Newark Motorhome Show

[howie]

Hello new user, and welcome to the forum. And you don,t agree with everyone as the thread on pressure washers proved. ;-)

[michele]

Howie,

when I wake up I will fall in lmko (lol) its 1.09 eye shutting and i cant see the joke yet but i know you so its there somewhere... you cheeky man. :D

[sax]

Hello All,

 

To enter the thread I am replying to starspirit to make my comments although it is to all.

 

Visited my local dealer in Great Yarmouth this morning (regular MMM advertiser and at intervals, the banner above) to collect a folder of brochures etc to pass on to an extremely wealthy local hotelier who has entrusted me to do all the groundwork for him in obtaining a M/H. He is willing to spend up to £100,000, not left hand drive and not an American RV.

 

On a different thread on another part of these forums, I have related my short, very expensive learning curve in M/H ownership without taking proffered advice. The varied array of 'vans on display encouraged me, on a glorious day to look inside and view, all doors being open. Millions of pounds worth, no pressure from salesmen. Very upsetting for someone who has lost a small fortune in an even short time.

 

The point that I am trying to make is that a visit to any M/H show would for me, be a waste of time and fuel, as it must be for someone not in the market to change. Why just make oneself envious?

 

I would love to meet some of you keen 'posters' but it will not be at a show.

 

Incidentally, on chatting to the helpful PDI/Habitation specialist they have 19 'vans going out before the weekend.

 

Incidentally, if my friend goes ahead with a deal, I would hope to get a couple of full services and a habitation check as commission.

 

Regards, Mike

[howie]

There,s a lot of people who never make mistakes Mike, and you,ll find them in graveyards all over the place.

In your case it seems you bought a motorhome that proved to be unsuitable for your needs, and I will offer no criticism as like many others I have done exactly the same and simply something you put down to experience.

As for giving m/h shows a miss because you have no intention of buying is open to debate. Not only does this give you the opportunity to see new models and innovations, but there are also the many varied outlets and stalls often selling items having no relation to camping which all adds to the interest.

And last but not least these venues are simply an extension to our motorhoming activities, where you meet up with like minded enthusiasts, relax and just enjoy the company and the weekend in general.

It will be interesting to see how you get on finding the right van for your hotelier friend, but with a budget of only £100,000 this might restrict your choice of vans and prove more difficult than you think.

 

;-)

[sax]

Hello Howie,

Point taken. However I have all the equipment and gadgets (so far unused) that I need.

But yesterday I did obtain a very necessary addition. Three 'vans in as many years and not needed to change a gas bottle. I have been driving round without a regulator/gas bottle spanner. That has got to be the last addition to the load.

Mike.

 

[howie]

Three vans in three years Mike!. No wonder your bank balance has taken a beating recently, but at least you should have some idea on the type of van that suits you by now.

We are lucky in that respect as our current van conversion has proved ideal for what we want, and though we are thinking of changing it this year there,s no desperate need, and unless we see something that really catches our eye then we will stick with what we,ve got.

I don,t normally buy accessories but there,s no harm in looking, and things I have bought previously are without exeption simply cluttering up the van and adding to an already stretched payload.

All we need now is your promised explantion on why you bought a motorhome in the first place.

[sax]

Hello Howie,

It gets worse than that. Three 'vans in three years and I have not spent a night in any of them yet except the odd overnight in a pub car park for safety reasons. Very sad really.

No wonder Simpson's lovely staff rub their hands whenever they set eyes on me.

This year will be different and much is planned and I expect to spend the summer on the road. Unfortunately, circumstances have conspired to severely restrict my plans in the past.

As for your last comment, I do not in away take offence, but check the latest wild camping thread on the M/H forum and my posted comments should reveal all.

Best Regards, Mike

[howie]

Hi Mike. I can see now where your longing for travel and camping comes from, and lets hope this summer you get the full enjoyment from your van that you now surely deserve.

Wild camping will soon become a thing of the past i,m afraid, or at least too restricted to be of any worthwhile use. There are a few places I still know of, but these are slowly disappearing with access being denied one way or the other and this is due as you say not only to the inconsiderate behaviour of "New Age Travellers", but to the current popularity of camping etc, with everyone seeking their very own secluded spot.

It will soon be the case that unless you book your site well in advance then there will be no gaurantee of a place to stay overnight, which is a pity, as there must be many like ourselves where we up and go on impulse and sometimes with no idea where we will end up either.

Perhaps the solution lies in less red tape and farmers/landowners being allowed to have 4 or 5 units on their property without mountains of paperwork and regulations to comply with. Fat chance methinks.