Carthago Compactline.

[NorfolkRed]

Hi Peeps,

Was on here a few weeks ago introducing myself back (Was a member on here a few years back), and at that time was wanting to get back into the motorhome world.
We were not in a position to purchase at that time but we are now.
So a question too the learned folk that you are, we at the moment have narrowed our search down to the above motorhome (We think lol).
Can anyone who might own one or who has, give us any tips, information good or bad on the above please. The only thing that is a small worry at this present time is the payload.
Seriously would appreciate any info good or bad please. Must add I am currently driving on a non C1 licence and do not want to do the medical etc unless I really had to.

Cheers,

Mark & Jill

 

[Northernraider]

Hi. Carthagos are lovely and we have found people who make them their own to address the weight issue.
We have removed our shower screens and now use a curtain, some take off cupboard doors and make a lip to stop things falling out. We don’t travel with lots of water or fuel - there’s no shortage of fill up places in Europe….. some remove the doors separating the living and bedroom areas - we have found it’s well worth accommodating the weight problem. We like a challange! Good luck

Sod that for a game of soldiers.

Be aswell buying a different van

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We pick up our Compactline i141 next Tuesday

Give it a month and you will be converted to Carthargo,, knocking doors scrounging biscuits and cups of tea

 

[Lenny HB]

Give it a month and you will be converted to Carthargo,, knocking doors scrounging biscuits and cups of tea

I'm more upmarket than Ady I only scrounge, beer, wine & gin,

 

[WESTY66]

I'm more upmarket than Ady I only scrounge, beer, wine & gin,

How do you know he meant me?

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

How do you know he meant me?

Yes could have been any number of people, I’m no squealer

 

[helloclouds]

I'm putting off visiting the weighbridge in our 143 till I get the E&P refitted and the uprated front springs and rear semi air fitted so I can get plated at 4t so bikes staying at home for now.

I'm thinking of doing the same, how much did it cost?

 

[MichaelT]

I'm thinking of doing the same, how much did it cost?

If you mean rear air about 2k

 

[Lenny HB]

If you mean rear air about 2k

£2700 to £3000 now.

 

[MichaelT]

£2700 to £3000 now.

I forgot the 2k had VAT to go on.

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[helloclouds]

£2700 to £3000 now.

Ouch!

 

[Lenny HB]

Ouch!

You can get Dunlop DIY kits for £1500.