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[Vanman]

Thanks Jo!

 

[Vanman]

Well I've been working my way through the forum sections before I start asking questions that have been asked many times before and the stuff I've been reading is a bit worrying! I've been on many forums before so I realise that it's generally the minority unhappy ones that make a fuss and the majority of happy ones generally have less to say ... but still ...

Looking back at my first post and what I'm hoping to do, I'm beginning to wonder. After reading the posts I now realise that I'll have to park several miles from civilisation, while I'm away my van will be broken into but not to worry because they'll be back that night to gas us, pry off our windows and send their trained monkeys in to open the door so that we can't claim on our insurance. The ideal motor home seems to be a non British (because they're made of rice paper) day van, so that you can limbo under the car park barriers and sneak onto the Travelodge car park to book a room for the night. Still, there's always the rallys - the main selling point being that you can opt out of almost everything.

Strange because when I looked at the websites there seemed to be plenty of sites near town, at least 2 within walking distance of the Eden Project (in the no-go South West) and plenty more with beach-side bars etc. I'm guessing it's not as bad as it sounds!

 

[Muddibootz]

Well I've been working my way through the forum sections before I start asking questions that have been asked many times before and the stuff I've been reading is a bit worrying! I've been on many forums before so I realise that it's generally the minority unhappy ones that make a fuss and the majority of happy ones generally have less to say ... but still ...

Looking back at my first post and what I'm hoping to do, I'm beginning to wonder. After reading the posts I now realise that I'll have to park several miles from civilisation, while I'm away my van will be broken into but not to worry because they'll be back that night to gas us, pry off our windows and send their trained monkeys in to open the door so that we can't claim on our insurance. The ideal motor home seems to be a non British (because they're made of rice paper) day van, so that you can limbo under the car park barriers and sneak onto the Travelodge car park to book a room for the night. Still, there's always the rallys - the main selling point being that you can opt out of almost everything.

Strange because when I looked at the websites there seemed to be plenty of sites near town, at least 2 within walking distance of the Eden Project (in the no-go South West) and plenty more with beach-side bars etc. I'm guessing it's not as bad as it sounds!

That's a perfect summary of the forums
Fortunately, not reality in my experience but then perhaps I've been lucky??
The one major thing I've learnt from the forums (and this one in particular) is the huge variety of different ways people like to use their motorhomes and that explains the massive range of different types of van available.
Most people (and that includes me) think that "our" van is the best and the sort of places that "we" like are the best but that doesn't mean that what we like will suit others. Only you can know that, but the forums will give plenty of ideas to help you decide.

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[Mickrik]

Hi There,

Can't add a lot to the discussion except
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[Vanman]

Hi There,

Can't add a lot to the discussion except
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Thank you!

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[Vanman]

Welcome aboard

Thank you!

 

[movan]

Welcome .. good to meet you

 

[Baldeagle7470]

Hi Vanman and a slightly belated ,love your recent post and the synopsis of the forum!
Lifetime biker me,well as soon as I could hold one up,not so easy recently .
Enjoy your time here and your van!!

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[Vanman]

Welcome .. good to meet you

And you sir

 

[Vanman]

Hi Vanman and a slightly belated ,love your recent post and the synopsis of the forum!
Lifetime biker me,well as soon as I could hold one up,not so easy recently .
Enjoy your time here and your van!!

Thank you! Can't claim to be a life-long biker as I had a 30 year break Enjoying being back and my lovely Sprint ST

 

[movan]

And you sir

SIR ... SIR ... SIR!!!!!! WELL young man you will have to suffer for that one!

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[Baldeagle7470]

Thank you! Can't claim to be a life-long biker as I had a 30 year break Enjoying being back and my lovely Sprint ST

Well my current ride is a Bonnie America but my partner loves our Rewaco trike,luckily that can't fall over haha.Also have a 750 Guzzi.