Ditching the caravan to join the funsters

[Firkin]

Hi all, hoping to take the leap and get a bouncy brick on wheels very soon!! desperate to be able to jump in the van and go without the hassle of getting my vintage (falling apart) caravan out and finding a site for it.
Very excited!! Not got a big budget so will be an older van....going to look for the area of the forum to ask advice on price on one I've seen so maybe you'll hear from me again somewhere.
Happy vanning!

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[Mohawk Mo]

good luck in your search

 

[Janine]

Welcome to the Fun

 

[DerryW]

Welcome aboard.

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[Jon Stewart]

Hi all, hoping to take the leap and get a bouncy brick on wheels very soon!! desperate to be able to jump in the van and go without the hassle of getting my vintage (falling apart) caravan out and finding a site for it.
Very excited!! Not got a big budget so will be an older van....going to look for the area of the forum to ask advice on price on one I've seen so maybe you'll hear from me again somewhere.
Happy vanning!

Get one with the right gross train weight and get the best of both worlds!

Welcome aboard!

 

[PsychoticBadger]

Oh you've opened a can of worms.....but i hope you'll find he answers here.....

 

[Lenny HB]

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

and I’m sure you’ll find there’s lots of help and advice here, as well as the transferable knowledge you have from tugging your white box around behind you . I’m sure you’ll be able to share your thoughts to help others.
There’s really useful guides and resources, as hinted, weight is as big @ concern with a motorhome as with a caravan.

 

[Gaston aires]

From Tugger to Chugger
Welcome from sunny Suffolk.

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[Wendo55]

 

[David and Sally]

 

[rod_vw]

Welcome aboard, the members of this forum will always be able to help whatever your questions are.

Motor caravaning is a wonderful world, we've been doing it for almost fifty years and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

 

[Geistguy]

Welcome to Fun and motorhoming, and remember there's no such thing as a silly question - can't guarantee there won't be silly answers though

 

[Lee Fryer]

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[Go_buddy_go_]

 

[MisterB]

Welcome to the House of Fun..

What area are you from, someone might be able to recommend a local dealer or private seller close to you ...

 

[rolosroller]

 

[ambulancekidd]

 

[Firkin]

Welcome to the House of Fun..

What area are you from, someone might be able to recommend a local dealer or private seller close to you ...

I'm in Brighton

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[Firkin]

Get one with the right gross train weight and get the best of both worlds!

Welcome aboard!

That was the original plan

 

[Firkin]

From Tugger to Chugger
Welcome from sunny Suffolk.

Hahaaa yes!

 

[Firkin]

and I’m sure you’ll find there’s lots of help and advice here, as well as the transferable knowledge you have from tugging your white box around behind you . I’m sure you’ll be able to share your thoughts to help others.
There’s really useful guides and resources, as hinted, weight is as big @ concern with a motorhome as with a caravan.

Think it's got a payload of 532kg on that chassis

 

[akadingbat]

 

[Gordy29]

Hi all, hoping to take the leap and get a bouncy brick on wheels very soon!! desperate to be able to jump in the van and go without the hassle of getting my vintage (falling apart) caravan out and finding a site for it.
Very excited!! Not got a big budget so will be an older van....going to look for the area of the forum to ask advice on price on one I've seen so maybe you'll hear from me again somewhere.
Happy vanning!

You won’t regret it ,Caravaned for 40 years and went to a Motorhome best thing we ever did . It doesn’t matter what you have got in your budget the weather will be the same.have a wonderful time

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[Jammi]

I'm in Brighton

We’re near Brighton and bought our first MH from 4Front on the A23 about 4yrs ago.
We had a very helpful salesman, but the manager/owner left a lot to be desired and I would avoid him.
We needed the warranty!
They do have a lot of stock so good to go and get a feel for the type of van/layout you prefer.

 

[Firkin]

We’re near Brighton and bought our first MH from 4Front on the A23 about 4yrs ago.
We had a very helpful salesman, but the manager/owner left a lot to be desired and I would avoid him.
We needed the warranty!
They do have a lot of stock so good to go and get a feel for the type of van/layout you prefer.

Great idea! Also can you recommend anyone who services/fixes MHs around here?

 

[Jammi]

We’ve used Sunstore in Goring, they do have long waiting lists though, you need to book months in advance.
South Coast caravans in Hampshire are easy to book with but obviously a bit of a trek. (We have friends nearby so call in on them while the van is being sorted)

There are a few mobile people around but we’ve not yet tried them.

 

[PsychoticBadger]

I'm lucky...the van will fit round the back of the house, with a careful bit of reversing and Mrs PB watching....but having it loaded and ready to go, as it is for the next run in May is a little bit special....either campsites booked or on the fly it's like a weekend as a kid with a bike....let's go and see where we end up.