Hello folks, my Mrs and i have always been into wild camping but now we are into our 50s we are looking to buy a motorhome and holiday that way. my question is we have £10 grand and although iv looked at loads of second hand motorhomes online i really dont know whats a good one to buy, make,model,engine size etc etc or what to lookout for. any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, regards , Gordon and Sandra.
I doubt yu will find a motor home that will not have a lot of problems come with it for £10000. From leaking body work to rotten floors. You would probably be better off looking for a small campervan conversion as that is all steel and leaks should be confined to windows or anywhere the van bodywork has been cut through for fittings. Therefore any problems would be mainly mechanical if any, and easier to rectify.
I have recently purchased a 5 berth Autoquest on a Fiat Ducato with a 1.9td engine. Brand new no advisory MOT, and everything works properly with no leaks.
I don't give a monkeys if you want to call it a campervan or a motorhome, because they are all Motor Caravans in the eyes of the DVLA. It's about time that people remember that.
Maybe if you could mention any that have taken your interest ? Maybe you have seen a few that fit your budget? Post them here and you will probably get replies specific to your search.....if that makes any sense. Good luck
I’m sure you’d be able to pick up an Autosleeper on a Talbot base for less than £10,000, maybe even a Peugeot if you’re lucky. EBay is good for campers.
We did that step 20 years ago. Decide your maximum length first - where will it be parked up, where do you plan to go camping, will you be using ferries a lot, would you both be happy driving a bus length or not. We kept under 6m deliberately because of the CalMac ferry fare structure.
There are many layouts, one may suit you that doesn’t suit us. Have a look online at, say, the Autosleeper brochure. It has various MH layouts & PVC layouts (panel van conversion - popularly called a campervan, they feel less roomy inside for us but may be great for you). The layouts are pretty much the same across makes, but try Autocruise too as they do a range of vehicles. Then you’ll have an idea of what might suit - think of dining, sleeping, lounging, whether or not you’ll use the shower much (we use the site facilities, we’ve paid for them after all).
Finally, if you’re near enough, get to the NEC this month for the camping & caravan show: sit in some & see how they feel. You’ll see some drop down beds too, though I don’t think they’ve been around long enough to get as cheap as £10k.
Our 25 year old Autosleeper Clubman on a VW cab was rock solid because it’s a monocoque body, but (as has been said), had some rust issues at the cab. We got £6K for it 4 years ago as a trade in. Talbot engine parts are getting harder to source, but there’s a helpful Talbot Owners Club.
Finally, your wild camping in a tent becomes overnight parking with a motor caravan. You’ll still need to stay on a site every 3-4 days to empty the toilet & fill the water.
Hope you find something - let us know how you get on.
Quote: Originally posted by Finder on 07/2/2022
I don't give a monkeys if you want to call it a campervan or a motorhome, because they are all Motor Caravans in the eyes of the DVLA. It's about time that people remember that.
Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/2/2022
Quote: Originally posted by Finder on 07/2/2022
I don't give a monkeys if you want to call it a campervan or a motorhome, because they are all Motor Caravans in the eyes of the DVLA. It's about time that people remember that.
My campervan isn't.
What have you got? A van with windows? Did you never get anywhere with that registration fight?
Campervans aren't as cheap as some people like to think, the past couple of years having bumped up prices. Friends of ours have just bought a Y plate (2001), lifting top camper based on a VW T4 for £11500, it's in good condition and I think they've done well but I've no idea whether that's a fair price.
In addition to all of the mechanical things you'd normally have to watch out for a road vehicle, other things to watch out for are damp and rot, any hint of either of these, walk away.
The recommendation to get it checked out by a service engineer is very sound advice and worth the expense for the peace of mind.
What you haven't said is how you intend to use the vehicle, where you want to use it and whether you have any restrictions such as you want to keep it on your drive etc.
There are a huge number of layouts, Practical Motorhome has a section in the rear of their magazine which describe all of the possible layouts, I don't know whether their on-line presence does likewise. You really need to decide which layout suits you.
Looking at our friends camper van compared to our motorhome (there is a difference regardless of what the DVLA think), we are totally self contained, we have an onboard shower, toilet and fridge, our friends camper van has none of these.
Quote: Originally posted by Finder on 07/2/2022
What have you got? A van with windows? Did you never get anywhere with that registration fight?
It was never really a fight. First application was legally required, the 2nd was half-hearted. Soon after they updated the guidance & there was then no way my van would qualify mainly as it's not a high-top. So aye, a van with windows! Not causing us any hardship. Our next van will likely qualify when we do the mandatory application.
Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/2/2022
Quote: Originally posted by Finder on 07/2/2022
What have you got? A van with windows? Did you never get anywhere with that registration fight?
It was never really a fight. First application was legally required, the 2nd was half-hearted. Soon after they updated the guidance & there was then no way my van would qualify mainly as it's not a high-top. So aye, a van with windows! Not causing us any hardship. Our next van will likely qualify when we do the mandatory application.
A man after my own heart who will argue the principle even in a lost cause. I remember your annoyance because you had done a lovely job on your work.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Advice needed motorhome for £10k
via mobile 07/2/2022 at 8:07am
