It's Been a Longgggg Time :)

[StitchUp]

Hello all,

It's been several years since we sold our Burstner 748!! TBH, I found the 748 to be just a bit to big and the fact that the handbrake was absolutely useless (something common to the Burstner I was told) I didn't enjoy driving such a heavy vehicle as, when faced with a junction on anything more than a flat ground, I had to hold the vehicle on the clutch and pray I didn't stall - a very uncomfortable experience.

Having said that, I just loved pottering in the Burstner and miss that aspect of ownership.

I've been looking around at 2nd hand motorhomes and find the values to be crazy! I know it's neither the best time of the year nor the Covid climate both impacting on values.

I've seen a few, quite old motorhomes for sale e.g. this one on Ebay:

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but I'm obviously totally 'out of touch' with the marketplace and don't really know the pro's & con's to consider when buying old vehicles. So, I'm seeking guidance on what to look out for and what to avoid etc.

Any comments appreciated

Regards

John

 

[reckless]

That ad looks a bit odd?

"A fabulous Auto-Trail Mohican motorhome arrives into Top Marques" yet the seller is an individual with NO feedback as a seller.

Good luck finding a suitable motorhome. You're right, prices are crazy at the moment. Someone more knowledgeable will be along soon, no doubt saying the main thing to be aware of is the dreaded damp.

 

[Stonemags76]

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[Stealaway]

Have a look and see if they have anything else for sale

 

[TheBig1]

Hello all,

It's been several years since we sold our Burstner 748!! TBH, I found the 748 to be just a bit to big and the fact that the handbrake was absolutely useless (something common to the Burstner I was told) I didn't enjoy driving such a heavy vehicle as, when faced with a junction on anything more than a flat ground, I had to hold the vehicle on the clutch and pray I didn't stall - a very uncomfortable experience.

Having said that, I just loved pottering in the Burstner and miss that aspect of ownership.

I've been looking around at 2nd hand motorhomes and find the values to be crazy! I know it's neither the best time of the year nor the Covid climate both impacting on values.

I've seen a few, quite old motorhomes for sale e.g. this one on Ebay:

<Broken link removed>

but I'm obviously totally 'out of touch' with the marketplace and don't really know the pro's & con's to consider when buying old vehicles. So, I'm seeking guidance on what to look out for and what to avoid etc.

Any comments appreciated

Regards

John

Hi John, nice to see you posting again.

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[StitchUp]

It's good to be back If it hadn't been for a shop we bought needing investment, I'd never have left

Our short spell of motorhoming with The Funsters were such fun times. I'd love another motorhome but can't anywhere near afford new prices and being cautious about old ones

 

[Itsmcb]

Hello all,

It's been several years since we sold our Burstner 748!! TBH, I found the 748 to be just a bit to big and the fact that the handbrake was absolutely useless (something common to the Burstner I was told) I didn't enjoy driving such a heavy vehicle as, when faced with a junction on anything more than a flat ground, I had to hold the vehicle on the clutch and pray I didn't stall - a very uncomfortable experience.

Having said that, I just loved pottering in the Burstner and miss that aspect of ownership.

I've been looking around at 2nd hand motorhomes and find the values to be crazy! I know it's neither the best time of the year nor the Covid climate both impacting on values.

I've seen a few, quite old motorhomes for sale e.g. this one on Ebay:

<Broken link removed>

but I'm obviously totally 'out of touch' with the marketplace and don't really know the pro's & con's to consider when buying old vehicles. So, I'm seeking guidance on what to look out for and what to avoid etc.

Any comments appreciated

Regards

John

Ha, if you enjoy pottering an old one will suit you. Mines a 1996 kontiki which I've had about 6 years now. I reckon I've repaired, replaced or improved everything, and I mean everything, in that time. It's certainly an education in the construction and workings of a motorhome and does allow you to tailor everything to your own taste for not a lot of cash.

 

[Puddleduck]

If you can wait a year or two I think prices will drop as people who have bought motorhomes during the pandemic sell them once holidays to their usual destinations start up again.

On the other hand I may be totally wrong ........

 

[TheBig1]

If you can wait a year or two I think prices will drop as people who have bought motorhomes during the pandemic sell them once holidays to their usual destinations start up again.

On the other hand I may be totally wrong ........

I think you are spot on, that there will be a whole load on the market making prices crash to normal levels next year or so. The families that always spend on a few weeks full board in the sun, really don't get our way of travelling

I was told today about a family with a new caravan turned up to a pre-booked and paid for rally on a rugby club's field and rapidly left when told they won't have access to a tap just for their use on their pitch

 

[Holly's mum]

StitchUp Have you checked out the classifieds ads on here?

You are less likely to get ripped off with silly prices and should be safer than going through Ebay or the like.

Good luck with your search, I hope you find something to suit your needs soon.

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[StitchUp]

Thanks for all the advice & tips, much appreciated

I'm not really in a hurry but if the right van comes along and I feel confident, I'll likely just plunge in

See you all back in The Funster's nightclub