The right 2 berth motorhome

Barry of Modbury replied on 02/10/2018 12:14

Posted on 02/10/2018 12:14

We are looking to swop our Swift Conqueror caravan for a new  2 berth motorhome. We want to travel the UK staying at National parks and e-biking or walking for 1-2 weeks at a time . We are looking at Majestic 120’s, Swifts  and Bailey 680’s .  We want an end lounge and a van of about 6m in length.

Has anyone any advice based on good experiences  or mistakes?

Thanks a lot

Barry Keel

brue replied on 03/10/2018 09:45

Posted on 03/10/2018 09:45

We had a tow bar and door bike rack fitted on our pvc. The door mounted bike rack worked well, probably easier than the higher one on our present small coach built. The tow bar was useful if you wanted to trailer a boat or take a small trailer itself.

I can't say we've had any problems getting to places with the pvc or the small coachbuilt I think the coachbuilt is warmer in winter, a lot less doors but equally flinging open the pvc doors in summer was nice. So it's just a question of a thinking about where and when you'll be travelling, maybe you're going away all year round so look for good insulation etc. But it's really an individual choice. smile

Thornsett replied on 04/10/2018 09:41

Posted on 04/10/2018 09:41

I thought e-batteries were removed and stored between the axles when bikes were on the rear. 

young thomas replied on 05/10/2018 19:46

Posted on 05/10/2018 19:46

A, I do remove the batteries before wheeling the bikes into the garage but mainly as I prefer to recharge them off the bikes.

the batteries and chargers also liv in the garage. we have plenty of spare rear axle payload margin.

Cajun Duo replied on 10/10/2018 14:57

Posted on 10/10/2018 14:57

Now got a Carado T135 its 6 meters but not end lounge. Very pleased with this model we use our van a lot and so far so good. 2 long mainly off grip trips in France. Had a Auto Trail Tracker EKS that was also good but the new models are way over 6meters.

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