ok am close to purchase

Well, we found a motohome which fits our needs and at the right price. We are getting it checked out tomorrow. My only concern is that its a bit shaky - mind you we did drive it on back roads. Its 1998 6 berth Ford. Is this common in motorhomes of that vintage? Same owner for the past 10 years. Also do you need airconditioning in south of France? Is it expensive to install same? All comments and advice greatly appreciated.

Well done finding something to suit your needs.

I cannot help with your question about how it drives but it sounds a little strange.

As for Aircon, it can be expensive to buy and install. It requires electric hook up on sites to run it so no Aires or wild camping.
We have been in the south of France and would have enjoyed Aircon but survived without it.

Personally I would put the additional expense into the purchase of the vehicle and forget about Aircon.

When you say "shaky" what do you mean?

Is it a bouncy ride? swaying left to right? Rough on the road?

The Ford Motorhome is on leaf springs on the rear suspension if my memory serves me right so that would be the cause for the bumpy ride in the back .

I don't wish to rain on your parade but in some older layouts there are problems with fitting extra seat belts. For example most installers will not fit side facing seat belts because legislation states that all passengers must be carried on forward facing seats. A lot of people have run into the problem with larger older multi berth MH's because although it is not illegal to carry passengers in side ways seats because of the age of the vehicle, it is under other legislation dangerous to carry unsupported loads and to hazard the safety of anyone in the vehicle, so you lose out to this legislation for insurance and also run the risk of prosecution if you do.

So many older MH's can only carry (in motion) 2 or 3 passengers on forward facing seats suitably belted reducing the use but can still sleep maybe 6 people if transported seperately. Just watch this one with a big family or you might be stuck with a MH of no use to you.

Of course I should have added it depends on which country you are in UK or Eire. Mmi1 doesn't say.

Thank you so much for all your helpful replies. I am from West of Ireland and you have given me food for thought. The seat belts are on the forward facing seats. There are no side seats. I was not talking about kids seating at very back of camper but in the spot that seats 4 behind the driver seats. Anyway thanks again. All the best. Maura