Thank you for allowing me to join this group, I've been reading the forum for a while and joined today, lots of valuable experience here and I hope you don't mind my first post asking for advice.
My wife and I currently own a VW T5 with a full size bed and insulation and carpet but nothing else (I have an awning too) but we've used it probably 5 weekends in 6 years, mostly due to work and other commitments (I used the van for work too).
I've now taken early retirement and as my wife doesn't work either we'd like to do some UK and European travel once restrictions allow.
So my big question is, do I spend money on getting the T5 fully converted or would we be happier in a purpose built motor home with all the mod cons? We looked at a Pilote 740 FGJ which I think would suit us very well but the difference in purchase of a new van versus the conversion cost of my existing van would be around Ā£40,000 - which seems a lot of cash for luxuries such as toilet and shower.
So my question is this. How do others feel about the need to be fully self sufficient when touring? Do others use the shower/toilet in their motor home in preference to those on site (coronavirus issues aside)?
I just want to make the right decisions before making the leap either way.
Thank you for your time
Steve
My wife and I currently own a VW T5 with a full size bed and insulation and carpet but nothing else (I have an awning too) but we've used it probably 5 weekends in 6 years, mostly due to work and other commitments (I used the van for work too).
I've now taken early retirement and as my wife doesn't work either we'd like to do some UK and European travel once restrictions allow.
So my big question is, do I spend money on getting the T5 fully converted or would we be happier in a purpose built motor home with all the mod cons? We looked at a Pilote 740 FGJ which I think would suit us very well but the difference in purchase of a new van versus the conversion cost of my existing van would be around Ā£40,000 - which seems a lot of cash for luxuries such as toilet and shower.
So my question is this. How do others feel about the need to be fully self sufficient when touring? Do others use the shower/toilet in their motor home in preference to those on site (coronavirus issues aside)?
I just want to make the right decisions before making the leap either way.
Thank you for your time
Steve