At last .... I have a motor home.
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Hello chaps, we've wanted a motor home for years, but basically we don't have enough disposable income to be able to afford one.
Well, with a bit of saving I've at last got an old one, we have paid £4000.00 for this one and collect it Saturday (it needs new sills and jacking points, my weld it mate is happy to do the work).
I realise it is a poverty model, but the condition of it (apart from the rot), is a credit to its former owners.
Please fire away with the advice etc :
http://motorhomes.autotrader.co.uk/used-motorhomes...
Well, with a bit of saving I've at last got an old one, we have paid £4000.00 for this one and collect it Saturday (it needs new sills and jacking points, my weld it mate is happy to do the work).
I realise it is a poverty model, but the condition of it (apart from the rot), is a credit to its former owners.
Please fire away with the advice etc :
http://motorhomes.autotrader.co.uk/used-motorhomes...
Nice one 
Has it had a habitation check/damp check recently? Is it not too late to get one before you part with your hard earned?
If too late check for damp on the insides. Either get a good damp meter or get a good dealer to check it. If you are in the Worcs area Edwards at Kempsey are superb. Ron Campbell is a wizard!
I don't want to worry you but damp could cost as much as you paid for the MH, to fix if really bad!
Aside from that I subscribe to motorhomefacts website for £12.50 a year [other MH sites are available!]and you will find loads of really helpful folks who really know their stuff (and obviously the odd knob as well but thats life
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Enjoy: we love it
Has it had a habitation check/damp check recently? Is it not too late to get one before you part with your hard earned?
If too late check for damp on the insides. Either get a good damp meter or get a good dealer to check it. If you are in the Worcs area Edwards at Kempsey are superb. Ron Campbell is a wizard!
I don't want to worry you but damp could cost as much as you paid for the MH, to fix if really bad!
Aside from that I subscribe to motorhomefacts website for £12.50 a year [other MH sites are available!]and you will find loads of really helpful folks who really know their stuff (and obviously the odd knob as well but thats life
)Enjoy: we love it
Just thought I'd report back.
It has been a good buy, and lots of fun has been had.
I joined a thing called Britstops and have used a few of those, plus we have just returned from the Scottish Highlands, a week of wild camping for a couple of days, then using a site for the obvious facilities, then repeat.
I've even enjoyed modifying bits for our own personal tastes.
It has been surprising to me just how much fun these old buses are to drive although I do now have a more muscular left leg from the cable clutch.
It has been a good buy, and lots of fun has been had.
I joined a thing called Britstops and have used a few of those, plus we have just returned from the Scottish Highlands, a week of wild camping for a couple of days, then using a site for the obvious facilities, then repeat.
I've even enjoyed modifying bits for our own personal tastes.
It has been surprising to me just how much fun these old buses are to drive although I do now have a more muscular left leg from the cable clutch.
Nigel Worc's said:
Just thought I'd report back.
It has been a good buy, and lots of fun has been had.
I joined a thing called Britstops and have used a few of those, plus we have just returned from the Scottish Highlands, a week of wild camping for a couple of days, then using a site for the obvious facilities, then repeat.
I've even enjoyed modifying bits for our own personal tastes.
It has been surprising to me just how much fun these old buses are to drive although I do now have a more muscular left leg from the cable clutch.
Did you get a damp check? If not it wuld be worth getting one (or indeed a full habitation check) just so you can protect your fun investment.It has been a good buy, and lots of fun has been had.
I joined a thing called Britstops and have used a few of those, plus we have just returned from the Scottish Highlands, a week of wild camping for a couple of days, then using a site for the obvious facilities, then repeat.
I've even enjoyed modifying bits for our own personal tastes.
It has been surprising to me just how much fun these old buses are to drive although I do now have a more muscular left leg from the cable clutch.
oblio said:
Did you get a damp check? If not it wuld be worth getting one (or indeed a full habitation check) just so you can protect your fun investment.
Yes, the piece of wood across the very lower rear (where the lights attach the other side) is rotten on one side, (this will be a winter project to replace), otherwise it is fine.Gassing Station | Tents, Caravans & Motorhomes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff