Motorhome Swap?

Hi There,

Is anybody interested in a swap for a few weeks / the summer / the year? I have a lovely A-Class 2012 McLouis Nevis. Only 28,000kms on it. I'm considering selling it because I'd like a new layout now that I'll have kids to join us. However, I think it would be a good idea to test out a different layout and make sure I like it first before changing.

Obviously, we would make sure everything is above board insurance wise and make sure both sides are happy and have peace of mind in who they are swapping with beforehand. But assuming all that can be sorted, would anyone here be interested in a swap?

I'm looking for something modern, that can sleep 4 - 5, but not two double beds. Ideally, I'd like 3 or 4 people to be able to sleep separately. I'd love to try out something with a U-lounge in the rear but would also take bunk beds at the rear. A decent size living area / eating area would be good too.

Mine is a very nice motorhome to drive. Lovely modern white leather interior. Captains chairs that swivel in the front. Fixed island bed in the rear, large drop down bed at front. Loads of garage space. Oven, 3 hob burner, large fridge, freezer. I'm sure you all know the score so I'll leave it at that.

If you have any interest, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks for the info, might follow that one up.

Presumably something like one of these, is the sort you will be looking for in the future.
https://www.bunkcampers.com/en/campervans-for-hire/grande/
Or like this from Condron Campers in Carlow.
2021 SWIFT CHARISMA EDGE 486 R.H.D

Yes, either one of those would suit. I travelled up to take a look at the Swift Charisma Edge in Carlow the other day. Absolutely gorgeous van. A bit more than I want to spend though considering I don't use it all that much. But it's tempting!
Exactly why I'd like to try out a similar design before going and buying one.

Any websites that you know of for having a look in France? Like the Done Deal equivalent? I've been having a look at a few German websites and found mobile.de to be very good. Haven't managed to find the equivalent for France.

https://www.annonces-caravaning.com/categorie

Off course but the rainy north east

Thanks for all that. I'm considering going over and getting one myself. The task is a little daunting but I think it would be good to go through the process and see how it's done. Might be something I'd do again in the future. Or even look at bringing in a few.
Did you find that the value was still better to go abroad and bring it back, even after VRT and other expenses? I'm in two minds. sometimes I wonder whether it will even work out and cheaper. However, it's not necessarily getting a cheaper price that attracts me, there also seems like a much larger selection and you can get the exact spec and layout you want, as opposed to taking what you can get over here. What made you decide to bring one in from the continent as oppose to buying here?

Be careful if you are importing a motorhome with a value of €100k + and insuring it with Dolmen as they will look for a tracker to be fitted before insuring it. I eventually managed to get them to provide temp insurance cover until I could get a tracker fitted in Ireland but we were at loggerheads until they gave this concession.

That's good to know, but I'm not quite at that level yet!

Have you heard of. Pat Butler she Brokers campervans, I'm told she will source and do all the paperwork, as well as sell your own van.
PAT'S CAMPERS
Address:
Gyles Quay, Waterford
051833361

That was always going to be a long shot

Begrudgingly, yes! But I'll hopefully get rid of the other one over the next couple of weeks.