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By *im Zee OP   Man
over a year ago

north staffs

Hi, been looking at these for a while now and will probably wait till the sun seekers all start flying to Spain etc again but as I’m researching my first buy, are there any vans/motor homes you would advise avoiding like the plague. Ideally looking for something with its own shower/loo etc so I guess that makes it more of a motorhome does it? TIA

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By *edhead72Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham and Ashby

Jim

Research the lay out and what you might need, perhaps hire/borrow one for the weekend. See how it drives.

Who makes the layout you like and read the reviews on the exact model.

German makes tend to be a good build and 03-09 good years

Best of luck

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By *rincess and her FrogCouple
over a year ago

congleton

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By *im Zee OP   Man
over a year ago

north staffs

Thanks Tedhead, are there any other German makes other than VW, Merc and Hymer? Most on the market seem to be French or Italian

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By *van E RectionMan
over a year ago

Yate

For older motorhomes, look for ones with an ALKO chassis. This is a galvanised chassis that will not rust. Typically Fiat Ducato.

You can Google ALKO for more info.

Older vans dropped onto a standard chassis can be full of rust.

If you see a motorhome, or any vehicle of interest, put the reg nbr into the online DVLA MOT history check and look for fails and advisories from the past 12 years, especially ones that say about suspension components corroded that seriously affect structure.

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"Hi, been looking at these for a while now and will probably wait till the sun seekers all start flying to Spain etc again but as I’m researching my first buy, are there any vans/motor homes you would advise avoiding like the plague. Ideally looking for something with its own shower/loo etc so I guess that makes it more of a motorhome does it? TIA"

Honestly I wouldn't buy now have a big camper/motor home place near here prices have become ridiculous, demand has caused these places to hike their prices to cash in. You'll get far less for your money now you'd be better looking in a couple years as prices will plummet once people start jetting off again these be at give away prices.

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By *topthepressMan
over a year ago

MANCHESTER

Just bought a new Volkswagen transporter California love it

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By *im Zee OP   Man
over a year ago

north staffs


"For older motorhomes, look for ones with an ALKO chassis. This is a galvanised chassis that will not rust. Typically Fiat Ducato.

You can Google ALKO for more info.

Older vans dropped onto a standard chassis can be full of rust.

If you see a motorhome, or any vehicle of interest, put the reg nbr into the online DVLA MOT history check and look for fails and advisories from the past 12 years, especially ones that say about suspension components corroded that seriously affect structure."

Ooh, that’s a useful tip thank you, I’ll look a bit mor into that

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By *im Zee OP   Man
over a year ago

north staffs


"Honestly I wouldn't buy now have a big camper/motor home place near here prices have become ridiculous, demand has caused these places to hike their prices to cash in. You'll get far less for your money now you'd be better looking in a couple years as prices will plummet once people start jetting off again these be at give away prices."

Ok, that’s worth remembering, maybe keep an eye on prices to see how they go. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Be wary of Ducato based Van's- I have spent 4k running a 2002 ducato Hymer- the hymer bit is great but the fiat bit is rotten.

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By *dam and slutCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

No one seems to have mentioned ulez ultra low emission zones like London, Bristol ect.. apparently great Manchester and Portsmouth are also going to create these zones. I'm wondering what the cost would be to buy a camper with a Euro 5/6 engine.. I've seen a 27 plate camper on auto trader with one £20,000

Adam

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By *im Zee OP   Man
over a year ago

north staffs


"Be wary of Ducato based Van's- I have spent 4k running a 2002 ducato Hymer- the hymer bit is great but the fiat bit is rotten. "

Worth remembering, thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A on hunt for a larger fixed bed caravan- was to upgrade this year but prices went through the roof

Oooo the joys - the search continues

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