I just can't get excited... (1 Viewer)

[Janine]

Searching for a new motorhome and getting more and more despondent.

Why do they all have to look like refrigerators on wheels? Cold and clinical, they are just so 'samey'. OK the interiors vary but I want to be different.

I want something a little bit quirky but reliable - a bit like me

The hunt continues...

 

[Carol]

None of the smilies seem appropriate so just wishing you good luck in your search.

 

[JJ]

May I ask why you want a new van?

Don't you like your current one?

Cast your mind back to the day before you collected it...

Remember how excited you were then?


JJ

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[Janine]

May I ask why you want a new van?

Don't you like your current one?

JJ

Shirley is 22 years old and has quite a few issues. It doesn't seem worth spending a large amount of money (which is what she needs) to bring her up to scratch.

New bathroom needed - shower tray & sink cracking.
Delaminated floor needs fixing.
New heater required.
Crumbling cardboard roof and walls letting in damp.
Roof vent leaking if the wind's in the wrong direction.
4 new tyres needed as they are 6 years old.

Apart from that she's in fine fettle

 

[tacr2man]

Are you after something more in this line

Suits you sir !

 

[deleted-member02]

Searching for a new motorhome and getting more and more despondent.

Why do they all have to look like refrigerators on wheels? Cold and clinical, they are just so 'samey'. OK the interiors vary but I want to be different.

I want something a little bit quirky but reliable - a bit like me

The hunt continues...

I think it's a good thing, too easy to buy a bland, mass produced big white box.
The fact that it's taking time and you're struggling to find that 'gem', suggests that you've got a high expectation and pay attention to the detail. Both great qualities when buying a van, I'm sure your patience will pay off...
Either that or you're like my missus, almost impossible to please

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[snailtrailer]

@Janine Suggestion - you could have it 'wrapped' to your own design. Someone on here knows about it.

 

[magicsurfbus]

You should look on the plain white slab like sides as a design challenge - there's a whole world of novelty vinyl stickers out there. You can even make up your own.

 

[Janine]

Are you after something more in this line View attachment 193201

Suits you sir !

Funnily enough, Barrie's just said I need a gypsy caravan with a log burner

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[hilldweller]

Searching for a new motorhome and getting more and more despondent...

We had a quick walk round the NEC yesterday, absurd is how I'd label some we saw. The designers seem to think that if they look like Las Vegas Casinos people will flock to buy them, more lights than Blackpool. Are buyers that shallow ?

 

[WynandJean]

If it's quirky you are looking for how about the one next to us on an aire the other week:-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f56wjzvtirysqcw/2017-10-06 11.59.52.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kw359ve8fila67w/2017-10-06 12.02.24.jpg?dl=0

Wyn

 

[Badknee]

We fell in love with "Bobbi" the Hobby the moment we saw her. Fantastic layout for us that sealed the deal.
Good luck with your search, I hope you find your "must have" Moho too.

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[Janine]

We fell in love with "Bobbi" the Hobby the moment we saw her. Fantastic layout for us that sealed the deal.
Good luck with your search, I hope you find your "must have" Moho too.


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I gave that a 'like' out of respect - it's actually my idea of hell

 

[Lot lover]

On an "adult" site this is not quite the subject matter that I was expecting

 

[Janine]

My son has just sent me this link:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/retro-citroen-type-h-bodied-relay-van-sale-next-week

That'll do

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[Podney]

Don’t worry about what it looks like,concentrate on quality and layout,beauty is only skin deep.

 

[MitchandJenny]

As someone said earlier, you can get some VERY imaginative Vinyl Wraps now, and you can design your own and have it done ! ! !
Saw a Zebra wrap last time in Portugal....
Also some beautiful wildlife pictures are available, or again, do your own design ! ! !
As wild or "far out" as you like ! !
BUT..... DO Please, get a good van to do it on ! ! !
Then you have the best of both worlds...
Mitch.

 

[Fletton]

@Janine

Just seen this on FaceAche...

Thought o’ yoooo....

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[dave newell]

My son has just sent me this link:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/retro-citroen-type-h-bodied-relay-van-sale-next-week

That'll do

Please no, just NO!!!!

D.

 

[tacr2man]

How about a Retro fridge

 

[Euphony]

‘Quirky’ enough?

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[Janine]

“Quirky” enough?


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I wouldn't want to go over any speed bumps in that!

 

[rangi]

Shirley is 22 years old and has quite a few issues. It doesn't seem worth spending a large amount of money (which is what she needs) to bring her up to scratch.

New bathroom needed - shower tray & sink cracking.
Delaminated floor needs fixing.
New heater required.
Crumbling cardboard roof and walls letting in damp.
Roof vent leaking if the wind's in the wrong direction.
4 new tyres needed as they are 6 years old.

Apart from that she's in fine fettle

@Wildbill would love it Janine

 

[TUCANO]

If it's quirky you are looking for how about the one next to us on an aire the other week:-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f56wjzvtirysqcw/2017-10-06 11.59.52.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kw359ve8fila67w/2017-10-06 12.02.24.jpg?dl=0

Wyn

Citroen H just gorgeous

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[Janine]

I could always knit a jumper for Shirley...

 

[Gromett]

@Janine

Just seen this on FaceAche...

Thought o’ yoooo....

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I didn't realise you had already posted this picture when I started the thread for Bill...

 

[Gromett]

Searching for a new motorhome and getting more and more despondent.

Why do they all have to look like refrigerators on wheels? Cold and clinical, they are just so 'samey'. OK the interiors vary but I want to be different.

I want something a little bit quirky but reliable - a bit like me

The hunt continues...

Have you considered a self build? You could choose a quirky van to your taste and convert the inside to the exact layout and up to a quality/standard of your choosing.

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[Rapphil]

Any later models of the Eriba about which Barclaybasher is selling ?
Love Citroen H, have owned 2cv and 2cv van over the years.

 

[Janine]

Have you considered a self build? You could choose a quirky van to your taste and convert the inside to the exact layout and up to a quality/standard of your choosing.

Sort of but I wouldn't know where to start..

 

[Larrynwin]

I wouldn't want to go over any speed bumps in that!

Have you looked at RVs, full paint jobs , slide outs and not all 30ft + .

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