The BIG Change!

Talktourer replied on 02/07/2021 21:15

Posted on 02/07/2021 21:15

We were Caravanners for 26 years but have now taken the plunge and we are now proud owners of an Autocruise Starquest EL 2003.

Ok so it is getting on a bit but we hope to have many adventures!

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My niggles are filling with water, being used to Aquarolls, travelling with the fridge on and levelling the 'MH' ('Mave' ) as my husband likes to call her!

We are about to have our first trip out this weekend.....!

StinkyPete78 replied on 19/08/2021 22:17

Posted on 19/08/2021 22:17

Don't forget......

1. Watch out for the barriers overhead on some parking areas.

2. Empty the water tank & waste before travelling as weight means more fuel use.

3. Pack everything away before you travel out for the day from the campsite.

4. Buy a sign or leave your chairs on your pitch so people know its in use.

5. Buy some pushbikes so you don't have to do "3" above.

6. Buy a small car to attach to the rear for rainy days so you don't get wet.

7. If you intend to travel to Europe and have a car attached check the law in the countries you intend to visit as some may require the vehicle to be on a trailer.

8. Purchase two lots of insurance for both vehicles (you will not be able to use your no claims on both vehicles).

9. Remember to have both vehicles serviced and MOT'd.

10. It gets very cold at night so remember to purchase the insulation covers for the windows.

 

Good Look!

Talktourer replied on 21/08/2021 11:30

Posted on 21/08/2021 11:30

Hi All,

Many thanks to all for your comments and suggestions but sadly neither I nor my husband could take to Motorhoming!

We are reverting back to a Tourer!

 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 21/08/2021 11:32

Posted on 21/08/2021 11:30 by Talktourer

Hi All,

Many thanks to all for your comments and suggestions but sadly neither I nor my husband could take to Motorhoming!

We are reverting back to a Tourer!

 

Posted on 21/08/2021 11:32

Better to have tried, you now know where your heart lies๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Tinwheeler replied on 21/08/2021 11:40

Posted on 21/08/2021 11:40

It's not for everyone but the important thing is that you're happy with whatever you choose, be it caravan or MH.

Happy touring๐Ÿ‘

StinkyPete78 replied on 21/08/2021 12:24

Posted on 21/08/2021 12:24

A few years ago while visiting a caravan sales business I noticed a large stock of new (newly registered) MHs. 

The salesman was talking to a couple who were showing interest in them and I heard him say that they get a lot because people come in and buy them new never having done it before.

They bring them back a few weeks later saying "It's not for them".

Best advice is rent first to see if it's "for you" then consider buying your own.

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