2017 Autotrail RB Tracker

All brands of M/H's to some extent seem to suffer complaints of damp.

If you ask a question on here like that you will inevitably manage to find people who have suffered damp, so stand by....

To my knowledge there is no organisation publishing fault percentages for different makes of van that enable you to make an informed choice...

You will only get one persons experience, which statistically speaking is worthless....

What answer are you expecting or wanting.....

Autotrail offer a 10 year warranty I believe (albeit on a sliding scale). Other manufacturers also offer comprehensive warranties. I would look around for a van that suits you, buy it, keep the hab & cab service records up to date, keep your fingers crossed and get on and enjoy it.......

good advice from TT....

Also, have a really good think about this next, significant, purchase...

the Bessie was your first MH, were you caravanners before or are you new to this whole touring thing?

I don't know what model/size Bessacarr you have, but the Tracker, with island bed, is a fair sized van...it won't be easy to park, so getting off site will require the use of other transport....legs, bikes (electric?), public transport, towed car.....whatever...so have a good think...

i realise this is a roomy comfortable van, and many caravanners think all you have to do is stick an engine in the same roomy caravan layout they had previously....

unfortunately, MHing isn't caravanning with a MH....

large vans are great for room and comfort, but not so good for getting you about, either to site initially, or to visit places from there.

some in MHs tour in a more linear way, doing the visiting wn route to site or the next, rather tha. the traditional 'out and back' process ypu might use with a car and caravan...

i wish you well with your decision 

If your worried about damp or water ingress do what we did and go for a van conversion, they are brilliant and better on fuel economy easier to manoeuvre can be stored on your driveway.

Pros and cons all round.  We have considered van conversions but think they are far too narrow for comfortable living with inadequate storage.  

It’s personal opinion, Q, but I guess the OP has already decided to go for another coachbuilt seeing that’s what was asked about.