Wannabe Motorhomer (1 Viewer)

[DonnaD]

Hi everyone,

My name is Donna, I'm in my 30s and I live in Tyne and Wear. The hubby and I have given some serious consideration to buying a (used) motorhome. It's something we want to do before our daughter is up and away (she's 11 now) so that we can have some memorable times together as a family in a home away from home, before she gets to the stage where she's too cool to go away with us anymore.

I love watching YT videos of various motorhome channels and I'm constantly looking for inspiration.

We would want to be able to go off-grid so would look to have solar panels etc fitted if they weren't already.

Our main problem with deciding is the vast choice of makes and models available and I'd appreciate your advice in future posts.

I look forward to bugging you all for recommendations for makes and models (I know, to each their own however if someone's has a horrendous time with a certain make I'd appreciate their input).

I think that's all for now,

Thanks in advance,

Donna.

 

[Chris]

Don’t go to France.

That’s my advice anyway.

 

[maison]

and Welcome to the Forum.

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[WillH]

Hello and welcome from another Geordie! When buying a van it's all about layout, get that sorted and then look at the different makes. Oh, and France is really very nice, especially for motorhomes.

 

[Figaro]

Welcome to the forum
Ignore Chris he loves France really
There are some great places in France to visit in a motorhome.
I'd recommend you pay the £15 subscription fee otherwise you only get a few free posts.
When paid you can go to resources and download the motorhome buyer's guide which contains lots of useful information to help you choose a model to suit your needs

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[Carol]

Hello to fun

 

[HandyAndy]

One thing seems to be true, the older they are, the better built they are, although tiredness takes it's toll obviously, so if you can find a lightly used (but not parked up for years on end) older model I think you will have some fun in it.
As we all say to everyone new, if you haven't done any Motorhoming before, rent one, in fact rent more than one, with different layouts in each, so you can see what sort of design suits your needs best.
That way, when you do buy one, you won't be selling it in a few years because something wasn't to your liking and you were too green to know any different.

So many on this forum and changed vans after a few years, it's quite comical... not to their wallet though I'm sure

Oh and welcome to the fun

 

[Jo662]

Dont take notice of Chris , he is still getting over Wales being dumped out of the rugby world cup!

France is the place motorhomes were made for!

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[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[Snoopy]

Hi and welcome, we also are new to m/ h, we viewed a handful, visited the NEC, not to buy, which would of being great, but for ideas, layouts, for us it was also about budget, where it would be stored( safely), insurance costs, MOT, tyres, overall length, as in parking up, or leaving on camping sites, we have been fortunate, ( bought 2003 5 berth hymer), thought I / we, knew exactly what we wanted, bought the complete opposite
so pleased with (zebedee), been a complete she opener, thankfully found this forum, which has great info, so read/ learn, but like many have said already, try before you buy, as in our case, we have been lucky to ( fingers crossed ) seemed to have got what we wanted, good luck

 

[Sucoz]

Lots of advice on here so read as much as you can and ask plenty of questions eg payload, lpg etc.
Hiring a motorhome tells you what you don't like as much as what you do.
And we love France plenty of nice aires to stay on.

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[Hils and Glenns]

 

[ambulancekidd]

 

[Jo662]

Hi everyone,

My name is Donna, I'm in my 30s and I live in Tyne and Wear. The hubby and I have given some serious consideration to buying a (used) motorhome. It's something we want to do before our daughter is up and away (she's 11 now) so that we can have some memorable times together as a family in a home away from home, before she gets to the stage where she's too cool to go away with us anymore.

I love watching YT videos of various motorhome channels and I'm constantly looking for inspiration.

We would want to be able to go off-grid so would look to have solar panels etc fitted if they weren't already.

Our main problem with deciding is the vast choice of makes and models available and I'd appreciate your advice in future posts.

I look forward to bugging you all for recommendations for makes and models (I know, to each their own however if someone's has a horrendous time with a certain make I'd appreciate their input).

I think that's all for now,

Thanks in advance,

Donna.

A good show to go to see all different motorhomes and there layouts in one place is the Peterborough motorhome show !

The National Motorhome & Campervan Show - Motorhome & Caravan Shows - Out and About Live

The UK’s longest running outdoor motorhome & campervan show, four nights camping, with live entertainment and extensive exhibition area

www.outandaboutlive.co.uk

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[buttons]

Hi and Welcome...

 

[Wendo55]

Loads of information and advice on here, some of it useful!?

 

[Janine]

Hello and welcome to the Fun ?

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[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands. ? My advice would be don't be swayed by how you THINK things might be. We looked at over-cab beds and laughed saying we would never want to sleep up there. Once we tried it we were amazed at how spacious it was as well as comfortable. We never slept in the downstairs ones after that. It also meant no making and unmasking of beds each day or stowing the bedding. ?

Wyn

 

[mikebeaches]

Hi and !!

As others have mentioned layout is key.

And deciding the layout will most likely be influenced by how and where you plan to use it mostly.

If going abroad to warmer climes, then lots of outdoor living. But in the UK, apart from mid-summer, you might need more indoor living space.

All vans require a compromise of some sort, even if you have £100k to spend.

Big = lots of living space, but slightly more restricted on places to go and parking

Small = less living space, but more relaxed driving, easier parking & easier pitching up.

A lot to think about...

Enjoy whatever you decide.

 

[Simon Select]

Its all down to personal preference and mainly layout!
All vans will have/ had issues even the German stuff!
Research your dealer, do your homework and view as many vans as you can until you find one that feels right!

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