Where do I learn to drive one? 😂😁🚐

[Hels Bels]

Hi,

Never driven anything bigger than a transit and I’m 50. Where do I learn? Any good courses? I’m in Sussex.

Thanks

 

[Landy Andy]

In some one else’s

 

[Dutch 68]

Hi,

Never driven anything bigger than a transit and I’m 50. Where do I learn? Any good courses? I’m in Sussex.

Thanks

Just book yourself in for some class 2 HGV lessons?

 

[Landy Andy]

Have you bought one? If not hire one for a holiday, then you get a test of a van, a go driving a van, and a better idea of what your future van must/must not have.

 

[Spriddler]

Welcome.
If you Google motorhome training courses Sussex you'll get quite a few..........

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[15edward]

I looked up driving instructors locally and was able to make a shortlist of those I thought able to help. A two hour session was all I needed for the confidence to continue. After driving a transit you’re there bar confidence. Doubt you’ll need a course

 

[Wildbill]

Just get in one drive ten min and your on your way.
Bill

 

[Hels Bels]

In some one else’s

Hilarious

 

[PP Bear]

Think hiring is a perfect solution for both learning what they’re like to drive, learning how to live in one and understanding the layout that best suits your needs. This is important as the general rule of thumb is that by the 3rd vehicle, you’ll get your perfect motorhome.

Of course it’ll depend on what type of one you’re likely to end up getting. A PVC won’t be any different to your transit, the coachbuild the same just a tad wider and longer, with the A class probably requiring the most to think about.

Wouldn’t get an A class, cos those that drives em are all snobby, don’t wave and only drink cheap sherry from Tesco’s that they decant into poshererrrrrr bottles

 

[Wildbill]

Think hiring is a perfect solution for both learning what they’re like to drive, learning how to live in one and understanding the layout that best suits your needs. This is important as the general rule of thumb is that by the 3rd vehicle, you’ll get your perfect motorhome.

Of course it’ll depend on what type of one you’re likely to end up getting. A PVC won’t be any different to your transit, the coachbuild the same just a tad wider and longer, with the A class probably requiring the most to think about.

Wouldn’t get an A class, cos those that drives em are all snobby, don’t wave and only drink cheap sherry from Tesco’s that they decant into poshererrrrrr bottles

Didn't think you wer the cheep sherry drinker though it would be a good port whare are you now Thetford.
Or back down South
Bill

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[nicholsong]

Think hiring is a perfect solution for both learning what they’re like to drive, learning how to live in one and understanding the layout that best suits your needs. This is important as the general rule of thumb is that by the 3rd vehicle, you’ll get your perfect motorhome.

Of course it’ll depend on what type of one you’re likely to end up getting. A PVC won’t be any different to your transit, the coachbuild the same just a tad wider and longer, with the A class probably requiring the most to think about.

Wouldn’t get an A class, cos those that drives em are all snobby, don’t wave and only drink cheap sherry from Tesco’s that they decant into poshererrrrrr bottles

Oi you, as an 'A' Class driver I demand an apology, not for the snobbery or not waving bit, but for the mere suggestion that I would shop at Tesco.

Failure to apologise could get you reported for breach of Rule 1. Trying to cover it up with multiple emojis does not negate the slur.

Alternatively I shall get all 'A' Class drivers who do not shop at Tesco together to bring a 'A' Class action in Court for Defamation.

 

[Brains]

Wouldn’t get an A class, cos those that drives em are all snobby, don’t wave and only drink cheap sherry from Tesco’s that they decant into poshererrrrrr bottles

No 'A' Class owner would be seen dead in Tesco's.

As you well know they only buy from Harrods and Fortnum & Mason.
At a push they may use Waitrose (which would be referred to as 'the corner shop')

 

[Verteuil Man]

Hello. Are you a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club? They run training courses which are run by experienced motorhomers who will give you all sorts of tips other than driving.

Best advice is you are basically sat on the front offside wheel so you will be nearer the centre of the road than in a car. When you turn take a lot wider sweep else the back wheels will go up the curb. Always make sure you have room for beer and wine.

 

[Poppy and Hamish]

I bought my motorhome 3 weeks ago, and the biggest vehicle I had driven was a rav4 when I hired a car in Vancouver, to drive around the Rockies in. I was really scared about how it would be driving the motorhome, but I‘ve now driven all the way to Taunton and back, and feel quietly confident. I think over confidence is a bad thing! I was contemplating doing the CAMC course, but it’s a lot of money, and as I feel ok driving I don’t feel it’s needed. I haven’t had any angry people beeping at me, or swearing, and haven’t mounted any kerbs, so presumably I am doing ok.

Best advice I got was from a chap I know who drives vans for a living and told me how to set my mirrors up properly. I also made sure to get a van with reversing cameras and a rearview camera when driving.

 

[maison]

Make sure you are happy reversin a large/long vehicle where you do not have direct through vision.

It is easy to misjudge and reverse into a post or similar. Don’t ask how I know.