rupert123 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Tracker - 2013-10-30 10:03 AM Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-30 9:33 AM Steer clear of motorhome-related internet forums until you've read at least one book intended for novice motorcaravanners. Ask lots of questions on this forum before you buy and get a wide variation of mostly practical viewpoints based mainly on actual individual experience not theory, but do be very aware of considerable bias from those with preconceptions and fixed ideas that their way is the only way - 'cos it ain't!! What are you talking about Rich? I know my way is the only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 rolandrat - 2013-10-30 9:34 AM So Lenny, so unless we buy abroad we are stupid. I don't think so. Nar, just got more money than sense. :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 rupert123 - 2013-10-30 10:08 AM What are you talking about Rich? I know my way is the only way. I do appreciate that Henry, but at least you and I and a few others on here are not afraid to say so when we do make mistakes or get it wrong and then decide to change direction, sometimes at great expense, rather than try to have people believe that we never get anything wrong.(lol) PS - heads below parapet time again methinks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Tracker - 2013-10-30 10:43 AM rupert123 - 2013-10-30 10:08 AM What are you talking about Rich? I know my way is the only way. I do appreciate that Henry, but at least you and I and a few others on here are not afraid to say so when we do make mistakes or get it wrong and then decide to change direction, sometimes at great expense, rather than try to have people believe that we never get anything wrong.(lol) PS - heads below parapet time again methinks!! Quite right Rich so here goes. Buying a panel van, what a mistake, would not want to repeat that one. Buying a Hymer another big mistake, always going wrong, very poor part ex, stuck to Uk vans ever since. Always sold on easily for decent prices, no problems so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 rupert123 - 2013-10-30 12:34 PM Quite right Rich so here goes. Buying a panel van, what a mistake, would not want to repeat that one. Buying a Hymer another big mistake, always going wrong, very poor part ex, stuck to Uk vans ever since. Always sold on easily for decent prices, no problems so far. Buying a large coachbuilt and assuming the payload to be what the maker stated - big mistake. Buying a panel van is not a mistake as long as the van is big enough inside to do what you want it to do. Obviously there are limitations when you downsize but given the improved handing, cruising ability, ride, noise levels, performance, fuel use, ability to explore narrow lanes, our 6.00 metre panel van is a very good compromise between comfort and practicality and we have no intention of reverting to a coachbuilt - yet. That said I still think that coachbuilts offer much more van for your money than panel vans. No right or wrong - just different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Be VERY careful when backing up onto levelling Ramps, drive fowards on to them if at all possible, AND if possible get someone to watch you 'up'. I tried it alone , backed staight over the top of the ramps !! they got jammed up into the rear wheelarches and broke part of the rear 'Skirts' cost £250. Spoiled my Day ! Agree about the 'wind out' awnings, ALWAYS secure them with either a Strap or some decent Guy ropes. even if you only intend to wind it out for half hour or so. A pain but better safe than sorry. just a wire peg through the 'Foot' doesn't stop it blowing over the van. sure there are more 'Tips' from experience. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Buying a new Swift motorhome for the second time in the 90's. The first one leaked [fixed by Swift under warranty and without quibble] and I believed the spin that Swift had sorted out its build quality problems. Bought a second one - and it leaked. At the time, Swift were not the only builder of leaky motorhomes but were probably the best and putting them right. When you are working, having to deal with motorhome issues takes up valuable holiday time. Dealing with water ingress is probably the worst. I've never repeated the mistake because I did a lot of research on build quality, design and engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Before you drive onto that nice pitch or stretch of grass, get out walk around it & jump up & down on it to make sure it is hard. When you use EHU, put a plastic bag over the driver's mirror. If you forget to disconnect the bag reminds you, so you don't drive off still connected. Better still every time you start the van read out a checklist:- Gas off EHU disconnected Steadies up Rooflights shut Windows shut levelling blocks water off fridge to battery Garage locked Check site for items Return site key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Strachan Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Make sure if you buy what we have, secondhand, that you transfer the warranty, by paying the makers direct! Within 3 months, if you dont they wont honour any warranty, and you can not do it after 3 months. Even if the dealer failed to tell you. Sad company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 pelmetman - 2013-10-29 7:08 PM Seeing as we should be a font of motorhome knowledge on here ;-)............ How about telling newbies about your mistakes :D.............and I don't just mean slagging of dealers *-)........ As they say;-)........................Confession is good for the soul :D....... So time to fess up >:-) Buying a "bargain banger " after reading a post on these forums. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 1footinthegrave - 2013-10-31 9:21 AM pelmetman - 2013-10-29 7:08 PM Seeing as we should be a font of motorhome knowledge on here ;-)............ How about telling newbies about your mistakes :D.............and I don't just mean slagging of dealers *-)........ As they say;-)........................Confession is good for the soul :D....... So time to fess up >:-) Buying a "bargain banger " after reading a post on these forums. ;-) You know it makes sense :D................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpark Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-30 9:33 AM Steer clear of motorhome-related internet forums until you've read at least one book intended for novice motorcaravanners. I know there have been some books suggested in previous posts in other threads, but could you (would you) recommend any titles in particular? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ashpark - 2013-10-31 9:37 AM Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-30 9:33 AM Steer clear of motorhome-related internet forums until you've read at least one book intended for novice motorcaravanners. I know there have been some books suggested in previous posts in other threads, but could you (would you) recommend any titles in particular? Thanks. " Go Motorhoming Europe" an absolute bible on the whole subject. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Either of these would be a good choice https://www.vicarious-shop.com/Go-Motorhoming-and-Campervanning-9780956678119.html http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcaravan-Manual-Choosing-Using-Maintaining/dp/0857331248 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ashpark Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-31 2:14 PM Either of these would be a good choice https://www.vicarious-shop.com/Go-Motorhoming-and-Campervanning-9780956678119.html http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcaravan-Manual-Choosing-Using-Maintaining/dp/0857331248 Many thanks for that, I'll have a look at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpark Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 1footinthegrave - 2013-10-31 10:01 AM Ashpark - 2013-10-31 9:37 AM Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-30 9:33 AM Steer clear of motorhome-related internet forums until you've read at least one book intended for novice motorcaravanners. I know there have been some books suggested in previous posts in other threads, but could you (would you) recommend any titles in particular? Thanks. " Go Motorhoming Europe" an absolute bible on the whole subject. ;-) Thanks, might get round to that once I've worked out how to go motorhoming in Scotland :-D On a slightly different tack ( well alright, completely different), I see Aldi are selling Tyre Traction Tracks next week. £10 a pair and good up to 3.5 tonnes, anybody think they're worth buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ashpark - 2013-10-31 3:02 PM 1footinthegrave - 2013-10-31 10:01 AM Ashpark - 2013-10-31 9:37 AM Derek Uzzell - 2013-10-30 9:33 AM Steer clear of motorhome-related internet forums until you've read at least one book intended for novice motorcaravanners. I know there have been some books suggested in previous posts in other threads, but could you (would you) recommend any titles in particular? Thanks. " Go Motorhoming Europe" an absolute bible on the whole subject. ;-) Thanks, might get round to that once I've worked out how to go motorhoming in Scotland :-D Don't be put of by the "Europe" bit, it covers almost everything you need to know for the UK, oh and don't leave it too long to discover across the water, and the same book may whet your appetite. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The Vicarious Book's publication that used to be titled "Go Motorhoming Europe" has evidently been re-named "Go Motorhoming and Campervanning" (see the link I provided above) possibly because the original title could be misinterpreted. John Wickersham's "Motorcaravan Manual" concentrates more on the technical aspects of motorhome ownership than on using a motorhome. Both books are currently available from Amazon for a total price of £26.50. To cut costs, my advice would be to buy the "Go Motorhoming and Campervanning" book because of its wide scope and then get your local library to obtain a copy of the "Motorcaravan Manual" so that you can decide if that's also worth purchasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 There you go, two of us recommend it. :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candapack Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Re laimeduck's post yesterday about a "moving off" checklist. I typed one up, sized it, laminated it, and when looking for a sensible place to put it, discovered that Auto-Sleepers had already done it all for me, on the drivers side quarter-light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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