Motorhome Moop
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- Oct 30, 2017
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Hi Folks
I have never owned or been on a holiday in a motorhome but I plan to rent out my flat in Glasgow and buy and live in a motorhome next to Edinburgh. Close enough so I can easily commute into the city on a bike for example. Id also go for wee trips now and again. I have read a lot of the advice on here but I have some questions for you good souls. And any other advice gratefully received
1) Where is it best for someone like me with no experience to buy - privately or from a dealer? Any other advice for buying - like time of year, tactics etc?
2) If I bought a motorhome for£20k just now and only added 3000 miles to it and kept it in good condition how much could I sell it for in 2 years time?
3) Would I be better with a caravan if I'm going to be relatively static - ie I'd have a car to scoot aboot in. What are the benefits of a motorhome over a caravan?
4) I'd be happy to work to find free place to park my motorhome - how realistic is that - like on a campsite or a farm?
5) What is a realistic price per night to try and negotiate in a campsite if you stay long term?
5) My unrealistic dream - I'd like to meet a kindly old lady who would let me park my motorhome in her large driveway in a nice suburb of Edinburgh in exchange for me doing some work for her and making her feel more secure. I'm not pinning my hopes on this but do you know of any other schemes other than campsite, nearby farm for cheap city living apart from parking up on the street.
Many thanks
Moop
I have never owned or been on a holiday in a motorhome but I plan to rent out my flat in Glasgow and buy and live in a motorhome next to Edinburgh. Close enough so I can easily commute into the city on a bike for example. Id also go for wee trips now and again. I have read a lot of the advice on here but I have some questions for you good souls. And any other advice gratefully received
1) Where is it best for someone like me with no experience to buy - privately or from a dealer? Any other advice for buying - like time of year, tactics etc?
2) If I bought a motorhome for£20k just now and only added 3000 miles to it and kept it in good condition how much could I sell it for in 2 years time?
3) Would I be better with a caravan if I'm going to be relatively static - ie I'd have a car to scoot aboot in. What are the benefits of a motorhome over a caravan?
4) I'd be happy to work to find free place to park my motorhome - how realistic is that - like on a campsite or a farm?
5) What is a realistic price per night to try and negotiate in a campsite if you stay long term?
5) My unrealistic dream - I'd like to meet a kindly old lady who would let me park my motorhome in her large driveway in a nice suburb of Edinburgh in exchange for me doing some work for her and making her feel more secure. I'm not pinning my hopes on this but do you know of any other schemes other than campsite, nearby farm for cheap city living apart from parking up on the street.
Many thanks
Moop