If you've never camped/caravanned/Motorhomed before would you consider trial runs in Ireland in a hired one.
And I dont get it. I want the freedom to travel, not the pleasures of cramped living. I'd hate a wet week in a motor home in Donegal, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't love the freedom to travel across Italy.
And I dont get it. I want the freedom to travel, not the pleasures of cramped living. I'd hate a wet week in a motor home in Donegal, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't love the freedom to travel across Italy.
If you're buying, the German brands are very high quality: Hymer, Hobby, Dethleffs, Knaus. British marques: Explorer Group incl. Swift(entry level and up) & Bessacar(more luxurious), Autosleeper, Autotrail are all quite good. Other continental makes: Adria(Croatia), good, Lunar,(Frenchnot so recommended), Benimar(Spanish), so so. Many brands are owned by one major company like Explorer. There are different levels of van within each make, from basic to luxurious.Does anyone have any advice on brands/models to go for or avoid? Is having to convert the living area every night a big hassle? Are they as big and clumsy to drive as they appear from the outside?
Thanks again everyone.
Good idea. I would suggest 2 things, sign up to www.motorhomefacts.com and read lots about layouts, brands and dealers. Second, consider importing from UK or Germany. Be very careful about online ads!Don't think we will be taking the big plunge until 2019 but I think next summer we could try a week in Ireland and take it from there. Yeah I know this is slow, but not easy to line up extended time from work, and it's a lot of money to save up.
Classy looking campervan Slim. One thing, when you are at your campsite and need to go to the shop do you need to pile into your "house" each time? I think a caravan should also be considered for this reason. Also it doesn't have an engine so no tax, servicing , things to go wrong etc. Friends of our bought a caravan 2 years ago. Not sure what they spent on it but it wasn't much. The rationale was that when they will sell it in 5-7 years time they'll nearly get back what they paid for it.
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