Ralph Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I suppose for a number of reasons. In no particular order: There's no such thing as the perfect MH. There's always something you don't like and the next van may fix it :-S It's a bit like the Holy Grail I guess. Very few people get it right first time. You buy too big, too small or the dog doesn't like it. We buy MH magazines to read articles on faraway places and how to mend a broken doodah and they seduce us with reviews on all the new features. We go to MH shows to buy a cheap accessory and there arer all those vans just beckoning. Of the 4 vans that I have owned only the first was a deliberate purchase with research etc. and it was the worste of the lot. The next 3 were all because I went to buy something else... The base vehicle ages and new ones appear with better power etc. It's very satisfying to go round a MH show or dealer and realise that none of them are better for you than what you actually have now. I'm sure there are many more reasons but that will do to start off with. I did think, when at, the Shepton show last week, that some people seem to spend more time looking at vans than actually using them :-S :-S
Dave Newell Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Well presumably not everyone is looking at new motorhomes all the time. We do look around them at the shows but its as much to see what (if anything) is new in the way of interior design and fixtures as anything. We're certainly not looking for a new motorhome, I'm not even sure I can really afford the one we've got! D.
chas Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Keeping up with the Jones s whoever they are ! chas
passionwagon Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 :-D As the ad says -- because you're worth it! *-)
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 It's a bit like cars isn't it? If you view a car as simply a means of getting from A-B and about as exciting for you as your vacuum cleaner then you buy a small sensible one and run it until it expires. If however, you love cars as I do, you waste a fortune on them and get a new one every couple of years. But the pleasure that I've had from them is marvellous!I love my new motorhome but I've absolutely no doubt that in two or three years I'll see a model with more features and a bit more modern and I'll be trading up.Some people spend their money on cruises, or on dining out or on any number of things. Some of us have fun getting a new car or motorhome.Remember, there's no pockets in a shroud!
JohnP Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Yes Frank and there are no shops or supermarkets in heaven.
Ralph Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Seems like a reasonable assumption as shopping is more my idea of hell >:-(
Ralph Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Dave Newell - 2007-01-22 8:52 AM I'm not even sure I can really afford the one we've got! D. I think you're speaking for a lot of us there Dave.
Guest starspirit Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Because we are never satisfied Because we have money in our pockets Because life is for real and not a rehearsal Because my son can make do with the house without a cash bonus Because Grasping Gordon can't have what I've spent. I think that is sufficent reason but no doubt I will think of more.
Ralph Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 starspirit - 2007-01-22 12:26 PM Because we are never satisfied Because we have money in our pockets Because life is for real and not a rehearsal Because my son can make do with the house without a cash bonus Because Grasping Gordon can't have what I've spent. Not sure about reason number 2 though. I've always borrowed for mine :-S
Tony Jones Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Here's my chance - SOMEONE ELSE brought religion into this, not me guv, honest! I've looked into the Biblical references to motorhoming and caravanning. You'd be surprised how many there are: First of all, one related (just!) to the present thread: "You shall not covet your neighbour's house" (Exodus 20:17), which must surely include those with wheels? But now I'll shamelessly go "off thread" (since everyone else does!): The Lord's own example: "I have moved from one camp site to another" (1Chronicles 17:5) Excessive pitch fees: "David paid Aruanah 600 shekels of silver for the site" (1 Chron.21:25) Dangers of wild-camping: "Caravans turn aside from their routes - they go up into the wasteland and perish." (Job 6:18) Ensure your water tank is big enough: "Drink waters out of your own cistern" (Proverbs 5:15) OR ELSE: "You caravans of the Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia, bring water for the thirsty!" (Isaiah 21:13) Make sure the horn works: "He does not hear the driver's shouts" (Job 39:7) Storage space for buckets, spades and toys: "When I became a man, I put away childish things." (1 Corinthians 13:11) And watch out for those Italian drivers! "The driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi - he drives like a madman!" (2Kings 9:20). No doubt there are others!! Tony
Ralph Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Tony Jones - 2007-01-22 12:39 PM The Lord's own example: "I have moved from one camp site to another" (1Chronicles 17:5) But not if he wanted to go to a Caravan Club site as he would have needed to book in advance >:-( (Apologies to Frank, I just couldn't resist it...)
StAubyns Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 We are satisfied with what we have. We bought new last July and have all the bits and pieces that we need. We have no intention of going to any more shows or buying anymore bits. We just want to use what we have as often as possible regards Geoff
Rayjsj Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 How about going back to the days when 'things' lasted a long time ? ie. Before 'built in obscelesence', Motorhomes tend to last longer than cars, and keep their value for longer. We 'go on' about being 'green' but surely the biggest dent in the ozone layer is actually making a new vehicle ? if they lasted a bit longer AND we looked after them our 'green 'stance would ring a bit truer ! I'm with Dave, my Talbot Autosleeper coachbuilt is 19 years old and is my hobby (they have to be after they get to 10 years). Of course I love to look at new ones,and try to keep up with the latest gadgets. But it would have to be something Extra,Extra special for me to change. Not everyones 'cup of tea' of course, but i get a 'kick' out of keeping the 'Old Duchess' going . I just hope that no-one gets it in to their head to Ban older vehicles from the road. (lol)
mark lambert Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 we bought our mc louis 6 berth a couple of years ago hoping that all the 4 children would be coming with us but we now realise that at 16 and 17 the 2 boys wont be coming anymore. We have the opportunity now to change to a low profile 4 berth,so we think its the right way to go. choppa
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Ralph - 2007-01-22 12:56 PM Tony Jones - 2007-01-22 12:39 PM The Lord's own example: "I have moved from one camp site to another" (1Chronicles 17:5) But not if he wanted to go to a Caravan Club site as he would have needed to book in advance >:-( (Apologies to Frank, I just couldn't resist it...) No apologies necessary. I like a bit of fun when it's intended just as a bit of fun!
breakaleg Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 we had our clubman for ten years, and wouldnt have changed for another ten, but then i had a accident, and we needed the extra space, but we chose a neuavo/lancashire,same size on the road, but a load more space inside. pete
Roy Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Rayjsj - 2007-01-22 1:59 PM How about going back to the days when 'things' lasted a long time ? ie. Before 'built in obscelesence', Motorhomes tend to last longer than cars, and keep their value for longer. We 'go on' about being 'green' but surely the biggest dent in the ozone layer is actually making a new vehicle ? if they lasted a bit longer AND we looked after them our 'green 'stance would ring a bit truer ! I'm with Dave, my Talbot Autosleeper coachbuilt is 19 years old and is my hobby (they have to be after they get to 10 years). Of course I love to look at new ones,and try to keep up with the latest gadgets. But it would have to be something Extra,Extra special for me to change. Not everyones 'cup of tea' of course, but i get a 'kick' out of keeping the 'Old Duchess' going . I just hope that no-one gets it in to their head to Ban older vehicles from the road. (lol) My sentiments exactly. Roy.
Guest starspirit Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Sorry Ralph - but I personally have never borrowed money for any leisure item be it van, boat or whatever. I started with bangers and wrecks in 1970 and worked up to a decent van over many years. I don't critiscise those who do borrow - but it does explain my 'Because 2'
Keith T Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 What an intersting question - but surely for 'new motorhomes' you could insert 'new anything'.......! Sometimes perhaps one changes things for a more up to date model, or because the old one wears, or simply one's ideas/needs change! In fact, we've just ordered a new one, mainly for the reason that technology has changed, and there comes a point where we felt it was 'right' to change. This is quite the opposite from the TV world, of course, where in 2 years time we have to change at the behest of the govenment - that is, of cours,e if we still want to watch Tele! Funnily enought we've just hada to go through all that earlier than we wanted, but only because the present TV (12 yrs old!) now has more of a sepia picture than colour.....and I can safely say changing the TV is almost as much of a minefield as changing the motorhome....!
Guest starspirit Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Yes Keith I quite agree. I refused to have one of these monstrous modern silver wide mouthed frog TV sets and was delighted to find a decent Sony 4:3 standard screen set in a tasteful slim black cabinet secondhand about two years ago and it has behaved as only Japanese sets know how to - faultless. I bet that will be the kiss of death for it!
Dave Newell Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 At the risk of going off topic here, why on earth would anyone choose to have a 4:3 TV when almost everything is broadcast in widescreen? If I were in the market for a new TV it would be a widescreen, 32" LCD with Freeview tuner built in. Our current home TV is 5 years old, 28" widescreen with a conventional CRT display. D.
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