Newbie trying to decide what to buy! (1 Viewer)

[Amber3]

Hi everyone! Myself and husband are selling our house and moving in with my mum who needs help looking after her husband.....we need a bolt hole so looking at a motorhome with the proceeds of house. We've been caravaning for a few years but we want something we can stop off enroute to places and when arrive just turn round in seat and put kettle on. At the moment we have a Mazda bongo which is just a bit small as I now have mobility problems want a easy life! We have 3 small dogs to consider as well. Main requirements are automatic base vehicle so I can drive too and a separate shower as I find the water at a lot of places too hot. Would like 2 single beds and under 7m. Am I asking too much lol! Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thank you.

 

[funflair]

Hi Amber3 welcome to Fun, I am sure what you want is possible and suggestions will come flying in very soon BUT you re going to have lots of questions and are limited to only 5 posts until you have become a full member, its only £15 and could save you a small fortune in the long run.

Martin

 

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[taffybloke]

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you are about to embark on a fun journey to find the van you want so look at as many as you can and ask lots and lots of questions on here.

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[f6c]

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[funflair]

Well after a quick search YES you can get single beds and under 7 metres in one package, what driving licence classification do you have as this could affect the gross weight that you are allowed to drive.

Martin

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[Amber3]

Thank you everyone! Thanks Martin, I have C1 included on my driving licence. We're intending to use it all year and go to Scotland and Cornwall.

 

[Lenny HB]

Hi, the only van I can think of under 7m with single beds and a separate shower is the Carthago Tourer i144LE.

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN, there are plenty of vans out there, get the layout right and life will be great but get it wrong......

 

[wigster]

If you are using the van all year look at a winterised van

 

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[Jo662]

The best thing to do is get yourself to some motorhome dealers and look in as many models as you can.Its a great time to grab a bargain coming into the winter and new year!

 

[Amber3]

Thank you Lenny, I've not heard of them, will have a look. That's what I'm worried about David, we went to the NEC and looked at so many vans from panel vans to A class. I had dismissed the European layout having always had caravan with long settee that we made into a bed but going in them I did like the idea of fixed bed. The only thing is imagining 3 dogs in there with us and is there enough floor area.
Thank you all for your advice, I will look into joining so I can post away!

 

[The Dudess]

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[Rob and Val]

and a warm welcome from us.