Bying first motothome

[Motorgnome]

Hi,I'm thinking of buying my first motorhome,I'm all new to this and don't no much about them really so just trying to work out what I need to look for.I should have about £30,000 ish would need 4 berth,4 seat belts,ideally fixed bed,and a reasonable garage.im not sure what make or model, manual or automatic to go for.I would probably be using it for long weekends mainly at first,I'm not rushing into bying one but would like some advise please.thank you

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

 

[Burge]

I think a good idea is to Rent one first ....find a similar Van to what you require, they aren't cheap to Rent out BUT you won't be wasting £0000s on something that's not right for you.

 

[Bernie P]

Visit local dealers a sit/lay/move about in as many different ones as you can. Does one person like to go to bed early? If so a bed in the sitting area is a pain!
Ask yourself "what do I want to do in it?". Eg visiting Cornwall, don't go for a huge van.
Personally I'd avoid a French bed (or nutcracker as we call them).

 

[rosalan]

Over the years many experienced motorhomers have discussed this topic at length. Without doubt almost all agree that nothing is more important than layout.

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[MisterB]

Over the years many experienced motorhomers have discussed this topic at length. Without doubt almost all agree that nothing is more important than layout.

You forgot to add that the second most important thing is layout, followed by the layout in a close third spot .....

All the toys (upgraded battery, solar, TV, inverter B2,B etc) can be added but if the inside doesn't give you what you need (which is different that what you want) in terms of seats, seat belts, sleeping arrangements, shower, toilet then you'll end up selling and moving on.

However don't be too dispondant if that happens as it happens to most of us. The real downside is when you've spent too much money on the toys and it's just lost/wasted.
Better off buying what you need and if you have to wait to add the toys then nothing lost as you'll actually be using your motorhome !

 

[PaulyP]

Do you have a license which allows you to drive over 3500kgs as a 4 berth with 4 passengers and all the stuff you need will likely put you over that weight.

 

[Soycd]

Go to a motorhome show? Birmingham is coming up next month. Although they will only have new vans there, it might give you an idea of possible layouts.

 

[Brains]

Two tips:

Rent at least two before you even start looking to buy.

What you think you want,
What the salesman tells you need,
What you actually require,
Are unrelated!

Read this

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[Brize]

Welcome

I agree layout is your first consideration. After that, think how you are going to use the van. Longer stays at fewer places might make you think of a larger van, but if you want a go anywhere, take out every day van, then you might think smaller.

Good luck!

 

[Puddleduck]

Just as important as what you need / want is what you don't want and couldn't live with.

 

[Lenny HB]

 

[martxer]

We were looking to buy in February last year but changed our minds last minute and hired instead. Glad we did as the van we hired was great but after 3 weeks in it we had a better idea if what did and did not work for us. Get the layout that best works for you.

 

[Russ N Tracey]

Hi and Welcome.
Definitely the best advice, is to rent before you buy. we rented twice both very different layouts, we ended up buying the motorhome that we rented the second time.