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[MK41Terrier]

Hi Guys,

despite having owned a self built camper for the last 7 years I’m reading Joy Wilkinson’s new book a holiday home on wheels which is a great guide for those starting out. I’m considering upgrading to a “motor home” and this forum is recommend, so here I am.

I‘m looking for advice from those with experience of owning different brands. I’m after a sub 6M vehicle with good storage space a decent payload and a useable shower. I’m in no rush as an auto with cruise, ac, good torque and mpg are also on my list. Innovative design and good built quality is a must.

my preference is CL sites ideally at a pub but decent sites with good facilities especially a pool are always welcome. Safe cycle routes and dog walks are also a
must.

here for fun not profit

 

[Howard H]

And

 

[Janine]

Welcome to the Fun

I like my Autosleeper Nuevo but apparently the build quality isn’t so good nowadays.

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Podney]

 

[AndyPK]

Welcome from The Cotswolds!

Have a look at Marquis Majestic ‘vans - and as many others as you can! What sort of layout do you want - fixed bed, etc?

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[MK41Terrier]

Welcome from The Cotswolds!

Have a look at Marquis Majestic ‘vans - and as many others as you can! What sort of layout do you want - fixed bed, etc?

Hi Andy,

I was thinking of possibly a transverse rear double with a garage but have also seen the rear singles which can convert to a double with a garage. i was surprised to see that some French bed options also have good storage but not always from outside. I’m open to offers on layouts really though but think may of the traditional U options lack storage. IMHO. Space for Chairs BBQ windbreak flag poles etc is essential even collapsible table etc for eating outside. In the caravan we have the awning and in the camper we often take a cheap old tent to store our stuff in or eat/sit in when it rains etc.

somewhere to store stuff is essential. whilst weight is the enemy you need ”stuff” when you’re on hols.

thanks for the Marquis tip.

3 of us and a stinky dog

 

[AndyPK]

3 of us and a stinky dog

Two of us and four stinky dogs………!

 

[poki]

and

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[AndyPK]

Hi Andy,

I was thinking of possibly a transverse rear double with a garage but have also seen the rear singles which can convert to a double with a garage. i was surprised to see that some French bed options also have good storage but not always from outside. I’m open to offers on layouts really though but think may of the traditional U options lack storage. IMHO. Space for Chairs BBQ windbreak flag poles etc is essential even collapsible table etc for eating outside. In the caravan we have the awning and in the camper we often take a cheap old tent to store our stuff in or eat/sit in when it rains etc.

somewhere to store stuff is essential. whilst weight is the enemy you need ”stuff” when you’re on hols.

thanks for the Marquis tip.

3 of us and a stinky dog

Our 155 has a French bed, with plenty of storage underneath and, whilst you cannot get large items (tables, chairs) out of the external locker hatch, getting them from under the bed in the ‘van needs only be done once whilst on site….especially if you have ‘outside’ storage like an awning. We tend not to move off-site in the ‘van once set up, but it depends upon how long you like to stay in the same place!

 

[Vipar]

Greetings peeps welcome from Bexley

No stinky dogs

 

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[David and Sally]

 

[MattR]

I think that I've seen your 'van around Bedford.... I'll wave when I see you next

 

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[MK41Terrier]

I think that I've seen your 'van around Bedford.... I'll wave when I see you next

Excellent hope I wasn’t holding you up.

 

[MattR]

Excellent hope I wasn’t holding you up.

Definitely not

 

[ambulancekidd]

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[HugoBNB]

Welcome

 

[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands.

Wyn

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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