Caravan is also called the travel trailer; it is a trailer that tows behind a vehicle, hence the name. This is comfortable because you can travel around to several places with out having to worry about a motel when there is none available. Touring Caravans generally consist of all the necessary equipments. It houses furniture, house hold devices and also contains several rooms. Touring Caravans are generally used in Europe and North America. The origin of these touring caravans can be traced back to gypsies and showmen who kept wandering from place to place; the caravans were usually driven by horses. The first leisure trailer was built in the year 1880 by Bristol Carriage Company for Dr W Gordon-stables. The doctor named it "Wanderer"; its design was inspired by the Bible Wagons.
There are different types of touring Caravans; it ranges from small two berth caravans to large, triple axle, six berth types of trailers. The National Caravan Council states that the industry includes touring caravans, motorhomes, mobile caravans and static caravans. There has been wide acceptance of the caravanning system; this is seen through improvements in the caravan site facilities and caravan qualities, making caravan holidays possible at all times. Camping expert Alan Rogers was the one who initiated improvements in caravan camping. The Association of chief police officers in UK say that there are 1600 touring caravans sold each year; such is the popularity of the holidaying in Caravans. Crisis registration service in UK has also helped in tracking thefts.
In the olden days the touring Caravans were called the gypsy wagons. Their description goes this way – the average size of the wagon was 10ft, 6ft wide. In the touring caravan those days a stove was found usually towards the left hand side of the entrance. The caravan is fitted with cupboards and draws set between sitting space. Spacious cupboard are present underneath the bed.
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