N2
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Hi,
i converted a Renault Trafic into a camper van a few years ago and have loved every second of owning it. We have travelled all over Europe in it, but don’t usually stay overnight in it, preferring to use it as a day van and stay overnight in hotels as we prefer luxuries such as a toilet for an overnight stop, call me fussy!
Anyway, I’m now thinking of upgrading to a motorhome, which will be more usable for actually staying in. we are going to be restricted to a vehicle of less than 3500kg as I had my driving license revoked last year due to illness. Although I previously held HGV and PCV licenses, it looks like I will only be able to get a standard car license back. My wife is comfortable driving the Renault Trafic but doesn’t want to drive anything “too big”.
We are therefore looking at used compact coachbuilt motorhomes with a cash budget of around £40k. any tips on what to look for or avoid, and is it worth looking to buy one privately rather than through a dealer in order to get better value.
Thanks in advance.
i converted a Renault Trafic into a camper van a few years ago and have loved every second of owning it. We have travelled all over Europe in it, but don’t usually stay overnight in it, preferring to use it as a day van and stay overnight in hotels as we prefer luxuries such as a toilet for an overnight stop, call me fussy!
Anyway, I’m now thinking of upgrading to a motorhome, which will be more usable for actually staying in. we are going to be restricted to a vehicle of less than 3500kg as I had my driving license revoked last year due to illness. Although I previously held HGV and PCV licenses, it looks like I will only be able to get a standard car license back. My wife is comfortable driving the Renault Trafic but doesn’t want to drive anything “too big”.
We are therefore looking at used compact coachbuilt motorhomes with a cash budget of around £40k. any tips on what to look for or avoid, and is it worth looking to buy one privately rather than through a dealer in order to get better value.
Thanks in advance.