TR7_Driver
Free Member
Thought it was about time to say hello, after lurking in the forums for a while, gaining valuable knowledge about owning and travelling in Motorhome thought I would splash out on a subscription, looks to be a good investment of £20.
New to Motorhome ownership and currently researching looking for my first vehicle, always been a dream to own and travel in a Motorhome and now as I head towards retirement it’s time to make dreams become reality.
I’ve spent the last 18 months reading and researching about what I might like to own and been able to visit a couple of local dealers since lockdown was lifted. I had hoped to go to the NEC show this week and check out my shortlist of vehicles, but since it was cancelled will have to wait another year before attending this show.
My preference is for a PVC ideally 5.4m long but could just fit up to 6m on the drive.
My search started of with a VW California, very nice, could work as a daily drive also, expensive, but really wanted at least a toilet facility on board. Grand California 600 did not like external look and well beyond my budget. Looked at conversions from Hillside and Wellhouse, which had a built in loo. Then started looking at PVC based on the Fiat Ducato, Hymer, Adria, Westfalia, Consort, Auto Sleeper to name a few, quiet liked the Auto Sleeper symbol but concerned about limited water storage and lack of boot storage, whilst good size lounge area and excellent kitchen. Although not sure I want to make the bed every night, we led me onto the continental models with a rear bed, did like the Hymers, but again a little out of budget, however their cheaper Carado brand looks to be a strong option currently, the CV540 is within my £50k budget and hope to find one to view in the near future.
It would be great if I could get get a van for summer 22, but given the state of world and supply chain issues it could be 23. I’m also looking at newish used vehicles, but one item l’m not prepared to compromise on is the van must be an automatic, plus I also like the driving safety features that are now available on the latest Ducato’s, which means a new one maybe the way to go.
Looking forward to being a member of Motorhome Fun.
New to Motorhome ownership and currently researching looking for my first vehicle, always been a dream to own and travel in a Motorhome and now as I head towards retirement it’s time to make dreams become reality.
I’ve spent the last 18 months reading and researching about what I might like to own and been able to visit a couple of local dealers since lockdown was lifted. I had hoped to go to the NEC show this week and check out my shortlist of vehicles, but since it was cancelled will have to wait another year before attending this show.
My preference is for a PVC ideally 5.4m long but could just fit up to 6m on the drive.
My search started of with a VW California, very nice, could work as a daily drive also, expensive, but really wanted at least a toilet facility on board. Grand California 600 did not like external look and well beyond my budget. Looked at conversions from Hillside and Wellhouse, which had a built in loo. Then started looking at PVC based on the Fiat Ducato, Hymer, Adria, Westfalia, Consort, Auto Sleeper to name a few, quiet liked the Auto Sleeper symbol but concerned about limited water storage and lack of boot storage, whilst good size lounge area and excellent kitchen. Although not sure I want to make the bed every night, we led me onto the continental models with a rear bed, did like the Hymers, but again a little out of budget, however their cheaper Carado brand looks to be a strong option currently, the CV540 is within my £50k budget and hope to find one to view in the near future.
It would be great if I could get get a van for summer 22, but given the state of world and supply chain issues it could be 23. I’m also looking at newish used vehicles, but one item l’m not prepared to compromise on is the van must be an automatic, plus I also like the driving safety features that are now available on the latest Ducato’s, which means a new one maybe the way to go.
Looking forward to being a member of Motorhome Fun.