Decent Dealers in uk (2 Viewers)

[Mark1965]

It's a rather ambiguous question ...but where to buy from in respect of large dealers.
I ask as I want to make sure I get the right one with the spec I need.
Island bed is a must...only 2 of us 99% of the time.
Need to carry 150kg scooter in garage or on rear rack.
No real preference to brand so long as it's reliable.
I'm going to Highbridge on Tuesday next week for a look at what they have.
I've seen 2 advertised by them. We have a healthy budget of 45k which is our 2 year old top spec lunar clubman caravan which will px in for around 15 to 16k.And then cash for the balance.
Any help or advice will be very much appreciated.
We are seasoned caravanners and I have towed all over France and Spain so I can help with routes etc then please ask.

 

[two]

More important to get the van right. Then, probably look for a dealer that's not too far away. You're likely to pay them several visits, if not just for servicing, so convenience is worth considering. All will have good and bad points, in my experience.

 

[mikebeaches]

Suggest you focus on dealers that are accessible to where you live, so getting any warranty work done isn't an issue. Unlike cars, it's usually only the supplying dealer that will undertake warranty repairs on the habitations side of things.

However, as far as the chassis is concerned, it is the same as with cars - you can get warranty support (assuming the vehicle is new enough) from any authorised dealer, be it Fiat; Ford; Renaul or Mercedes etc.

If you are going to Highbridge, two other sizeable dealers in the local vicinity are West Country Motorhomes, also on the A38, just a couple of miles up the road from Highbridge Caravans; and Davan, next to Junction 21 of the M5, on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare. Both Highbridge and Davan retail caravans as well as motorhomes, so might be more interested in your trade-in?

Just to add - it's time to subscribe to MotorhomeFun, so you can keep getting hints and tips, as well as join in all the lively MH banter.

Cheers, Mike

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[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Island bed is a must

That's exactly what we said when we looked for our first Motorhome, because that's what we had in our caravan. After three years with one we finally realised we spend more time awake than asleep. We now have a drop down bed, but a brilliant choice of daytime seating/lounging and storage.

 

[rosalan]

A bit difficult to offer help finding a good dealer. Where are you?

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[raysalaugh]

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Finding a good dealer will probably take longer than finding a good motorhome.


Ray

 

[Riverbankannie]

There is a useful guide to buying a Motorhome in the resources section. Free if you subscribe.

 

[Pausim]

I can only say I have been happy with the service I have had from the 2 dealers I have used in recent years. Premier and Southdown. If payload is critical to you I would be wary of the figures given in brochures, which are sometimes quoted by salespersons. They are often based on vehicle weights before extras like ovens and spare wheels have been added. If in doubt ask them to weigh it or produce some certification.

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[Podney]

Don’t rush it. Focus on layout, payload, build quality.
Try local dealers,pay them a few visits. Where are you?

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

If you are in the South East, come and pay us a viisit and talk to Andy

http://www.johnscross.co.uk/motorhomes-and-caravans-for-sale.html

Peter

 

[Spidey]

We have bought both our motorhome from Highbridge and their customer service has been excellent.

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[Stealaway]

Welcome but why have you felt the need to change?

 

[Steve and Denise]

If you find one can you let us know

 

[gus-lopez]

& Chelston MH's is just off M5 at J26

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[peterc10]

Look at the review section of this site. Contrary to what some people say there are good dealers about, but they may not be the cheapest. Bit good service costs more.

A good local dealer is best but if that is not possible then I would rather hsve a good dealer than a local one.

 

[MillieMoocher]

A good local dealer is best but if that is not possible then I would rather hsve a good dealer than a local one.

This is excellent advice, speaking from experience. My local Hymer dealer are shall we say not good on the after sales side.

Currently using Travelworld who so far have given excellent after sales service and I’m happy to use despite being a 7 hour round trip. We always use any trips there as an excuse for a couple of nights away.

 

[Jim]

Because people like to buy as close to home as possible, we've now added map functionality to our dealer reviews section. Click on the dealer category and you'll see a map of all the dealers.

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[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands.



Wyn

 

[maison]

Both our present, and soon to be, new motorhomes come from dealers about 80 miles away.

We are lucky that we have a Caravan/motorhome repair centre 4 miles away who is authorised and willing to undertake warranty work on most of the major marques.

 

[Musicboy]

I'm sure we are all dying to know of a really good dealership...
on Mars maybe . ???

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[peterc10]

I'm sure we are all dying to know of a really good dealership...
on Mars maybe . ???

Norfolk actually. As I have already said, just read the reviews.