Grahamold
Free Member
Hi all...
I've just signed up after scouring the ads for a reasonable camper in the south east. I'm on a budget of under £10,000 and no dealers seem to touch anything under £30,000 in this part of the country. All the ones I fancy within my budget are either in the far south west or up north. Much too far to go & view only to find they are a load of rubbish. I did that more than once when I was looking for a caravan so I don't want to repeat the exercise.
I then thought, where better than to ask than on a motor home forum. I'm a frequent visitor to photography forums and get great advice there so here I am...
I'm looking for a something that has a large(ish) over cab double sleeping area so that we can keep the bed made up without disturbing the dining area and a single bed at the other end out of the way (for my elderly mum). From what I've seen so far, 5 berths are the only ones that have this arrangement. The only other real 'need' is warm air central heating, again necessary for my mum. On the wish list is a good length up to 24/25ft for maximum floor space, awning, roof rack and external lockers plus all the standard equipment that is expected.
I know I'm not going to get anything really modern and, to be honest, I prefer the older 'boxy' type of designs anyway. I just want something solid and reliable. Am I being too optimistic for the price?
Sorry for the long first post but I'm starting to get disheartened...
Graham
I've just signed up after scouring the ads for a reasonable camper in the south east. I'm on a budget of under £10,000 and no dealers seem to touch anything under £30,000 in this part of the country. All the ones I fancy within my budget are either in the far south west or up north. Much too far to go & view only to find they are a load of rubbish. I did that more than once when I was looking for a caravan so I don't want to repeat the exercise.
I then thought, where better than to ask than on a motor home forum. I'm a frequent visitor to photography forums and get great advice there so here I am...
I'm looking for a something that has a large(ish) over cab double sleeping area so that we can keep the bed made up without disturbing the dining area and a single bed at the other end out of the way (for my elderly mum). From what I've seen so far, 5 berths are the only ones that have this arrangement. The only other real 'need' is warm air central heating, again necessary for my mum. On the wish list is a good length up to 24/25ft for maximum floor space, awning, roof rack and external lockers plus all the standard equipment that is expected.
I know I'm not going to get anything really modern and, to be honest, I prefer the older 'boxy' type of designs anyway. I just want something solid and reliable. Am I being too optimistic for the price?
Sorry for the long first post but I'm starting to get disheartened...
Graham