Help in changing from caravan to motorhome

Adrian Allaway replied on 15/02/2016 20:22

Adrian Allaway

Posted on 15/02/2016 20:22

We are looking for a compact (less than 6m Length) 2 berth motorhome with a budget of approximately £20k-£25k for our first purchase. We need the layout to be end kitchen with a corner bathroom but most importantly 2 bench sofas opposite each other with slide together very easily to make a double bed. We saw an Autosleeper Nuevo yesterday in this layout which we liked but what is the best way of finding out what other models are out that fit our criteria. Can anyone help us out with a list. Also, we currently have an Avondale Dart 545/4 Caravan in very good condition and am not sure if part ex is the best way to change to our first motorhome. Just a bit fed up with the towing and setting up now so want to give a Motorhome a try for plenty of weekends as we really enjoy the lifestyle on the sites and the walking etc. Is there a Do's and Don'ts list available anywhere when you are looking to buy your first Motorhome.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give us.

Adrian & Judith

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Thornsett replied on 04/06/2016 09:52

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Thornsett

Posted on 04/06/2016 09:52

Fresh water tanks have to comply with EU Regulation EN1646-2 issued in 2008 which defined, for health & safety purposes, Mass in Running Order as including basic equipment (75kgs for driver, filled fuel tank, water tank in driving condition filled with 20 litres). For c £130 you can get a copy of the standard.

If memory serves me correct, manufacturers can either put in a 20l limiter as Hymer have done on its motorhomes [the limit can be overridden] and recommend to people that is the recommended safe limit or tell people not to put in any water when driving.