Retired, single lady ready to buy a motorhome - help appreciated.

[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Hi, I've just joined hoping to find friendly, helpful motorhomers, and join in your rallies. I am a retired single lady, with 12 years motorhome holidays with my ex. After 3 years alone I am yearning to buy a 4 berth motorhome and go travelling, both UK and Europe.
I have decided on a bed above the cab and a U shaped rear lounge which can become a double bed, with a kitchen and shower room in the centre. Ideally 5,9m or thereabouts. Or a fixed rear bed and front lounge which converts,
Does anyone have advice on which second hand one would be the most reliable and less likely to be problematic please, My budget is around 20k which I know is low.
Look forward to receiving your replies please
Thanks Margaret

 

[The Dudess]

Can't advise you Margaret but

 

[tacr2man]

 

[irnbru]

Hi Margaret, Lots of solo female motorhomers on here so you aren't alone. Make sure you check any van for damp. If you see one post the info and we can all advise. You never know your luck there might be someone more experienced that could go with you to view. Take your time and happy hunting.

 

[MikeD]

Hi and welcome to the Fun.

There is a buyers guide that may help and it is free to subscribers.

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/resources/the-motorhome-buyers-guide.181/

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[ambulancekidd]

 

[Janine]

Hello and welcome to the Fun

 

[ambulancekidd]

I have decided on a bed above the cab and a U shaped rear lounge which can become a double bed, with a kitchen and shower room in the centre. Ideally 5,9m or thereabouts. Or a fixed rear bed and front lounge which converts,

Not quite the layout your looking for but, an example of what sort of stuff is out there within your budget.


Robert.

 

[ChrisSue]

We have an autoquest 400. Overcab bed, used for storage and u shape rear lounge. We have seen a few of these recently around 2004 to 2006 and coming in at around 20k. We love ours and the layout is perfect for us.

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

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[Spriddler]

Welcome, Margaret!
I've an overcab (non drop-down type) bed which I thought would save making up a bed every night but I don't like it at all as there's not enough headroom to sit up with my morning brew and watch the world waking up and it also only has a very small window. The area is now used for storing bedding, chairs, awning table etc. only.
I wouldn't say that your 20k budget is particularly low for a good pre-loved m/h.
It's very difficult to suggest a model; you'll really have to do your own research and viewings on 't web and by visiting shows and dealers.
Good luck.

 

[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Thanks Spriddler, I agree sitting up can be difficult, happy to do my research and see what suits. Guess I've been somewhat spoilt with the last 2 my ex and I had, especially the German Biesnoff, Margaret

 

[movan]

Hi Margaret .. please join before your free five posts run out.

There are numerous retured single females on here. If you are close to any of the rallies or meets you vould pop along and we could give you ENDLESS advice.

 

[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Thank you for the lovely welcome messages - especially that there are lots of lady motorhomers out there, this is very reassuring, thank you, Margaret

 

[Spriddler]

There are numerous retured single females on here.

Err, there aren't really. It just seems like it
Did you mean to write 'retread' or perhaps 'matured'?'

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[BobtheBass]

I read it as "ruptured".......

 

[Spriddler]

I read it as "ruptured".......

or 'returned' maybe.

Single ladies (of the coven?). Doncha juss luv 'em!

 

[Silver-Fox]

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Welcome Margret. We are sure you will get what you need off here for advice regardless of some of it....
Take it all with a pinch of salt as they say...Enjoy the journey and look forward to a great time.

Kev and Carolyn

 

[suavecarve]

There are numerous retured single females on here.

Phonetically Wretched ?

Welcome to the sarcasm forum

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[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Sorry bad typing! "I meant retired!"

 

[movan]

Phonetically Wretched ?

Welcome to the sarcasm forum

Welcome Margret. We are sure you will get what you need off here for advice regardless of some of it....
Take it all with a pinch of salt as they say...Enjoy the journey and look forward to a great time.

Kev and Carolyn

Phonetically Wretched ?

Welcome to the sarcasm forum

Phonetically Wretched ?

Welcome to the sarcasm forum

or 'returned' maybe.

Single ladies (of the coven?). Doncha juss luv 'em!

Err, there aren't really. It just seems like it
Did you mean to write 'retread' or perhaps 'matured'?'

Oh dear I can't do this multiquote ... as you can see .. you will get lots of cheeky banter from some of the members .. I may have missed one quote off as I cannot do technology.... welcome

 

[ianthebuilder]

Hi Margaret,, I have an older hymer S650
Drop down bed,double, not a rear lounge, but a good size sofa that slides out to a large bed,, perfect for me , and a guest,,

Good luck with your search,, I’m sure you will find what your looking for, in a motorhome,,,

As for friends,,,, you got no chance on here,, there all bloody mad!!! Xxxx

 

[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Thanks Ian, look forward to meeting mad mad fun loving people! You sound like a fun guy, thanks for making me smile Margaret

 

[jollyrodger]

& to thecoven fun

Hymer B574
Fixed rear double
Swing down f.double
Seating for 4 /both front seats swivel
6mt.

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[Carolyn and Kev]

Oh dear I can't do this multiquote ... as you can see .. you will get lots of cheeky banter from some of the members .. I may have missed one quote off as I cannot do technology.... welcome

You have done this before have n't you bless....

 

[Theonlysue]

Sonething like this?

 

[suavecarve]

Oh dear I can't do this multiquote ... as you can see .. you will get lots of cheeky banter from some of the members .. I may have missed one quote off as I cannot do technology.... welcome

But just to rub the salt in i got 3 mentions !

 

[Wicked Welsh Lady]

Hi The Only Sue, thanks for the link but I want 2 separate sleeping areas, so one person doesn't have to climb over whoever is sleeping in the centre. Having a kitchen/shower room somewhere in the centre will be easier. Thanks for your help Margaret

 

[Spriddler]

....I want 2 separate sleeping areas, so one person doesn't have to climb over whoever is sleeping in the centre.

Tip:
I have a layout with single settee berths either side of the main saloon and I've put a rug between them to save wearing out the carpet.

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