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The drivers seat dosen't look like it swivels!View attachment 121405 A - class before and after picture
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Some good used motorhomes about for £50K, everybody will have a different suggestion and favourite style and layout but only you can decide what is best for you, start with small enough to use but big enough to live in, or the other way round even.Thanks Canopus, great advice. So an A class then? Compromises! I don't really want to spend more than 50K, so it will be a 2nd hand one
We will be Europe most of the time, so maybe buying a LHD? Lots of questions!
That Mercedes based Carthago above is a beast.
We have a 2 year old Weimerarner, a German manufacturer, but built in Britain. Ha ha
Cheers
My thoughts are that you should really think about a wish and need list, and how are you intending to use it . If you go wild camping and like driving and enjoying the scenery, the overall size is important ans parking is car-parks can be an issue and getting into narrow streets and towns. WE have a 6m long c class hymer 522 with solar power and electric cycle on the rear. we can get everywhere , and nice to be able to park in most places anything large maybe a problem. How often do you use an oven? we have a cobb cooker instead, a large fridge is a must.
Thanks Spanda. Good advice. Out of all the vans you must have seen. What made you get the Swift? I know budget is the main thing, but there are soo many that are similar prices for the same type. I have looked at yours on-line, and it seems to have a good kitchen lay out with a lot of worktop space and a nice size lounge. If you put all the things you want into the mix, you end up with 150 grand concorde or something.
Is buying a motorhome all about comprises?
cheers
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Thanks Spanda. Good advice. Out of all the vans you must have seen. What made you get the Swift? I know budget is the main thing, but there are soo many that are similar prices for the same type. I have looked at yours on-line, and it seems to have a good kitchen lay out with a lot of worktop space and a nice size lounge. If you put all the things you want into the mix, you end up with 150 grand concorde or something.
Is buying a motorhome all about comprises?
cheers
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Lovely home, hope you enjoy it for many years. thanks for your adviceWe chose the Swift mainly for the layout. We decided early on that we wouldn't compromise on layout, but we did compromise on price by upping the budget a bit so we could get our ideal layout on a MH that wasn't too old, or with too many miles. That, and the fact that it has air-con - a absolute necessity to us.
Thanks Jim, I will do that. regardsBest of luck with your search for your first Motorhome. Don't forget that you can download the buyers guide. http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/resources/the-motorhome-buyers-guide.181/
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Thank you Bald eagle. I'm biased, but she is the Carlsberg dog. Probably the best dog in the world.If you have the time to train and be with a Weimerarner, they are the most loyal intelligent dogs you could ever own. My kids have grown up now, so I have a new baby. I never knew you could love an animal like I love my dog. This is one of the reasons for travelling Europe in a motorhome. I can take my dog!!!Hi Jezza and a big from Portugal,what a lovely pup you have!
Enjoy the forum.
Thanks. ha haHi There and ....................
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You need to visit as many Motorhome dealers as you can,and look
in as many motorhomes as you can to see what layout suits you sir!!
Thanks Jim, I will do that. regards
Jezza
thanks Jo, i have found it is a bit addictive looking at the mo. I've looked at makers I've never heard of Laika, Rapido, Adria.
The problem is they all look great on the internet. Cant wait for the NEC. But even there, we are going to find, the latest, super duper models that cost the earth. The problem like many is. Champagne tastes, light ale money!
Cheers Jezza
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Thanks Jo. There aren't many dealers near me and I didn't realise how many companies out there who make A class models.You are right Jezza,the NEC is a good place to look round but it can be disheartening to see the lovely motorhomes but they are just too expensive.
You would be better of going round some big dealers to look at a good range of models.
Great photo of dogHi and Welcome.......
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