Motorhome size

Ah....right, thanks.....

I've just ordered an Ifor Williams CT115, it looked to be similar proportions......

Thanks....

Rod, all the previous posts have given good advice. Moving from a big caravan, into a smallish MH will require some deep research, and a mindset change, but, if it keeps you holidaying, and enjoying those holidays, then is well worth it. Touring in anything 6.5 metres and down can be surprisingly easy, even in this country, but you do have to choose your routes carefully, and do some research on parking, which to be honest, isn't onerous. We swopped from a caravan to a small 5.5 motorhome four years ago, and despite all sorts of things preventing us taking long breaks, we still get out and about much more. Life has more spontaneity, is a whole lot less hassle, but still comfortable, even with two big dogs. It is a choice, go big and you will regret it, tied to public transport, hassle to move about and park up. But compromise a little, still find a layout that suits, a size you can live with and you won't look back! No idea where you live, we are up North, and it's small motorhome heaven up here, only place we have compromised a little was down tiny lanes in Cornwall, but we still had a couple of glorious weeks travelling all over. You learn to plan small tours to get out and see things, rather than doing the "Hobbit" there and back to Site again each day, and as someone mentioned, your kitchen, your lounge, your bird hide, your sunhouse, your rain shelter goes with you! But do a lot of thinking, a lot of research. We had a must have/can do list, and a don't really need it list. Having said that, we only looked at one and bought it, but we had done camper vans previously, and knew what we wanted! Good luck!

It probably is a similar size, TT. You should be OK with an IW trailer. 

The unusual feature of ours was the hydraulically operated tilt rather than ramps. 

Bolero Boy stated :

"parking isn't such an issue 'over there' ".

This isn't always true even in France. We found last May in Britanny that there were more car parks than previously with height barriers and that in a number of towns and villages camping cars (motorhomes) were banned from carparks where there were no height barriers.

We have a 5.75 metres long panel van and can often park easily here and on the other side of the Channel (as long as there aren't restrictions as mentioned above). We really enjoy having a campervan/motorhome but recognise that even with such a small one there are some places where parking can be difficult or impossible.

 

RodW  please don't believe that it is easy to park a 6 metres long van in a normal car parking space and only overhang by "about 0.5 m" as suggested by Tinwheeler.

There are some car parks (not at supermarkets) with restrictions meaning if you overhang into a 2nd bay you have to pay for both bays and some where even this is not allowed.

He is perfectly correct in stating that "7.5m is massive in terms of parking". I am surprised RodW that you had to ask whether it was "going to be too large to park  easily in a city". 

"RodW please don't believe that it is easy to park a 6 metres long van in a normal car parking space and only overhang by "about 0.5 m" as suggested by Tinwheeler."

I did say the 6m PVC is easier, not easy, dunelm. The narrower width is a great bonus as well as the shorter length. Granted, the second bay charging scenario is something to consider.

Tinwheeler, what I was querying was the idea that it was easy to overhang a bay by only  "about 0.5m" with a 6m van.  I don't think that standard bays are in the region of 5.5m long.

As you say, the possibility of being charged for a second bay in some car parks is something to consider. I am sure we both agree and would recommend to a new motorhomer  that it is always necessary to check any notices in car parks to be aware of any rules or restrictions.

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Our car is not quite as long, but depending on the car park, there is not much space spare.  Width of car parking spaces varies quite a bit too, our local Tesco spaces are not very generous width-wise to say the least.  

On the other hand towing a car,especially with an A-Frame isn't a faff and gives you the best of both worlds.  Tour, not stopping anywhere very long, or stay for weeks in one place. I have never found it a problem either to find sites with handy public transport, cycle, walk, hire a car or take my own along and the smallest van I have owned was 7.5m. Been towing with an A-Frame for 17 years now and on my third tow car and second A-Frame.

The choice is yours

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TW,

That picture brings back memories , that's the  outfit you had when we first met you at Godrevy.