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new to motorhomeing

· Posted: 04.02.2012 · #1

i am new to motorhomeing and don't know where to start

have been looking and looking but getting nowhere, i have £6000 to spend and have a family of five 3kids it's not a lot of money i know but i think i can get something good for that amount

is one make better than the other, does the van bit of it matter what make you buy

thanks

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Re: new to motorhomeing

· Posted: 04.02.2012 · #2

Hi John.
For a start the best thing is not to rush into anything, go to as many dealers as possible bring the whole family look at each van See what layout that you think would suite you and them there are so many different layouts.

(1) If you find one you like the next thing is to lookout for is Underbody Rust the older the van the more prone this will be.

(2) Dampness and water leeks is another.

If you find one you like, Bring a mechanic to check it out.

I dont know what part of the Country your in.

Have a look here http://www.donagheymotorhomes.ie/

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Re: new to motorhomeing

· Posted: 04.02.2012 · #3

Just be aware John that any passengers must be carried on forward facing seats and be secured with a seat belt....there are older MHs out there with side facing seats and you will be told it is ok to carry passengers on them legally...that is so...however a newer piece of legislation overruled that loophole and if you carry any unrestrained passengers you are liable to be prosecuted (as they can become human cannonballs inside the MH in the event of an accident)...so restrained means forward facing seat and seat belts.....this effectively reduces many older 4 - 6 berth MHs to 2 people carriers.

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Re: new to motorhomeing

· Posted: 02.03.2012 · #4

thanks!

sorry i do not get online much, i have now seen some that i like at my price. i will check those things you have mentioned.

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