Hi,
Wife and I have looked on and off for about 6 months at the possibility of purchasing a 6 birth MH.
Being on the `large` side (me that is), decided there would be more room in a 6 berth even though there will be only the two of us and our new addition a German Sheperd puppy most of the time. Also wanted something our grown up kids can maybe use.
Having looked at quite a few dealers, think we prefer a rear lounge rather than a garage. Hoping to spend a maximum of 25k which we realise is not a lot in the MH world. Would probably want to keep bed over cab as main sleeping area to save the bed making and keep as much space as possible, also with full awning to expand living area. Ideaslly would prefer auto gearbox and cruise control but from what we have seen, going to struggle to find either, let alone both.
Biggest problem we are finding is knowing what is and isn`t the right price. There are so many different makes/models/layouts, comparing prices is not easy, that`s before you factor in any accessories that have been fitted.
From what I have read on here, buying private is probably where the best deals are. I assume that as long as the vehicle has had regular services of both habitation and engine/vehicle and has lowish mileage and long MOT we should be OK.
IF we get through the process unscathed, the plan is to have many weekends away at home and maybe a 3-4 week jaunt across the channel in the summer.
Brace yourselves, questions will surely follow. It seems like a very friendly place.
Steve
Wife and I have looked on and off for about 6 months at the possibility of purchasing a 6 birth MH.
Being on the `large` side (me that is), decided there would be more room in a 6 berth even though there will be only the two of us and our new addition a German Sheperd puppy most of the time. Also wanted something our grown up kids can maybe use.
Having looked at quite a few dealers, think we prefer a rear lounge rather than a garage. Hoping to spend a maximum of 25k which we realise is not a lot in the MH world. Would probably want to keep bed over cab as main sleeping area to save the bed making and keep as much space as possible, also with full awning to expand living area. Ideaslly would prefer auto gearbox and cruise control but from what we have seen, going to struggle to find either, let alone both.
Biggest problem we are finding is knowing what is and isn`t the right price. There are so many different makes/models/layouts, comparing prices is not easy, that`s before you factor in any accessories that have been fitted.
From what I have read on here, buying private is probably where the best deals are. I assume that as long as the vehicle has had regular services of both habitation and engine/vehicle and has lowish mileage and long MOT we should be OK.
IF we get through the process unscathed, the plan is to have many weekends away at home and maybe a 3-4 week jaunt across the channel in the summer.
Brace yourselves, questions will surely follow. It seems like a very friendly place.
Steve