I have been reading magazines, visited several motorhome showrooms and watched many videos to help me/ us to decide what to buy.
As mentioned in previous threads, I have come out of boating so am used to 'mobile' homes, albeit floating!
Because of our background, we think the rear lounge suits us best. There are only 2 of us but occasionally 3 when daughter visits.
We find the rear lounge restricts our choice of vehicles as many manufacturers dont offer this option
Anyway, having narrowed down the search to rear lounge, (for now), how big is too big for first timer.
The main use will be just touring uk and hopefully Europe next year. A mix of sites and wilding where possible.
The rear lounge I liked most is 7.45m. Our boat was 12m so it feels like downsizing! Being realistic, touring Cornish roads seems a bit off putting in a 7.45m van.
The next size down for similar layout but has half dinette is 6.9m. Probably a little more sensible for Devon / Cornwall touring, may be! I'm not experienced enough to make the decision!
Swmbo says this is still too big and so we have turned our attention to a Swift 644 which is 6.3m.
Two things on my mind at the moment, how easy is it to tour 7.5m motorhomes around Devon and Cornwall B class roads, somewhere off the main routes?
Secondly, I think I prefer to buy big as as possible as after a year or so, I will probably want to upgrade to a larger van. (again maybe)!
Any comments on size and touring greatly appreciated!
I suppose the next stage is to hire an equivalent motorhome and find out for ourselves!
OOh its so difficult choosing!!!!!
As mentioned in previous threads, I have come out of boating so am used to 'mobile' homes, albeit floating!
Because of our background, we think the rear lounge suits us best. There are only 2 of us but occasionally 3 when daughter visits.
We find the rear lounge restricts our choice of vehicles as many manufacturers dont offer this option
Anyway, having narrowed down the search to rear lounge, (for now), how big is too big for first timer.
The main use will be just touring uk and hopefully Europe next year. A mix of sites and wilding where possible.
The rear lounge I liked most is 7.45m. Our boat was 12m so it feels like downsizing! Being realistic, touring Cornish roads seems a bit off putting in a 7.45m van.
The next size down for similar layout but has half dinette is 6.9m. Probably a little more sensible for Devon / Cornwall touring, may be! I'm not experienced enough to make the decision!
Swmbo says this is still too big and so we have turned our attention to a Swift 644 which is 6.3m.
Two things on my mind at the moment, how easy is it to tour 7.5m motorhomes around Devon and Cornwall B class roads, somewhere off the main routes?
Secondly, I think I prefer to buy big as as possible as after a year or so, I will probably want to upgrade to a larger van. (again maybe)!
Any comments on size and touring greatly appreciated!
I suppose the next stage is to hire an equivalent motorhome and find out for ourselves!
OOh its so difficult choosing!!!!!