A motorhome is no good for us, because we need a car! (1 Viewer)

[138go]

We met some people on the beach in Norfolk. We asked them where they were staying and they had a caravan parked at the Sandringham Estate. We told them we were in a motorhome. They replied that they couldn't have a motorhome because they needed a car. This still makes me giggle because how did they think we'd got to the beach?

From what I've seen, motorhomes are getting more and more popular. Will they overtake caravans in popularity?

 

[Mountain man]

Don’t think Motorhomes will over take Caravanning in popularity not yet anyway IMO .We cut our teeth on a camper van then Caravanning before recently coming back to campervan.

 

[Podney]

Well there are certainly advantages in both. I think a good combination is a Moho with a scooter for two,but we can’t carry one. Next best thing is bikes,which we can.

If I really had a problem with it I would buy a motorhome with a large rear garage to fit a scooter/moped.

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[funflair]

We met some people on the beach in Norfolk. We asked them where they were staying and they had a caravan parked at the Sandringham Estate. We told them we were in a motorhome. They replied that they couldn't have a motorhome because they needed a car. This still makes me giggle because how did they think we'd got to the beach?

From what I've seen, motorhomes are getting more and more popular. Will they overtake caravans in popularity?

I don't know, but out of interest how did you get to the beach?

Will motorhomes overtake caravans in the popularity stakes? I don't know it really depends how people want to holiday, caravans serve a purpose and are great for extended stays and having a car to gad about in and lets face it if you already have a big car a caravan is good value, OK this is a motorhome forum so I'm out

 

[138go]

Well there are certainly advantages in both. I think a good combination is a Moho with a scooter for two,but we can’t carry one. Next best thing is bikes,which we can.

If I really had a problem with it I would buy a motorhome with a large rear garage to fit a scooter/moped.

We have electric bikes, which suit us perfectly.

 

[funflair]

We have electric bikes, which suit us perfectly.

But would they suit the caravan couple you were talking to?

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[deleted79651]

Don’t think Motorhomes will over take Caravanning in popularity not yet anyway IMO .We cut our teeth on a camper van then Caravanning before recently coming back to campervan.

Best comment we heard was from a Geordie couple during our first Winter Caravan Trip to Spain in 2018. They had a brand new caravan and explained that they bought a brand new motorhome a few months earlier and found it much easier for the driving, the overnight stays en route etc, but they couldn't get on with it when it came to the long stay on site. So they sold the m/home at a thumping loss of some £18k and bought the brand new Caravan and an awning that was like a small marquee ...

Steve & Elaine

 

[Blue Knight]

From what I've seen, motorhomes are getting more and more popular. Will they overtake caravans in popularity?

Probably not in all honesty.

I have a number of younger married pals who need two daily cars for their work and school runs etc, but can't afford the extra expense of having a third 'expensive' vehicle.

They can however afford to buy a suitable car that can pull a 10-grand caravan which still allows them to travel and have good times.

 

[CamperJack]

An interesting consideration may well be the new drivers with no Grandfather rights on their driving license, like being allowed to tow anything bigger than a postage stamp without having to do an additional driving test!

A caravan doesn't appeal to me anyway. You would have to be on camp sites I reckon and I have tended to avoid them so far in my home from home on wheels journey. I like turning the key and everything following. No faffing with setup etc.

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[busby]

We met some people on the beach in Norfolk. We asked them where they were staying and they had a caravan parked at the Sandringham Estate. We told them we were in a motorhome. They replied that they couldn't have a motorhome because they needed a car. This still makes me giggle because how did they think we'd got to the beach?

From what I've seen, motorhomes are getting more and more popular. Will they overtake caravans in popularity?

Don't think people can walk now days BUSBY.

 

[Lenny HB]

A caravan was fine when we had kids and stayed on sites. Now we rarely stay for more than a couple of nights anywhere, a caravan would be too much hassle. Also I went right off towing, the Motorhome is much more relaxing to drive and much easier to find a place to stop for the night.

 

[Mountain man]

To be honest we loved Caravanning but decided to change to campervan for touring Europe as the wife would not share the driving with caravan on in Europe.Sadly as yet we have not managed to get there yet but possibly next year.

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[maison]

An interesting consideration may well be the new drivers with no Grandfather rights on their driving license, like being allowed to tow anything bigger than a postage stamp without having to do an additional driving test!

A caravan doesn't appeal to me anyway. You would have to be on camp sites I reckon and I have tended to avoid them so far in my home from home on wheels journey. I like turning the key and everything following. No faffing with setup etc.

When we were tenting we used to envy caravanners who had the toilet/shower etc.

When we were caravanners we used to feel sorry for campers who had to unpack, lay out the tent, peg it down etc. Especially in rain.

As Motorhomers we feel sorry for caravanners who arrive in the pouring rain, have to get out of the car, disconnect, lower steadies, connect up EHU etc. While we pull up, move through to the lounge area, pour a glass of wine, and watch them struggling.

Seriously, we have done all three and enjoyed them.

 

[irnbru]

There are some folk that needs cars. If the park up for motorhomes isn't in town and they cant walk. I'm happy at this stage in life we aren't near that thought yet.

 

[busbuddy]

People sometimes say to me....oh I wish I had a motorhome.....I look at them standing next to their £40k euro saloon and tell them to buy a caravan because they already have half their money invested in it
I have never owned a car suitable for towing a caravan so I have always had motorhomes/campervans
If I had owned big cars capable of towing a decent caravan I would probably have adjusted my life to that as I grew ip

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[deleted79651]

When we were tenting we used to envy caravanners who had the toilet/shower etc.

When we were caravanners we used to feel sorry for campers who had to unpack, lay out the tent, peg it down etc. Especially in rain.

As Motorhomers we feel sorry for caravanners who arrive in the pouring rain, have to get out of the car, disconnect, lower steadies, connect up EHU etc. While we pull up, move through to the lounge area, pour a glass of wine, and watch them struggling.

Seriously, we have done all three and enjoyed them.

Yer missed out the Trailer Tent , and the Folding Caravan phases! Loadsa fun!

'Would you like onions with your burger, sir?' ...

Steve

 

[138go]

But would they suit the caravan couple you were talking to?

They looked fitter and younger than us, so I would guess so.

 

[Ivory55]

When we were tenting we used to envy caravanners who had the toilet/shower etc.

When we were caravanners we used to feel sorry for campers who had to unpack, lay out the tent, peg it down etc. Especially in rain.

As Motorhomers we feel sorry for caravanners who arrive in the pouring rain, have to get out of the car, disconnect, lower steadies, connect up EHU etc. While we pull up, move through to the lounge area, pour a glass of wine, and watch them struggling.

Seriously, we have done all three and enjoyed them.

If they turned up at a show it would not be a lot different. Un hitch , legs down, and a water barrel. No ehu, waste straight under the van just like motorhome do. Not sure what the etc is.

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[irnbru]

Yer missed out the Trailer Tent , and the Folding Caravan phases! Loadsa fun!

You really did genuinely miss out on loadsa fun. We started off with a 3/4 man tent and flysheet put up wrong way, then went to caravan, trailer tent and folding camper til the cold finally got to mum in easter 2013, the rest " thank goodness" is history. We've had loads of fun memories along the way.

 

[Richard n Ann]

We loved our caravan, was such a wee neat thing

The Motorhome is essential for Benidorm though, so the caravan (&Defender ) had to go.

 

[MattR]

We met some people on the beach in Norfolk. We asked them where they were staying and they had a caravan parked at the Sandringham Estate. We told them we were in a motorhome. They replied that they couldn't have a motorhome because they needed a car. This still makes me giggle because how did they think we'd got to the beach?

From what I've seen, motorhomes are getting more and more popular. Will they overtake caravans in popularity?

Perhaps they both need cars to get to work etc where they drive long ish distances, have height restrictions and parking limitations or they have company cars .... I wouldn't want to put 15k miles a year or so on a campervan / motorhome and pay the extra fuel charges etc compared to driving a car .....

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[Mountain man]

You really did genuinely miss out on loadsa fun. We started off with a 3/4 man tent and flysheet put up wrong way, then went to caravan, trailer tent and folding camper til the cold finally got to mum in easter 2013, the rest " thank goodness" is history. We've had loads of fun memories along the way.

Forgot about tenting proper wild camping in the mountains of Scotland till the bones started complaining.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Caravaners are star holiday makers - go somewhere, set up camp for a week or so, then visit the local attractions.
Motorhomers are zigg zaggers - go somewhere for a couple of days, have a look about, move on to the next place.

 

[irnbru]

Forgot about tenting proper wild camping in the mountains of Scotland till the bones started complaining.

When we were camping we knew no difference so was never a problem though I do specifically remember Sundrum Castle Parkdean 2012 we woke up so cold in a tent, the next day we bought a NEW feather duvet and went on to buy 2nd hand blankets from a charity shop. Funnily enough I was editing photo footage of that trip recently.

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[Trevor Wbm]

We went around this circle endlessly before choosing a motorhome, having had a caravan for a couple of years a long time ago. I think the difference is maybe that with a caravan the journey is a chore, but once set up you get a week or so on site with the freedom to explore in the car - but with the MoHo the journey is part of the fun 'cause you get to see over the hedges, and you can still explore, or not, when you get there.

 

[Mountain man]

Caravaners are star holiday makers - go somewhere, set up camp for a week or so, then visit the local attractions.
Motorhomers are zigg zaggers - go somewhere for a couple of days, have a look about, move on to the next place.

Not me I am afraid I like to get the boots on and take in some long distance walks few mountains as well ,check out the nature around me love it.

 

[EuroTrotters]

We have managed almost 20 years.

horses for courses.

things may change.

Looking at caravans now. £5,000 caravans currently fetching £7,000 plus.

I think I will wait until 2022 when people have tried it, don’t like it, back to fully Inclusive in Cuba.

If we get a caravan, we will probably still keep the motorhome.

a lot depends on your heath and ability too.

We walk, cycle, use public transport, including boats.

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[Charlie9038]

There is always the tow car option, easy to tow and you have a small car for nipping about in.
I hope this does'nt start another debate!

 

[Ivory55]

As long as everyone is enjoying themselves it doesn’t really matter what they have. Tent, caravan, or motorhome

 

[CamperJack]

When we were tenting we used to envy caravanners who had the toilet/shower etc.

When we were caravanners we used to feel sorry for campers who had to unpack, lay out the tent, peg it down etc. Especially in rain.

As Motorhomers we feel sorry for caravanners who arrive in the pouring rain, have to get out of the car, disconnect, lower steadies, connect up EHU etc. While we pull up, move through to the lounge area, pour a glass of wine, and watch them struggling.

Seriously, we have done all three and enjoyed them.

I have done a lot of tenting, all over the country. I still do a fair bit. As a keen angler a lot of it is now done by the water. I love it.

Caravanning doesn't appeal though. Not sure I'd be allowed even if I did fancy it.

There's no right or wrong though. Tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome - it doesn't matter. You're only getting it wrong if you're not enjoying it.

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