by Joe Jeffrey
Survey reveals 89 per cent of caravananners take an extra set of wheels with them
The relationship between caravan and motorhome owners and an extra set of wheels to take away when on tour has been highlighted in a new survey conducted by caravan and motorhome insurance specialists, Caravan Guard.
A huge 89 per cent of those questioned in the survey indicated that when touring in their caravan or motorhome it was commonplace to take a bike or bikes along with them for the ride.
There was no stand out winner for the most popular type of bike, with the hybrid, electric and mountain bikes, each chaining up a fifth of the votes, and road bikes getting 14 per cent of the share.
One Caravan Guard customer surveyed, pensioner Graham Round, said it was a great way to get around without moving the motorhome. “We also tow our two small dogs in a doggy hut, they love it,” he added.
Another, Fraser Gill, said he’d be stuck without bikes. He said: “Last year we did hundreds of miles on our hybrids. Sturdy, and good for road and tracks. Panniers for our shopping and picnics,” he said. “We are fortunate that we are able to get out on them, but might consider electric in future.”
What do you think about the results of this survey? Do you take a bike along with you when you hit the road in order to explore the great outdoors just that little bit more? Let us know in the comments below.
