That was a breath of fresh air after all the sanctimonious, condescending old codgers that inhabit many of the forums! Thank you😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

😆 I try to avoid them if I’m honest. I tried to be helpful in some way rather than just ‘angry and opinionated’. I genuinely think it’s all about working out what you actually need rather than what you can write down on your ‘perfect motorhome’ list. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated.

@barrieking5939

Ай бұрын

A bit on the late side, but thank you very much for a most informative insight. I'm an 80 year old fart who would dearly love to take up having a small campervan. I had a Bambi, on a Bedford Rascal back in 1994 and would love to get something like a Citroen Romahome, which is more than big enough for me and 'er indoors, to be self sufficient on days or weekend. Best wishes to you sir.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Ай бұрын

Very kind of you! As long as you get to do what you desire, you’ve found the perfect vehicle.👍 Hope you find a Romahome or similar I agree it would be just the job! Happy travels to you and ‘er indoors! 👏

Great tips - as a couple, we love the fixed bed. We have it in a day position which is ideal for reading and lounging around when the weather is bad, and it's super-comfy at night with loads of space. Also, no faffing around in the evening or morning putting it up and stowing away. Another benefit is if one of you wants to go to bed early, or lie in, you're not gettingn in the way and have the peace and quiet of a bedroom. If we had kids with us, I would agree that the space it takes up could be used better. But for those who tour as a couple, I can't praise it highly enough!

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Great comments thank you. 👏 Once again proving that there is no one size fits all. Everybody uses their vans in different ways and it is SO important to work out what’s best for you. 👍

@user-zw3bg9vr5g

Ай бұрын

@MikemcGuire4 ❤Well said I totally agree with you.

Best advise is to rent a couple of different types to find out what suits you and your life style. Everyone wants something different.

Love the fixed bed, perfect at the back, opening the doors and taking in the views, plus sunrises, sunsets best most relaxing set up ever!!!

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Very nice! It’s all about finding what works best for you and your needs. That’s the trickiest part! Enjoy your van. 🙌👍

Good points you made, planning on a motorhome/ van and at age 61 had planned on a fixed bed, just spent a week in a caravan in Achmelvic and to be honest the rain shouldn’t keep you stuck in a van, be prepared, our national dress should be a goretex not a friggin kilt😄

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣👍

Excellent video with lots of sensible and thought provoking comments.👍🏻👌🏻

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Good advice !! Well done you 😂😊 sooo, having dragged around caravans, that leaked, had indoor swimming facilities etc. interesting upholstery choices , made by a colourblind, clown….. and had a lot of laughs! . We decided on a motorhome. Firstly: you see one that seems to be a bargain, get to dealership, the one you came for is right at the back, so you walk past all the beautiful shiny ones, to the beaut you’ve set your heart on, and it has green stuff growing on it, and smells of piss and biscuits. It’s had twenty owners, and none of them were particularly house proud. Excellent plan dear dealers ! Because IMMEDIATELY, you decide to add £10k to budget, and look at shinier ones. So we bought a van. ( £20 k over budget…) there’s just 2 of us, it was grey and PURPLE… and like sitting on a very narrow tube train. Just sitting there, facing each other, on two purple, uncomfortable park benches. With the table installed, I had a sudden understanding of why kids shoved in ‘ high chairs’ suddenly loose the plot. This was followed by paying a twat £1000 a year to store it, panicking about it being insured for meteorite strikes…. And wondering how yer grandad would feel about having FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS standing on a bit of soggy tarmac 3 miles away from where you live! 😳 We sold it, Covid had made everyone think living in a tin box was a good idea, got allllll our money back ( that was a fluke! ) we spent less than half of that on older, simpler one, that isn’t run from an app on a phone, or require a phd in computer sciences…. It has knobs, and switches… that just click on or off when you poke them ! I was able to remove the strange smell, ( eventually) and managed to prise the dinner plate sized ‘barometer’ and matching clock with a crowbar off the walls! made new curtains, after removing the numerous dead flies…. And we Love love love it ! …. And can slouch and curl up …. All over the place! ( and have elbow room to hitch your pants back up in the loo! ) … as you say, it takes a while, it’s personal… but eventually, hopefully, you find the one for you and yours !! 😊😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic comment! And so true! I’ve heard and experienced the same thing from many people! Sounds like you found ‘the one’ now though 🤞🙌

@johncalvin9703

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, saying as it is; smells of piss and biscuits…classic, so very funny, though true😂

@nigeloshea9165

3 ай бұрын

Legendary comments 🤣😁

@patrickmurphy4039

2 ай бұрын

Hi, I have read this so so so true thanks for the huge belly laugh....

This was the best video. Think about what you need. Myself, I need one with an eating area, a fixed bed, and a wet bath. But I am old and can’t make up a bed/lounge everyday and need to sit when I take a bath. So climbing a ladder to my bed is not an option and neither is a 30 inch by 30 inch standing shower. These work perfectly for people in good physical condition. I’m glad that now you can get small motor homes with two fixed single beds. Don’t have to convert the bed every day but still have place to sit on rainy days.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

A heartfelt rant about interesting choices.

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Nailed it!

I watch loads of these types of videos. Rarely do I see cascaded logic that does not have some sort of bias. Loved it and also liked you so well done

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I see too many videos from people who hide their obvious anger/dislike for a particular manufacturer behind ‘advice’. I was genuinely hoping to help with that buying process in any way I could. Thanks again for your comments 👍

What a great video. You have opened my eyes

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

You’re very kind. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope it’s of some use? 👍

We are entire newbies & have just purchased our first Motorhome, we haven’t gone anywhere yet but found your video by chance & have subscribed & liked. So nice to be chatted to than talked at even with all your experience. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks for your time & happy travelling Julie & Jack 🫶🏼

@OutAndAbout-UK

Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for your very kind comments! Let me know how you get on when you venture out! It will be fabulous I’m sure! Have fun! 👌

Excellent video,gave me some pointers,many thanks

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it was of use. Also, worth pointing out there are some great ‘other perspectives’ in the comments too.

Viewed one with a drop down bed - so glad I watched this. I decided to go with a Vw camper converted T30 for now - solid as a rock! It cost a third of the price ! Thank you

@OutAndAbout-UK

6 ай бұрын

For your sake, so am I! ….. 😆 enjoy your travels! Thanks for commenting 👍

Did that make me subscriber 1000, hope so, just found this by chance and really enjoyed it.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

It may well have done! Many thanks! 🙌 Thanks for you kind comments too!

Good honest review.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

The best vlog of buying a Motorhome I’ve seen. We bought a 20 year old Kontiki 660 with a fixed bed and a decent front lounge area. There are only the 2 of us and a small dog so it suits us. Thank you for sharing and being so thoughtful and helpful. Brilliant! 🤩

@OutAndAbout-UK

3 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you. Amazing! 🤩 I think I’ll pin this comment. 👌🤣

I agree about trying everything in the show room. We're in the process of buying our 3rd van and the salesman said he'd never seen customers be more thorough!

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Good work I say! 👏👏enjoy your van!

I appreciate this video because me and my wife are looking for a new motorhome. Very good advice.

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. It’s all a bit of a learning curve. 👍

Brilliant, like how you got your points over. Been looking at motorhomes for a while now, struggling to decide what exactly is important to us. You make a great point about expensive mistakes. We have had caravans with fixed and make up beds in the past and thought we wanted a fixed bed again, not so sure now. Thank you for making this, its really taxing the brain now 😂😂

Thank you for your candid review here, we've just bought a Bailey Autograph 79-4t, after looking at many for 3 years we kept coming back to this one, I like the separate bedroom, so don't have to look at the made beds, our lounge is wide and table stows in floor when need to relax, we've not even taken delivery yet but we did what you said and made everything up along with measuring every nook and cranny... 🤞👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Great work! It’s all about finding what works best for you. Half the challenge is working out,without knowing for sure, what will, or will not annoy you. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

Brilliant presentation , I've motor homeed 30 yrs . Your advice is spot on . Wish I'd known this 30 yr ago. I luv that people. E are now building their own custom vans. So easy to do , and cheaper . Thank for your advice which is spot on

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Thank you, for your honesty, we are trying before we buy and renting. Worst van was one with bed coming down in the middle! Best is twin beds, good mattresses and if possible those rubber type springs under. Very handy if the twin beds can lift up in the middle and you can access cupboards easier. Must have windows that you can open each side. Usb sockets each side and place to put phone. 2 solar panels and a lithium battery. We had a van with electric stabilization rather than calles, that was great. Good heating, good insulation. An a store/awing. Cupboards that are rounded off, banging heads is horrible!

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Great comments, thank you! At 6’5” I agree 100% about the cupboards! 🤕

Always great to hear from somebody who gives proper advice from experience. Great video. Just subscribed.

@OutAndAbout-UK

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave, glad you enjoyed it. I didn’t want to make ‘just another slagging of specific manufacturers’ video. There are plenty of those kicking about! Just wanted to share my experiences good or bad. Thanks again! 👍

Very good. Very useful. I have been hankering after one since we sold our caravan. The one thing, a big thing, that has put me off, is parking up when going out to visit places, do some shopping etc. That alone has put me off, so therefore Im out! We are now using places like Haven, did two last year, just one week booked for this year so far, but it’s worked for us fine. Really good video! Thanks for posting.

Best advice I’ve ever been given before buying, It saved my bacon. Excellent.

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Best comment I’ve received! 🤣 it made my day! Thank you 🙏

Been looking/reading everything for two-months for our first motorhome, however, your video made me think differently and l’m immensely grateful to you for sharing experience. What a breath of fresh air, you’re brilliant, subscribed with notifications, many thanks again. 😊❤

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is very kind of you! I’m glad it’s been of help. It can be so confusing, and we discovered that what you want and what you need are two very different things. Thanks again for taking the time to comment . 👍

Thanks for your comments we are thinking about buying a motorhome so greener than green so any helpful hints are great 👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome! There are some really useful comments that have been left on this video too. If you get a chance to look through them. Hope you find the motorhome of your dreams 👍🤞

Crystal clear. Thank you for your precious advices 😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, for taking the time to both watch and comment ☺️ 👍 much appreciated.

That was a brilliant video. Thank you. Only thinking about camper vans/mobile homes. So very helpful. 👍👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found it useful 👍

Had caravans, narrowboats, then motorhomes. Various combinations.....after a lot of experience we have settled for a t5 vw campervan and a caravan. Campervan for 1 possibly 2 nights and then vw towing a caravan for longer. Big motorhomes bring a multitude of problems.

@peterhealey7964

Жыл бұрын

I’ve just done the same. Caravan for long holidays Citroen camper for a couple of days. Great combo.

Spot on. This is why we're doing our own panel van conversion. Fixed bed. Loads of storage, sofa/csptains seats for rainy days. You talk total sense 👏

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Great plan! Good luck with the build!

Thank you for the advice. I stay in Scotland and you have made me rethink the motorhome options I had been looking at. Cheers.

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Wow. Thank you for your comments. Glad it’s been of some use 👍

Great chat! As a couple who aren’t overly tall, we don’t have too much to worry about. We chose a panel van type with fixed bed and loads of storage underneath for gubbins, e-bikes etc. We’d love a rear lounge and wouldn’t mind making the bed but where would all the stuff go 😅? When I watch van vlogs I’m always looking for how they manage the storage problem.

@helenskelton9694

9 ай бұрын

Watch out for toilet height in some vans - I have to use a footstool to reach!

Many Thankx! Im going to live in one when I Buy it and Now I have to Truely consider all options!

@OutAndAbout-UK

5 ай бұрын

Glad it’s been of some help to you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

Thankyou for this. I am looking for my first (hopefully only!) MH and this info has really helped.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you find exactly what you’re looking for🤞

Wish I had seen this 24 hrs ago. All good sound advice and very well put over! Hopefully my purchase works out for us but I do now have doubts 🙄🤔👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Don’t worry I’m sure you’ve chosen well! There is no ‘one size fits all’ it’s all trial and error! Enjoy whatever you’ve purchased! Happy travels 👍

Thank you, very informative. Just looking to buy our first motorhome so all advice more than welcome. Thanks again

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Most welcome! Good luck in the search! 👍

Thankyou - practical, relevant advice! Well said!

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I had an Augusta, lounge at the front a separate two single bed bedroom for the kids, it was my 3rd but favourite motorhome!!

Wise words and some good advice.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Appreciate your sharing. After about a year of researching, we purchased a used camper van. It checked all the boxes of what we felt we needed. Our van is 22 feet, which in the US means we can park it in our driveway and don’t need to store it and we can use as a regular vehicle. Being a retired couple, I love the fact that we can go anywhere and we have our water closet on board and don’t HAVE to stop or pull over. We shopped for our house in the same manner. You seldom ever get a 100% what you WANT so it’s important to know what your priorities are for what you want. We love our camper van and keep it maintained especially because she’s an older model, 2009!

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. You’re absolutely right about not getting 100%, As you have demonstrated, make yourself a list of requirements and just get as close as you can. 👌 Thanks again!

Thank you for your help snd advice😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Most welcome! Glad it was of some help.😊

This is a brilliant video. I picked up lots of tips. Thanks so much.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🙌

You have just talked me in to keeping my motor home. Ps I have had it for over 25 years and it still works great. Great vid👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha if it ain’t broke as they say! (And if there are broken bits on it - it’ll be much cheaper to fix than on a new one 👍😆)

Brilliant video ! Anyone buying a motor home for the 1st time should watch this.

@OutAndAbout-UK

11 ай бұрын

You’re very kind. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

An excellent video for anybody thinking of buying a motor home. A great watch.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say that. It’s such a massive investment. 🤞

I agree with what you said and it is very useful. I purchased a motorhome, and I thought a few things were very important when purchasing it. I think the most important thing is to make a choice that suits your lifestyle and purpose. Second, there are various types depending on size, structure, amenities, etc. Since my wife and I are planning to travel around the country, we decided to do that. The last thing I considered was price and maintenance costs.

@OutAndAbout-UK

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment. 👍 happy travels!

Thanks for sharing your experience with your motorhome, we will be sure to test all the things we would need and use in our next motorhome, we didn't really know with the one we have because being first time motorhomers never had the advice given so thank you.

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

It’s all just one big learning curve really. Thank you for taking the time to comment👍 happy travels!

Fantastic advice, thanks so much for sharing.

@OutAndAbout-UK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope it’s been of some use? Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

Thanks, great Vlog. We had a 7.5 MH with a lovely fixed bed /bedroom and a living area with a drop down double that we rarely used, you could also make up a single below, which was used once. The dogs liked that as they could jump into bed with the guest. Our MH with the fixed bed was our sanctuary, we loved it, it was relaxing. We had it for 9 years. Made lots of memories which ended last year due to picking up debris on the M6, which came through the floor, all 6 layers including two areas of insulation. We are staring our next adventures next month in a 6m panel van professional conversion with a unique design that gives us more floor space for the dogs etc. Not as luxury as our previous Chausson, but practical so let’s see how we go. Only 2seatbelts and 2 berth …. Plus 3 dogs 😂

@OutAndAbout-UK

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Such a shame it ended it such a dramatic way! Sounded like you’d found the perfect motorhome for your needs? I’m sure the next van will soon be making more fantastic memories 🤞 Safe travels, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 👍

What a brilliant video,very good advice,we have caravans for 30+years,and bought a new one in 2021, usual thing went to browse ended up buying,worse decision couldn't live with the small bathroom,end up taking it back a year later, didn't loose to much thankfully,so your advice is spot on,thanks for the video.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍

Great PRACTICAL content. Thanks.

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍

Great advice. We started with a brand new 6 berth (go large or go home approach) and found it a challenge to take to Scotland, The Lakes, The Peaks because it was just too big. We now have a self-converted SWB Vito and its perfect...for us.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! From my own experience what you think is originally ‘the ideal’ is often not the case. Glad you’re happy now though 👍

Thanks so much. Off to look at some . Added thoughts much appreciated.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope it helps.

Hey… Thanks very much. That was very interesting sound advice 😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Hope it was of some use 👍

Well, that was a great use of 15 minutes thank you! So encouraging to see someone talking about their experiences and passing those on rather than saying you need this and your need that etc. We too were looking for a permanent bed, No. 1 on the list that was! Until we saw a few and then thought, do you know what, we could be spending a lot of time in here and it’s taking up almost half the space! Thank you! 😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you that’s very kind. As I said it’s all about finding exactly what layout suits your needs. For some fixed bed is perfect, for others not so much. Glad you’ve found yours. Thanks again! Happy travels.👍

@timbowoody

9 ай бұрын

@@OutAndAbout-UK We haven’t found ours yet, still looking, but thinking (after seeing a load!!) that a fixed bed does take up too much space and before looking I was determined that’s what we needed 😂 What do you have currently< out of interest? Thanks again for the honest video 😀

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

We have a 6 berth van one drop down double from the ceiling that is super comfortable but does impact ceiling height a little (I’m 6’5”) one easy to make up (but slightly fragile feeling) lounge seat conversion double and a blooming useless from double make up bed which is such a pain to make up we’ve never bothered, well we did but it all but collapsed! Terrible design!

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

It’s a swift escape 685 2018model

@timbowoody

9 ай бұрын

@@OutAndAbout-UK Nice 👌

Great advice....we have been and are caravaners for the last 20 years and enjoy the fixed bed luxury experience. But....we have always wondered about motorhome life....we spent some time having a look around the specifications we thought we needed. So a few weeks ago we decided to rent one of a similar layout and size to the one we were interested in. It cost us £1200 for 2 weeks ( £800 for first week + £400 second week in October 2023). It turned out we couldn't complete our intended journey to the Highlands due to adverse weather, flooding and land slides. We only made it to Pitlochry and then scooted south to Hadrian's Wall...Lake District....Peak District then home. The motorhome performed admirably in getting us around and we were able to pull in to attractions and towns on the way to our next site due to only being 5.95m long....something that's not really possible with an SUV and a 7m caravan. Also going 200+ miles in a single hop is nothing at all in a motorhome, not that comfortable towing a caravan. So...what did we finally think? We will be getting a motorhome at some stage in the future....we now know what is PRACTICALLY important to us and have identified the actual motorhome we will be getting. We still have some areas we need to drop the caravan for a couple of weeks to explore the area via car ( mainly Devon/Cornwall)...but then it will be time to change to the motorhome. My advice would be to rent first even just a weekend will cost £300....a lot cheaper than buying the wrong motorhome which will cost you £5,000 minimum to change out!!.....I hope this helps.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

This is another fabulous comment! I couldn’t agree more with the points you make. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Happy travels! 👍

Nice video, very helpful. And you sound like ex liverpool player Danny Murphy!

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 күн бұрын

🤣🤣 thank you!

We did our research, then bought a £22k brand new caravan. We love it, also can go out for the day in the car. 😊

Thanks for this video

Great watch mate, i am in the middle of looking for my first, an absolute head buster ( only because of the vast amount you are about to part with ) but good pointers to consider 👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! It can be proper head scratcher!! There is no right answer but hopefully it’s of some help? There have been so many useful comments by others on here. And many great views/pros and cons on the different options of layout etc. it’s just about finding the one that suits your needs the best. Good luck in your search 👍 and thanks for commenting.

All good advice, thank you 👍👍👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. There have been some useful comments left from others too!

Thank you for this, we are looking for a van after camping for many years. I want the seating area for the reasons you’ve mentioned, been trying to explain this to hubby, he now gets it 😀

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help! 😉👍

Thank you for this. Very good all bits of information are useful

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope it helps 👍

Thank you. I'm right at the beginning. Your video has helped. Considerations, that will save both money and time. Nottingham.

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad it’s been of some use to you. Enjoy the search. Good luck 👍

This is very informative thank you 🙏🏼 we are looking at selling our T5 swb as we want a fix bed & more space to ‘live in’ for us n the pooches so this really helps x

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with the search 👌 and thank again for taking the time to comment.

After owning lots of caravans and campers we bought a new motorhome in early 21 and have to say it’s perfect for us. Facing settees in the lounge which convert into travel seats,drop down double above which doesn’t rattle. Drop down island bed in the rear over double his and hers sinks. Separate shower opposite toilet and nighttime basin. Huge garage, truma combi 6DE heater which is a game changer. Also have a VW T5 lwb with a pop top for going away to VW festivals. Retired early and loving life. Chausson 778 on a fiat Ducato cab. We are so lucky 👌🏽👌🏽😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Tow a small car behind the motorhome on an A frame too so not stuck on site

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Wow! You had me at his and hers sinks and a non rattling bed!! What you have sounds amazing! 👌 Thanks for commenting

@stevebennett6727

Жыл бұрын

The wife loves them. Me 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Great video 👍🏼

@gerrycollins2335

Жыл бұрын

I don't see the point of a motorhome towing a car. Avoid all that extra expense and buy a caravan instead. One engine, one MOT and road tax, quiet travelling conditions, not having to live with a drivers cab, better insulation, etc.

@jcm9356

9 ай бұрын

Gotta admit I'm a little jealous Steve! I hope you guys are enjoying it.

Great advice. I'm in the middle of getting a motorhome so I'll take on board your advice. We're only going around UK.

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope it’s been of some use. 👍

You are spot on when I retired we went to a motor home show and was blown away by the one we chose never driven or camped before but this Bessacar 7.40 mtr was the mutts nuts until you drove the thing it bounced more than a ball it was to long round some corners you know some campsites seem to be for a minibus the gear change was like it was in the passenger side I could go on but one year and 10k out of pocket we changed for a 6mtr auto sleeper it’s perfect so never again will I go for the bells and whistles 😂😂😂

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Fear not, you’re not alone😆. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

Had a six berth originally which was great. Bunks at the back and overhead double which meant for the four of us the beds were always set up. Second Motorhome we went smaller because I decided to use it as my everyday vehicle too. So that had an over an bed and the table and chairs converted to a double. I loved that the table and chairs was right behind the drivers seat so the kids could talk to us in transit. I also had two extra seatbelts fitted so I could sit in the back and play games with the kids on long journeys. Had that for eight years. We sort of out grew the van as my son went off to high school, and now university, so we sold it. I’m actually thinking about getting one again in a few years as I miss it so much. Loved the convenience of our own toilet and kitchen while we were out. Being able to get changed if we got soaked. I always had it packed and ready to go. If we went somewhere we could always stop over if the weather turned for example. I would actually buy the same van again I think I loved it that much. 😊. Great advice from you re testing everything out. We basically winged it but touched lucky both times I think!😊

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Sounds like you found the best vans to suit your needs? That’s great! (Winging it or not !) Go on treat yourself 😉

Everything you are saying is accurate, and it happens when buying property. As an estate agent for 36 years (I am retired now), I've watched so many people buy the wrong houses that you can't say anything because they are convinced they are right, and they don't do their homework. When I buy a home, I know from experience what to look for. So, when buying a motorhome or caravan, I spend ages doing my homework; before buying, I have been told by the caravan and motorhome salespeople that many people buy the wrong ones and trade them back in, well that costs money you can't afford to lose. Learn from people like you, KZread, and forums, and after a while, things will start to fall into place. What suits you best, learning from others, and it's free.

@OutAndAbout-UK

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for your addition to this conversation. Wise words! You’re absolutely right too, I think it’s the emotions of it all that makes people ‘jump in’ without absolutely nailing what they actually need. Thanks again 👍

Great advice. Very helpful. Cheers.

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Great video! Very useful. Thank you!!!

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

I went straight to a moho....fixed double bed. Job done. Still got a lounge, kitchen, shower room/loo.

Great advice. I will be hiring a MH of the model I'm considering buying before I buy, for exactly the reasons you're covering here

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Ideal if you can 👍

This is great advice. I started with a tent, met the wife who also had a tent, we had a boy and a great dane, we got a big tent, we started buying camping kit to make it comfy but had no boot space to transport anything due to dog. Got a trailer, then got a trailer tent, then a caravan, tow car broke, needed something to hold us all plus an additional dog, couldn't find a big enough car and opted for a vwt6 camper, 4 berth, swivel seats, I'm 6feet 4 and 300lbs so the boy got the roof and wife and I squeezed onto rock n roll bed, Dane and other dog used floor and front seats. for longer trips we added an air hex awning, new dog was an escape artist, van didn't have hot water and wife didn't want to use more already limited space by carrying a cassette toilet so we had to use sites. No more wild camping. I used the vw as my daily driver but was getting fed up with long commutes in the underpowered van and wanted a car. The Dane had passed so I could use a normal estate but started looking at larger vans with hot water and toilets. Saw and fell in love with an Adria matrix 670slt (iirc and can't be bothered looking to check) salesman gave us an amazing deal on the vw (half way through lock down when folk couldn't go abroad but wanted to go on holiday). It's 7.5m 6berth. 2 single "hospital" beds for me and boy, drop down double for the wife (she occasionally takes a single and I use the double but I'm too big to share it), the lounge converts into a double but we haven't figured out the cushion jigsaw yet so the only thing that's slept there is the dog and he struggles as the drop down comes so low i wouldn't fit anyway. We've used it more in a year than I used the vw in 4yrs(camping). The big downside is the carry weight. 2 adults, child, dog, gas and water (120litre)and we are over weight, before adding bikes and everything else for a trip. Next test will be sleeping arrangements when mother in law joins us. She will need a single, wife in single, my in drop down doesn't leave room for boy who might need to use the cramped lounge area. Also there's no solar panel to trickle charge and no aircon for hot weather but we might add these which means even more over weight.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Again, a fabulous comment. Thank you. 👍

@derekfyfe6875

Жыл бұрын

You should be an author mate, absolutely brilliant story teller, Irvine Welch lookout 😂😂

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@rodgilbert5128

Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly written.... just love the wife this, boy that, dog, then another dog, awning, cassette toilet.... etc... so enjoyed your matter of fact and almost list method to get this across! 😊 excellent!

Great video, passing on advice and experience. We hired one before buying. During the handover, we were advised that people would leave the bed made up all of the time. So for 2 weeks, we were left with the uncomfortable dining area to sit in. It was November in Scotland. The toilet and shower were combined with a curtain to protect the wood, and storage was pathetic. We hated it, it almost put us of motorhomes. It was a valuable lesson. We bought a motorhome with a fixed bed, a comfortable lounge, a separate shower cubicle, and a garage under the bed. It is perfect for 2 us.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

Thanks first of all for the nice comments and secondly thanks for sharing your views and experiences too. 👍

Thinking of buying a motor home,that was vert helpful thank you

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Thank you glad it’s been of some use. 👍

This has gave me a lot to think about as a possible first time buyer …cheers

@OutAndAbout-UK

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s all about finding what suits your needs. And then …… it’s happy motorhoming! 🙌

Brilliant great advice 👏 thinking of buying a motor home definitely will take some of your advice

@OutAndAbout-UK

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Enjoy the search when it begins! 👌

Superb video,great points and advice too

@OutAndAbout-UK

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope it’s of some use to people 👍..

Now that's what I call an imformative video .... great job mate .

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

Very kind! Thank you very much. 👍

Interesting subject with good helpful tips highlighted. There is never the perfect Motorhome/Campervan. In our humble experience, my Wife and i check-off the following considerations check list, as it works for us. The moral of the story, choose a vehicle that works for you and within your budget. 1. TOTAL BUDGET = Motorhome/Campervan (New/Used) + additional upgrades (Batteries/Solar Panels/Additional Cameras/Additional Lights/Spare Wheel, additional Awnings & Windbreaks, etc, etc) + equipment/kit to make it functional & workable (Levelling chocks for wheels, Gas bottles. bedding, plates/KFS, etc, etc) + yearly driving insurance (Where it is Parked/Stored, Size/Weight/Value of vehicle) + running costs (Yearly fuel used, servicing charges, tyre changes). 2. HOW IT IS USED = On or Off Campsites (Wild Camping), On tarmac roads or off on gravel tracks, fields, beaches, etc. 3. WHEN IT IS USED = Seasonal (Hot summer months - Air-con?) or all year round (Winter months in snow/ice - Winter Tyres or in heavy rain/high winds/storm chasing - Heating & Thermal vehicle insulation with a winter-pack/winterisation. 4. WHERE IT IS USED = UK, Southern Europe or Northern Europe or All of the three. 5. LAYOUT = Belted Seats (Just the 2 of us, or all the family), available beds (Just us/Family), Living space (Summer/Winter use, Dinner tables, seats), Storage (Requiring a Garage - Motorbikes/Electric folding Bikes/Bikes, Surf Boards, etc), Kitchen work area size (Cook in vehicle or rely on eating out/take-aways). 6. FEELING = Openness of layout or inclosed layout with feeling of space (Can/Cannot see from front to back inside the vehicle), colour scheme inside/outside. 7. SIZE = Campervan versus Motorhome (Width of roads travelled on & length + height of vehicle) & legality with drivers license to drive (Weight) 8. WARRANTIES & SERVICING = Manufactures (Vehicle & Habitation Area), duration, coverage of everything, nearest Dealership/Garage for servicing 9. SECURITY = How doors & windows lock (Double additional locks), tracker, alarms, immobilisers, internal/external cameras recording to a cloud storage on your phone, etc. 10. DURATION OF LIFESTYLE = How long you will do this for (Your Age/Young/Old/Love of lifestyle), how long till changing/renewing/updating the vehicle (Costs of old vehicle with repairs versus new, milage on the engine/gearbox). We have found this 10 point list helpful, yet it is still difficult to choose. We have also always hired different makes and models, as a way to confirm or discount certain vehicles before choosing our vehicle, which has saved us from making a wrong decision on a few occasion's. Best of luck & remember always use the 7x P's (Prior Planning, Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance!)

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope anyone looking to purchase a motorhome take the time to read your comments and they are extremely useful! 👌

@jcm9356

9 ай бұрын

Wow, great list....thanks!!

@TheMinimalistTherapist

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤🎉

Top man ...😊

Brilliant Vlog I’m now a subscriber!

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

You’re very kind! Thank you.

Mate you are spot on with everything you said, I don't think there is the perfect motorhome, there will always be some compromise, it's just working out which ones you can live with👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍

The most important thing, in my opinion is buying a Van that is Euro 6. I go to London a lot and from August this year I won't be able to go within M25 (except for very few areas).Also more and more European Cities are imposing low emission zones.

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Yep it’s certainly becoming a major consideration 👍

I have a caravan at the moment with a fixed bed and I am thinking of buying a motorhome next spring and getting rid of the caravan and I was thinking of getting a motorhome with a fixed bed until I just seen this video of yours and I 100% agree with you of what you said about fixed beds which I never thought of in that way before and you are right it takes up a lot of room and you only use it at night if you had long seat for settees whatever you want to call them you would be able to use them all day with a fixed bait you can't unless you want to lie down but my partner and I would never make the beds up because I think you can use them as to single beds and I know making that bears up can be a pain in the ass so now I am not looking for a motorhome with fixed bed I will be looking for one with a different layout so thank you for the video it was great and entertaining and some bloody good advice

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I’m glad the video has been of some use. 👍 hope you find the perfect van for you🤞happy travels

Great video!! I loved the thought of having a motorhome, hiring one for two weeks was the best thing we did. It made me realise that I would never want to own one. 😂

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant! 🤣 thanks for taking the time to comment!

After 12 months we were on our 3rd! Each one fortunately we didn’t lose any money on. We are now very happy! Nothing beats experience and I do think you need to go through a bit of pain to get to “your” ideal van. 100% agree with the quality. So we went from campervan to 6 berth Motorhome (terrible quality) and now 6.4m van - vgood quality but not without some little niggles.

@OutAndAbout-UK

7 ай бұрын

So very true! Glad it’s worked out well for you. I agree absolutely! 👍

Good advice.

A very informative video for anyone thinking of buying a motorhome. Also, if there's a moho you're interested in purchasing, you can look to hire one for a getaway. That way you can get to test everything 👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hiring is a great idea too. 👍

Fantastic advice 👍

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for taking the time to comment.

Had two motorhomes with fixed beds over a garage and now looking for our third with again fixed bed over garage . Always made sure enough payload and rear axle loading capability.. Used in the uk, all parts and all over europe and would not have the faff of making up beds. Drop down bed looses head room and a rooflight normally so that also a no no for us. As you say not all peoples needs the same but i always recommend fixed beds and have 6 sets of friends all with fixed beds and none would not not have them.

top tip, buy a van and make it into what you want instead. Do it cheap as possible on the first one as you'll sell it to buy another one that better suits youir needs but that's just part of the process. Then you have no compromises, just custom layout

Great advice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@OutAndAbout-UK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Worth mentioning there has also been some excellent advice/thoughts in the comments too. Thanks for taking the time to message. 👍

Great advice, I've got a Bilbos 2013 VW T5.1 fixed hightop LWB camper which you can stand up in straight away from behind the front seats to the back where the built in toilet is. When I looked at Ford Transit equivalents I could only stand up fully under the roof light window. Ok the VW sides curve in more, but for me the VW fixed high top wins hands down.

We live in Scotland, I'm semi retired and my is nearly there also. We are considering a motorhome so we're going to arrange the hire of one for a weekend just to see how we cope...In the meantime I'm researching buying a second hand one and have found your video to be Gold. Cheers

@OutAndAbout-UK

2 ай бұрын

Excellent, I’m glad it’s been of some use. Hiring one is a great idea. Good luck in the search, and when you find the right one, happy travels! 👍

You will probably never get what you want, ultimately there is never the perfect motorhome. They are all flimsy to keep the weight down. We have had four with various levels of build quality. Just look at as many as possible, even hire one or two. Would just like to add that if my wife had her way, we would end up with something like a double decker bus. Great video.

@OutAndAbout-UK

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’d absolutely agree 👍