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corgi1



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[Wanted] looking for motor home
Not sure where to put this (i know some people will have answers !) im about to buy a farm in Devon which needs doing up, so looking for a motor home no more that £20,000 to stay in and do some travelling, just wondered if anyone had one for sale etc, theres only 2 of us but would like something comfortable and fairly moden.

cheers
Pete
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landy andy



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I’m a motorhome owner, so just ask if you have any questions

Any interest

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/class...40-l.1379/
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corgi1



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Thanks for the reply Andy, any idea which makes to steer clear of? there only 2 of us but want something nice thats not going to cost a fortune to maintain

cheers
Pete
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landy andy



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The sad truth is to avoid anything made in the uk. German and European makes are good. Mine is an Adria and in very happy with it and it’s build quality.
I would question having a motorhome to tour the UK though. They don’t work well as the uk isn’t set up for it, but if that is what you want to do, then get the smallest you can, but that doesn’t really work for living in long term, as may be required for your project.
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Tompoole



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Do you have a landy ? I assume you do so £20k would buy you a fantastic caravan .... just a thought Have fun be happy
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Badger110



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Whereabouts in Devon are you moving too?
Post #884108 9th Feb 2021 10:26am
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Fat Cog



Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
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Always had Hymers...wouldnt touch a UK motorhome as older ones will definitely be suffering from damp issues. Great value German Motorhomes on Mobile.de & easy process (Brexit & Lockdown aside) to pop over to Germany & pickup a LHD bargain which will be really easy to sell in the UK when & if you want to flog it as LHD German vans are very popular in the UK as most folk buy them to tour Europe.

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/search.html?vc=Motorhome Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains
Post #884115 9th Feb 2021 11:09am
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TJ101



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As Andy and FatCog have said, sorry to say but for a good MH its German i am afraid

My last 4 have been, Frankia, & Burnster , and settled on Dethleffs (2)

No such thing as the perfect MH, its all a compromise , list what you need, and would be nice.
Biggest issue really is payload, or lack of it, certainly on 3.5 ton ones,
I need to tow 3 ton plus, and have a payload for 1.5! so needed a big one !!!! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #884150 9th Feb 2021 1:57pm
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strang



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Fat Cog wrote:


https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/search.html?vc=Motorhome


Thanks for that link - I often toy with the idea of getting a MH (love camping but getting on a bit!) and thought the best thing to do would be buy a left hooker as most of my trips would be in Europe. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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TJ101



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Have used that Mobile.de link before, when i have been previously looking

They used to be a tad cheaper than similar uk ones available,, not the case anymore after just looking at same as mine , cheaper here now ! Shocked California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
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Tompoole wrote:
Do you have a landy ? I assume you do so £20k would buy you a fantastic caravan .... just a thought


What he said, wish Id brought my caravan before I renovated my house, would have made life much more comfortable DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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corgi1



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Hi all moving to village outside Holsworthy, as my wife has 2 horses and the riding is meant to be brilliant there, all has come at once as waiting to exchange, my wife, whos in travel has been made redundant, I work for BG on the union side and lost my job so here we are taking the biggest risk weve ever taken but stuff it you only live once, and still deciding what to do abou a motor home !!!
Post #887984 26th Feb 2021 5:17pm
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Jon w



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Depending on your intended use, have you considered a converted van? Some very good builders out there. Boxer Ducati and relay are all galv shell I have read. Avoid sprinter and crafter due to rust issues, and latest Mercs don’t seem as reliable as the sprinters from 5 years back.
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Sulisuli



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corgi1 wrote:
Hi all moving to village outside Holsworthy, as my wife has 2 horses and the riding is meant to be brilliant there, all has come at once as waiting to exchange, my wife, whos in travel has been made redundant, I work for BG on the union side and lost my job so here we are taking the biggest risk weve ever taken but stuff it you only live once, and still deciding what to do abou a motor home !!!


Good luck to you both and enjoy your new home after the bad luck you have experienced Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
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2000 XS TD5 90
Post #888024 26th Feb 2021 8:55pm
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L110CDL



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Good luck to you both on your purchase corgi1 Thumbs Up

If you need any help in some way, i'm not too far from Holsworthy Wink 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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