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Hi Bikerman

You will find many different answers to your questions depending on who you ask.

Left or right hand drive makes no difference to most people. If you plan to spend most of the year on the continent left hand drive may be slightly easier for paying tolls etc. I have had many trips to France over the years and always had right hand drive but would not dismiss buying a left hand drive next time.

Campsite prices can differ greatly but in Ireland prices range from about €20 - €35 per night. Winter prices do drop but the number of sites open during this time also drops. In Ireland many Aire de service have started to appear. This is a continental thing where prices and facilities are very different from campsites. Prices are from free to about €10 per night. This is not camping in the same sense as on a campsite.

You also have the option to join a club and attend organised rallys where you will meet up with other motorhome owners and learn a lot by asking questions.


People talk about wild camping where you just pull up and stay for the night. Many of prefer to call this overnight parking as councils etc imagine all sorts of undesirable activities when they hear the phrase.

As for motorhomes, there are many makes and models in a massive price range. It sounds like you have your layout picked already but be aware there is a difference in build quality and "you get what you pay for" is usually true.

The most importance thing is to use the van and enjoy yourself.

I am going tomorrow to clean a van which is going up for sale. I know it is a 6 birth with a U shaped rear lounge. I can het you photos and details if you like.

Hi Mark, thanks for replying and setting me straight on a few things. I know your right and we should get more involved with the motorhome community and ask questions, hopefully in the near future. As for the motorhome you talked about, as we are only doing our homework we are not ready yet to buy but I am looking all the time (driving my wife potty) and we hope to join the motorhome clan and enjoy for many years.
Thanks again and happy camping. Brian