Dealers West Midlands (1 Viewer)

[Patrick and Lesley]

can anyone recommend good dealers in the Midlands . I live in Worcester and need dealers that have cheaper motorhomes upto 22 k any suggestions much appreciated.)

 

[Minxy]

Can't help with dealers I'm afraid but have you got a particular type of MH in mind?

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

Pretty open minded at this point 2/4 berth Motorhome upto £22,000 possibly end lounge looks good but would consider other layouts.

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[WynandJean]

Just over the border is where we had our Bailey 68-2 from. Cosford Caravans. Might be worth a look.

Also worth checking Hayes Leisure, Walsall and AEG, Stourbridge.
Wyn

 

[Minxy]

Have a look in the classified ads on the forum here as there might be something suitable at a better price than from a dealer:

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/forums/motorhomes-for-sale.298/

 

[Detnor]

Motorhome Depot in Redditch (this is not the brokers) http://www.themotorhomedepot.com are worth a look. They have a large servicing and repair centre on site, the sales are a recent addition.

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[Jim]

Don't forget that our Dealer Review Section now has dealers on a central map

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[BobtheBass]

Edwards in Kempsey?

 

[Greenway]

Have a look at Nick Whale in Evesham, they seem to be well rated.
www.nickwhalemotorhomes.co.uk

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[daveandsan]

Halesowen caravan centre. Must stress that I have never used them so can’t recommend them.

 

[tonka]

Staffordshire motorhomes on the A5 near Ivetsey bank.

 

[Janine]

If Telford's not too far https://www.motorhomedepartment.com/ but be careful, there is a rumour that they won't be around for long.

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[Deanobeano]

Moran Motorhomes Ludlow. I purchased from them this summer and was very happy with the experience.

http://www.moranmotorhomes.co.uk/

 

[nomadic]

Moran Motorhome Services @ Ludlow

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

Thanks everyone you have given me lots to work with this weekend.

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[bellabee]

Morans, Ludlow or Hayes Leisure, Darlaston. Haven't bought from either, but have looked at their vans in the past, and spoken to them with a view to buying. Both appear to be decent, honest, family companies.

 

[138go]

Why just the West Midlands .. Loads of other really good Dealers up and down the country. Don't come to Nottingham though or the small market town near us.

 

[Decaf]

As part of your research I'd certainly recommend that you visit Nick Whale Motorohome's near Evesham because they have a range of used stock, and the salesman Paul Sadler is fair to deal with.
The technical/workshop side of the operation generated a great deal of stress for us during the buying process, but that's been well documented and all behind us now (hopefully)
I'm sure that RHD and UK registered vehicle purchases would be quite straightforward.
They outsource mechanical stuff, but they can do habitation services etc.
Apart from van layout etc, I'd also urge you to consider the vehicle weight and its available payload, especially if its got accessories already fitted.
Best of luck.

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[Lazyboy]

As some of the others have said. Morans at Ludlow and Hayes leisure. I have dealt with both and from personal experience I can say that both companies are excellent to deal with and they are both good at backing up the motorhomes they sell.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Hayes leisure is well worth a look. They have a decent Swift coachbuilt on there that used to belong to a Funster who really looked after it

 

[Minxy]

If Telford's not too far https://www.motorhomedepartment.com/ but be careful, there is a rumour that they won't be around for long.

Why's that Janine? A funster on another thread is just about to buy a MH from them ...

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[brynric]

We bought our current van from Hayes and were very happy with them.
However if you’re in Worcester I would have thought some of the South Western dealers like Highbridge were only an M5 journey away.

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

Why just the West Midlands .. Loads of other really good Dealers up and down the country. Don't come to Nottingham though or the small market town near us.

Because I can’t travel far this weekend, just wanted to spend my time locally. I’m prepared to travel for the right Motorhome.

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

As part of your research I'd certainly recommend that you visit Nick Whale Motorohome's near Evesham because they have a range of used stock, and the salesman Paul Sadler is fair to deal with.
The technical/workshop side of the operation generated a great deal of stress for us during the buying process, but that's been well documented and all behind us now (hopefully)
I'm sure that RHD and UK registered vehicle purchases would be quite straightforward.
They outsource mechanical stuff, but they can do habitation services etc.
Apart from van layout etc, I'd also urge you to consider the vehicle weight and its available payload, especially if its got accessories already fitted.
Best of luck.

Thanks for the heads up. Will be visiting Nick Whale on Sunday. What is a good pay load size? I’m guess this depends on length. Any advice appreciated.

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[Patrick and Lesley]

Have a look at Nick Whale in Evesham, they seem to be well rated.
www.nickwhalemotorhomes.co.uk

Visiting on Sunday the website looks professional. Thank you

 

[Janine]

Why's that Janine? A funster on another thread is just about to buy a MH from them ...

Will message you.

 

[tonka]

Thanks for the heads up. Will be visiting Nick Whale on Sunday. What is a good pay load size? I’m guess this depends on length. Any advice appreciated.

You can get a large van that has plenty of space but a small payload, also you can get a smaller van with lots of payload BUT no where to keep it. A tricky question to ask but you seem aware of payload so that can only be a good thing.
Once you have a particular van or style/ layout in mind do a bit more research before making the final decision. Your going to get lots of advise on here just watch you don't get to baffled by it all.
Good luck with the search.

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[Decaf]

What is a good pay load size? I’m guess this depends on length. Any advice appreciated.

In simple terms - Payload is the weight of ALL the stuff you put in or on the vehicle in addition to its build weight.
For example, if your vehicle has a maximum permitted weight of 3500kg, and the vehicle with a bike rack, two bikes, sat TV dish, roller canopy, etc weighs 3250kg, then you have a measly 250kg left to play with to cover everything else you want to carry - such as people, clothes, shoes, bedding, toiletries, food, water (1L = 1Kg) gas bottles, tools, spare wheel, tables, chairs, plates, pots, cutlery, TV, maps, books, laptops, etc. the list has endless possibilities - but your payload hasn't.

I would venture to suggest that a high proportion of caravans and Motorhomes on the road today are overloaded, which lots of owners/drivers won't be bothered about, however, apart from creating issues such as compromised handling, exceeding build and tyre parameters, stopping distances etc - the major headache would start if the vehicle is involved in a serious road traffic collision.
The relevant weight's of the vehicle would feature in the subsequent investigation. This may also lead to any insurance being invalidated or limited.
Its also worth knowing your driving licence limitations.

Have a great time choosing your Motor Home. Ask lots of questions and get a test drive before you buy.

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

You can get a large van that has plenty of space but a small payload, also you can get a smaller van with lots of payload BUT no where to keep it. A tricky question to ask but you seem aware of payload so that can only be a good thing.
Once you have a particular van or style/ layout in mind do a bit more research before making the final decision. Your going to get lots of advise on here just watch you don't get to baffled by it all.
Good luck with the search.

Thanks for your time replying. Is there a minimum payload I should be looking for?

 

[Patrick and Lesley]

In simple terms - Payload is the weight of ALL the stuff you put in or on the vehicle in addition to its build weight.
For example, if your vehicle has a maximum permitted weight of 3500kg, and the vehicle with a bike rack, two bikes, sat TV dish, roller canopy, etc weighs 3250kg, then you have a measly 250kg left to play with to cover everything else you want to carry - such as people, clothes, shoes, bedding, toiletries, food, water (1L = 1Kg) gas bottles, tools, spare wheel, tables, chairs, plates, pots, cutlery, TV, maps, books, laptops, etc. the list has endless possibilities - but your payload hasn't.

I would venture to suggest that a high proportion of caravans and Motorhomes on the road today are overloaded, which lots of owners/drivers won't be bothered about, however, apart from creating issues such as compromised handling, exceeding build and tyre parameters, stopping distances etc - the major headache would start if the vehicle is involved in a serious road traffic collision.
The relevant weight's of the vehicle would feature in the subsequent investigation. This may also lead to any insurance being invalidated or limited.
Its also worth knowing your driving licence limitations.

Have a great time choosing your Motor Home. Ask lots of questions and get a test drive before you buy.

Thank you for explaing in such detail and easy to understand way. Given me something to think about. Thank you.