{"id":33662,"date":"2015-09-30T17:38:43","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T21:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/?p=33662"},"modified":"2015-10-01T18:10:56","modified_gmt":"2015-10-01T22:10:56","slug":"kombi-versus-caravan-how-to-pick-your-vanlife-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/ro\/journal\/kombi-versus-caravan-how-to-pick-your-vanlife-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Kombi Versus Caravan: How to Pick Your #Vanlife Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>#Vanlife. It\u2019s a term that I\u2019ve become quite familiar with since selling all of my worldly belongings (well, most of them) to travel and live in an old caravan.<\/p>\n<p>For some folks, <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/journal\/the-perksof-being-a-nomad-why-we-decided-to-live-in-a-van\/\">a nomadic life on the road<\/a> is a short-term lifestyle choice. For others, the van is their home and the open road, their backyard. \u201cVanlifers\u201d embrace simplicity, unpredictability, and an ever-changing view from their bedroom window.<\/p>\n<p>But whether you\u2019re setting out for a quick little adventure or an ongoing journey with no end date, you\u2019ll first have to choose <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/peacelovecar\/\">your trusty steed<\/a>. Prior to my departure from Sydney a few years ago, I meticulously researched mobile living arrangements before ultimately purchasing my dream van. Here are some insights I\u2019ve gained since then.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>Raised by a father who restored classic cars, I acquired a deep appreciation for vintage vehicles from a young age, so, in my mind, there were only ever two options when it came to purchasing my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/video\/index\/400241\/vanlife\/\" target=\"_blank\">little home on wheels<\/a>: a classic campervan or a retro caravan. Fast forward a few years and I have now experienced \u201cvanlife\u201d in both. So I\u2019m throwing them both on the table to help you choose: Kombi or caravan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kombi: 1966 Custom Westfalia Campmobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>.9L motor<\/li>\n<li>4-speed manual<\/li>\n<li>Manufactured in Germany<\/li>\n<li>Part of the roof pops up<\/li>\n<li>Rock-n-roll bed (back seat converts into a bed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caravan: \u201cSunnie,\u201d a 1959 Sunliner <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>13 feet long<\/li>\n<li>Manufactured in Foster, NSW, Australia<\/li>\n<li>Constructed from fiberglass, making it strong and lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Two double beds (dining area converts into the second bed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the two compare in key categories.<\/p>\n<h3>Space<\/h3>\n<p>While I had originally romanticized the idea of spending every night cooking and playing guitar around a campfire, <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/journal\/living-the-van-life-what-to-know-before-you-go\/\">once on the road<\/a> I found that I spent more evenings inside the van than anticipated. The caravan offers separate spaces for cooking, dining, dressing, and sleeping. The extra space also allows for more food storage, thereby keeping costs down by stocking up on food in cheaper towns.<\/p>\n<p>In the Kombi I found myself consistently bumping my head on the ceiling and slouching over a lot. Less storage space meant more time rummaging around trying to find items that were all crammed together. On the plus side, you carry less and only prioritize the most important items to accompany your journey.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Caravan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/caravan-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33733\" src=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/caravan-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"caravan-1\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/caravan-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/caravan-1-992x661.jpg 992w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/caravan-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Towing<\/h3>\n<p>There are advantages and disadvantages to towing. Once you\u2019ve unhitched your caravan at a campsite, you are then free to explore and (if you\u2019re driving a 4wd) access more places than you could in your Kombi.<\/p>\n<p>The main downsides to towing are limited parking in town centers, challenged maneuverability, caravan sway (which can be dangerous on the road) and additional fuel consumption. Though I must mention that due to the Sunliner\u2019s unique aerodynamic design and lightweight fiberglass construction, towing it didn\u2019t seem to add much to the fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Kombi<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Purchase Price<\/h3>\n<p>There is currently a very strong market in Australia, where I live, for Kombis. In my recent research, the average mechanically sound Kombi campervan is going for $20,000\u2013$30,000 AUD (roughly $14,000\u2013$21,000 USD). More for a split screen. Depending on your choice of tow vehicle, the cost of a car and caravan can equal a Kombi campervan. Other considerations are the additional cost of vehicle registration and insurance for a caravan.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Inconclusive, as it depends on your tow vehicle choice <\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Bathroom<\/h3>\n<p>Bathing in streams, showering under waterfalls, using public bathrooms\u2014while this may sound like fun, many folks who\u2019ve spent more than a few nights on the road will agree: Traveling with your own bathroom is highly desirable. The plus side of a caravan is that you have this option*.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Caravan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*As a side note, many camping stores sell portable toilets and showers<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Setup Time<\/h3>\n<p>Setting up a caravan entails unhitching, stabilizing, and then putting stoppers behind each wheel to prevent rolling. Additional time is spent if you are erecting an annex. Of course, at some campsites you won\u2019t bother unhitching.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up a Kombi entails pushing up the roof (if you have a pop-top) and pulling the rock-n-roll seat into a bed.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Kombi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33734\" src=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-2-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"kombi-2\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-2-992x661.jpg 992w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Security<\/h3>\n<p>Both a Kombi or an old caravan can be broken into, though I\u2019d say that a caravan is more difficult. But if you find yourself in an unfavorable situation in the middle of the night and you need to quickly start the ignition for a hasty retreat, the Kombi is obviously the easier option.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Kombi<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Chill Factor<\/h3>\n<p>The simple fact is that campervans don&#8217;t normally have the same levels of insulation as caravans. While it\u2019s faster to heat the smaller space of a Kombi, I found my caravan to be a much warmer space in general. This is especially true if you are pushing up the canvas pop-top in your Kombi.<\/p>\n<p><em>My preference: Caravan<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are many more factors to consider when weighing up your options, and I\u2019d recommend renting a Kombi prior to purchasing one.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u00a0my personal preference is a Kombi for short trips and a caravan for longer periods of time. But, if you can\u2019t make up your mind between the two, there\u2019s always this:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-caravan-trailer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33668\" src=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-caravan-trailer-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"kombi-caravan-trailer\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-caravan-trailer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-caravan-trailer-992x661.jpg 992w, https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kombi-caravan-trailer.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photos by\u00a0Liss Connell and\u00a0Grace Picot<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/liss-connell.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-33794\" src=\"http:\/\/live-wanderlust-fest.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/liss-connell.jpg\" alt=\"liss-connell\" width=\"200\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a>Liss Connell lives in Australia and has spent the past few years exploring the countryside in her 55-year-old trailer. Follow her adventures on her Instagram <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/lifeintheslowlane\" target=\"_blank\">@lifeintheslowlane<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A seasoned wanderer breaks down her experience living out of a VW van and a vintage caravan trailer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1490,"featured_media":33671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1058],"tags":[185,312,1222,1395],"class_list":["post-33662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wander","tag-wanderlust-adventure","tag-travel-2","tag-vanlife","tag-vintage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.0 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kombi Versus Caravan: How to Pick Your #Vanlife 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