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  • The lightweight nature of micro tourer caravans

    Touring caravans are generally nice and comfortable, yet a bit of a burden to have to pack up, tow and set up when going on holiday. Wasting valuable holiday time, (as well as being pretty stressful), during a time that should be all about enjoyment.

    Fortunately, the development of micro tourer caravans (an adaption of modern, contemporary touring caravans), combines the nostalgic look and feel of classic teardrop caravans or teardrop campers, with all the features and luxury of their larger counterparts.

    Go-Pods, (light caravans starting off at around just 540kg), are extra-ordinarily easy to tow.

    Aerodynamic styling & setting the wheels further back, builds in incredible stability so that they’ll never snake or wobble. While the built in AL-KO braking system provides even more control and makes towing a breeze, even for new drivers, those with no former experience or those who just don’t like the idea of towing.

    Going Go Pods are in fact so lightweight – they can usually be towed by your existing car or small vehicle, avoiding the necessity of an expensive car upgrade, on top of the purchase cost of the caravan.

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    Go-Pods are 2 berth caravans, (which means they can fit two people in for sleeping), and are great for couples, or singles – and even people with pets! However, there is the option to sleep more too, within annex bedrooms that can be added to the awning that’s included with your purchase.

    Sometimes, with other 2 berth caravans for sale, they can be somewhat clunky, being built of heavier, inferior, old fashioned materials – which increases the overall weight and makes them less enjoyable to tow.

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    When looking at small caravans for sale, most people tend to find old teardrop trailers or teardrop campers that are hastily made and prone to seam leaks. The Going Go-Pod, however doesn’t suffer with such problems – being made of a one-piece GRP shell, (similar to that of boats), which eradicates leaking seams. Discouraging mildew, which other small caravans for sale are prone to have

    Go-Pod Micro Tourer Caravans are made with usability, comfortability and practicality in mind – they’re usually small enough to fit in a regular car sized garage, saving money on storage costs and letting you be that much more spontaneous. Generally Go-Pods pass through the height restricted European and Australian tolls, without extra fees due to the height of these lightweight mini caravans. All the time still allowing full standing room inside, by way of the clever pop top design.

    For those more distant customers, importing a Going Go-Pod from the UK to another country such as Australia or New Zealand is radically cheaper than buying from home. Compared to regular tourer caravans or camper trailers, the cost of shipping can be lower, providing the best option even with the shipping costs involved.

    If you’re considering looking at 2 berth caravans, teardrop caravans, tourer caravans or camper vans for sale – pay a quick visit to our general information page, to find out more on why Go-Pod Micro Tourer Caravans are the best alternative for any camping enthusiast.

  • Living inside of a small caravan, full-time. Is it possible?

    We sometimes hear of people who do and actually cope very well! And recently, this has been put to the test in one of the worlds toughest & hottest environments – Australia!

    Go-Pod owner Gary has made the compact living quarters of his Go-Pod his real, full-time home for some months, due mainly to lockdowns and travel restrictions. It allows him to stay close to his aircraft hangar which ensures that he can do what he loves the most, everyday – flying.

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    Gary says; “I am still very much enjoying the Go-Pod. In fact, for the past six months I’ve been living in it more or less full time!  Due to various lengthy Covid travel restrictions in Australia, I decided to lock myself down near to where I hangar my little ultralight aircraft so that I could at least continue to fly during periods when I couldn’t do much else.  Luckily I was able to hook up to power at the hangar and use the bathroom there, so it’s all worked out very well.”

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    Other Go-Pod owners undertake extensive tours, enjoying the hassle-free towing advantages & many on-board facilities to find that it really isn’t that different from being at home!

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    After complying with local towing regulations, Gary says that the Go-Pod was by far the best choice in terms of value, size, build quality & usability – even after any shipping half way across the world.

    Find out more about the Go-Pod Micro-Tourer Caravans great adaptability here. 

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  • What are tourer caravans?

    Throughout their history, tourer caravans have tended to be thought of as heavy and awkward things to tow – something in which very few people would look forward to doing and they’ve generally been seen as a bit of a hindrance to the overall holidaying experience.

    “Above you can find a common style of tourer caravan”

    However, as the industry has progressed, tourer caravans have actually been re-imagined, re-designed and practically given a full make-over a number of times – until it has finally landed on the perfect model for any camping enthusiast, hoping to upgrade from spending their holidays in condensation ridden tents or other small trailer tents that are impractically hard to set up.

    This is the Go-Pod Micro-Tourer Caravan.

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    Similar to regular tourer caravans – but compacted into a small, lightweight & easy to tow frame that anybody can easily attach to their existing car or vehicle and take on holiday right away! Weighing from just 540kg and designed with intelligent anti-snaking technology to ensure that it wont sway on the open road.

    With a super easy set up, you simply detach the tow bar, lock the handbrake and your camp is ready for the night!

    No-one could’ve imagined that tourer caravans could be as accessible as a Go-Pod!

    Find out more about why Go-Pods are the best alternative for anyone searching for tourer caravans or camper vans.

    Al White (France)
  • What are teardrop caravans, teardrop campers & teardrop trailers?

    Teardrop caravans first gained major popularity in the early 1930’s, when originally teardrop caravans were simply made from sheets of plywood with hardwood spars.

    Teardrop caravans remained consistently strong in the market all the way through to the 1960’s, at which point they almost entirely disappeared from mainstream camping and caravanning – due to the introduction of the first mainstream tourer caravans.

    However, surprisingly they came back into fashion during the 1990’s due to the internet’s strong power of resurgence – and the retro look / feel of the teardrop caravans, for which people had started to love once more.

    “Go-Pods Micro Tourer Caravans compared to Regular Teardrop Caravan”

    Teardrop caravans are usually small – anywhere from 4 feet to 6 feet in width, and 8 feet to 10 feet in length, being around 4 to 5 feet in height. The wheels are usually of a semi-robust nature, placed on the outside of the body and covered by fenders.

    Teardrop caravans are made to be very light – generally around 540kg and due to this they can be towed by almost any car or small vehicle, with fuel consumption usually being very minimal compared to caravans of a normal size.

    Inside, there’s normally enough room to fit two people in for a cozy sleep – in addition there can be minimalist storage for utensils and clothing. Back on the outside, there is often a small hatch which can be lifted, and exposes a galley used for cooking.

    Teardrop caravans tend to be powered via a storage battery for lighting and appliances, although some can be hooked up to the mains power supply like other normal caravans.

    Go-Pods, whilst similar in shape, size & weight to a regular teardrop caravan or teardrop camper – are far more diverse in terms of comfortability, on board storage, inside utilities and general practicality.

    Find out why Go-Pods are the best option for anyone considering a teardrop caravan or teardrop camper here.

  • Alan Rogers Guides – Site Inspector – Paul J.

    Paul Johnson is a site inspector for Alan Rogers UK & Europe Campsite Guides and uses his Go-Pod to travel around campsite to ensure the guide’s accuracy.

    Paul who is also a member of the Owner’s Referral & Rewards Programme says:

    “I am amazed how many people want to know about the Pod & Alan Rogers whilst on site. I have a special edition Go-Pod called a ‘Dog Camper Special’ which was a special for Crufts but basically it is like a Venus with a few extras.

    The light interior is lovely and I think the Venus spec will hold  its value better, although all Go-Pods have great resale value. I thought about whether to get a used one or new Pod but residual values convinced me that I might as well have a new one with my own spec.

    I have a motor mover, (essential for me), the microwave but if you are mainly off grid perhaps consider the full oven. I also had an external 13 amp plug fitted to give power in the awning. I have the Compressor fridge, which is amazing & can be a Fridge or Freezer.

    I hope to use my Go-Pod most of the year and I’m usually in Europe for long periods. It is so easy to tow and stable. If the car goes through the Go-Pod goes through too and on European motorways due to height it is usually toll free.

    Also the Go-Tarp is really useful when you just want a couple of nights.”

    So if you see Paul on your journeys be sure to say hello!

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