The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers
Barefoot goes lilac
Eye-catching new colour scheme joins the line-up
BAREFOOT, THE MONOCOQUE caravan company, has extended the colours you can have your caravan decked out in by launching a new model in a striking shade of lilac.
Barefoot founder Cathy Chamberlain says the colour was suggested to them by a solo woman caravanner, called Pam.
Cathy said, “There is something quite adventurous about this colour choice, and it seems that people are really appreciating a bit of cheer while times are difficult and uncertain. Lilac is becoming fashionable again. It is optimistic and cheerful, and reminds people of happy times.”
CARAVANNERS “NEED TO CHECK COVENANTS”
Caravanners planning to store their van on their driveway during the winter need to make sure their property deeds allow them to do so, Ripe Insurance is warning.
The specialist insurance company claims that Google searches for “How to complain about my neighbour’s caravan” have gone up by 334% since the start of the pandemic, and many home-owners may be unaware that, even if they own their property outright, there could be a restrictive covenant in their title deeds that prevents them from storing a caravan on it.
The company points out that neighbours can take you to court for breaching such covenants, and if they are successful, you have to pay their legal costs.
Ripe founder John Woosey said, “You can usually get hold of your property deeds online, via the Land Registry, for a minimal fee. Caravan parking rules are also sometimes set by local authorities, so read up on the rules specific to wherever you live to ensure that you don’t get caught out.”
Airstream’s online documentary
You may not (yet) be able to afford one, but a new documentary about the famous American caravan brand Airstream has gone online. Aluminationtook Silverstream Filmworks and film-maker Eric Bricker seven years to produce, and tells the story of how founder Wally Byam developed the famous vehicle nearly 90 years ago. Aluminationis now available to rent or buy on v
