Motorhome for full time living? Autosleeper or something else under 10k?

[jdmw21]

Hello I've previously owned an Autosleeper Talbot Talisman and loved the lay out and over cab bed. It had the one piece fibreglass body.

I’m planning to live in it part time as I spend months abroad in Europe but have to come back to the UK for 90 days every three months.

My budget is limited hence under 10k any suggestions welcome! TIA

 

[MisterB]

Under 10k, which God do you pray to ....?

How much time is part time, and what parts of the year and where?

You can get converted vans and older motorhomes within your budget and some of them will serve you well if you are able to use your skills to keep them on the road etc.

There's a decent motorhome on sale in the forum adverts section but it's around £4.5k over budget but looks to be worth considering.

 

[jdmw21]

Thanks! I know I’m asking a lot ..I’m considering mainly spring/summer when in the UK and find a short term let in the winter..I’ve seen a few around budget but not sure if there’s something I’m missing by ruling out a hymer or something similar?

 

[3cabbages]

"Older" motor homes with no computers or electronics, are less likely to bamboozle you when or if there's a glitch!

and also more fun!

Kind regards,
Leo

 

[Figaro]

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[MisterB]

Thanks! I know I’m asking a lot ..I’m considering mainly spring/summer when in the UK and find a short term let in the winter..I’ve seen a few around budget but not sure if there’s something I’m missing by ruling out a hymer or something similar?

Take a look at Uberleisure on eBay - they sell to the public but on a strict trade only sale basis, no comeback whatsoever, no guarantee, bought as seen. If in any doubt walk away ....

I've had two motorhomes from there and been pleased. BUT you need to climb all over and under, checking for rust, damage, leaks, spongy floors, damp etc and so test all appliances, electrics etc check service history and do a test drive. It's very much buyer beware so be warned .....

If you can do work yourself or get it done cheaply it might pay you to spend a day there mooching around.

3cabbages makes a good point about older motorhomes, especially the 2.8jtd engines which run forever..

 

[pampam]

Ive seen cheap autosleepers on ebay also look on partco motorhomes some are damaged but driveable theres an elnagh on there at moment

 

[pampam]

Sorry its copart ……… i do that all the time

 

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