Crisis WHAT Crisis????

[emmerson2]

Trucker, I've just returned to this post, and seen your comments.

You're dead right mate, and honest with it!

Without intending to boast, Herself and I are quite comfortably off, but we're happy with our old outfit, and so we spend what we would have on a new outfit on enjoying the old one, if you see what I mean!

I'm not condemning those who choose to buy new.Perhaps its my upbringing, but I don't replace anything until its worn out!

( hope Herself doesn't read this cos she'll probably replace me!)

As we have both said, to each his own. Enjoy!!

 

[Moonstone1]

Charlie and Aimee - I have to agree. People think that young(er) people can't save for things they want. We started with 2nd hand, and have gradually built up, collecting this Saturday a new Sterling Eccles Moostone, paid for in cash. Earlier this year, we needed to change our very old Ford Maverick for something newer (due to some issues with it), and again we paid cash for a 56 plate Tuscson.

We both work full time, we save for what we want, and as caravanning is our hobby and passion why shouldn't be buy things we want. And before anyone asks - yes we do have children, two teenage boys who are not cheap, believe me! We also owe nothing else except for our mortgage and I was always taught not to buy things we can't afford and hopefully I have instilled this into my children!

On sites people assume we are in debt, we aren't and I put it down to jealousy.

Each to their own!

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Quote Janet & Jason ... "On sites people assume we are in debt"

How do you come to this conclusion? Do people actually ask or accuse you of being in debt or are you just surmising this?

There is no need to explain on a forum whether you have paid cash or have it on credit. It is no business of mine or others and the only time anyone should show any concern is if they are asked to pay for your outfit.

I haven't done a poll on it but I'm sure most others feel the same as I do.

If younger families are in a position to pay cash good luck to them. I only wish I was in that position when my family were young.

 

[emmerson2]

Do all of the people who pay cash for their new vans realise that they may be better off on HP? That way they get the protection of the finance company. OK, you'll pay interest, but if you put it over only one year, that might be a small price to pay for peace of mind.

 

[Moonstone1]

Quote: Lord Brakewynde There is no need to explain on a forum whether you have paid cash or have it on credit. It is no business of mine or others

Isn't that what you did 4 posts above mine - 'Fortunately we were in the position of paying cash which means less for the kids. They will have the house when we're gone and neither of us intend to be the richest in the churchyard. Spend it while we're able to enjoy it is our motto.'

I see no difference and I was just commenting with the forum in regard to other posts on the subject.

 

[thursdays child]

GOOD PEOPLE PLEASE!!

When I first posted the results of my ponderings It was not my intention to delve into the financial circumstances of fellow caravanners!!I was just amazed at the change in the whole kudos of our chosen pastime.When we first started camping as a young family it was because it gave us the chance to have more holidays with our 3 small children as funds were not available for so called luxuries.As our circumstances changed we progressed to a caravan,used not new.The attraction of camping and caravanning was the fact that it was a cheaper alternative for less well off families.Having said this I know that some folks prefer to have 2 weeks in the sun at a hotel and everyone is entitled to dispose of their time and money in any way that suits them.I have ALWAYS done just that myself.

We returned to caravanning for the same reasons as before,more holidays for the same money and we love the whole experience too.

What did surprise me is the huge choice of specifications and finishes.The idea of a caravan costing

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Quote: Lord Brakewynde There is no need to explain on a forum whether you have paid cash or have it on credit. It is no business of mine or others

Isn't that what you did 4 posts above mine - 'Fortunately we were in the position of paying cash which means less for the kids. They will have the house when we're gone and neither of us intend to be the richest in the churchyard. Spend it while we're able to enjoy it is our motto.'

I see no difference and I was just commenting with the forum in regard to other posts on the subject.

Yes, your post was the same as mine but the difference was I wasn't on a guilt trip and suspecting others of thinking I'd got the van on credit and was up to my eyes in debt.

I simply don't care what they think and neither should you.

As I said, it's no business of anyones how you aquired it unless it's stolen but that's a different matter.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

GOOD PEOPLE PLEASE!!

When I first posted the results of my ponderings It was not my intention to delve into the financial circumstances of fellow caravanners!!I was just amazed at the change in the whole kudos of our chosen pastime.When we first started camping as a young family it was because it gave us the chance to have more holidays with our 3 small children as funds were not available for so called luxuries.As our circumstances changed we progressed to a caravan,used not new.The attraction of camping and caravanning was the fact that it was a cheaper alternative for less well off families.Having said this I know that some folks prefer to have 2 weeks in the sun at a hotel and everyone is entitled to dispose of their time and money in any way that suits them.I have ALWAYS done just that myself.

We returned to caravanning for the same reasons as before,more holidays for the same money and we love the whole experience too.

What did surprise me is the huge choice of specifications and finishes.The idea of a caravan costing

 

[Parksy]

Thursdays Child raises a good point about those trying caravanning for the first time finding out that it's not for them and selling up.

As a child our family camped in tents and I did so myself as a young man. The setting up and the chores that had to be done daily never bothered me at all but when I first tried caravanning it was a different story.

We bought a used Eccles Topaz two berth and at first I couldn't believe the amount of what seemed like inconvenience and hassle just to have a weekend away and I considered giving up.

The awning was an impossible nightmare, the water carrier that I bought second hand was useless and it leaked and I knew nothing about caravans ( some might argue that I still dont!)

After about the third trip things started to slot into place and the whole thing became easier. I even managed to get the awning up without the usual swearing and cursing.

Ten years down the line there are sometimes still new things to be discovered but the routine automatically runs fairly smoothly now and I'm very glad that we stuck it out.

My advice to any new caravanner would be that it doesn't matter how new or old your caravan is give it time and things become easier and much more enjoyable.