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Welcome "chassyp." I think you may need to change a setting in Internet Explorer. It's a simple fix, and there are instructions in the "Our Website" section. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Good day to one and all.
A bit about us…
Semi retired couple, married 37 years, kids, grandkids, dogs, touring vans, and currently own a static on a wonderful peaceful site who only allow over 50s on!! Good idea for us oldies!!
Our interests are walking, ornithology, but natural history in general is our bag.
Walked the Monroes up Scotland and done wild camping with our 2 dogs!!
On the eave of my 60th and my dear wife of 55yrs again semi retired, are currently looking to do a big tour of Europe hoping to finish in Turkey to see some friends.
We have a motor home in mind and are looking for an older one that has some battle scars and then we won’t be stressed about it getting the odd scratch. We are looking at the Eldiss Autoquest 150/Peugeot Boxer2.2d. The floor pan and general layout suits our wants and needs.
In general we are very used to self sufficiency when it come to touring and camping but have no experience of Motorhome buying. I understand they are completely different to buy because they can be stood for great lengths of time underused and therefore have issues!! Any advise on purchasing this model or newby tips from experienced people would be greatly appreciated.
By the way I produce wine beer and spirits for a living, so if anyone requires any info on that fire away!!
A bit about us…
Semi retired couple, married 37 years, kids, grandkids, dogs, touring vans, and currently own a static on a wonderful peaceful site who only allow over 50s on!! Good idea for us oldies!!
Our interests are walking, ornithology, but natural history in general is our bag.
Walked the Monroes up Scotland and done wild camping with our 2 dogs!!
On the eave of my 60th and my dear wife of 55yrs again semi retired, are currently looking to do a big tour of Europe hoping to finish in Turkey to see some friends.
We have a motor home in mind and are looking for an older one that has some battle scars and then we won’t be stressed about it getting the odd scratch. We are looking at the Eldiss Autoquest 150/Peugeot Boxer2.2d. The floor pan and general layout suits our wants and needs.
In general we are very used to self sufficiency when it come to touring and camping but have no experience of Motorhome buying. I understand they are completely different to buy because they can be stood for great lengths of time underused and therefore have issues!! Any advise on purchasing this model or newby tips from experienced people would be greatly appreciated.
By the way I produce wine beer and spirits for a living, so if anyone requires any info on that fire away!!
That's better Chas - we can read you now. Sorry to have taken a couple of days - we're currently touring in France and didn't have Wifi available yesterday.
First, now I've seen that you're a real person, I've "upgraded" you so you won't have to copy the squiggly letters anymore.
I'm not familiar with the model you're thinking about, but I know lots of ex-"tuggers" go for Elddis vans, as their layouts are often similar to British touring caravans.
The big difference you'll find with a motorhome, compared with a caravan or even a tent, is that you can arrive somewhere, pull on the handbrake, and put the kettle on - job done!
Of course the downside of that is having to put that kettle away, and secure everything else, before you can move off, even to the water point.
But what those two major differences mean, is that caravans are far better for people who want to stay in one place for a while, whereas true "touring" - visting whatever interests us during the day, then just looking for somewhere safe & legal to sleep - works much better with a motorhome.
Your plan to go as far as Turkey sounds really exciting - keep us posted on the preparations, & people on here will give you any pointers they think you might need.
First, now I've seen that you're a real person, I've "upgraded" you so you won't have to copy the squiggly letters anymore.
I'm not familiar with the model you're thinking about, but I know lots of ex-"tuggers" go for Elddis vans, as their layouts are often similar to British touring caravans.
The big difference you'll find with a motorhome, compared with a caravan or even a tent, is that you can arrive somewhere, pull on the handbrake, and put the kettle on - job done!
Of course the downside of that is having to put that kettle away, and secure everything else, before you can move off, even to the water point.
But what those two major differences mean, is that caravans are far better for people who want to stay in one place for a while, whereas true "touring" - visting whatever interests us during the day, then just looking for somewhere safe & legal to sleep - works much better with a motorhome.
Your plan to go as far as Turkey sounds really exciting - keep us posted on the preparations, & people on here will give you any pointers they think you might need.
Hi Chassyp - when looking at an older Motorhome (coachbuilt) as the Elldis, it is essential you insist the Seller have it Damp tested before purchase. Damp can be a destroyer of your wallet, if not the motorhome. You will be familiar with most of the equipment as it's also used in Caravans. Also a good service history is always helpful, for both the vehicle & the habitation. Happy hunting & have a great trip to Turkey.
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