My first van pics. Hello (1 Viewer)

[davidathomas42]

Hi.

Quick Hello
So I/we are new to Motorhome'ing (Me 38/ Wife 32)

We rented one this summer with our 2 year old little girl and dog (Labradore) and loved it. I work as a Pilot so hate going to airports on days off as you can imagine. We loved the just loaded from the house up and leave when you fancy feeling and all beds made before leaving the house and no check in times etc. FREEDOM.

We since spend the whole summer looking at vans and going to the Lincoln motorhome show etc etc..

Well yesterday I bit the bullitt and risked buying us our first van. We toyed with New and used up to 7-8 years old but it was hard to find that perfect fit. What we ended up finding was a year old Swift 696 with rear bunks and overcab double. (Same as we rented pretty much) Ticks almost every box we wanted bar a few missing items like awning and satellite but this can all be added later. Very happy with the price and having only 2818miles on it its basically new but less the VAT of a new one. Rear beds still have the plastic on.

Here she is.

We have only Saturday and Sunday off next weekend when we collect it (Thursday) so just trying to find a place to go for the 1 night as a test close to home. Thinking it would be nice to park up and wake up with a direct sea view somewhere like Scarborough area (we are from Sheffield) Any tips on locations appreciated.

Ill post again probably after pick up with a full hello but for now thanks in advance for any advice you can give. From insurance right down to the perfect potato peeler.

 

[The Dudess]

Well done and

 

[MC 55 FUN]

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[Armytwowheels]

Welcome to the fun. Lovely looking van, I wish you many happy miles in her/him.

 

[Anthea M]

Hello and welcome from another Sheffielder!! We go to Castleton a lot as its so near to Sheffield but no sea views! (6 pubs in very close proximity with good food!)We also joined one of the big clubs CC or CandCC as they have sites open all year.
Lovely van and good luck to you all

 

[Tricky 1969]

Welcome from another new member

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[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands.



Wyn

 

[Mr Ed]

 

[Beacons]

Hi welcome to fun your van looks very nice
congratulations.

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[Madeinengland]

Hello Enjoy your Escape

 

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[Zigisla]

And welcome to the house of fun. Ask any question you like and someone will be along with the answer very soon. You just have to pick it out from the plethora of jokes and jibes that come flooding in with it. Enjoy your new hobby you will have a great time.

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Mel]

Welcome to Fun.
Looks a nice MH.
Enjoy

Mel & Lieve

 

[Elleeanne]

We're new motorhomers and funsters too. Your mhome looks smart you'll have lots of fun. Welcome

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[Taran_Las]

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[CWH]

Hello and welcome to the Fun

I have a question @davidathomas42 : Who gets to play in the top bunk???

 

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[buttons]

Hi and Welcome.......

 

[Baldeagle7470]

Hi and a big and enjoy your new van and the forum.

 

[lorger]

Hi and welcome, the van looks brand new.

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[Raybreck]

Hi and welcome also.
We had a Swift Escape 686 as our first van which we kept from when they where first launched and only changed this year as offered a great trade in price. Enjoy
Ray

 

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[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[davidathomas42]

Hello and welcome to the Fun View attachment 131505

I have a question @davidathomas42 : Who gets to play in the top bunk???

Maybe the next one if it happens. For now it will be a light storage area for stuff we don't always want to file away

 

[davidathomas42]

Wow what a lot of replies. Clearly an active forum.

I forgot to mention the wife does not know its our yet lol

Were going to view some more tomorrow (is what she thinks) ill tel her when we see it.
I was hoping to do it on pick up day with the full demo but she has to work now so going to have to collect it myself. So tomorrow will just be a poke about it for half an hour once she knows.

To Anthea M
We go to Castleton a lot. Its one of my favourite places on the planet. Never thought about it as a van destination. I guess there will be a lot of places we will now use differently. Cant wait.

Just got into bed. Missis sleeping soundly so I am now trolling the internet to sort out the destination and also power Ebaying a few essential items.

 

[Anthea M]

We've got some inside silver blinds you can borrow until you can get some super duper out door ones . They do help in the colder weather ( pm me )

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[Puddleduck]

We've got some inside silver blinds you can borrow until you can get some super duper out door ones . They do help in the colder weather ( pm me )

Not sure he can until he pays his subs ..... well worth every penny, you get lots of funster discounts and can go on rallies and the like

 

[Baileysbus]

Welcome aboard! We bought our first Moho this year. Similar to yours but the escape 664 with fixed bed at the rear. We're loving it so far. Had some great trips this year and planning a big trip to France next year. Enjoy!

 

[CWH]

I forgot to mention the wife does not know its our yet lol

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