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    Ford verus Fiat/Peugeot

    Is there a reason that a motorhome based on a Ford chassis is likely to cost less than a similar van in a Fiat or Peugeot chassis. I have been looking at Challenger and Chausson motorhomes and the difference in price can be Euro 6K. This set my mind wondering about the reason. Is the servicing...
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    Gaslow installation prices?

    In June I was quoted about £500 for a twin bottle system when I was interested in a new Bailey
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    Automatic gearbox

    Thank you for the serious bits of this thread. I think the rest is just how us mature people are able to change subject then completely forget where we started or why. :)
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    Automatic gearbox

    I recently looked at a Bessacar motorhome which was based on the Fiat motor & automatic gearbox. In 45 yhears of driving I have never owned a vehicle with an automatic gearbox so I am asking if anyone can give me advice about reliability and usage in a motorhome
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    Retirement Planning

    I am told by my good lady we will continue to have a property in the UK for the foreseable future so we will use the MH in the UK as well as in Europe. Next time I go to the cottage I will have to do further research. With the current value of the pound/euro I am sure the lower price will have...
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    Retirement Planning

    Two years ago whilst driving to Dover we saw a motorhome with a sign "Adventure before Dementia" . We laughed and waved at the occupents. Now we are 7 months away from taking early retirement and have decided that a motorhome may be the way to go. However, as normal things are never clear cut...