Why did you choose yours? (1 Viewer)

[plumbomb]

This was our first HM having caravans before, lay out was the priority rear lounge Also had to fit on our drive, Bonus It could sleep four

 

[Phillybarbour]

We got ours as we are very keen skiers and spend about a month in the van each year skiing. Sadly at -24 night and -5 daytime high you need a proper double floor van (if you want normal water facilities used) which no UK manufacturer makes.

Also on our list was Gas/Electric and Diesel Heating again only certain Continental manufacturers offer all three on the same van. Although I could drop electric if I really needed to.

 

[Badknee]

Layout, size and price and I'm delighted to say we got them all right.

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[tjay]

1) -The layout
2) -fixed bed (no faffing about trying to make things fit)
3)- good heating (we use ours all year round) often away for new year at - 27c at new year rallies in Scotland, Alde system is great.
4)- reasonable towing limit, as we often take our Mx5 on a trailer when touring Uk/going to shows

 

[mpdcymru]

Fixed bed, decent shower and at least three seat belts (daughter continues to insist on coming!) Had a good idea what we wanted from the accommodation after nearly 40 years as a tugger.

 

[DanielFord]

Well we rented many vans, before we chanced upon our perfect van. We went on holiday and rented a van to accommodate 6, long story, we went to the Spa Grand Prix, and my brothers came along! Anyway here she is before we took ownership the next year!

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[DP+JAY]

Proper washroom with seperate shower
Two fixed beds, four belted seats.
Decent storage ( garage).
Decent payload ( 1200kg).
Good insulation & well built.

 

[ianandkath]

lots of room, proper bedroom,double glazing,lots of storage,and the wife liked it.

 

[pyro]

Choices:
Size (6M drive limitation and SWMBO uncomfortable with handling)
Layout (Fixed bed, always ready, no gymnastics required)
4 belted seats

Regrets;
Lack of storage

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[glenn2926]

Island bed, price, 4 belted seats for when grand children come large fridge freezer . I thought we would have to get a tag axle but when we went to look at one and it was tatty we looked around the sales area and luckily found the one we have. All the above and quite small at only 7.3m. Still very happy with it.

 

[crabman]

its was either buying another yacht and doing a solo trip around the World again or a camper, now aged 65 I did not think I could take the never ending work involved in a solo trip around the world, so I got me a motorhome to travel Europe, a lot easier,

 

[mikebeaches]

Wanted to go narrow for fast and easy driving, hence van conversion. Automatic gearbox essential and fixed twin single beds too. So changed from a coachbuilt to current camper a couple of months ago. Love how you can open all the doors and let the sunshine in.

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[Peter & Elaine]

I did not get a say
SHE said that one
I said yes dear

 

[nobby]

After having a pvc for a few years we knew exactly what we needed fixed bed,fridge/freezer, loo with separate shower,and a garage for all our stuff and my Mx bike we bought the burstner 695 t-star in Feb and it was perfect for us. Was just a shame someone else took a liking to it and stole it after we had only used it 3 times.Next one will also have an external bbq point to save carrying an extra bottle.

 

[Anthea M]

After having a pvc for a few years we knew exactly what we needed fixed bed,fridge/freezer, loo with separate shower,and a garage for all our stuff and my Mx bike we bought the burstner 695 t-star in Feb and it was perfect for us. Was just a shame someone else took a liking to it and stole it after we had only used it 3 times.Next one will also have an external bbq point to save carrying an extra bottle.

That's terrible for you. Hope you get the model you want. BBQ point is good and really good alarm .good luck.

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[nobby]

That's terrible for you. Hope you get the model you want. BBQ point is good and really good alarm .good luck.

Thanks Anthea we have started looking already but not seen one of the model we had but have seen a pilot a class that we like and will wait for winter price drop to kick in.The bbq point is actually just to use the cadac.

 

[Anthea M]

Thanks Anthea we have started looking already but not seen one of the model we had but have seen a pilot a class that we like and will wait for winter price drop to kick in.The bbq point is actually just to use the cadac.

Are you a new funster?! Hello and welcome ! introduce yourself on a new thread or have you already done that? And I missed it!

 

[nobby]

Are you a new funster?! Hello and welcome ! introduce yourself on a new thread or have you already done that? And I missed it!

Been here since 2015 have only just renewed for the next 3 years

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[MichelleRyall]

Bunks for older kids on skiing hols. Under 3500 for the same reason.....25 year old daughter has started asking!!!! Decent separate shower and toilet and.........I daren't mention it .....an oven. ( which really isn't big enough) massive, superking overcab bed, whilst we can still leap up the ladder.

 

[MR. FUSION]

Price vs quality, a fixed bed and a large both sides access garage. Also bearing in mind the 14 ferry crossings I have done this year.....length. My Carado also had a high cab spec where it mattered, cruise control and air con.

My next van will be a stealthy self build and better (in terms of function over form) ....for what I have in mind, hopefully.

 

[DP+JAY]

Bunks for older kids on skiing hols. Under 3500 for the same reason.....25 year old daughter has started asking

Which is why I have a 4500kg.
Kids can't ask!!

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[Rolly]

Being shy needed something that blended in..failed!!

 

[Forestboy]

Big garage to carry a proper motorbike, huge bed, proper bathroom with a mansized shower and a decent lounge to stretch out in.
All that and only 7.5 metres long, 5 years and 65000 miles later still the perfect choice.

 

[ROB1CHELSEA1]

Moved from a London flat to our house in Hampshire with a drive and needed something big to put on it

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[MitchandJenny]

Auto trail EKS 3.5 ton max. Just 2 berth. 2 side benches that make a 2 mtr long King size bed 5ft 6inches wide. End kitchen. good shower, washroom and toilet. 6.4mtr long. Easy to drive. Comfy and all mod cons.
Taken my lady to 15 countries (( so far )).
Oh and just under £50k.
Good luck.

 

[Cilfan]

Buffy was right for us when we bought her - price, garage, seat belt and berth numbers plus it wasn't too long to go through the gate and make the turn. Now we have another grandchild so need an extra berth so will be changing next month (fingers crossed). Oh, and the gate is no more!

Well that's gotta be the most expensive "new arrival" present I've ever heard of. It's a good job we don't do the same, with 15 grandkids and 7 great grandkids (so far), we'd be needing a coach by now.

 

[wigster]

Limited budget, big enough to long term in for two , solid fixtures and fittings as in a house , Everything fixable using normal tools , Usable during freezing conditions = winterised , large payload, leaks if happen dont destroy van , not a gin palace vans have become , more like a home.

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[cossie303]

Having just sold our van conversion, we wanted something with more room and a fixed island bed, decent storage, twin sofa layout and a few other things. Just took delivery of our new 730 last month and it ticks all the boxes and we love it, hope we don't suffer from too many build/warranty issues but so far so good.

 

[tonyidle]

Our list was based on what we liked about, and what we wanted to add to, our last MH (a Tabbert FFB 570 Classic):
A class
No fixed bed
Front lounge
Hab door near the rear
Usable separate shower
Budget wasn't important - choose the van then aim for one old enough to afford.

 

[Vanman]

1. Under 5.8m for driveway
2. 3 berth option, 4 travelling seats
3. Fixed bed
4. Under 50k (new if possible)
5. Usable shower (size, ventilation, not hand-held)
6. Best use of remaining space – kitchen, dinette, payload, option costs etc.
7. Build quality, confidence in Manufacturer
8. Location and confidence in dealer(s)

There was probably more, but it was weeks ago!

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