What size MH (1 Viewer)

[busby]

One size i am afraid does not fit all when it comes to motorhomes.I started with a 7.5 metre fixed bed coach built. filled it to the brim with STUFF,,no problems really.Have slowly downsized and now own a 5 metre Autosleeper Symbol.Have got rid of all the stuff and life is so much easier.We did not need it.Still very comfortable,,will be away in Spain France and Portugal for 3 months very soon in it just the same as the big one. Easy to park,,still have loo ,shower,decent kitchen and lounge,,,,,,BUSBY

 

[StitchesnFluff]

Some are governed by space ie driveway and look to flexibility.
Have fun shopping and browsing for a van, consider hiring to test out living space vs fixed beds and MH shows so you can climb all over different models.

Forgot to add that 'compromise' is often the answer.

 

[funflair]

I get the impression sometimes that people from outside, or new to, the hobby think that length is some kind of status symbol.
"Cor mate, how long is that? It looks a good 26 footer! "
Well in my experience, an 8.5 m plus new A-class will depreciate like a rock. Unless you have money to burn, there are some really nice 6 year old vans of that description and someone else will have weathered the £70000 depreciation for you!
Well worth considering if you are new to the hobby and unsure of your needs.

Thats not bad advice, we bought ours 6 years old and saved about £100k, and now cant find anything better but if we had made a mistake with the first buy we would not have lost too much either.

Martin

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[Khizzie]

As I am a solo motorhomer my van of 6.2 m is perfect it fits everywhere within reason ..and yes it was my first buy ten years ago and am still happy with it ..just find the layout you want/need within your budget ask on this forum for advice on the particular model you are thinking of buying ,and bobs your uncle,,,got what you want and good advice to go with it Roy

 

[Teuchter]

I also think it wise for a 1st time buy to go for 2nd hand and under 8m - after a season or so of use go for what you will then know you want!

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Thank's for the replies,

With regards to some of the comments and our plans.

After having a few mates the same age as me (53) die in the last year and a few family deaths i have come to the decision that lives to short and i don't plan being the richest corpse in the cemetery so plan to retire again (tried it 6 years ago and lasted 5 months before i got fed up)


Both me and my wife have been looking at Vans for a while been to 2 shows and a few dealers and both like the layout/comfort of the larger vans plus i restore classic motorbikes and do off road biking for a hobby so would like to go to a few classic rallies in Spain and events in this country hence the need for a large garage.

Not worried about the driving side of it as i drive abroad a fair bit and used to have a 26ft boat i towed a fair few miles behind the car, also had a couple of lorries for my Civil Engineering company that i have drove so size is not an issue

And no its not a mine is bigger than you purchase, as i have said i need a large garage and as we plan to go away for most of the year in it why compromise on space if you do not need to?
plus i like a bit of fishing and have 2 small dogs so will need the larger payload.

Will be buying new as i am a bit OCD on things being immaculate and as with the bikes like things spotless, i know it will loose a chunk of money but have worked hard for nearly 40 years and i won't be taking it with me when the time comes!
Will be visiting the show in German show in August and most likely buy abroad
after years of buying machinery and vehicles i find that you had best buy at the cheapest place as most dealers are a waste of time once they have your cash…

Thanks for the advice and i will keep looking as there is a lot to take in...

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[busby]

I also think it wise for a 1st time buy to go for 2nd hand and under 8m - after a season or so of use go for what you will then know you want!

I think if you have never motorhomes or caravaned before it makes sense to hire. Better to pay £600 for a week and find out rather than loose a few grand because you bought one and didn't like the life style..BUSBY.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

I think if you have never motorhomes or caravaned before it makes sense to hire. Better to pay £600 for a week and find out rather than loose a few grand because you bought one and didn't like the life style..BUSBY.

Used to do a few Motorbike events in Wales taking a caravan so know the score.
Always had holidays that involve planes and airports, after all the trouble we had going away for the new year it has definitely steered me more to the freedom to go where you want and when in a motorhome.
We both like just walking around so happy to move around every few days.

 

[Richard Birkett]

Our carthago is a smidge over 8.5m long, 2.6m wide and 3.6 m high. I've not yet had a problem as far as length goes, on aires or sites (UK excepted as some do have limits) but have had the occasional problem with height on sites with trees overhanging the site roads, so that would be something to be mindful of but if there's a problem, we just go somewhere else. It is a motorhome after all. Good luck and welcome

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Our carthago is a smidge over 8.5m long, 2.6m wide and 3.6 m high. I've not yet had a problem as far as length goes, on aires or sites (UK excepted as some do have limits) but have had the occasional problem with height on sites with trees overhanging the site roads, so that would be something to be mindful of but if there's a problem, we just go somewhere else. It is a motorhome after all. Good luck and welcome

Thanks,

One of the vans I am looking at is a Carthargo S Plus, seem to be a very well built van.
Only problem is the shower is smaller than the other 2 we are considering, looked at the 58XL e-line but it had a funny sort of ledge in the shower tray put the wife off.
I suppose you would get use to it though.