There is no denying the fact that lightweight caravans are popular. They are easy to tow and you don’t need a big gas guzzler of a car to pull them. We ourselves have a lightweight caravan so we are already converts, but if you are considering buying one then you’ve come to the right place – I’ve done my research and compiled a list of lightweight caravans under 1000Kg for you to look out for.
But first of all, make sure to pay close attention to the two different weights that are shown for each caravan – they are:
- The MRO (Mass in Running Order), which is the lowest weight shown, as this is the weight of the caravan without any personal belongings or accessories loaded in it.
- The MTPLM (Maximum Technically Permitted Laden Mass), which is the highest weight shown, as this is the weight of the caravan plus all your stuff packed in it ready for your holiday.
So, how much can my car tow?
It’s recommended that the weight of a fully loaded caravan (the MTPLM) should be no more than 85% of the weight of your vehicle. Since I doubt that many people will be going on holiday towing an empty caravan, make sure to use the MTPLM weight shown when choosing a caravan for your particular car.
To find out what the recommended 85% towing weight limit is for your vehicle, use this towing limit calculator.
Lightweight caravans under 1000Kg
Price range: £2000 and under
1. The 1st of the lightweight caravans under 1000Kg that can be bought for under £2000, is the:
ABI Monza 400 D
- Year 1992
- Berth 4
- MRO: 616Kg
- MTPLM: 850Kg
- Length: internal 13′ 5″, external (including towing hitch) 17′ 8″
- Width: 6′ 5″
- With the caravan fully loaded, the towing car weight needs to be at least 1000Kg
2. The of the lightweight caravans under 1000Kg that can be bought for under £2000, is the:
ABI Marauder 380-2
- Year 1993
- Berth 2
- MRO: 690Kg
- MTPLM: 935Kg
- Length: internal 12′ 5″, external (including towing hitch) 17′ 6″
- Width: 7′ 2″
- With the caravan fully loaded, the towing car weight needs to be at least 1100Kg
3. The third of the lightweight caravans under 1000Kg that can be bought for under £2000, is the:
Elddis Elf
- Year 1997
- Berth 2
- MRO: 718Kg
- MTPLM: 900Kg
- Length: internal 11′ 6″, external (including towing hitch) 16′ 4″
- width: 6′ 5″
- With the caravan fully loaded, the towing car weight needs to be at least 1060Kg
4. The fourth of the lightweight caravans under 1000Kg that can be bought for under £2000, is the:
Elddis Vogue 212
- Year 1996
- Berth 2
- MRO: 760Kg
- MTPLM: 1000Kg
- Length: internal 11′ 8″, external (including towing hitch) 16′ 6″
- Width: 7′ 2″
- With the caravan fully loaded, the towing car weight needs to be at least 1200Kg
5. The fifth of the lightweight caravans under 1000Kg that can be bought for under £2000, is the:
ABI Monza 350-2
- Year 1994
- Berth 2
- MRO: 580Kg
- MTPLM: 850Kg
- Length: internal 11′ 5″, external (including towing hitch) 15′ 5″
- Width: 6′ 5″
- With the caravan fully loaded, the towing car weight needs to be at least 1000Kg
For more lightweight caravans, see this post – What is a Lightweight Caravan?