In at the deep end? Full time and Newbie! (1 Viewer)

[Rodders1234]

Welcome to fun. Exciting plan for next year to look forward to. Some good advice earlier I think.

 

[Johnthebike50]

Welcome aboard,
We hoping to be doing the same after June 2021 cant wait, we have a Lunar H621, took two attempts to get the right layout for us,

 

[Graham Mew]

Hi,

I wouldn't get too hung up on a particular make, your Hymer or Rapido are great marques but as a full timer you should have two things in mind, layout and payload. The layout needs to really fit your lifestyle, consider what is essential for you. for example, kitchen size, fixed beds, sofas, dinettes etc. A full-timer carries winter coats in summer and you should look for at least 900kg of payload. Get the layout and payload just right and you won't care what marque it is Best of luck and welcome to the fun

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[Graham Mew]

Hi,

I wouldn't get too hung up on a particular make, your Hymer or Rapido are great marques but as a full timer you should have two things in mind, layout and payload. The layout needs to really fit your lifestyle, consider what is essential for you. for example, kitchen size, fixed beds, sofas, dinettes etc. A full-timer carries winter coats in summer and you should look for at least 900kg of payload. Get the layout and payload just right and you won't care what marque it is Best of luck and welcome to the fun

Wise advice, well done.

 

[Ginster]

Hi and welcome to 'fun, I'm an the last leg, 3 months to go and I'll be full timing, bought a newer bigger van in July, never thought about payload but at least I can store summer/winter gear at my daughters. Can't wait to get started and enjoy the great outdoors

 

[cruiser]

Hello and welcome to the mad house. When funsters say make sure that you have the right license because if you are over 70 you need to have a medical to keep your c1. But that's only if you go over 3.5 ton. But come and have fun

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[Sundowner ll]

Hi,

I wouldn't get too hung up on a particular make, your Hymer or Rapido are great marques but as a full timer you should have two things in mind, layout and payload. The layout needs to really fit your lifestyle, consider what is essential for you. for example, kitchen size, fixed beds, sofas, dinettes etc. A full-timer carries winter coats in summer and you should look for at least 900kg of payload. Get the layout and payload just right and you won't care what marque it is Best of luck and welcome to the fun

Thanks Jim. I have considered the layout, fixed bed and garage for bikes. Still trying to find my way around weights/payloads. I will want to have a bike or two. (push) but for once in my life, I'm going to try minimalist!

 

[Sundowner ll]

Hello and welcome from another fulltimer.

As Jim said, layout and payload is your main priority, then price and make. Although your choices of either a Hymer or Rapido are very sound choices.

We carry a lot of kit all the time, bikes, paddle boards, skis. Plus all the accompanying clothes, shoes, boots etc that go with those sports. We haven't got the exact layout we would wish for, but it is close enough for the size of van - 7.8m. The most important thing for us was payload and a big garage. Then fixed beds, big enough and comfy enough for fulltime. The size of the fridge/freezer was also a consideration, as was the thermal qualities of the van.

After two other vans, a Hymer and a Dethleffs (neither of which was the wrong van, we just developed) we now have a Iveco based Carthago S Plus with a payload of 900kg. If you are going this heavy though make sure you have the right driving licence.

None of our vans have been young, 2000, 2005 and 2008, but I consider we made good choices on sound, solid motorhomes. All have had a few niggles but nothing disastrous.

Whatever you choose, good luck with your new life style and enjoy the ride.

Thanks. I'll want a garage for bikes and will need a decent payload, I've also considered the layout, fixed bed and decent lounge. I know form Army days that a little space can stop you getting on top of each other, (though we do get on very well) Still not sure what make/model but I'll keep on researching, asking and looking.

 

[Sundowner ll]

Hi,

I wouldn't get too hung up on a particular make, your Hymer or Rapido are great marques but as a full timer you should have two things in mind, layout and payload. The layout needs to really fit your lifestyle, consider what is essential for you. for example, kitchen size, fixed beds, sofas, dinettes etc. A full-timer carries winter coats in summer and you should look for at least 900kg of payload. Get the layout and payload just right and you won't care what marque it is Best of luck and welcome to the fun

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[Sundowner ll]

Thanks Jim.
I have considered the layout, fixed bed and garage for bikes. Still trying to find my way around weights/payloads. (Does payload include occupants?) I will want to have a bike or two. (push) but for once in my life, I'm going to try minimalist!

 

[Sundowner ll]

Hello and welcome from another fulltimer.

As Jim said, layout and payload is your main priority, then price and make. Although your choices of either a Hymer or Rapido are very sound choices.

We carry a lot of kit all the time, bikes, paddle boards, skis. Plus all the accompanying clothes, shoes, boots etc that go with those sports. We haven't got the exact layout we would wish for, but it is close enough for the size of van - 7.8m. The most important thing for us was payload and a big garage. Then fixed beds, big enough and comfy enough for fulltime. The size of the fridge/freezer was also a consideration, as was the thermal qualities of the van.

After two other vans, a Hymer and a Dethleffs (neither of which was the wrong van, we just developed) we now have a Iveco based Carthago S Plus with a payload of 900kg. If you are going this heavy though make sure you have the right driving licence.

None of our vans have been young, 2000, 2005 and 2008, but I consider we made good choices on sound, solid motorhomes. All have had a few niggles but nothing disastrous.

Whatever you choose, good luck with your new life style and enjoy the ride.

 

[Sundowner ll]

Thanks. I'll want a garage for bikes and will need a decent payload, I've also considered the layout, fixed bed and decent lounge. I know form Army days that a little space can stop you getting on top of each other, (though we do get on very well) Still not sure what make/model but I'll keep on researching, asking and looking.

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[Baldeagle7470]

Hi and another big Enjoy.

 

[Vipar]

Greetings peeps welcome from Bexley