Motorhome for long term long distance
Discussion
I am looking to buy a used motorhome maybe in the next 2-3 months. Initially it will be used for trips in the UK and maybe France. However I intend to get something that's more on the quality side of things to then use in 3-4 years time for some long trips around Europe probably staying away for at least 6 months at a time, maybe more. Planning to travel at least as far as Italy and maybe onto the Islands in the med. Also as far north as possible really.
I am thinking A class. Previously had an Autotrail 660 so its a bit of a step up and I know nothing about European motorhomes.
Anyone advise which brands are best. Been trying to research the last few weeks but there are so many out there.
I was thinking of getting an RV but I looked at a couple and the seem quite flimsy and even very recent models seem to have very dated looking interiors. Also size may be an issue in some rural spots?
Budget would probably be £50k maybe a smidge more, £60k.
Also should I be considering LHD? Given the majority of the time I will be in the EU?
Our minimum spec seems to be the standard spec of most A class motorhomes you see out there so its more which brand is better.
So far I have looked at Frankia and Burstner. I have also seen Concorde although they seem fairly rare at my price range.
I am thinking A class. Previously had an Autotrail 660 so its a bit of a step up and I know nothing about European motorhomes.
Anyone advise which brands are best. Been trying to research the last few weeks but there are so many out there.
I was thinking of getting an RV but I looked at a couple and the seem quite flimsy and even very recent models seem to have very dated looking interiors. Also size may be an issue in some rural spots?
Budget would probably be £50k maybe a smidge more, £60k.
Also should I be considering LHD? Given the majority of the time I will be in the EU?
Our minimum spec seems to be the standard spec of most A class motorhomes you see out there so its more which brand is better.
So far I have looked at Frankia and Burstner. I have also seen Concorde although they seem fairly rare at my price range.
Seems to be plenty around.
I was hoping to get something that's perhaps 10 years old as you say. Maybe once the winter comes there might be deals to be had.
Full timing insurance defo might be an issue however it will be at least 3 years before we are able to take long trips. 2 weeks would be the most at the moment even then only once a year. It would mostly be a couple of nights mostly. Longest we did in our autotrail was a week but it was too small really for our needs. We had 3 dogs at the time, now down to 2 dogs so if we get something a bit bigger we should be good to go.
I was hoping to get something that's perhaps 10 years old as you say. Maybe once the winter comes there might be deals to be had.
Full timing insurance defo might be an issue however it will be at least 3 years before we are able to take long trips. 2 weeks would be the most at the moment even then only once a year. It would mostly be a couple of nights mostly. Longest we did in our autotrail was a week but it was too small really for our needs. We had 3 dogs at the time, now down to 2 dogs so if we get something a bit bigger we should be good to go.
agent006 said:
Mercedes chassis Hymers will have similar or higher weight rating than a tag chassis. Our B774 is one of about three tag axle Hymers I've seen for sale in the UK. Something like an S830 will have the layout you want, or very close to it.
Yep S830 looks good, there is one on ebay currently for £63k. Looks ideal. How are they for servicing, I am familiar with Fiat and we have a local Fiat van place but not Merc. Do they need to go to Merc dealer? 
Cheers we looked at both Concorde and Frankia. We might hang fire for a few months to see if we can up the budget and also perhaps take advantage of the market doing its usual winter dip. If not we might hold off again till we know what the stock markets do in March! We technically have 3 - 4 years to go yet before we retire so can see what the market does but would like it before then ideally. The used market is very toppy at the moment, we sold our 660SE for £17k 3 years ago now and looking around the same vans are £20k now!
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