KARAVAN SEVDASI
Yıllardır bir hayalimiz vardı. Bir Karavan tatili…
Ne zaman aklımıza gelse çocuklarla oturur konuşurduk. Karavan satın alabilsek ya da kiralasak, şöyle bir gezsek… Ne güzel olurdu. Küçük sevimli ev gibi bir araçla seyahat etmek, istediğin yerde konaklamak…
Ama her tatil döneminde bunları düşünür, sonra karavan hayalimizi başka bir zaman yapmak üzere bir yerlere kaldırır koyardık.
Korona’da Alternatif Tatil Karavan
Geçen yıl Korona’da tatil seçeneklerimiz kısıtlı olunca, karavan konusu tekrar gündemimize geldi.
Düşündük, taşındık, dışarıdan yemek yememiz riskli, bir yerde kalmak deseniz o da öyle. Kalabalık yerlere de giremeyiz.
E o vakit neden karavanla bir tatil düşünmüyorduk ki?.
Bir Karavan tatili…
What shall we do if we want to make Caravan Holiday?
One thing that was burdensome to buy and wouldn’t happen right away, but we could rent a caravan.
WE ROLLED UP OUR SLEEVES IMMEDIATELY. THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENT IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO INVESTIGATE THESE ISSUES.
What type of a caravan?
When you say “caravan rental”, “caravans for rent”, you find many options. Is it a “tow caravan” that you will tow with your own car or a “motor (moto) caravan” with a driver’s part?
We chose the moto caravan.
We agreed with a caravan rental company in Ödemiş, Izmir. We went to Izmir with our car, took a moto caravan from there, and we had a one-week caravan adventure in the bays of the Aegean by drawing a route that suits our hearts and our way.
Of course, we had some difficulties at the beginning, as we did not have previous experience in this matter. Not the comfort of home, but caravan life. For example, you have to fill the water tank before it runs out. Cleaning the toilet system, even with automatic control.
The kitchen, bathroom is a little small, you need to use water sparingly, but you get used to all of them over time.
Once you set up your system, you do not have much difficulty. We had taken our kitchen utensils, pillows and sheets that we could use from home. We took our food from some places on the way and put it in the fridge. You can find local products and fresh fruits and vegetables from the places you have already passed through.
Where do we want to stay that day? For example, by the sea.
We are approaching the shore in a quiet place. When we opened the veranda tent, took out our table, our chair, put cheese, olives, watermelon, tomatoes, tea, whatever God gave on our table, the pleasure at our table overlooking the sea was our pleasure.
Afterwards, we could drink our coffee and sunbathe or swim in the sea if we wanted to. We saw that the beach was getting crowded, as we collected our belongings, we were turning our route to another place that our hearts dreamed of.
Places to stay on caravan holidays
One day inside the trees, another day by the sea, then the shore of Lake Salda, a quiet bay or a spot in the city centre, or Kuşadası National Park could be our accommodation.
Of course, there were also special camping accommodation areas for caravans, but we did not prefer these places on our trip. These camping sites are ideal places to meet your electricity and water needs for a certain fee and to stay safely.
Instead of camping sites, we took our walking house to the places where caravan people stay at night like us. We slept with peace of mind and rested.
Once you are sure that you are safe, you can stay comfortably.
Caravan Neighbourhoods
During our journey, we met caravan families, talked and listened to travel stories. We witnessed the adventurous life stories of people who are passionate about this life. We experienced the beauties of caravan neighbourhood, friendship and solidarity. Have you stopped to stay somewhere, the caravan people who stay there run and come immediately, asking for your health, do you need help?
We happily shared the dishes cooked in our tiny and pleasant kitchens.
For example, one day I roasted halva. We shared with our neighbours a taste of the halva, whose scent surrounds the camping area. We enjoyed coffee.
We knew animals on the roads. Dogs, cats… For this reason, it is good to have food with you, you take it out immediately and leave a bowl of water. Little souls starving in deserted places are fed at least that day.
Last year, we could not forget the taste of our journey with various adventures.
This year, our intention is to take a small caravan holiday, I say, I hope.
Now, since that day, I have been following caravan sites and reading articles on this subject as much as I can. I’m researching.
Caravan Dream
Whoever I talk to actually has a dream of traveling in a caravan. They say: we want it very much, but we always postpone it. We do not dare, how we do it, we cannot take a step, I hope we will, we want it very much.
I also say, please do not delay your dreams.
Take at least one small step. Corona days may actually be an opportunity for this. You will cook it yourself and eat it yourself, like at home, the only difference is a little bit. But you are traveling as you wish. It is in your hands to stay away from the crowd. Draw your routes to quiet place.
Caravan is freedom
The biggest advantage of the caravan is that you have freedom of movement.
Whether you are surrounded by nature, stay on your own or have fun in a sheltered area in the crowd. Pleasure is your pleasure …
You can swim in the sea during the day, visit the archaeological sites at noon, and stay in the forest at night
What Kind of Caravan Do You Want?
If you want a caravan holiday, you must first decide what kind of caravan you want.
If you do not have any experience in this area, it is useful to rent it and gain experience instead of buying it immediately. Maybe you will like it, maybe not. It’s hard to understand without trying.
It will be clearer in your mind what kind of caravan you want after the trip.
Tow Caravan or Moto Caravan?
In a normal caravan, there is a sitting area in the front, a kitchen, a toilet in the middle, a bathroom, and a bed at the back. Most of them have solar panels, rechargeable batteries and a water tank.
Some high ceilings can also have bunk beds.
A small stove, sink, cabinets, a mini fridge in the kitchen.
There are caravan options starting from two people up to six people.
You can choose according to your destination, the route you will follow and the number of people.
First of all, you need to determine whether you want a “tow caravan” that you will take to the back of your car or a “Moto caravan” that will carry you without a car on its own.
If you want a trailer caravan, the equipment of your car must also be suitable for it. There must be a “drawbar” behind it. The drawbar should be checked before each long trip.
It is important that your car is capable of towing the caravan.
A license is required for motor caravans. Tow caravans are exempt from the license up to 750 kg.
You cannot pull the tow caravan anywhere and leave it, but you have the chance to take the motor caravan wherever you want.
On the other hand, it may be easier for you to park the tow caravan in a suitable place and explore with your vehicle. The disadvantage of the tow caravan is that it can be difficult to hot-plug at every stay. If this situation is repeated a lot, it can tire you.
Additionally, it is forbidden to stop in the caravan in the traffic while the vehicle is moving, due to your safety.
Moto caravan can provide a more comfortable journey in this regard.
How and How Much to Rent?
If you are going to rent it, it makes more sense to rent a caravan close to the place you want to visit. You save time and money.
In order not to encounter a problem, it is useful to make an agreement with a reliable company or person and determine all your conditions with a solid contract.
While taking delivery, you should pay attention that all equipment is complete. Control of vehicle systems, water and electrical equipment is important. You have to do these to avoid unpleasant surprises after you start your journey.
Since the caravan holiday has been very popular recently, the prices have increased a little. One day rental fee of a caravan is in the range of 500-1500 TL. It is proportional to what kind of vehicle you want. I suggest you rent it for at least five days, a week.
How Should The Caravan Driving License Be?
You can drive almost all moto and tow caravans with a class B license.
It is important that you are a good driver. Because you will have to drive a big vehicle on any road. Also, your speed should be slower than normal.
Actually, there are many details about the caravan, but I tried to explain the main ones. If you are interested in this topic, I suggest you do some research.
Have pleasant caravan holidays, adventures, stay healthy….
Hem hayalimiz gerçekleşecekti hem de bu sıkıntılı dönemde fazla kalabalık olmayan yerlere giderek, yemeğimizi kendimiz yaparak keyifli bir tatil yapabilirdik.
Karavan tatili istiyorsak ne yapmalıyız?
Satın alması külfetli ve hemen ha deyince olmayacak bir şey ama karavan kiralayabilirdik.
Hemen kolları sıvadık. İnternet ortamı bu konuları araştırmak için bulunmaz fırsat.
Ne Tür Bir Karavan?
“Karavan kiralama”, “kiralık karavanlar” deyince önünüze birçok seçenek çıkıyor. Kendi arabanızla çekeceğiniz bir “çeki karavan” mı, yoksa sürücü kısmı da içinde olan bir “motor (moto) karavan” mı?
Biz moto karavanı tercih ettik.
İzmir Ödemiş’te bir karavan kiralama şirketiyle anlaştık. Arabamızla İzmir’e kadar gidip, oradan moto karavanı aldık ve gönlümüze, yolumuza uygun bir rota çizerek, Ege’nin koylarında bir haftalık karavan macerası yaşadık.
Bu konuda önceden deneyimimiz olmadığı için başlangıçta bazı zorluklar yaşadık elbet. Ev konforu genişliğinde değil karavan hayatı. Su deposunu bitmeden doldurmanız gerekiyor mesela. Tuvalet sistemini otomatik kontrolle de olsa temizlemeniz.
Mutfağı, banyosu biraz küçük, suyu idareli kullanmanız gerekiyor belki ama bunların hepsine zamanla alışıyorsunuz.
Sisteminizi bir kurdunuz mu fazla zorluk çekmiyorsunuz. Evden kullanabileceğimiz mutfak eşyalarını, yastık ve çarşaflarımızı götürmüştük. Yolda bazı yerlerden yiyeceklerimizi alıp, buzdolabına koyduk. Zaten geçtiğiniz yerlerden yöresel ürünler, tazecik meyve sebzeler de buluyorsunuz.
O gün nerede konaklamak istiyoruz? Mesela deniz kenarında.
Sakin bir yere kıyıya yanaşıp duruyoruz. Veranda çadırını açtık mı, masamızı sandalyemizi çıkardık mı, peynir, zeytin, karpuz, domates, çay, Allah ne verdiyse masamıza koyduk mu, denize nazır masamızda keyif bizim keyfimizdi.
Sonrasında istersek kahvemizi içerek güneşlenebiliyor, istersek denize girebiliyorduk. Baktık ki sahil kalabalıklaşıyor, eşyalarımızı topladığımız gibi gönlümüzün çektiği başka bir yere çeviriyorduk rotamızı.
Karavan Tatilinde Konaklama Yerleri
Bir gün ağaçların içi, başka bir gün denizin yanı, sonra Salda Gölü’nün kıyısı, sakin bir koy ya da şehir merkezinde bir nokta veya Kuşadası Milli Parkı bizim konaklama yerimiz olabiliyordu.
Karavanlar için özel kamping konaklama alanları da vardı elbet ama biz gezimizde oraları pek tercih etmedik. Bu tarz kamp yerleri elektrik, su ihtiyaçlarınızı belli bir ücret karşılığında karşılamanız ve güvenle konaklamanız için ideal yerler.
Biz kamp yerleri yerine, yürüyen evimizi, geceleri bizim gibi konaklayan karavancıların olduğu yerlere çektik. Gönül rahatlığıyla uyuduk, dinlendik.
Güvenliğinizi sağladığınızdan emin olduktan sonra rahatlıkla konaklayabiliyorsunuz.
Karavan Komşulukları
Yolculuğumuz sırasında gittiğimiz yerlerde karavancı ailelerle tanıştık, sohbetler ettik, yol hikayeleri dinledik. Bu hayata tutkulu insanların macera dolu yaşam öykülerine tanık olduk. Karavan komşuluğu, dostluğu, dayanışması denilen güzellikleri yaşadık. Bir yere konaklamak için durdunuz mu, orada konaklayan karavancılar hemen koşup geliyor, halinizi hatırınızı soruyorlar, yardıma ihtiyacınız var mı? diyorlar.
Karşılıklı, minik ve keyifli mutfaklarımızda pişen aşlardan paylaştık mutlulukla.
Mesela bir gün helva kavurdum. Kokusu kamp alanını saran helvadan tadımlık paylaştık komşularımızla. Kahve keyifleri yaptık.
Yollarda hayvancıklar tanıdık. Köpekler, kediler… Bu nedenle yanınızda yiyecek olması iyi oluyor, hemen çıkarıp veriyorsunuz, bir kap da su bırakıyorsunuz. Issız yerlerde aç kalan minik canlar en azından o gün doyuyor.
Geçen yıl türlü maceralarla geçen yolculuğumuzun tadı damağımızda kaldı.
Bu yıl da niyetlerimiz bir küçük karavan tatili yapma yönünde, bakalım inşallah, diyorum.
Şimdi ben o gün bugündür karavan sitelerini takipteyim, elimden geldiğince bu konudaki yazıları okuyorum. Araştırıyorum.
Karavan Hayali
Kiminle konuşsam bir karavan yolculuğu hayali var aslında. Çok istiyoruz ama hep erteliyoruz, diyorlar. Cesaret edemiyoruz, nasıl yapsak, bir türlü adım atamıyoruz, inşallah yapacağız, çok istiyoruz.
Ben de diyorum ki, hayallerinizi lütfen ertelemeyin.
En azından bir küçük adım atın. Korona günleri bunun için fırsat olabilir aslında. Kendiniz pişirip kendiniz yiyeceksiniz, evinizde gibi, tek fark biraz küçük. Ama gönlünüzce geziyorsunuz. Kalabalıktan uzak durmak sizin elinizde. Sakin yerlere çizin rotalarınızı.
Karavan Özgürlüktür
Karavanın en büyük avantajı hareket özgürlüğünüzün olması…
İster doğayla iç içe olun, kendi başınıza kalın, ister kalabalığın içinde korunaklı bir alanda eğlenin. Keyif sizin keyfiniz…
Gün içinde denize girip, öğlende arkeolojik alanları gezebilir, gece de ormanın içinde konaklayabilirsiniz.
Nasıl Bir Karavan İstiyorsunuz?
Karavan tatili istiyorsanız, öncelikle nasıl bir karavan istediğinize karar vermelisiniz.
Şayet bu konuda hiç deneyiminiz yoksa, hemen satın almak yerine, kiralayıp deneyim kazanmanızda yarar var. Belki hoşunuza gidecek, belki de gitmeyecek. Denemeden anlamanız zor.
Hem yolculuk sonrası nasıl bir karavan istediğiniz kafanızda daha da netleşmiş olacak.
Çeki Karavan mı, Moto Karavan mı?
Normal bir karavanda, önde oturma alanı, mutfak, ortada tuvalet, banyo, arkada yatak bölümü var.
Çoğunda güneş enerjisi panelleri, şarj edilebilir aküler ve bir su tankı mevcut.
Bazı yüksek tavanlılarda ranzalı yataklar da bulunabiliyor.
Mutfakta küçük bir ocak, lavabo, dolaplar, mini bir buzdolabı.
İki kişilikten başlayıp, altı kişiliğe kadar karavan seçenekleri var.
Gideceğiniz yere, izleyeceğiniz rotaya ve kişi sayısına göre seçebiliyorsunuz.
Öncelikle arabanızın arkasına bağlayıp götüreceğiniz bir “Çeki karavan” mı, yoksa başlı başına araba olmadan sizi taşıyacak “Moto karavan” mı istediğinizi belirlemelisiniz.
Çeki karavan isterseniz arabanızın donanımının da ona göre olması gerekiyor. Arkasında bir “çeki demiri” bulunmalı mutlaka. Çeki demiri, her uzun yolculuk öncesi kontrol edilmeli.
Arabanızın karavanı çekecek kapasitede olması önemli.
Moto karavanlar için ruhsat lazım. Çekme karavanlar, 750 kg ağırlığa kadar ruhsattan muaf.
Çekme karavanı her yere çekip, bırakıp gidemezsiniz ama moto karavanla istediğiniz yere götürme şansınız var.
Diğer yandan çekme karavanı uygun bir yere park edip, aracınızla keşfe çıkmanız daha kolay olabilir. Çeki karavanın olumsuz yanı, her konaklamada tak-çıkar işlemlerinin zorluğu olabilir. Bu durum çok tekrarlandığında sizi yorabilir.
Bir de çeki karavanda araç hareket halindeyken trafikte, karavanın içinde durmanız can güvenliğiniz nedeniyle yasak.
Moto karavan bu bakımdan daha konforlu bir yolculuk sağlayabilir.
Nasıl ve Kaça Kiralanır?
Eğer kiralayacaksanız gezmek istediğiniz yere yakın karavan kiralamanız daha mantıklı. Zaman ve paradan tasarruf etmiş olursunuz.
Bir sorunla karşılaşmamak için güvenilir bir firma ya da kişiyle anlaşıp, sağlam bir sözleşmeyle tüm şartlarınızı belirlemenizde yarar var.
Teslim alırken tüm donanımının eksiksiz olmasına dikkat etmelisiniz. Araç sistemlerinin, su, elektrik tertibatının kontrolü önemli. Yola çıktıktan sonra tatsız sürprizlerle karşılaşmamak için bunları yapmak zorundasınız.
Karavan tatili son dönem bir hayli revaçta olduğundan, fiyatlar da biraz artmış durumda. Bir karavanın bir günlük kiralama ücreti 500-1500 tl aralığında. Nasıl bir araç istediğinizle de orantılı. En az beş gün, bir hafta kiralamanızı öneririm.
Karavan Ehliyeti Nasıl Olmalı?
Neredeyse tüm moto ve çeki karavanları B sınıfı ehliyetle kullanabiliyorsunuz.
Şoförlüğünüzün iyi olması önemli. Çünkü her türlü yolda büyük bir araç kullanmanız gerekecek. Bir de hızınız normalden yavaş olmalı.
Aslında karavanla ilgili birçok detay var ama ben en belli başlılarını anlatmaya çalıştım. Bu konuda ilginiz varsa biraz araştırmanızı öneriyorum.
Keyifli karavan tatilleriniz, maceralarınız olsun, sağlıkla kalın….
We had a dream for years. A caravan holiday…
Whenever we thought about it, we would sit down and talk with the children. If we could buy or rent a caravan, if we had a trip like this… It would be nice. Traveling with a small cute house, staying wherever you want …
But we used to think about these in every holiday season, then we would put the caravan away to make our dream another time.
An Alternative Holiday Caravan in Corona
When our holiday options in Corona were limited last year, the topic of caravans came back to our agenda.
We thought over, it is risky to eat from outside, if you want to stay somewhere, it is also. We cannot go into crowded places either.
So why weren’t we thinking of a holiday with a caravan at that time?
Both our dream would come true and we could have a pleasant holiday by going to places that were not too crowded during this troubled period and making our own meals.
Ömrünü Anadolu’nun tanıtımına adamış bir yurt sevdalısı…
What shall we do if we want to make Caravan Holiday?
One thing that was burdensome to buy and wouldn’t happen right away, but we could rent a caravan.
WE ROLLED UP OUR SLEEVES IMMEDIATELY. THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENT IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO INVESTIGATE THESE ISSUES.
What type of a caravan?
When you say “caravan rental”, “caravans for rent”, you find many options. Is it a “tow caravan” that you will tow with your own car or a “motor (moto) caravan” with a driver’s part?
We chose the moto caravan.
We agreed with a caravan rental company in Ödemiş, Izmir. We went to Izmir with our car, took a moto caravan from there, and we had a one-week caravan adventure in the bays of the Aegean by drawing a route that suits our hearts and our way.
Of course, we had some difficulties at the beginning, as we did not have previous experience in this matter. Not the comfort of home, but caravan life. For example, you have to fill the water tank before it runs out. Cleaning the toilet system, even with automatic control.
The kitchen, bathroom is a little small, you need to use water sparingly, but you get used to all of them over time.
Once you set up your system, you do not have much difficulty. We had taken our kitchen utensils, pillows and sheets that we could use from home. We took our food from some places on the way and put it in the fridge. You can find local products and fresh fruits and vegetables from the places you have already passed through.
Where do we want to stay that day? For example, by the sea.
We are approaching the shore in a quiet place. When we opened the veranda tent, took out our table, our chair, put cheese, olives, watermelon, tomatoes, tea, whatever God gave on our table, the pleasure at our table overlooking the sea was our pleasure.
Afterwards, we could drink our coffee and sunbathe or swim in the sea if we wanted to. We saw that the beach was getting crowded, as we collected our belongings, we were turning our route to another place that our hearts dreamed of.
Places to stay on caravan holidays
One day inside the trees, another day by the sea, then the shore of Lake Salda, a quiet bay or a spot in the city centre, or Kuşadası National Park could be our accommodation.
Of course, there were also special camping accommodation areas for caravans, but we did not prefer these places on our trip. These camping sites are ideal places to meet your electricity and water needs for a certain fee and to stay safely.
Instead of camping sites, we took our walking house to the places where caravan people stay at night like us. We slept with peace of mind and rested.
Once you are sure that you are safe, you can stay comfortably.
Caravan Neighbourhoods
During our journey, we met caravan families, talked and listened to travel stories. We witnessed the adventurous life stories of people who are passionate about this life. We experienced the beauties of caravan neighbourhood, friendship and solidarity. Have you stopped to stay somewhere, the caravan people who stay there run and come immediately, asking for your health, do you need help?
We happily shared the dishes cooked in our tiny and pleasant kitchens.
For example, one day I roasted halva. We shared with our neighbours a taste of the halva, whose scent surrounds the camping area. We enjoyed coffee.
We knew animals on the roads. Dogs, cats… For this reason, it is good to have food with you, you take it out immediately and leave a bowl of water. Little souls starving in deserted places are fed at least that day.
Last year, we could not forget the taste of our journey with various adventures.
This year, our intention is to take a small caravan holiday, I say, I hope.
Now, since that day, I have been following caravan sites and reading articles on this subject as much as I can. I’m researching.
Caravan Dream
Whoever I talk to actually has a dream of traveling in a caravan. They say: we want it very much, but we always postpone it. We do not dare, how we do it, we cannot take a step, I hope we will, we want it very much.
I also say, please do not delay your dreams.
Take at least one small step. Corona days may actually be an opportunity for this. You will cook it yourself and eat it yourself, like at home, the only difference is a little bit. But you are traveling as you wish. It is in your hands to stay away from the crowd. Draw your routes to quiet place.
Caravan is freedom
The biggest advantage of the caravan is that you have freedom of movement.
Whether you are surrounded by nature, stay on your own or have fun in a sheltered area in the crowd. Pleasure is your pleasure …
You can swim in the sea during the day, visit the archaeological sites at noon, and stay in the forest at night
What Kind of Caravan Do You Want?
If you want a caravan holiday, you must first decide what kind of caravan you want.
If you do not have any experience in this area, it is useful to rent it and gain experience instead of buying it immediately. Maybe you will like it, maybe not. It’s hard to understand without trying.
It will be clearer in your mind what kind of caravan you want after the trip.
Tow Caravan or Moto Caravan?
In a normal caravan, there is a sitting area in the front, a kitchen, a toilet in the middle, a bathroom, and a bed at the back. Most of them have solar panels, rechargeable batteries and a water tank.
Some high ceilings can also have bunk beds.
A small stove, sink, cabinets, a mini fridge in the kitchen.
There are caravan options starting from two people up to six people.
You can choose according to your destination, the route you will follow and the number of people.
First of all, you need to determine whether you want a “tow caravan” that you will take to the back of your car or a “Moto caravan” that will carry you without a car on its own.
If you want a trailer caravan, the equipment of your car must also be suitable for it. There must be a “drawbar” behind it. The drawbar should be checked before each long trip.
It is important that your car is capable of towing the caravan.
A license is required for motor caravans. Tow caravans are exempt from the license up to 750 kg.
You cannot pull the tow caravan anywhere and leave it, but you have the chance to take the motor caravan wherever you want.
On the other hand, it may be easier for you to park the tow caravan in a suitable place and explore with your vehicle. The disadvantage of the tow caravan is that it can be difficult to hot-plug at every stay. If this situation is repeated a lot, it can tire you.
Additionally, it is forbidden to stop in the caravan in the traffic while the vehicle is moving, due to your safety.
Moto caravan can provide a more comfortable journey in this regard.
How and How Much to Rent?
If you are going to rent it, it makes more sense to rent a caravan close to the place you want to visit. You save time and money.
In order not to encounter a problem, it is useful to make an agreement with a reliable company or person and determine all your conditions with a solid contract.
While taking delivery, you should pay attention that all equipment is complete. Control of vehicle systems, water and electrical equipment is important. You have to do these to avoid unpleasant surprises after you start your journey.
Since the caravan holiday has been very popular recently, the prices have increased a little. One day rental fee of a caravan is in the range of 500-1500 TL. It is proportional to what kind of vehicle you want. I suggest you rent it for at least five days, a week.
How Should The Caravan Driving License Be?
You can drive almost all moto and tow caravans with a class B license.
It is important that you are a good driver. Because you will have to drive a big vehicle on any road. Also, your speed should be slower than normal.
Actually, there are many details about the caravan, but I tried to explain the main ones. If you are interested in this topic, I suggest you do some research.
Have pleasant caravan holidays, adventures, stay healthy….