it. If you want to enjoy the best of Berguedà , choosing between one option or the other will never condition you.
