Is 80 too old ? (1 Viewer)

Aug 10, 2012
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Approaching 80 next year.
Is that too old to think about trading in our current motorcaravan for a new one?
Dealers are quoting about £11,000 to £12,000 trade in on our van.
Health is generally okay, eyesight good but due to a problem with my left ankle I could do with switching to an auto.
Not all finance houses seem to want to offer loans at that age.
Or is it time to think about packing it all in?
 
Oct 7, 2013
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Only pack in the "white box" when in your "wooden box"!

Seriously, as long as your health is good and you are safe to drive, do it.

Life is not a rehearsal, and more people regret things they have not done in life more than the things they have done.
 

alfandM

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Your never to old to enjoy one's self,so what ever, do what your heart desire and enjoy,regards AlfandM

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pappajohn

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If you can still drive safely and not cause an inconvenience to other driver, I've seen some driving as though theres nobody else on the road, then you are not too old.
I can see their point regarding finance though, you may not be around long enough to repay the loan.
 

Popeye

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Well one of the actuaries at the bank I worked at told me that the longer you live the longer you're likely to live.

In a nutshell if you reach 100 the chances of reaching 101 are far higher than someone much younger and any finance house is far more interested in your ability to repay than your ability to stay alive.

If you die then in England an Wales if less than a third has been repaid they have a right to the goods.

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Hollyberry

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If you're happy driving a large vehicle and fit enough to do it, why not?
Can't take the money ( or the motorhome) with you.
 

Mikey RV

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Go for it just let us know when your going out on the road.
Only joking, I think as long as you are fit etc and still enjoy it, why not. Happy travels.

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CWH

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Gosh I know people on here say that a good moho lasts a long time, but 80 years is some going :)
But if you now want an auto (personally wouldn't have anything else) then yes, trade in for a new one (y)
 

Zepp

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go for it

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PP Bear

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Go for it, don't think, don't hesitate, just enjoy because you really only live once and you're still young at heart :)

Keep us updated as some pictures please:)

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Jul 29, 2013
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Approaching 80 next year.
Is that too old to think about trading in our current motorcaravan for a new one?
Dealers are quoting about £11,000 to £12,000 trade in on our van.
Health is generally okay, eyesight good but due to a problem with my left ankle I could do with switching to an auto.
Not all finance houses seem to want to offer loans at that age.
Or is it time to think about packing it all in?
Hope it's not I would like to think we can still be doing it as long as our health is good.
Please don't give up KEEP ON TRUCKIN (y)(y)(y)(y)
 

mustaphapint

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We met a chap in his mid 90's in Spain earlier this year who was still driving his PVC, so go for it for as long as you can.

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Jun 30, 2010
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Go for it! To hell with what others think, your life! live it to the full!

You're a long time dead!
 

beejay

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We've just got our first motorhome I'm 60 and my other half 66, your question gives me hope that we'll have many years of motorhoming ahead.
 

DanielFord

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Going off at a tangent, a bit. I remember watching an episode of police interceptors. They'd happened upon an old boy who'd had a prang. The car was not really driveable, but it turned out the old boy was a paratroop regiment veteran from WW2, and was on his way to a reunion of the regiment, and was intending to do a couple of jumps while he was on his tour. He was in his 90's!
I hope that answers the question :D
 

CWH

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Going off at a tangent, a bit. I remember watching an episode of police interceptors. They'd happened upon an old boy who'd had a prang. The car was not really driveable, but it turned out the old boy was a paratroop regiment veteran from WW2, and was on his way to a reunion of the regiment, and was intending to do a couple of jumps while he was on his tour. He was in his 90's!
I hope that answers the question :D
I remember that episode! He was fantastic, the police helped him catch his ferry to get to the reunion (y)
 
Oct 8, 2009
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If the only issue is the left leg for changing gear, and you are otherwise happy with your current motorhome, you could consider having an autoclutch fitted.

http://www.carfi.co.uk/html/autoclutch.html

One of my previous MHs had one of these fitted when I bought it, the owner had a bad leg. I did not need it but tried it out a few times and it seemed easy to use.

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Sep 9, 2011
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Going off at a tangent, a bit. I remember watching an episode of police interceptors. They'd happened upon an old boy who'd had a prang. The car was not really driveable, but it turned out the old boy was a paratroop regiment veteran from WW2, and was on his way to a reunion of the regiment, and was intending to do a couple of jumps while he was on his tour. He was in his 90's!
I hope that answers the question :D

I remember that one as well I thought it was great john
 

Munchie

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We were watching a site in Spain for a day when a couple from Hull pulled in. He was 85 she was 83, they were on the way home after wildcamping in Morocco for 3 months! Bless em.
 

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