What's stopping you buying a new van?

[Minxy]

She might be on to me as I spend a few hours in the van most days.

Be careful it doesn't turn into your permanent residence!

 

[msb03]

I am very happy with yy 2007 Nuevo , it's solid, the minor issues we've had have been easy/cheap to fix and it suits us down to the ground. I don't have 80K (less trade in) to buy a new one with all the problems everyone seems to get with a new van. Don't think all the modern electronics and build quaility issues justify anyone spending that sort of money

 

[alex n]

The Bank

 

[Simon Meadwell]

We have got our A class specced how we want it. Been in lots of pvcs but cant get along with the pinch point of the narrow kitchen area so staying with what we have.

 

[Minxy]

We have got our A class specced how we want it. Been in lots of pvcs but cant get along with the pinch point of the narrow kitchen area so staying with what we have.

We have the best of both worlds with our Carthago C-Compactline, nearly the same width and length of an xlwb PVC but bigger 'pinch point' which means I can actually get past hubby's belly!

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[Zebede4500]

Our 2004 AS Nuevo is simple, reparable, understandable and to us, irreplaceable. Limited electronics mean I can repair most things. The only things I would want would be a separate shower and a drop down bed, but I am not paying £80K to get them and I don't want the electronic problems that seem to be prevalent. We did a 5 week European tour last year and plan another one this year so as long as it all keeps going, we are not changing !!

 

[DerryW]

Too old, 86 today. With much reluctance might have to give up motorhoming next year.

Happy 86th.

 

[Chuns]

In answer to your original question Jim there are four distinct reasons I have stopped the process of replacing our 2015 Adria Coral 670.

1. We must be under 3500kg, and when you dig deep enough you find that the usable payload in similarly specced vehicles is a lot less than ours.

2. Subjectively the models we considered to be in the same 'class' as ours seem to be of a lesser build standard.

3. There is too much 'fluff' on the modern designs - and I like innovation and new technology.

4. There seems to be too much emphasis on style rather than the practical requirements of living, even for short periods, in a small space.

So we'll stick with what we've got. Interestingly I researched the hell out of our purchase ten years ago, aware of the adage about not getting it right in your first van purchase. I'm proud (or smug maybe) to say that I think I did get it right.

 

[TUCANO]

My partner, she won't travel abroad with me, one disagreement in France 5 years ago but never forgotten !!
She likes to follow rules so if a layby had a sign stating, 'no tea making' she would not have a cup of tea, I would make myself a coffee
Hence my van is up for sale and I am hoping to buy a static caravan.
I am sorely tempted to keep my van and lose the deposit on the static but as I have found out previously, travelling alone can be boring, to me anyway.
Happy Travels to all, except myself it seems.

 

[alex n]

keep the van and get shot o your partner

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[DerryW]

Can’t really justify spending £60k to upgrade on what we already have just to have 24 on the number plate instead of 19.

Island bed, VB air on rear and EP self levelling and only 18000 miles on it, it’s still got a couple of more years on it.