Hello All

GEandGJE replied on 06/02/2019 11:58

Posted on 06/02/2019 11:58

New members Gary and Genevieve here.

A little bit of background to us, we came to camping a little late in life when we got two dogs. We tired camping one year which proved to be successful, and to be honest I think the dogs enjoyed it more than we did and as a result have had a couple of trips per year since. Our long term plan was to get a motorhome for our retirement, which is rapidly approaching but it was a very wet week last year that made our minds up to get one now and use it for UK holidays and short tours whilst we are still working and then venture aboard once we are retired.  This started a long period of research on the type of layout that would suit our needs and accommodate the dogs, both on the large size. We hired a motorhome last September for a week which was very successful but made us decide we needed to go bigger.

We have a RollerTeam dealer close to us and they have proved to be very helpful and we decided on the Pegaso 740. We went to the NEC show in October to look at some others to compare against my list of must haves, nice to have etc. and the 740 still came out on top so we ordered it there to take advantage of the show upgrades.

We expect delivery in April and will take it to local Touring Park for a few days acclimatisation and are also booked on the motorhome manoeuvring   course in May. Our aim is to have our first trip out to the Southern Motorhome show at Newbury in May.

Will let you know if it meets our expectation in due course.

ABM replied on 20/03/2019 12:35

Posted on 20/03/2019 12:35

If you  use  a  kettle,  would  it become  a  STEAM  ROLLER  ??

 

Sorry  about  that  ,  I'm  just  in  a  very  good  mood  'cos  another  Club  Member  is  looking  forward  to  many  years  of  travelling  here  and  ( whisper  it  quietly ) over  there .  Enjoy  your  new  van  when  it  arrives  smile

 

P.S.  And thanks  for  the  up-date  --  thats  always  pleasant  !

MalcMc replied on 20/03/2019 14:13

Posted on 20/03/2019 14:13

We are in the same boat, not literally, take delivery this Friday of our Roller team T590, could be the same South Coast dealer, we are off to the New Forest on a club site to get to grips with our MH, like you we planned for ages and looked at so many lost count, the T590 suited our needs and we added all we liked from other brands. Hoping for a successful first outing, we also plan to do course, my wife needs a bit of encouragement to drive. Enjoy

Wildwood replied on 20/03/2019 14:58

Posted on 20/03/2019 14:58

Hope all goes well, but if you are going to a motorhome show with your new one I hope you do not find one you like even better.

ABM replied on 20/03/2019 15:55

Posted on 20/03/2019 14:58 by Wildwood

Hope all goes well, but if you are going to a motorhome show with your new one I hope you do not find one you like even better.

Posted on 20/03/2019 15:55

ooo  you  young  rascal,  what  a  thought  to  plant  in  a  newbies  mind surprised

GEandGJE replied on 20/03/2019 16:53

Posted on 20/03/2019 14:13 by MalcMc

We are in the same boat, not literally, take delivery this Friday of our Roller team T590, could be the same South Coast dealer, we are off to the New Forest on a club site to get to grips with our MH, like you we planned for ages and looked at so many lost count, the T590 suited our needs and we added all we liked from other brands. Hoping for a successful first outing, we also plan to do course, my wife needs a bit of encouragement to drive. Enjoy

Posted on 20/03/2019 16:53

Hi Malc

Good choice and expect that it is the same dealership, I have found them very helpful in both choosing the MH as well as on the extras to add.

Enjoy your new home.   

GEandGJE replied on 20/03/2019 16:56

Posted on 20/03/2019 15:55 by ABM

ooo  you  young  rascal,  what  a  thought  to  plant  in  a  newbies  mind surprised

Posted on 20/03/2019 16:56

It's the accessory stalls only for us now.laughing

MalcMc replied on 25/03/2019 10:39

Posted on 25/03/2019 10:39

Small world, collected our T590 Friday, parked next to ours was your Pegaso, 740, had to ask and confirmed just arrived. Word of caution inspect every area closely, found a crack on rear bumper (agreed will be done) but I missed some small marks on front bumper, being picky but wanted A1. On a plus great weekend in New Forest and van was great, enjoy. Malc

GEandGJE replied on 25/03/2019 16:59

Posted on 25/03/2019 10:39 by MalcMc

Small world, collected our T590 Friday, parked next to ours was your Pegaso, 740, had to ask and confirmed just arrived. Word of caution inspect every area closely, found a crack on rear bumper (agreed will be done) but I missed some small marks on front bumper, being picky but wanted A1. On a plus great weekend in New Forest and van was great, enjoy. Malc

Posted on 25/03/2019 16:59

Thanks Malc.

Hope that you are enjoying your new MH. We are going in on Saturday to confirm the extras we are having fitted and looking forward to our first outing.

Merve replied on 10/04/2019 11:03

Posted on 25/03/2019 16:59 by GEandGJE

Thanks Malc.

Hope that you are enjoying your new MH. We are going in on Saturday to confirm the extras we are having fitted and looking forward to our first outing.

Posted on 10/04/2019 11:03

Hey you two, how did you get on? 

GEandGJE replied on 10/04/2019 13:28

Posted on 10/04/2019 13:28

Thanks Merve

The extras are being fitted as we speak and we have the handover next Wednesday, so the end of months of planning and the start of playing with the new toy. We already have 20 nights booked thru to the end of July. We will spend the Easter weekend loading it with the gear we have purchased and then onto a local touring park for 3 nights trying out all the new bits and pieces.

 

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