Downsizing (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m. My present ride is just under 11m. I have had 6m vans before but I think I might be getting a bit claustrophobic this afternoon

 

[Geo]

6mtr Thought you already had a toad Jim
ps thats quite wide isnt it

 

[Dodgey]

Good luck, I can imagine trying to look beyond the loss of space will be tricky having got used to it.


Bit random, and nowt to do with me but there is a 23 ft Trail Light on flea bay at the mo, single sofa slide and 4 berth (dinette and sofa)?

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[hilldweller]

Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m.

Well you'll certainly understand the word "compromise" by the end of the day.

"It's a motorhome Jim, but not as you know it".

 

[Pat4Neil]

Good Luck Jim, I think youre gonna need those rose coloured spectacles

But if youve been there before then thats not so bad.

How many berths do you need.

Because if you get an A class with pull down bed, that two berth, and get a model that has a dinette and a single sofa on the other side, which gives you the ability of another two possible three, usually the dinette will have two seat belts, making it possible to only carry another two.

If six metres your target, look at Hymer B584 with two sofas,(no seat belts though) or B544 which is slightly longer, but usually a dinette or two sofas but the possiblity of two seat belts. The thing is they hold their price.

Panel vans are good though, parking in normal spots, but the insulation lets them down.

Good luck,

Pat

 

[Terry]

Hi Jim no need to say this to you but others may read,just make sure the layout is right for feet up lounging :thumb: We went from 6 berth down to 2/3 and it was the best move ever.:thumb: So much so that we have stuck with it for the last 4 yrs without wishing to change :thumb: oh: I tell a little lie the boss does not wish to change me I would do another with the same layout tomorrow, but like she says why
terry

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[Geo]

Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m.

Just read it properlyoh:
If you need a hand joining these together Jim Im yer man:thumb:
Geo

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Hi Jim,

Ever thought of one of these, fifth wheel

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Peter

 

[Road Runner]

If I could afford it do it today.

Now it's only me a 35 ft bus is way to big especially now Bruno has given up travelling with me as well.

Was over your way yesterday looking ay Rolling Motorhomes (what a dump)

I may sell the caravan and buy as cheap left hooker for now.

Dream is to own and A class Hymer or Pilote

A newer nicer one of these would be great http://www.rollingmotorhomes.co.uk/index.php?option=com_rdautos&view=detail&id=60

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[Road Runner]

Hi Jim,

Ever thought of one of these, fifth wheel

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Peter

I think 6 metres is Jims objective (motorhome that is)

 

[Jim]

A newer nicer one of these would be great http://www.rollingmotorhomes.co.uk/index.php?option=com_rdautos&view=detail&id=60

Thats a nice little van for 9k, low mileage too

 

[Road Runner]

Thats a nice little van for 9k, low mileage too

I liked it but was a dawg.

The supposed boss could not care less and told me every vehicle there was on sale or return, no trade in's taken at all even a caravan. no finance either as most vans nearly 15 years old, and his portacabin and he smelt awfuloh:

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[GJH]

Our van is 5.5m. Plenty of room for two. I should think the main difference you'll notice is not having a fixed bed.

 

[slobadoberbob]

We are small at 23'9" ..and still an RV

Four berth, slide usual yank equipment ..and 23' 9" ... Plus we have all the grunt with a 6.8 ltr Ford V10 Triton on. Ford E350 super duty chassis.... 55 mph at 1800 revs all day long.

You will miss the A class Jim... But we have all the kit in the B class...

Bob

 

[scotjimland]

Downsizing the van = downsizing the fuel bill = upsizing the bank account = win win :thumb:

Word of warning... you will get plenty of flak from the 'big boys' at the next meet.. if they let you in

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[DBSilverfox]

Hi Jim,

Ever thought of one of these, fifth wheel

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Peter

Isn't a fifth wheeler just another name for a caravan?

Ok ducking now, but feel I've been here long enough to be controversial

David

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Maybe but looking at them last year at the Windsor show, I thought they were very good value for the money, mind you for £35,000 you can get a very nice static !

Peter

 

[Snowbird]

Have a look at a Hymer 534 Jim,its under 6 mtr and very spacious.
Good visibility all round with a U shaped lounge and drop down bed.
Perfect for 2 people lounging,but hard to find a good one,those that have them keep them.

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[GJH]

Word of warning... you will get plenty of flak from the 'big boys' at the next meet.. if they let you in

Nah, he can just use them as windbreaks like the rest of us with proper sized vans do

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Feast you eyes on this lot Jim, you never know! http://www.johnscross.co.uk/categories/MOTORHOMES-AND-CARAVANS-FOR-SALE/January-Motorhome-Sale/

Peter

 

[drago35uk]

Our van is 5.5m. Plenty of room for two. I should think the main difference you'll notice is not having a fixed bed.

Ours is 5.99 metres with a fixed double and big garage.....plenty of space

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[buttons]

Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m. My present ride is just under 11m. I have had 6m vans before but I think I might be getting a bit claustrophobic this afternoon

6M that is huge.... Be positive, the benefits are many. I went from a large A class to a Kontiki then to the toy that I drive today. There are of course disadvantages..... but I can’t think of any just now.

 

[Heyupluv]

Jim;...........Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m. but I think It might be getting a bit claustrophobic oh:


Mmmmmmmmm Yep................. I should coco Jim

Mel :thumb:

 

[scotjimland]

Nah, he can just use them as windbreaks like the rest of us with proper sized vans do

Or as sun shades .. like many did with us in France ... especially in supermarket car parks..

we would park as far away from the main door as possible, do our shopping , usually a big stock -up, full trolley .. come back to find some tosser had parked up hard against the hab door ... leaving no space for the trolley .. oh:

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[Road Runner]

Me thinks its a panel vans he looking for.

JJ got him thinking

 

[GJH]

Or as sun shades .. like many did with us in France ... especially in supermarket car parks..

we would park as far away from the main door as possible, do our shopping , usually a big stock -up, full trolley .. come back to find some tosser had parked up hard against the hab door ... leaving no space for the trolley .. oh:

What? You mean it isn't true that the French have universal high respect for motorhomes and make everything easy?

 

[Douglas]

Today I am looking at 3 Motorhomes under 6m. My present ride is just under 11m. I have had 6m vans before but I think I might be getting a bit claustrophobic this afternoon

6mts might be OK for the dog, but where is the family sleeping.

Doug...

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[GJH]

Jim has found a superb Link Removed on eBay - and at just the right price as well.

All he needs to do now is persuade Sian that there is room for her clothes

 

[scotjimland]

What? You mean it isn't true that the French have universal high respect for motorhomes and make everything easy?

ooopss my omission... . I should have said a GB tosser ... the French are much better mannered.. they would ask first ..

 

[Forestboy]

Hi Jim :thumb:

Well as you know I've downsized twice now

First time 36ft A class 1 slide to a 31ft C class 3 slides and now 7mtr Hymer A class.

Benefits are the usual ones;
Fuel, fill up is about a third of the RV.
Size means we can go just about anywhere we want with virtually no planning especially with the narrower width.
Quality of build is so much better than the newer Rvs mind you that probably applies to newer euro vans as well.
Driving is the same as a A class Rv only slightly lower but still got that nice high ride feeling if that makes sense.
Payload 1100kgs is huge compared to most under 7.5 ton Rvs, ours has a huge garage which carries my 650 Kawasaki easily so no more trailers or bike frames and fully loaded including all tanks we still have 300kgs left. Double floor so usefull lockers and insulated tanks.
Insulation qualities are amazing and one thing that has really surprised me, its so much warmer than the Rvs and so much easier and cheaper to keep warm. Obviously thats partly due to the size and no slides.

Disadvantages;
Space space space. Ours is not a small van but internal space does take some getting used to after an RV. Its early days yet and we have'nt used it enough to say for certain its for us. We have a couple of mods planned to make more of the space but will wait to see if we like the van before spending money on alterations. Its not claustrophobic and its very comfortable but you can't just move around like you can in a RV. This applies to all rooms lounge, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom.
Black tank, this is the thing I dislike most, the Rv type black tank is so much better than a cassette

Conclusion
Well its early days and after 4/5 years in Rvs and somewhere in the region of 100'000 miles its a big change but first impression is very good and I think the benefits outway the disadvantages so far. One things for sure I can't see us going back to an Rv unless the yanks change their attitude on fueloh: can't see that happening.

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