Which Caravan Should We Pick For Our Renovation?

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Advice: when on site - remove the extra twin beds so the girls get more space. Use one of the station rooms as storage rather than the caravan. Use the charity shops for small items rather than trying to unpack all your stuff. Dishes, glassware, etc can be had really cheaply and you don't have to sacrifice your good stuff unless you want to. Also, great place to buy clothes you'll reno in (and never want to keep afterwards). Onward and upwards!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for the advice, always appreciated! Taking the spare beds out is definitely the right idea… although that really just means they have more space to dump all their junk!

[@bfrank307]

All great ideas… sounds like you have done some renovations yourself.

[@catherinekilgour2563]

@@theoldstationrenovation can mean space for a desk and chair each and maybe a small set a draws to put clothes in that you want more accessible than above head height. I agree with Abigail about shopping at second hand/charity stores. They will spend more time in their room if it doesn't feel too crowded and small. I'm just glad you didn't get the last one you videoed as there seemed to be very little space between the beds in what would be the girls rooms.

[@nanoresmith2697]

Exciting times for you! Good choice with that caravan 👍 You'll have to bless us with more videos soon 🤭 please 🙏

[@tracybrowne4665]

Yes you made the right choice. The caravan is lovely . I like the door between the living area & bedrooms aswell. Well done. Free delivery bonus.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That door wasn’t in the others and was a big plus for us.

[@budlistar5312]

Here in the U.S. that would be considered a mobile home and probably cost about 40 to $50K. I like it.

[@rochellenowik9875]

That was my favorite (American spelling), too. Yes, a 2 hour drive is normal for us so I had to laugh when you mentioned that. Living on-site will keep the project rolling and easy to put a couple of hours in each day instead of waiting for the weekend.

[@buskerjames]

What a great video my wife and I lived in one of these for 13 years and raised 5 children in that time, here in Canada we call them mobile homes we also lived a colder part of Canada in the winter time and insulated skirting helped keep the heat in. Thanks for the caravan tour and best regards from Calgary Canada.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you and greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿!

[@13DreamRiders]

Hello Calgary from Calgary haha. When they said caravan my brain went RV or trailer and then they got to the yard and I was like "oh mobile homes ok no I get it" 😅 😂

[@janettetalerico3134]

I think that you picked wisely. It's a temporary living place,so you won't have to worry about trying to keep moving from room to room if you stayed in the station. Good luck and stay safe and warm.🦋🦋🦋

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 😊

[@myfathersdaughter324]

I think you made the right decision on the caravan, it may be an older model, but it looks to be so warm and cosy ❤

[@bfrank307]

Good choice! I agree with your preference for the homier layout and that door separation for 2 different living areas is a good bonus.

[@seanb9815]

The caravans you viewed were all very nice, but I believe you chose the best. Bonus that they're delivering for free! How exciting for you all and I cannot wait to see the progress you guys make ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you so much! We’re really happy with the choice we made, slightly over budget but I’ve got a a feeling it won’t be the only thing over budget

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Well done on choice and the best part is after you have moved in to the railway house you have choices as you could rent out the caravan, it could make the money back on it in time. And just always handy to have for Family and Friends. Have a Great week ahead love watching your progress. Hugs Dede xxxx

[@richardvinsen2385]

After the renovation is finished, the last thing they’re going to want to see out the window is a caravan with a family inside just a few feet away.

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Easy to screen it off@@richardvinsen2385

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you, I think we’re going to be very comfortable there. Which is good since we may be in there for quite some time!!

[@Mr1jimmer]

Congratulations on your purchase .. Having a "live on" site, will help you more than you can imagine when completing tasks .. Let the dust to dawn work begin .. Keep Doing What Your Doing .. Because What You Are Doing Is Nothing Short Of Amazing !!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you 😊

[@chrisdalebout5106]

Thank you so much for taking us along! That was fun. I really like the one you chose. So glad you could chose the one you liked best. 🙂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊 🚂

[@sherrywisler3718]

In the US they are called mobile homes. You picked a nice one. If you put insulated skirting around the bottom of the caravan it will help keep the heat in.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 😊

[@rontanser9369]

Yes, I think you’ve got the right caravan it does look more homely and if it’s only for a short while it should be perfect

[@bwitched3810]

Great choice . here in the US we call them mobile homes.It’s really in amazing shape. The family should be very comfortable while the renovations are going on . gives you great normalcy . love your your channel

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks so much

[@tularegirl]

Congrats on your caravan purchase. I too would have gone with the one you chose. My maternal great grandmother was from Wales and my grandmother from Shropshire. She married an American GI during WWII. 🎉 sending hellos from Tina in the USA.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Hi Tina, thanks for watching

[@robertburgess3767]

Was the best choice...I loved that one as soon as you walked into it! I want it myself lol 😆

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@jaysmith8199]

You have a HUGE amount to do to get the caravan in 😮 Good luck!🙂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thankfully they are going to site it for us… I’d hate to reverse it down the drive myself!

[@zanesutherland406]

I wish we had these type of homes in the US! Your designs are more functional and well appointed than what we have in the US. The closest thing to this would be a park model mobile home, which is built to the same standards as a camper (caravan here). They can look more trailer like or more house like. We have manufactured homes, but they are more to the same building standard as a regular house. I’ve lived in my camper (travel trailer) since Sept 2019. I am semi off-grid. Winters are very hard with 4 season weather. I clear my pipes up for the winter otherwise they freeze. You chose my favorite home! Love the layout and nice living room

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I used to live in one as a kid, always warm enough even when we had one very snowy winter (although I bet yours are colder 🥶) 😊

[@cherylemaybury9967]

What a great idea to get a caravan for living in while you renovate. When we built our house we lived in a caravan for several months until the downstairs was finished. We had a guest apartment downstairs so we moved into that until the house was completely finished. I like the advice about using things from the thrift store so you don’t need to unpack. We did that and just kept the bare minimum of things. It made it so easy to get things done. 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, hopefully we can get part renovated so we can use it, that would be so helpful

[@redrunner]

I love that you have taken on this trip to Wales. As to which caravan to have is the one you will be happy with. I think you will be staying in it longer than you think.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I have a feeling you’re right 😬

[@IcenI_Koi]

Great to see Gill again, Laura. Here's hoping you have great weather to crack on x

[@jamesgause9546]

You made the best choice I believe. M.smile😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I really hope so. We need a nice, bright fairly dry spring… but we do live in Wales 🌧️

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😃

[@ste6787]

The caravans are well cheap, anyone of them is brilliant and exciting but it's only temporary keeping your budget low , putting you van between the platforms could be problematic due to the weight of the van ? Anyway love the channel and keep up with the good work 👍.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much! I’m hoping the weight will be ok. We could always put it on a bed of railway sleepers… we seem to have plenty of them lying around!!

[@koolkar55]

Some people here in Australia travel 2 hours just to go to work. (-:

[@janetpendlebury6808]

Driving in Australia is vastly different to driving in the UK.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely!

[@koolkar55]

@@janetpendlebury6808 I was in the Transport industry for 40 years & my average klms travelled could range from 250k to 300k per year so your brand-new Truck covered more than a Million klms in less than 4 years. That is in some of the toughest conditions in the world for long haul transport as we don't have the glamourous highway systems of the UK, Europe & the USA.

[@Tmp130]

In Canada as well. 😊

[@rachelleherron8389]

In Western Australia a 2 and 1/2 drive one way gets me to my parents house. No big deal I do it in a day.

[@nevillemignot1681]

I lived for a time in rural Australia, and traveling 2 hours was kinda like visiting your next door neighbors!!

[@eleanorpowell6013]

It’s a lovely van. Have a look at a channel called the Irish homestead. They have clad the outside of their static van and it’s helped with the warmth factor. Once you are in your new house you could rent the caravan out as a holiday let.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for the recommend, I’ll have a look 👍

[@renatebeerkens3013]

I would pick the green one, but this is a good choice. Good storage and lay out.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks 😊

[@PhilG0BVD]

JCB with a front bucket to scrape off the drive? you can hire them and save your backs. Exciting times with the caravan and living on site. Look forward to watching the progress.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, JCB good idea!

[@treedruid]

Got two teenagers ( both boys) myself ,we live in a 2 bed unit. The boys have to share. Best to get a three bedroom.

[@rob-time]

I like the one you chose. It seemed the least like a caravan and has an interesting layout and lots more counter space.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Yeah, it’s definitely the one that suits us best, I think we’ll be very comfortable in there.

[@sylviaboudreau5967]

I really love your choice of the Caravan. It looked lovely and homely. Well done

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’ve finally moved in and I can confirm it is very homely indeed! 😊

[@adrianvanderlee1117]

Same in Australia some people have a drive way that takes an hour to drive through

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😂 UK is not like that even in rural areas

[@stevenmoran4060]

Lesson number one with skip hire. Do not pay on delivery, state payment on collection or they don’t get your business. I learnt like you they don’t collect otherwise. When it’s payment on collection they magically appear in minutes after you give them a call to collect!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

👍

[@seancasey2296]

I also like the one you picked. There are places in the states where people live in these the whole time

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Here too

[@lindsayjames216]

I would of picked the same as you. The lounge looks really cosy.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Good choice. It suits your needs

[@Markustajahoyrylaiva]

great choice! I was living in the old house that I have been renovating myself at that time, it was a nightmare, everything covered with dust

[@theoldstationrenovation]

As we want to take a lot of the ceilings down we didn't think we could live in it, plumbing and electrics all need redoing so better to not live in it.

[@jamessclassicmovies4176]

Great Choice,this was my choice when I saw you look at it...😃

[@molly1949]

I live in Las Vegas NV u s.a . we live in a mobile home ( caravan over there)..60'*24' it's ground fixed and it has its own land around it. It was manufactured in 1975..so it's really old school..my husband picked it out. i wanted a traditional house..it was temporary..looking back..not so much....we have lived in it for 29 years now. lol if I knew then what I know now..and all that.😅and you are right about driving times.i have to drive 4 days straight to get to my family..they live we over a thousand miles away. Flying takes over 4 hours..America is a big place for sure but I was born in London England. we immigrated here in 1957

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We have family in the states and I’m always amazed at how casual a four hour drive is. Over here you’d be planning it for weeks and in the states it’s like going to the shops!

[@bonobo2go]

I so would have picked the one you chose. Main reason, it's not brown! Seriously though it's lovely and homely, with lots of storage. Being in a caravan for two weeks holiday is OK with the others but your choice really does offer a more long term option. When you first said where it was to go - in between the platforms - my initial thought was converted railway carriage but I guess they're hard to find, more expensive. I'd be tempted just to have a railway carriage there in any event. Maybe done out as a vintage Tea Room. There you go, MY mind is running away with your project. 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We have had a little look at converted carriages… one coming out from under the bridge would be a dream!!

[@kimphilpin1062]

Only found you yesterday,and now I’m caught up. Look forward to more videos. Love the caravan you picked.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for watching

[@ginak921]

I would have chosen that one too.

[@acsberean4092]

In the States, they are called Single-Wide Manufactured Homes/trailers and are great as a Guest House when the remod is completed.

[@roberturibe3150]

Mobile home

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Good thinking! It could easily be an air bnb! We could even dress it as a railway carriage!

[@acsberean4092]

@@roberturibe3150 In the States, since June 16, 1976, Factory-built housing is no longer considered 'mobile homes' by HUD and is called Manufactured Homes if it is on its own chassis with removable wheels. If they are delivered on a trailer and use a Crane to move onto the site they are called Modular Homes.

[@acsberean4092]

@@theoldstationrenovation Railway Railway Carriage Air BNB - That's a great Idea!!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Yes good choice…I would have chosen that one too

[@jonathanleonard1152]

Separated shower and loo is preferable as one can wash in the shower while other washes in loo. You did pick the best one for your needs.

[@v88krb]

Looks like a good choice and is the next big step in the project. I think being over budget but free delivery was a good deal. Now you need to be ready for it to arrive. Don't forget height as well as width down the drive. Hope the girls enjoy this, it should only be temporary tell them. Good luck.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Fingers Crossed, still in the middle of prepping, hoping we will get it all done!

[@13DreamRiders]

I think i wish i could afford that myself as it would fit me and my youngest 2 comfortably 😃. I love love love the door between living area and brdrooms/front door area as that means wrangling my attack first/use nose later dog a lot easier when company comes by lol

[@shannonbailey8201]

You picked a great model. It’s important that you have a good home during the renovation.

[@marylouallen4950]

Love your videos . Thank you for taking us on this adventure with you. From Massachusetts, USA

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

Good choice. That might be a little older but excellent condition and good quality. I don’t think it looks old fashioned at all, it’s very practical and cosy. I hope you will all be very comfortable in it xxx

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

You two made the right choice for your family- this is what matters. Looks like these caravans are a suitable size for a living space for however long you need. Way to go!

[@mariecurly2420]

Brilliant, you won't go wrong with caravan you bought to help you on your journey Look forward to following you guys on your journey ❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you 😊

[@davidhall4079]

Yes that's the one I'd have chosen 🎉

[@bobhaze5324]

After driving on roads in Wales from the south to the north I’m pre-amazed that the driver will be able to navigate that caravan to you. Between roads in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales the narrowest, twisty roads were in Wales. Driving with a manual transmission was its own special challenge and SO MANY ROUNDABOUTS!! Huzzah that Caravantastic is delivering for free.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That’s Wales, small winding roads, beautiful but not great for travel. Definite Huzzah to Caravantastic!

[@1603shadow]

Hi I’m watching from Kamloops BC Canada 🇨🇦 we would call that caravan a Park model Modular home, that was my choice too. Driving 2 hours is a day trip to shop in another town, 😂 I have to drive 8 hours to visit my daughter in Calgary Alberta it may take me all day but the scenery through the Rocky Mountains is spectacular.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We could drive across most of the UK in 8 hours 😂

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Yes

[@shredderhater]

I like #2 looks like a house

[@ncc74656m]

#2 was definitely my pick as well. The price was a little higher but with a little bit of negotiation like that free delivery, you can absolutely make it work. Everything else felt weird or too "RV" like. I'm sure they already did at the reseller, but if you pick up a high powered ozone machine and run that overnight in there, then let it air out the next day, it'll smell and feel super fresh and clean too, and it'll set you up for a much better start.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great tip thanks

[@deranocasper]

Lovely Caravan health to enjoy good choices

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊 🚂

[@marty1610]

Yes, that was the one I would have chosen, nice little dining table next to the kitchen.

[@dickdavidson3616]

Definitely like that one the best! Very comfortable living, dining and kitchen. Yup, perfect location!

[@user-Tortured-soul]

Good choice looks comfortable. All the best ❤

[@alanmale7011]

Caravan 1! What a great space, with funny fire place.

[@SandraRees]

Yip, you picked the one I fell in love with, it stood out from the others, unique and lovely🙂Wish you well on your journey, cannot wait to see the final result🙂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

You have excellent taste! Thank you very much! 😊

[@jamiebereti5489]

You picked my top choice, WTG if I had to live in one that’s the one I would have chosen too. Although where I’m planning on moving in Canada it’s winter 6 months of the year. I prefer the snow.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I bet the snow would come up close to the roof line of one of these!

[@claireemily1983]

You picked my favourite ❤

[@AbandonedCityCamoCrewExplorers]

No 2 looked good for me and 5 . wished they had baths hehe

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Oh yes! It’s going to be while before have a bath again 😃

[@AbandonedCityCamoCrewExplorers]

Tin bath like the old days in summer in garden ,hot water from the fire .:)@@theoldstationrenovation

[@pageseven1792]

You're correct. 2 hours is very short to us from the US. If I want to see my parents, I have to drive 13-15 hours from Georgia to Michigan.

[@lauramorris3409]

How exciting!

[@CoffeeWalksandWhatever]

Great idea getting the caravan. We lived in a smaller one while building a house several years ago and it sure makes it easier being right on site. 🇨🇦☕️

[@richardjones5255]

I feel you made the right choice, though, I have to say, it is your home not mine, so who am I to guide you or judge. I trust it will turn out well for you.

[@janetbex7526]

Yes, you picked the right one! Remember, it's temporary. Good job!

[@_JanetLouise]

Yay! Good choice! Best layout and 'grandma cozy' ... exciting to be moving forward with plans & goals! woot woot!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Definitely grandma cozy, love that term 😁

[@catherine5541]

That’s the one that I thought you would choose.

[@nisar8009]

Also, you pay more for gasoline than we do here in the US. And it’s true that two hours is just down the road.

[@highpath4776]

In the old days it was the A40 / A48 into Gloucester from South Wales then back down (forget road) via Bristol to Taunton and Exeter. more in Miles and time.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I know, whenever I’ve filled up in the US I’m always amazed at how cheap it is!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We live right by the A48, now it’s M4, M5 and arrive!

[@highpath4776]

Anyone building a road nearby - you need a bulldozer to scrape the driveway and a roller to flatten any leftover bumps ( an alternative is call up the local territorial army engineers - they always like practice on a Thursday evening ( I have used them to deliver narrow guage railway locomotives on the training budget )

[@theoldstationrenovation]

What an amazing idea!

[@richardweaver9682]

Nice looking MOBIL HOMES... kinda small by U.S. average but nice for a temporary residence.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I have seen they are bigger in the U.S.

[@54mgtf22]

2 hours drive is just like going to work here in Australia 😂 Great work, team 👍

[@paul-m3kqe]

make sure youve got old railway sleepers to move the caravan on besides having them for jacking and leaving the caravan on plus you will need to look at were you can put long steel-wire for tie downs to secure the caravan --- your best bet is look at were you have a main drain for plumbing into as well for the location of the caravan

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, we’ll we certainly have railway sleepers 😁

[@martyb3783]

You got a bargain with the Caravan. They are very expensive here in the US. I just found your channel and am a new subscriber. Great video!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Welcome aboard! We’re very happy with the caravan, we’ve been in four months now and it’s very cosy.

[@MummaBear]

New ones are 60k +

[@roberthocking9138]

LOL 2 hours a long way 😂, gooday from AUS 🇦🇺👍. We call those mobile homes over here, they are certainly well appointed. However they all have a severe lack of cupboard storage.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’re thinning our belongings in preparation 😂

[@elainemcmillan1022]

Yes good choice x

[@EmbraceTheJourney]

good choice. Looks wonderful.

[@sgt.peterson4239]

It's all about saving money for a short time. The station house house, will be your real home. 💕🇺🇸💕

[@theoldstationrenovation]

This will save us in the long run, especially on bills!

[@fionamathews3594]

Definitely the best! The 2 sofas will work well for you plus the fact that the dining table is separate from the lounge - also good. Finding your blogs so interesting- thanks and good luck!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for watching

[@michellestafford1319]

That's the 1 I was drawn to in the 1st place!

[@colinvos4443]

You picked the one we would have picked. We liked the layout of the living room.

[@DianaHughes-m4u]

greattt watch ,cant wait 4 van to be delivered n more videosx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you!😊 Hopefully we won’t have long to wait 🤞

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

You picked the caravan that I chose. The door between the living and bedrooms is great❤

[@bobcatii50]

love love your videos, I just finish watching all of them. I am so glad you are bring historical building back to life, best of luck and look forward to the rest of your journey!! I love the temporary home you and Gil picked out.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you and thanks for watching 😁

[@SoCal_Jerry]

WOW! Buying that Caravan (called a mobile home here in America) is a perfect solution. It will save so much time and energy. You and the kids will be so glad you bought it and spent the little extra to get exactly what you need. As always looking forward to your next video! Jerry Los Angeles CA

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks Jerry 😊

[@suzannegerstner2841]

Here in Florida that mobile home would have been at least 55-70k USD. Its nice and well kept for its age. I believe that is why you don't see renovators in the US using them. Perfect solution for your temporary needs. Enjoying watching thanks for sharing!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks, that’s so expensive, you can get a brand new one here for that price. Thanks for watching

[@alisonheppell9748]

Third one is nice

[@eavesdroppin1]

You went for the caravan I liked the best! Thank you for showing the tour!

[@maxievandeventer1141]

Great choice with the caravan.

[@lw7240]

A lovely choice you made on the caravan and a great place to put it at the back! Lisa xx ❤❤❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks Lisa x

[@susbs]

Thank you taking us caravan shopping. That was fun. 🌷

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Our pleasure! It was great fun!

[@alantorrance6153]

Seemingly a rather nice choice. Happy Caravanning!

[@deb0523ful]

Yes I loved the one you picked. It was my favorite as well