Done it, Bought one, now the Q's start.

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So we've done it, confirmed order on a large 2017 A Class Home on Wheels.

So now we have the raft of stupid first owner (ever) questions.

WaxOyl / Rust Protection - Worth it, or not for the underside of the MoHo. Obviously it is a massive investment so want to protect our investment?

Storaged Cover - It will be stored off site and a slightly dusty environment, would you / do you cover yours?

Bike Carrage - it has a Mahooooosive boot, space for 4 bikes if carefully packed, but what do people use to keep them upright? We have a towbar and a towbar bike rack for when we need the boot space for other things, but I would prefer to keep them secure and dry if I can.

There will be more, but that will be all for now.

V.

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Thanks guys.

Will post pics when we have her, first trip away already booked for half term as a 4 night trial run and off to the NEC show later this month.

Got a plan for bike storage in the boot at a 5th of the price of Fiamma which should make them easy to load and remove. Again will post when I have worked it out fully.

V.

Edited by VEX on Wednesday 12th September 15:47

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Thanks it will be agricultrual, so may try to diswade Mrs V.

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Jasper3.0 said:

What have you bought?

Pilote Galaxy Class. 17month old, £15K less than new!

Cant wait

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DP1 said:

Just a thought on the keeping bikes secure inside the rear luggage compartment

https://www.bikeinside.de/en/interior-bike-rack/system-bikeinside.html

Like that idea, but costly. I was thinking of re-engineering a pair of these, with the little Fiamma cross bar seperators (or even make my own)
https://tinyurl.com/y6vay4z5

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Awesome advice from everyone, many thanks.

May even share this thread with Mrs V! lol.

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dterry said:

I am not sure how needed this will be on the Pilote Galaxy..... The very bottom of the floor has a GRP outer shell, so theres no wood to get wet / protect, and I think the chassis is galvanised. Mine is less than a year old and still looks pretty shiny underneath.

Thanks dterry.

Very good point on the Alko Chassis and GRP, just need to check the rear tow bar bit.

We got a 740GJ (twin rear, high beds) in almost the identical spec we wanted immaculate just 17month old, so a good chunk of change cheaper.

Really looking forward to getting in the next week or so.

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Thanks all,

Collecting on Friday, then maybe first night away on Saturday without the kids.

Any good weblinks for buying stuff like electrical hookup, fresh water fill and grey waste emptying kit?

Many Thanks again.

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Many thanks all of you and hi the the VX220 Gang.

Currently running a modified Mini Cooper S and my weekend & track car. Should be going on a trailer too for longer times away in the van.

Well she is home, just fits on the drive for loading and unloading, which is good.

Off to local camping shops tomorrow for accessories.

Here she is (Martha) before we left the sellers this morning.

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Plenty but would rather not publish them on line, for security.

PM me and I would be happy to share privately. You’re after a 5/6 seat & berth aren’t you.

This one is 4 seats (belts), 6berth.

V.

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Already fitted with T6 Tracker, Thatcham Alarm/Imobiliser and just picked up a DiskLok for the streering wheel and a wheel clamp.

Going spin seats and padlock them into place as well while in storage.

Its going to a fairly secluded but secure storage location and I am fitting cctv there too.

Even thought about pulling the fuel pump fuse too.

Other than that, if they get past that lot, they deserve it.

V.

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Just a quick up-date.

We love it! Been away 4 times since collection and have 4 trips booked already for 2019.

2 Skiing
1 European
1 UK

And that’s before the summer!

Have to say the Pilote G series is a fantastic layout and works really well for us as a family.

V.

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Winterberg, Germany for a trial/tester trip for 5 days.

Then 2nd trip will be Solden, Austria for 7days then up to Amsterdam for Dutch bulb fields. Solden site has EHU, Water, Waste, Cable Tv and Gas all on the pitch and they seem to have a special trick to stop water freezing in their distribution system.

Honestly can not wait.

V.

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Tank and pipework is all internal in the double floor, so the only external pipe is the acutal evac pipe. I think even the waste valve is internal.

Will check, but planning on, once open, it stays open and evacuates straightaway to either a wide-mouthed waste (grey only) builders tub or down the drain point on the pitch.