Giving up motorhoming (1 Viewer)

[Mack100]

We absolutely loved our caravans but I grew to loathe towing for various reasons.
When I realised that I approached each journey with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach I knew it was time for a change.

Giving up touring was not on the menu so a MH was the logical step and although our experience thus far is limited we thoroughly enjoy it.
I now approach each journey back to the dealer for warranty repairs with a light heart

A great combination we had many moons ago was towing a Dandy folding camper with an Autosleepers Trident VW hightop, perfect for 2 adults and 3 children.

 

[2657]

We travelled the USA for 3 1/2 years and never once met with any animosity towards others because of what they camped in. We spent many a night in travel trailers fifth wheelers and pop ups and made good friends who we are still in touch with. [HI]Still chuck my tent on the motorbike and go off for a few days proper camping I love it [/HI]:thumb:

I had a few motorbikes in the 60's, not been on one for years and am severely lacking in confidence now(still got licence though), push bike fast enough now.

As for tents the last time was probably 15 years ago, had problems getting up off the floor then, probably take me all day now

 

[Forestboy]

I had a few motorbikes in the 60's, not been on one for years and am severely lacking in confidence now(still got licence though), push bike fast enough now.

As for tents the last time was probably 15 years ago, had problems getting up off the floor then, probably take me all day now

Ok I'll own up I do have a little camp bed as well, same as you at 60 I can't sleep on the ground anymore but with a good quality sleeping bag I sleep brilliantly in my tent. :thumb:

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[jhorsf]

Is he sober yet?

 

[Sidney]

I think my Waitrose analogy works on this thread too...

I like to shop at Waitrose.

Many make a point of telling me: it's more expensive; there is less choice and I can get better stuff elsewhere.

I don't defend my actions and don't feel the need to argue with the naysayers. I don't tell anyone why they are wrong to shop anywhere other than Waitrose. Nor do I tell them why I shop at Waitrose.


I also like to use my motorhome...

 

[jacks girls]

I started with a caravan three years ago and switched to the motorhome last year (she's just has her first birthday), however I really loved my caravan, it had every mod con, very comfortable and once on site we had a car to tour about in, the downside for me was the towing (roundabouts) and the setting up was longer, especially the awning. The motorhome is slightly more cramped than the caravan but still lovely, it is easier to move on and we have wild camped a couple of times which I wouldn't contemplate in a caravan. They both have pros and cons but it's basically very similar and I wouldn't rule out switching back to a caravan in the future but it's more likely I'd go for a smaller motorhome.

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[daisy mae]

Have both, have had caravans for decades, left to me would sell the caravan, get on site, yes we have a motor mover brilliant things, still got the hassle of fetching water, putting down the steadies, putting up the awning, that is a good hours job at least, lovely when it is windy and raining.


Give me the motor home every time, caravans alright if you want to pitch up and stop there for a week or more, each to their own of course.

Good luck what ever you decide,
Margaret

 

[haganap]

Well after several hours of thinking I've Decided on our new rig. ..

We are gong for a 4x4 panda with a modified roof to attach a Fith wheel..I think that will give us the best of both worlds. A good solid Fiat motor that will be good to go skiing in and a decent trailer for sleeping in. .this way we get the best of both worlds.

 

[Reallyretired]

Been following MagBaz for some years, what they don't know about long term traveling isn't worth knowing.. 27 years of traveling, full time since 1995 that's a lot of knowledge and experience .. much respect.

They make a balanced argument for having a caravan ..

I don't think the argument is balanced, there are some good points in it but it is basically a justification for changing to a caravan, and skims over the disadvantages (having to stay on sites, the difficulties of pitching and moving off, the lack of manoeuvrability in small towns), the advantages of a motorhome are not mentioned, and they also make assumptions that apply to them and not to others. A large 4x4 with a large caravan could easily weigh 5 tons, so arguments about being less than 3.5tons don't really hold water, especially as a lot of motorhomes are under 3.5 tons.
My Land Rover Discovery does not do a great deal more to the gallon than my motorhome, even without a caravan on the back.

That said, it's horses for courses, and I would much prefer a caravan for use in the UK where motorhomes are unwelcome.

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[lunarman]

Well after several hours of thinking I've Decided on our new rig. ..

We are gong for a 4x4 panda with a modified roof to attach a Fith wheel..I think that will give us the best of both worlds. A good solid Fiat motor that will be good to go skiing in and a decent trailer for sleeping in. .this way we get the best of both worlds.

Its true he's gone and done see it for yourself at chester 2015 It will take him that long to tow it there

 

[Carol]

Well after several hours of thinking I've Decided on our new rig. ..

We are gong for a 4x4 panda with a modified roof to attach a Fith wheel..I think that will give us the best of both worlds. A good solid Fiat motor that will be good to go skiing in and a decent trailer for sleeping in. .this way we get the best of both worlds.

:wooo:

 

[cruiser]

he is leaving the madhouse.to join the lost and loney. but please buy a return ticket.we will welcome you back.

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[pneumatician]

I was empathising with you until you mentioned Edwina Curry.
Then realised you must be in real trouble.

 

[Taran_Las]

Has he gone yet?

 

[ShiftZZ]

I always thought that Haggers was a bit of a Tugger...

Do not check these links out there are rude...

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This one is not rude.
http://www.tuggersny.com/

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[mta]

to me it's down to the journey or the destination. Prefer the destination, caravan. If you want the "journey", go for the motorhome.:thumb:

 

[teddybard]

Well it had to happen sooner of later but I've finally seen the light. After spending this weekend on a CL with 5 thuggers they have convinced me that I'm wrong and that I need to make the switch.

Firstly, they are much easy to transport thesedsys thanks to the wonder of the modern 4x4... Not only can this be used to tow a van but can also be used round town and to drop kids off due to their robustness.

The modern day caravaner has a motor mover, these things rock,,, you can now sit in your house and move the van around the drive, this is something I can't do with a MH and well worth it.

Rollie bowlie wow how good are these things? Where as the motor mover rocks, these things roll...straight from the water tap without an issue, no more stretching a hose from my hose pipe to water filler for me anymore when I can have one of these.

Great people have caravans, people like Edwina curry for starters :thumb:

[HI]So goodbye Motorhomers[/HI] see you on Caravan4fun.com:thumb:

I have to admit I shall miss

Your Good Lady
Your Charming Children
and Your Dog (Bacon Thief)

 

[Dotplus6]

Whatever you do just enjoy it!! You can always change back again at a later date.

I don't really see much of a difference between tenting/caravanning & motor homing except the cost & the difficulties & dangers involved with towing - a friend wrapped hers around a lamppost on her first journey, outside a school about 5 mins before the kids were arriving - needless to say she took the insurance money & wouldn't even consider towing again. That put me off too as I've seen caravans overturned too many times on the way down the main motorway in England on the occasions we've been there.

So drive like a woman if you do get one!!!

Dot

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[Gaston aires]

Best of luck ! We will be drinking the wine/tea while you are still setting up. Not on aires or france passion sites though. Different prospect altogether.

 

[Red Dragon]

Fish

Ha Ha Ha Ha:thumb:

 

[haganap]

Its true he's gone and done see it for yourself at chester 2015 It will take him that long to tow it there

Thank's for the photos Lunar man.

That's a nice rig that. It's slightly different to the one Im getting though.
Mine is a new shaped panda 4x4.

The modified roof will allow the tow hitch from the fith wheeler to be placed directly on the roof. In that cicumstance the panda will actually fit underneath the fith wheeler sort ofmaking it an A Frame in reverse. with built in hydrolics in the release mechanism this will make detachment real easy

I do think that this could be the way forward in motorhoming as it will overcome the problem of taking a car abroad with an Aframe. :thumb:

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[scotjimland]

to me it's down to the journey or the destination. Prefer the destination, caravan.[HI] If you want the "journey", go for the motorhome[/HI].:thumb:

really.. ?

http://overland-live.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/1959-cape-town-to-cairo-overland-with.html

how many Swifts have done that ..

 

[Snowbird]

I did consider this last week, as its absolutely stunning. But am happy I didnt win it now otherwise I would have been ostracised .

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I didnt know you were interested in the sport of fishing Haggars. Maybe at the bring and buy meet you could arrange a match on the cut .

 

[Jaws]

Will someone PLEASE take the drugs cabinet keys off of Paul before its too late !

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