Previously, caravans were used for short retreats and vacations and sometimes but rarely as homes. There were however used as low cost housing in caravan parks. Things have changed a lot with a lot of advances in caravans over recent years.
One constraint the vans had was how small and cramped they were. They used to be made with hardly sufficient room for bare necessities like a bunk, a kitchenette and perhaps a cabinet for utensils. Now, bigger caravans are being made. There is more space in the different areas and the vans can also comfortably accommodate more people.
The living room for instance can hold more seats and not just a divan and even a big screen television. There also more entertainment amenities such as music stereos as well as DVD players. Kitchen areas are also larger and can hold more appliances while leaving more space for cooking. There are even those that have a tub and not just a shower stall in the bathroom.
There are also those that have room for a working area. The section has a desk and chair where one can place a computer, a telephone, a fax and other office machines. One can therefore keep working as they go especially as wireless systems are used so that disrupted connections are not a problem.
Electricity is needed for all these machines to run and modern vans come wired. This makes it possible to also have other advantages such as always having hot water in the kitchen and bathroom. There are also green vans which use energy harnessed from the sun, natural gas and other natural sources.
The modern vans of today are also being built to be able to withstand calamities such as hurricanes, storms and others that would destroy the caravan completely. This is a factor when insurance is being taken out for the van. The better the construction, the lower the premiums as the risk of damage is lower.
Nowadays, one can hire chauffeurs the way limousine hiring is done for tours while they enjoy the journey. The vans may be hired for a week, a weekend or whichever duration one chooses. It is also possible to choose to stop and tour attraction sites along the way.
Advances in caravans over recent years have made them a lovely way to go. Whether it is for a time or even permanently, the caravans of today are larger, more comfortable and an enjoyable way to steer in another direction.
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