Anyone added a caravan to their T6?

[Roadrunner]

Still waiting to go and bring my Bailey Pursuit home from Wales go a Pegasus to change it for.

 

[simon]

Oops

 

[simon]

 

[simon]

Yes we have a breakfast bar, 2 bunks and a seating for tv watching for all 4 of us actually facing the tv

 

[Anthony Ullyart]

Very nice ,our layout comprises of fixed bunks at one end , fixed double bed at the other, u shape lounge in the centre with slimline kitchen opp. We love our van , German quality

 

[simon]

Very nice ,our layout comprises of fixed bunks at one end , fixed double bed at the other, u shape lounge in the centre with slimline kitchen opp. We love our van , German quality[/QUOTE
What you got?

 

[Anthony Ullyart]

Hobby premium 540 kmfe single axle . Special factory order , never seen another one on the road yet

 

[mhill]

Do you problems getting on sites in a German caravan towed with a van?

 

[chriscroft]

We towed a Swift challenger 1500kg for years with our T5. It is a brilliant tow vehicle, specifically all the air that is moved out the way by a 2m tall van, really good stable towing at higher speeds as well. Moved to an Autotrail Motor Home, which has its advantages, but its a pita not having an un hooked van when you arrive at your destination.

 

[Anthony Ullyart]

Not at all @mhill , we have never had one single problem getting on anywhere ,
only people admiring our out fit as you don't see single axle premium s that often towed by the lovely t6

 

[Roadrunner]

Picked up my Caravan on Friday and strapped on the mirror extenders. Thought they were a waste of time as I could see both side of the van no probelm. Does any one used the mirror extenions like you have to on a car

 

[Anthony Ullyart]

I never use them , manage fine without them

 

[Alan Walsh]

I have found they are not needed, the van is wider than the average car.

 

[simon]

I was led to believe they have to be fitted on by law (needed or not) however this may be when a car? Had the same when we had a Disco 3, had mirrors on but always looked in the car mirrors

 

[Stevefrs]

First holiday of the year

 

[Acapulco VWV]

Not a bad view for a Sunday! And even the awning strap for added impact!

 

[Anthony Ullyart]

We've been away for a couple of days too , belting weather

 

[Stevefrs]

On the question around mirror extenders I guess it will come down to the width of the caravan. Our Pegasus is 7foot 4inch wide and the t6 is pretty much the same width from outer edge of mirrors to the other .
So to comply with the regs we need to fit mirrors. You do find some drivers like to hide in your blind spot or mis judge how long you really are.

I am sure @Thogg may be able to give a more definitive answer but I expect most will need the extra mirrors.

 

[Roadrunner]

On the question around mirror extenders I guess it will come down to the width of the caravan. Our Pegasus is 7foot 4inch wide and the t6 is pretty much the same width from outer edge of mirrors to the other .
So to comply with the regs we need to fit mirrors. You do find some drivers like to hide in your blind spot or mis judge how long you really are.

I am sure @Thogg may be able to give a more definitive answer but I expect most will need the extra mirrors.

In truth that is their problem if they are overtaking, as long as you give notice of your intensions they should stay out of the way. Only places you really need them is when you join on a slip road. I may well use them when I pick the new van up to take down to Builth but will adjust them further in.

 

[chriscroft]

I used mirror extenders, that clip between the mirror glass and surround. I much preferred towing with them on, particularly on motorways, when I would often be overtaking lorries and other caravans not be towed by VW vans