A Sad Day - But Inevitable....... (1 Viewer)

[DiggerJon]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

 

[f6c]

That's a hard decision to have to make.

 

[StephandJohn]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

So sorry to hear about this. It's a huge decision.
We're tentatively thinking it might be us too. At the moment waiting for health news, results of tests etc. so we're avoiding thinking about, discussing, it. From 2007 to 2010 we full timed in our Swift Firebrand so it's definitely home.
Oh well. I'll go back to not thinking about it again until I really have to!!!

 

[Insider]

That's almost 1 out of of every 9 nights over the last 11 years. Not sure what the average is but that's pretty good I would think!!

 

[pampam]

I was soupset when wesold ours back to dealersi cried,and i never told anyone for a week
i still miss it …. The freedom

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[lorger]

Well if it was parked on your driveway since 91 you weren’t getting much use out of it

Good luck with the future, you might not have the Motorhome but you have the memories.

 

[Mikey RV]

Shame you have to sell the motorhome, but good luck with whatever you do next travel wise. Keep popping in here to see the coming and goings.

 

[Debs]

Not an easy decision for you but I'm so glad that you've found a good home for the MH & many more happy memories will be created by its new owners.

I wish you the very very best for the future.....you never know what's around the corner!

 

[chaser]

Good luck in whatever comes next for you, at least you are not on your own, I am sure we have never had so many finishing in just a couple of months.

 

[Larrynwin]

Best wishes for the future.

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[pampam]

Digger john what will you do for a loo????

 

[Smudger55]

Best wishes for the future.

 

[Southdowners]

I hope you will be able to continue your travels by other means… perhaps book a cruise to soften the blow of giving up your motorhome adventures!

Wishing you good health and happiness in the future

 

[robrace]

Made the same decision 2 weeks ago!Thought we will advertise the camper,if it sells that’s it!Decision made!Advertised it on eBay at 9.50 pm sold by same time next morning.Had campers for 40 years so will miss it.Still logging onto this site

 

[dotsontour]

Best of luck with whatever you do next . whatever it is enjoy !

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[Silkcut1105]

so sad to read this as its going to happen to lots of us sooner or later ,but look on the bright side, extra cash to book nice long bus rides to sunny spain or whatever suites you ,good luck for the future hope you stay healthy ,and i would do the same and stay intouch through the net as it passes the time away with friends that you have met ,good luck

 

[Ledzep]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

Bless you

 

[Ledzep]

Bless you, best wishes to you

 

[pete'n'julie]

I hope you will be able to continue your travels by other means… perhaps book a cruise to soften the blow of giving up your motorhome adventures!

Wishing you good health and happiness in the future

All the very best for the future and whatever it brings. Good health and good fortune we hope. Take care.

 

[Nothern Soul]

Hey you must have some great memories, at least you did it some people just talk about doing it. Enjoy your next adventure.

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[movan]

Sending you a big hug. I keep putting it off and off until life changing decisions are made at this end. . I really feel for you.. Hugs.

 

[Barryh]

Whatever you choose do next enjoy every minute and squeeze the life out of it.

 

[mikebeaches]

Sorry you've had to say farewell to your van, but sounds as though it has gone to a good home.

And your adventures over the years will provide a wealth of memories.

Best wishes for the future.

 

[snowbirds]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

We wish you well for the future, we are also slowing down, thanks for the details.

 

[minesapint]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

We have been discussing the same thing, my C1 licence is up for renewal again in a year, and I do not think I will bother to go through the paperwork and medical again.
We will miss our Bursner and all the lovely adventures and friends, but time is catching up with us.
One more summer, and that will be that.

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[EuroTrotters]

There is a big empty space on my drive where a motorhome has been parked since 1991; yes, it's the end of an era for me . Dodgy knees and hips, balance issues and "old age" have finally caught up with me and my passport to adventures was driven away this morning for a new life with Gadget, a fellow funster. What a pleasure it was dealing with Ian and Rosie who I know will enjoy and appreciate the MH as much as I have.
I'm certainly going to miss the flexibility, the exploration, the pleasure of taking my home around with me, self catering - and never having to worry about finding a loo!
I'm always laughed at for keeping records (well, I was an accountant!) and digging around I worked out I'd owned the MH for 4198 days, spent 464 nights in it (damn Covid lockdown, it would have been more!!} and done 29700 miles. So £7.72 per day of ownership, £1.64 per mile and £69.84 per night. Overall I averaged about 28 mpg, mostly towing a small side loading trailer with my Honda ANF 125 aboard. I think this was all pretty good value and a small price to pay for the fabulous places I've seen, meeting some wonderful people and feeling alive.

You haven't got rid of me though! I'm still going to dip into the madhouse and funhouse of the forum which is one of the better things supported by the internet!

Life won't be the same...........unless...........

Winters abroad maybe ?

 

[Cyclewalkbob]

I have had to do the same as you due to long term ill health.

I miss the van everyday but have to be realistic and it is a weight of my mind in that no more storage/service/tax and insurance costs for the van just to sit and get older.

On the plus side my bank balance is healthier.

On the downside just looking at going for an 8 day river cruise in September 2023. The price for two was more than the whole price of our annual two separate months away cycling in Provence! Plus a good amount of our away trips in the UK.


But remember you can still get your injection of motorhoming by dipping in and out of Motorhome fun like I have done for years!

Once a Motorhomer always a Motorhome!

Do enjoy your new “retirement” I wish you well and look forward to more of your posts


cheers

bob

 

[corconx]

We are also about to say goodbye to our LHD Automatic Dethleffs T7057EB 2017 after motorhoming for 32 years.

Age, ongoing costs and we decided we needed a change means it goes on Wednesday to James at Andrew James Motorhomes to hopefully a new buyer.

Previously always sold privately but again I think it’s age - and knowing James had recently started up his new business I thought I would check with him first.

To all giving up recently hope we all find other ways to holiday

Carol

 

[Shrimp]

DiggerJon
Maybe a Day van would work for you?
Smaller more car like to drive and you can still go out & about!

 

[haganap]

This threads a sad read. Good luck to all that are forced to retire

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