Went to look but ended up buying! 😬

motorhumour · 2025-03-02T16:10:08+0000

Hello from sunny Staffordshire!
We went to the motorhome show- just to look you understand, and to sort what we did and didn’t want…
A fixed bed was a must…
Good headroom
max 7m so that it fits on the drive
Oh and the budget…..we can only afford a second hand one…. But that might have gone out of the window…
We went, we saw, we eliminated plenty of…
We also realised as ex campers that we didn’t need all the bells and whistles..
We will only ever use sites if we stop more than 1 night anywhere.
We will do the uk for the next 2 years until we retire and then the world is our lobster as they say…
Anyway… we are now the proud owners of a Joacamp 70Q….an entry level motorhome which ticks all of our boxes….
Please be gentle with us, we are still learning…
My googling and YouTube skills are improving daily…
All hints and tips gratefully received
Rich

Figaro · 2025-03-02T16:14:01+0000

Joacamp 70Q - had to Google that, not heard of them before but looks nice

Nanniemate · 2025-03-02T16:17:56+0000

Have fun and take what you need from the house before you start buying loads of must have stuff

BikerGraham · 2025-03-02T16:20:23+0000

Have loads of great adventures and fun in your new van

DandJ · 2025-03-02T16:20:34+0000

Welcome. We met a chap in Granada (In Spain, we weren't hankering after a tour of the Corrie set in Manchester) who had a Joacamp van, he was very impressed with it so far (owned 9 mths).

Janine · 2025-03-02T16:26:40+0000

Welcome to the Fun

motorhumour · 2025-03-02T16:29:06+0000

Nanniemate said:
Have fun and take what you need from the house before you start buying loads of must have stuff

That’s the plan- got a load of camping stuff in the loft to sort through before we buy anything!

motorhumour · 2025-03-02T16:30:11+0000

Figaro said:
Joacamp 70Q - had to Google that, not heard of them before but looks nice

Thank you- they have only been in the uk for 3 years, part of the Pilote family .

bobandjanie · 2025-03-02T16:31:40+0000

I don't much about that motorhome, but our last and present motorhome both French made Rapido and Pilote, can't really fault the build quality, and budget vehicles tend to do quite well in the rental market considering the amount of abuse they get, I'm sure you will be very happy with it, happy travels.

Bob.

motorhumour · 2025-03-02T16:32:28+0000

Janine said:
Welcome to the Fun

I shall keep your son in mind when it needs its first habitation check as you aren’t far away!

Geistguy · 2025-03-02T17:06:26+0000

The so called entry level van from Pilote group, less technical stuff to go wrong and look good. Our Pilote has performed well in 6 years of ownership. Like all Van's expect minor snagging issues. Happy motorhoming.

scousebird · 2025-03-02T17:09:43+0000

Carolyn and Kev · 2025-03-02T17:15:51+0000

Welcome to the club...Its a Pilote really so its a good truck .Just enjoy it and have fun. That is something you will do trust me!!

Kev

Roby2008 · 2025-03-02T17:16:55+0000

motorhumour said:
Hello from sunny Staffordshire!
We went to the motorhome show- just to look you understand, and to sort what we did and didn’t want…
A fixed bed was a must…
Good headroom
max 7m so that it fits on the drive
Oh and the budget…..we can only afford a second hand one…. But that might have gone out of the window…
We went, we saw, we eliminated plenty of…
We also realised as ex campers that we didn’t need all the bells and whistles..
We will only ever use sites if we stop more than 1 night anywhere.
We will do the uk for the next 2 years until we retire and then the world is our lobster as they say…
Anyway… we are now the proud owners of a Joacamp 70Q….an entry level motorhome which ticks all of our boxes….
Please be gentle with us, we are still learning…
My googling and YouTube skills are improving daily…
All hints and tips gratefully received
Rich

Welcome to the madhouse, you will have fun, entry level means less to go wrong, less to worry about .......... the Lobster awaits, go for it.....

1967bowesj · 2025-03-02T17:49:34+0000

Entry level is just a term, like starter van used to be.
The engine will be the same as a 100k van, same with the heating fridge shower etc, ok the seats might be cloth not leather but they usually get covered anyway.
Hope you have fun in your travels and on here.

Go_buddy_go_ · 2025-03-02T18:29:44+0000

f6c · 2025-03-02T18:50:19+0000

Welcome aboard

Nanniemate · 2025-03-02T18:52:05+0000

motorhumour said:
Thank you- they have only been in the uk for 3 years, part of the Pilote family .

I looked too. There's 2 24plate preregistration in Wales for sale I'm driving past this week. It could get dangerous :rofl:

Lenny HB · 2025-03-02T18:53:48+0000

We will only ever use sites if we stop more than 1 night anywhere.

That will soon change once you get into Motorhoming.

grasscutter · 2025-03-02T18:59:20+0000

Welcome

Also had to Google it.
They had some on an a lorry that disembarked at Newhaven when we sailed out.

BikerGraham · 2025-03-02T19:03:40+0000

Lenny HB said:
That will soon change once you get into Motorhoming.

Wish I could convince the boss of that thought

Lenny HB · 2025-03-02T19:06:08+0000

BikerGraham said:
Wish I could convince the boss of that thought

It's my little boss all 4'10"of her that likes wilding.

BikerGraham · 2025-03-02T19:10:42+0000

Lenny HB said:
It's my little boss all 4'10"of her that likes wilding.

You lucky person. Mine has to have toilets.

Am still working on divorce… I mean mediation …

Shrimp · 2025-03-02T19:21:16+0000

Snap!
We went to look at a left hand drive used Carthago .
Never been inside a Carthago.
Been looking at Rapido up until then.
Bingo, bought the Cathargo, fell in love at first sight, helped that it was a LHD!

gus-lopez · 2025-03-02T19:23:18+0000

funflair · 2025-03-02T19:26:14+0000

To save anybody else having to Google, here you go

. https://www.joa-camp.com/en/vehicle/motorhome-70q/

Looks a nice van

enjoy.

motorhumour · 2025-03-03T08:25:13+0000

Nanniemate said:
I looked too. There's 2 24plate preregistration in Wales for sale I'm driving past this week. It could get dangerous

I have still been looking…
Pilote do forces and emergency services discount on top of those prices too…
I was sceptical until they actually knocked £2000 pounds off it

motorhumour · 2025-03-03T08:47:05+0000

Lenny HB said:
It's my little boss all 4'10"of her that likes wilding.

I think we are a little nervous of wilding at the moment, but like the idea of Britstops.

Geistguy · 2025-03-03T09:28:51+0000

Pilote owners have a fantastic Facebook group and you will find loads of help etc. As part of thr Pilote "family" you will be more than welcome.

barryd · 2025-03-03T09:36:54+0000

motorhumour said:
I think we are a little nervous of wilding at the moment, but like the idea of Britstops.

Wilding is getting increasingly difficult in England at least. Scotland in many places is much easier and mainland Europe its much more relaxed but there are also loads of free or low cost Aires in France and similar in Germany, Italy and Spain as well. No need to be nervous about it but dont tie yourself to campsites, especially once you get over the water.

Looks a great van and an 800kg payload which is impressive on a 3500kg van. Very impressive. That will be important when you start doing longer trips. Enjoy it!!

Went to look but ended up buying! 😬

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