If you could tell a newbie to motorhomes one thing. What would it be. (1 Viewer)

[Jaws]

Me, I would say join Fun and no matter what you think you know, bite your tongue when folk who really do know offer advice
I know I made a total fool out of myself in the very early days....( and no doubt still do sometimes !!! )

 

[cliffanger]

What you THINK you want in a Motorhome, probably won’t be what you ACTUALLY want. Join Fun before you buy - ask questions, ask for opinions on layout etc. Research vans, looking at payload, water/waste tank capacity, layouts.

Don’t rush into it. If we had bought the first van we looked at and fell in love with, we would have made a mistake.

 

[grumps147]

At the earliest opportunity get it ready for that main holiday, fill and stock up everything, then go straight to a weighbridge to see what you may need to remove, or perhaps how much spare payload you will have coming back from Europe for duty frees.

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[Hirsch]

Don't carry two bottles of wine in one hand just in case they 'Chinese' resulting in a breakage depositing contents on seat cushions.



Last Tuesday

 

[franknjan]

Grandchildrens Bingo daber lids screw off, they do not pull off. Ahhh. Ink everywhere.

 

[Silkcut1105]

most important ,do your own thing and learn by your mistakes ,and when you get it right you will be a fully fledged motorhomer ,im 39 years in and still doing my own thing ,learning ,have fun and enjoy your travels ,ps you will definatly meet more friends espesially on fun

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[63720]

Spend your first night on your drive, it's not far to pop back if you've forgotten something.

 

[Pausim]

If you overfill the loo don’t remove the cassette, swing the drain arm out and let it overflow into a bucket.

 

[billym]

Buy a cheap classic van and see if you like the lifestyle before investing loadsamoney. If it’s not for you, the van will hold it’s price.
Phil

That's what I was going to say.

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[MajorClanger]

A watering can is far more useful than a hose. I have both & the can gets used about 10x as often.

 

[HugoBNB]

Listen to the handover and don’t be afraid to ask “stupid” questions (they do not exist)

Video the handover too so you can refer to it later.

 

[MR BLO]

Wave at other motor homers, and Tesco delivery vans

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[Wellsey58]

Discover all the nice places within a 2 hour drive from you so you have several easy boltholes when you fancy a couple of nights away. We found an absolute beauty just shy of an hour from home that we love

 

[DuxDeluxe]

If you overfill the loo don’t remove the cassette, swing the drain arm out and let it overflow into a bucket.

….or watch the lights and don’t let it overfill in the first place…. Yes, we’ve all been there

 

[Littlewheels]

Since they forget everything the day after, take a phone/tablet and video all the technical aspects of the handover so it with you down the road when something goes wrong.

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[Burgo]

After you've pitched up, walk around the site and ask every motorhome you see which has a yellow smiley face sticker on it to come over to your van and help you reduce your overloaded rear axle weight by drinking all your beer and wine.

 

[Dramfineday]

Have a list, infact have three lists:- 1) Pre-travel external safety checks, 2) Pre-travel internal safety checks 3) On tour supplies and consumables checks.

 

[138go]

Wave at other motor homers, and Tesco delivery vans

Ambulances and horse boxes

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[barsteward]

Jim ain't gonna like it Boo Boo but. Don't waste your money....The bubble has burst
EVs ? not practical, FLT in UK ? over subscribed, Parking? great as long as you own a Heinkel, travelling in Europe? still opportunities but being restricted by the hour. Motorhome Dealers/Accessorizes/Services charges? The Sky's The Limit

Having said that given everything I have mentioned above, and there's more, go for it
{as long as you have deep pockets} things will never be the same again so enjoy it

 

[Jamesh]

Don't carry two bottles of wine in one hand just in case they 'Chinese' resulting in a breakage depositing contents on seat cushions.



Last Tuesday

Dont carry a bottle of fresh milk from the dairy vending machine on the front seat with a dustbin lorry coming the other way down a Devon lane!!

Still a slight whiff!!

Cheers James

 

[ManTheVan]

If you have the choice, go for an older, better-quality MH than a newer, lower-quality build for the same price, or even more…

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[Just smiffy]

Don’t buy from a dealer, and don’t buy new unless you have loadsamoney…..

 

[Bailey 15]

Ensure a good nights sleep.
Now on a proper bed with mattress, no more cushion make up, best thing we ever done. (Drop down)

 

[TinaLes]

If you like campsites with all the facilities, like to venture out and explore the local area for the day.....Buy a Caravan!
If you dont like campsites or being stuck in the same place for days on end, but simply tour of follow your nose, buy a motor home.
LES

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[KiwiKampers]

If you are doing less than the speed limit, or you have traffic behind you, pull over and let them pass.

 

[pandas]

create a simple 'pre flight' check list to tick of things you need to do: at home before leaving (insurance renewals, central heating adjustments, food from the freezer, water proofs, cancel newspapers etc), what to do with the motorhome before setting off (fill with water, prime the gas, prime the toilet cassette) what to do when your back, (empty water, boiler, take all food and paper items out) and make a list of those items whilst you are away you think would be useful next time away or you needn't have bothered with (like making a spreadsheet!)

 

[The Old Man]

With a 7+ mtr;

When you turn right, the rear end moves to the left!

Don't be too close.

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[15edward]

Keep a travel journal- it becomes harder to remember those best stopovers

 

[orridge]

Dont buy a Comfortmatic.