Motorhomes

[Lee]

[Taurus]

We've looked at them, being long-term caravanners, but the price & build quality have never made me want to buy one.

For a long trip I can see the appeal. But for holidays where you set up base and then go out places they're a bit of a mixed blessing. You have to take everything with you wherever you go, and many car parks won't let them in due to height restrictions - which can be a real pain when it comes to visiting somewhere that's busy.

The ones I've really liked are when someone buys a van and does their own conversion. A mate did one last year, the interior is all from a scrap caravan and it cost him less than a quarter of the price than buying a motorhome.

Having been caravanning for years I've seen a lot of changes in the quality of 'vans & motorhomes - and it's all been downhill. Now it's just me and the missus we bought an Eriba because they are built to last. If it was me - I'd put that kind of money into a Eriba caravan because they're well built, tow great, have a cult following, and when you sell it you'll get your money back from it. Plus - once you're pitched you can travel about in a normal car and when you get back at night it's all set up for you.

Have a look at the Automotive Leisure website Eriba Puck Familia Triton Troll at AutomotiveLeisure - they're down in Poole - but you get 'vans coming up for sale all over the country. And have a read on the Eriba owners forum. The UK Eriba Forum

If you don't like towing then look into doing your own conversion.

[Hardcore]

I think towing would be a problem for a lot of us as well Taurus, due to the license restrictions.

[Danny]

My mums had 2 VW conversions. And loved both.
Before buying the second one they looked at something higher but decided against it since you're limited on where you can take a motor home. The T5 just drives like a big car.

[Samo]

Ive looked at converting an old ambulance into a motorhome, may do that, i reckon it can be done fairly cheap

[Lee]

I need to do a hell of a lot more research on them before I commit to anything, but the more I consider the types of weekends away, the more it appeals. I've seen plenty with bike racks on which would be great for weekends away mountain biking.
I have something like these in mind:
2004 ACE MILANO 4/5 berth Diesel in Boston | Auto Trader Motorhomes
2005 LUNAR CHAMP 520 E 2.0 JTD LOW MILEAGE! Diesel in Notts | Auto Trader Motorhomes
2004 SWIFT SUNDANCE 590 RS Swift Sundance 590 RS Diesel in Saltash | Auto Trader Motorhomes

I'll have a browse on that link you gave tomorrow Taurus. As always, all advice/discussion is appreciated.

[Taurus]

[ardenblue]

I have been thinking of buying a caravan only something small as there only the 3 of us but havent seen anything nice looking for small money 2500 3000
everything i looked at looked old and dated and worse for wear.
didnt i see a thread that somone had converted a rigid lorry 7.5 ton could be heavier into a camper/mobile home thing or something dont think was on here was on allcorsa cant remeber where but they did a damn good job at it had a big sliding door at one side wasnt that expensive to do iirc

[Taurus]

[Tim]

Found one, eBay

[Tim]

Also you will need this on repeat