First motorhome (1 Viewer)

[TDG1230]

I have already posted a similar thread in the introduction section, but following some response I narrowed things down a bit. We are looking to purchase our first motorhome. This is for us to eventually spend at least 6 months per year touring Europe, but we will start in the UK. The motorhome needs to have at least 4 berths, with the possibility of sleeping 6. We want to tow a car, so that we can park up and use the car to explore areas that would difficult in a large motorhome. We have started looking but as yet don't understand the benefits of the different styles on motorhomes for example an A Class or Cochabuilt. Budget around 40-45K. Any ideas, thoughts would be great. I've also taken note an paid up my subscription.

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[Stealaway]

Again ---- If you are wanting to take a car with you - have you thought about simply buying a caravan?

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[buttons]

Hi again and welcome....

 

[Madeinengland]

Hello

Hopefully some of the more experienced 'funsters' will be able to answer some of your questions.

 

[Cat53]

So are you looking for 3 double beds, or one double and four bunks? What's the weight limit you are allowed to drive?

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[Kingham]

I have already posted a similar thread in the introduction section, but following some response I narrowed things down a bit. We are looking to purchase our first motorhome. This is for us to eventually spend at least 6 months per year touring Europe, but we will start in the UK. The motorhome needs to have at least 4 berths, with the possibility of sleeping 6. We want to tow a car, so that we can park up and use the car to explore areas that would difficult in a large motorhome. We have started looking but as yet don't understand the benefits of the different styles on motorhomes for example an A Class or Cochabuilt. Budget around 40-45K. Any ideas, thoughts would be great. I've also taken note an paid up my subscription.

I'll not even attempt to advise you on which motorhome to buy, other than to continue as you've started, explore all avenues for information and visit as many dealerships as you can, to start getting inside different makes and models.
You will eventually get a feel for what you like and what will suit your needs, followed by a shortlist of favourites and if possible, try to rent something similar to get a good feel for them.
It can be a very expensive mistake if you don't get it right.

Do carefully consider your options for towing a car, whether on an A-Frame, which may not be legal right across Europe, or a full trailer, with associated storage once on site.

Good luck and happy hunting

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Have a browse at these
http://www.johnscross.co.uk/products/hobby-toskana-650.html

http://www.johnscross.co.uk/products/rapido-999m-1.html

Rapido is LHD ideal for continental

Peter

 

[TDG1230]

I'll not even attempt to advise you on which motorhome to buy, other than to continue as you've started, explore all avenues for information and visit as many dealerships as you can, to start getting inside different makes and models.
You will eventually get a feel for what you like and what will suit your needs, followed by a shortlist of favourites and if possible, try to rent something similar to get a good feel for them.
It can be a very expensive mistake if you don't get it right.

Do carefully consider your options for towing a car, whether on an A-Frame, which may not be legal right across Europe, or a full trailer, with associated storage once on site.

Good luck and happy hunting

Thanks of the advice.

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[Jo662]

 

[WillH]

As Stealaway suggests, you are probably looking for a caravan. A six seater car that can be towed behind a motorhome would be some beast.

 

[Carol]

I have already posted a similar thread in the introduction section, but following some response I narrowed things down a bit. We are looking to purchase our first motorhome. This is for us to eventually spend at least 6 months per year touring Europe, but we will start in the UK. The motorhome needs to have at least 4 berths, with the possibility of sleeping 6. We want to tow a car, so that we can park up and use the car to explore areas that would difficult in a large motorhome. We have started looking but as yet don't understand the benefits of the different styles on motorhomes for example an A Class or Cochabuilt. Budget around 40-45K. Any ideas, thoughts would be great. I've also taken note an paid up my subscription.

Sorry to answer your question with questions but to get a better idea, how many will be using the van on a regular basis, will it be, two, or two with children, Looking at touring Europe, look at what will suit without going to big, if you are touring and using Aires and doing a bit of wild camping then I would say a RV would be a bit cumbersome if you are going to stay on sites for a long period more than touring then a caravan would be a option. Visit dealers, and motorhome shows, sit in the vans, imagine living in them , storing outside table and chairs, barbie , and the other bits and pieces, make sure you feel comfortable and check your pay load on the vans, no good getting a large van unless it has a good pay load. Keep asking the questions you have paid your subs so you can make full use of the search facilities and forum

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[Mickey1]

Mickey.

 

[Jim]

If you really are "touring" i.e. Moving every week or so on the continent then for me a caravan is completely out of the question. That said as soon as you need 6 belted travel seats in a van your choice narrows significantly. As for towing a car, plenty do, but not six seaters! Do you really need to tow? It's worth trying it for a season without towing and seeing how you get on. Most all Motorhomers get by without, or they hire a car at a destination if they really need to. Motorhomes can get you close to the action so push bikes, the odd bus trip and Shank's pony are all we generally need.

Exciting times..Best of luck. yy

 

[suavecarve]

The more i think about this the more i think 5th wheel is an option
Not a lot of us tow mainly because of the cost, manoeuvrability, necessity and reduction in aires.
5th wheelers are also not supposed to be in aires so the caravan is probably the better bet which forces you to pay camping fees every night whichever way
A motorhome can basically go everywhere a car can go (apart from through Rouen!) then if you had pushbikes you would need 6 ? you are going to need a garage.
Are the 4 persons travelling 2 adults 2 children. Are they adults that will visit to make it 6 ? Are they just there for a fortnight ?

A class motorhomes (I have no experience here) are more desirable because of the more spacious layout but they come with a substantive extra cost. You can get a fixed bed at the rear with a garage underneath and a bed that lowers over the front driving seats.
Coachbuilt are the luton types and you get high and low profile. You would need a high profile so that the luton would take a double bed above the drivers seats.

It may be that something has to give and you work around it and the thing most of us would get rid of is the car i think.

You might get better value by buying in Germany and there are threads you can search for that for reputable dealers and how to do it.