- Jan 13, 2020
- 143
- 50
- Funster No
- 67,999
- MH
- Hymer B514
- Exp
- 6 months in a 10m Southwind in the USA (2014). Just bought a Hymer and embarking on a tour of Spain
I’m looking at a variety of motorhomes from about 15,000-25,000€, from 1999 to 2007.
I know it’ll take a few knocks and will wild camp as much as I can which means rough tracks, so I’m sort of leaning towards the older cheaper stuff. However newer equals better motor, longer lasting, easier ITV (MOT) and lower maintenance.
From the vast experience here can you give me any tips on which to way to lean?
Also they do seem to be a lot more expensive in Spain (an owner commented yesterday that prices seem to have rocketed the last couple of years). Has anyone shopped around and had success in other countries (eg I heard Germany could be a good bet, plus they seem to be cheaper in the UK, with plenty of LHD models to choose from). I know I’d have to buy newer and pay import tax, sort ITV, etc, I’ll check that with my local gestor. Any tips welcome.
thank you
I know it’ll take a few knocks and will wild camp as much as I can which means rough tracks, so I’m sort of leaning towards the older cheaper stuff. However newer equals better motor, longer lasting, easier ITV (MOT) and lower maintenance.
From the vast experience here can you give me any tips on which to way to lean?
Also they do seem to be a lot more expensive in Spain (an owner commented yesterday that prices seem to have rocketed the last couple of years). Has anyone shopped around and had success in other countries (eg I heard Germany could be a good bet, plus they seem to be cheaper in the UK, with plenty of LHD models to choose from). I know I’d have to buy newer and pay import tax, sort ITV, etc, I’ll check that with my local gestor. Any tips welcome.
thank you
