Staying cosy inside is half of the fun on a winter break. So, both heating and insulation are key things to consider when deciding between a caravan or motorhome. Choose wisely and either a caravan or motorhome can offer you the right combination.
Increasingly, innovations like hard foam insulation, even heat distribution, and low energy consumption are factored into both motorhome and caravan designs. It’s important to understand the effectiveness of these features, which is where an independent standard rating system can help.
For caravans, the standard is BS EN 1645-1, Thermal Insulation and Heating. If winter holidays are your plan, look for the Grade 3 rating which means the interior temperature can be maintained at 20°C when it’s as cold as -15°C outside. It also guarantees the water system will work when it’s as low as -15°C outside.
For motorhomes, the standard is slightly less stringent, arguably explained by the large windscreen and extra doors in the integrated cab area. The motorhome standard is BS EN 1646-1. If a vehicle has Grade 3 status, it shows it can reach an interior temperature of 20°C when it is -5°C outside and that the freshwater supply can operate in temperatures as low as -15°C.
So check the official rating and take each model on its own merits: don’t assume that one category of tourer is better than the other. Generally, though, if you’re likely to be camping in extremely cold temperatures, a caravan may be a better choice for staying warm and cosy.
All of the touring caravans and motorhomes for sale are finished to the BS EN 1645-1, check them out today!