Are caravans ideal for travelling with children?
Of course, YES. Especially among young families, caravans are popular again nowadays. The reasons are obvious. Firstly, travelling by caravan is simply more flexible. The caravan stays at the campsite as your permanent base camp while you can explore the wider area by car. Steep mountain passes, access roads to hiking trails and ski resorts, or beachside car parks are often only accessible by car. Visiting the nearest town is also more relaxed with a towing vehicle; while you can leave your caravan at the campsite, you can easily park your car in town. This means that a family holiday with a caravan can be much more varied and you will have plenty of time to explore the region with all its aspects.
Especially on holiday with the kids you have a lot of stuff with you, thanks to the motorhome you can have everything in one place so there is no need to pack and store anything over and over again. In the caravan, all the things stay where you put them. The advantage of a caravan over a motorhome is that despite the same external length, the caravan is simply bigger inside. The driver's cab and engine compartment are not needed in a motorhome, leaving more space for the bedroom, kitchen, dining room and bathroom. The caravan is simply cosier! Even small and compact caravans feel more like an apartment than a car.
In a caravan, you can also increase the living space quite easily with one trick: get an awning. The space in front of the caravan then becomes your extra dining room, living room and storage space for the kids' scooters, rubber boots, sand toys, barbecue, camping furniture and so on for the duration of your holiday.
A day spent alone at the campsite with mom or dad, even though the whole family is with you on vacation? The car and camper make it easy. One parent simply stays quietly in the caravan with one child, while the others explore the area by car. One-on-one time with mom or dad is a great holiday bonus for siblings!
A family vacation is obviously more expensive than a comparable vacation for two. So it is not bad for the family holiday budget if the purchase cost of a holiday vehicle is lower. Buying a new caravan is usually much cheaper than buying a motorhome with comparable equipment. This leaves more money for the actual holiday with the family when you arrive at your holiday destination.
A caravan means you stay longer in one place. While in your youth you wanted to cover as many miles as possible, this often changes with the arrival of a family. A change of scenery without the hustle and bustle of travelling from one place to another won't stress you out unnecessarily. Instead, you can explore the surroundings at your destination.
For those toying with the idea of getting a motorhome, here's a rundown of the most popular Adria family caravan layouts:
Adora 613 PK
Family caravan with 6+1 beds, all 2 m long. Children have their own multifunctional space: bedroom at night, play or rest room during the day. You can find more layouts from our Adora family caravan range here.
Altea 552 PK
Model 552 PK from the Altea range. Sleeping up to 7, the caravan is bright and lively and makes the whole family feel at home. The Altea 552 PK is a great choice for large families. You can find more layouts from the Altea caravan range here.
Aviva 522 PT
The Aviva 522 PT is a great starter caravan for families. It is both practical and comfortable. It brings a new style of camping that many families have come to love! More layouts from the Aviva caravan range can be found here.
