I can hardly believe it myself… (1 Viewer)

[Deaconjim]

Well after 30 years pulling my beloved around on the back of the car(no I’m not referring to my good lady before you ask) we will hopefully be joining the ranks of the motorhome brigade on Wednesday when we collect our first van from Don Amott.
Well they say you know what you know and what you don’t know cant hurt you. We have a mixture of emotions right now. The Lockdown added 3 months to our wait having ordered the van in January. How will we cope with the transition from caravanning?. Questions torment us daily; how will we explore from site? How does the water work out? Indoor or outdoor blinds? Ebike,- shall we try or not, pros and cons? Will the dog cope, and shall we go wild or stick to the tried and trusted.
In short can we embrace motorhoming for its own merits and leave behind what we know and trust.
i am naturally more adventurous than my good lady, willing to try riskier things. She the more cautious, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Ive only just come across this forum and love it already. The answers to our problems lie within the thoughts,opinions and experiences of those of you seasoned to this wonderful pastime.
we look forward to you helping us on our way.

Take care
Jim

 

[ChrisSue]

Hi and welcome from a Roughyed in exile

 

[ambulancekidd]

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[Kev and Christa]

We bought our (used) motorhome from Don Amott about 3 years ago and found them quite efficient when dealing with any issues which arose over the first few months of ownership. Welcome to Fun and many happy travels.

 

[Janine]

Hello and welcome to the Fun, Jim

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[David and Sally]

 

[Jim]

Hi Jim

Exciting times. Welcome to the fun

 

[gus-lopez]

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[Beacons]

Happy and safe Travels
Enjoy.

 

[Spriddler]

Welcome, and relax! With caravan experience you'll be fine.
My motto with any new activity/challenge is: 'Do it slowly so that it will go wrong slowly'.

 

[The Dudess]

You'll be fine .................................. what could possibly go wrong???

And

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[AndyPK]

Welcome from Ciren, Jim!

 

[Hils and Glenns]

 

[lorger]

Hi and welcome, we collect our new van from DA on Friday ( keep it a secret as I’ve not told anyone) . What van are you getting?

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[scousebird]

 

[Clarky]

Welcome to motorhoming and Fun.

If you’re worried about the difference between caravan and motorhome trips the short answer is...........not a lot.
At least, not a lot in the U.K. but get across the Channel and then you will really experience the difference.
As a retired tugger I certainly wouldn’t want to go back to a caravan but the way of life is not too different.
Have fun with your new van and remember that no question is too simple or daft on Fun.
We have all had those new van nerves.

Richard.

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[nicholsong]

I transitted from a sailing boat to a MH amd found the usual similarities 12v electrics, gas, limited water.
'Parking' was easier, no anchor dragging, no crosswinds.

I think you will find a lot of things easier in a MH.

We say engine off, park brake on, gas on, change fridge, tables and awning out, cork out - 5 minute job.

And that is wherever you want, not checking into sites, parking on peg, aquaroll, gas bottle onto towbar etc.

Geoff

 

[The Coops]

Hi and welcome from a Roughyed in exile

Is tha fro owdhem and dis thago th the sheddings?

 

[2spritelyislanders]

The first time you arrive at your destination in the pouring rain and realise you just put on the handbrake and then the kettle you'll know you definitely made a good choice. Wishing you many happy adventures.

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[ChrisSue]

Is tha fro owdhem and dis thago th the sheddings?

Sadly only once but we do go to most home games now and a lot of away ones too. It's a five hour round trip! Come on the Yeds!

 

[Wendo55]

 

[Howard H]

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[jonsea]

Hi just enjoy

 

[Riverbankannie]

 

[Yorkshirelad175]

Eyup Jim,

Foregoing the fact that you are from the wrong side of the Pennines, (),
we Yorkies are not a vindictive lot, (), and like all others offer you a warm welcome to the forum.
You will soon learn there is much banter on here from members, but more importantly there is plenty of advice, help and support whenever you need it.
Like you, I too await the arrival of a new MH, so I share your excitement and anticipations. Enjoy your new adventures.

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[scotzsue]

hello and we have been motorhoming for 11 years now and love it. Dare i say never had a caravan? Find I am a bit more adventurous than J but i Have been motorhoming for much longer than he has. It'll be a learning curve, but that is part of the fun. Some lovely helpful people on here, a lot of banter, and the odd well doomsayer. Pick what you like ignore what you dont and enjoy your new toy. was a lancashire based lass for 30 years.
p.s. do you know a cure for hic cups?

 

[Kirsten]

Welcome.you will love every minute of the van xx

 

[Snoopy]

Hi and welcome , hubby and i, never thought we would hAve the opportunity to get a MH, as luck would have it, after much soul searching( plus an early pension) bought our used hymer ( zebede) last june, not a clue! But with all the info, on this great forum, also monthly magazine tips from Jim magazine, been a learning curb, yes scarey, but exciting, best decision we ever made, enjoy

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