I am looking to buy my first motorhome

[urge52]

Hi there people

I am both new this this forum and am yet to own a motorhome, but with some help I hope to change that.

I have been looking for a while (a few months now) but I am blown away at the prices!!!!

I am no spring chicken when it comes to vehicles as I major part of my life I have owned and restored many a classic car,

From the few months ive been looking and saving ebay listings, it seems a large proprtion of sales are dealers

No harm in that, but what the privet sellers seem to do is price there MH at the going rate (when 80 odd percent are deler prices)

privet dont have the same over heads, no will I be getting any come back as you would from a deler,

SO with that said, were does one look for a resonably priced PRIVET sale MH ????

ta

 

[Hils and Glenns]

We sold our last one privately. It was listed on ebay, gum tree and Out and About Live. Also on here and Facebook. Motorhomes aren't cheap to start with and if its a good van hold their value.

 

[TerryL]

Hi urge52 (interesting name?) and

Lots and lots of advice on the forum about buying your first Motorhome. Just answer one question - why do you want a motorhome? That will then set you off on the right road but there are many many more questions to be answered.

First advice, join as a full member (be the best £15 you'll ever spend on motorhoming) which will give you full access to the whole site and as many posts as you want. Then download for free Jim's excellent publication, Buying a Motorhome, which will give you lots more to think about. (You can buy it without joining of course but you don't get the other benefits).

Yes, they are not cheap items and for most it's the second most expensive purchase anyone makes (discounting the wife of course..... .......... but to get back on track) however there are loads of not quite so expensive vans around if you are prepared to accept something a little older. There are those who say that the older models were probably better built and, provided care is taken and proper advice sought out, are much better value.

As regards dealer or private purchase, well there are advantages and disadvantages to both - the book will help more.

Good luck in your search (we took 18 months of serious research) and come back here when you need more advice.

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[138go]

The cheap ones usually have a good dose of tin worm and parts for some are not available or extortionate prices which is why they are being sold.

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[Podney]

Some say it’s as important to find the right dealer,as it is the right van.
I bought mine from a “local” dealer.........only one hours drive away,as felt happy with their attitude,and it’s worked so far.
But yes,you should get a lower price privately.....fine if you know what you’re doing.

 

[urge52]

thanks for the welcomes and replys

to awnser one question, Why do I want a motorhome,

A motor home would meet my needs,
I go metal detecting on the coast a LOT.

in the uk and abroad

I also wish to move out from the smog (london) but need to be here 4 or 5 days a week so i would probably use it in the evenings to put my head down

 

[Servo]

Hi and hello, ?

 

[Silver-Fox]

I would suggest paying the years subs and look at Jim’s buying guide.

It could well save you heartache and cash ?

 

[mitzimad]

thanks for the welcomes and replys

to awnser one question, Why do I want a motorhome,

A motor home would meet my needs,
I go metal detecting on the coast a LOT.

in the uk and abroad

I also wish to move out from the smog (london) but need to be here 4 or 5 days a week so i would probably use it in the evenings to put my head down

In that case you need a van that is euro6 as next year the rules is being extended to the north and south circulars

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[TUCANO]

to the best place to be apart from being in a van. If you live in the London area you are obviously aware of the LEZ charges, they are considerably higher when moving a van around especially the older more polluting vehicles so do be careful when considering what you are looking for.
Have fun with your search it is all part of the fun.

 

[138go]

I take it you will be staying on campsites at the coast as many places now don’t allow overnight parking and you will also have to contend with height barriers.

 

[urge52]

I need to stay over night in north london, I dont think I will be affected by the new laws,

I was hoping to park on a residental street !!!! is that not alowed then ???

 

[Podney]

I need to stay over night in north london, I dont think I will be affected by the new laws,

I was hoping to park on a residental street !!!! is that not alowed then ???

You can park anywhere that’s legal,same as usual. But you can’t camp in the street. The differences between parking and camping in a motorhome are covered on numerous threads on here,with monotonous regularity.

 

[peterc10]

I need to stay over night in north london, I dont think I will be affected by the new laws,

I was hoping to park on a residental street !!!! is that not alowed then ???

If you are inside the M25 ring you are already in the London LEZ zone and are limited on the age of the vehicle you can drive in. And it will only get worse next year when the ULEZ comes into force.