Tell me why I shouldn't buy a motorhome?

I totally agree the journey is as important as the destination as is the means of making that journey.
As far as caravans,motorhome and campervans go you pays your money and takes your choice.Personally I love the flexibility of a T2 but can see the downsides aswell.We invested in an air awning to make setting up and leaving site easier and it has helped greatly.
For me the old Hymers you see travelling around Europe are amazing and have a charm all of there own in the same way a T2 does.When travelling on the roads the interaction of other driver Gives a good feeling and adds to the journey.

 

Motorhome drivers all wave - it's like being a nodding dog sometimes.

 

Go for it. Not all motorhomes are that huge in any case. If it needs to double up as daily transport you'd be better with a LWB T5, Renault Trafic type. But if we had the space/cash we'd have a motorhomes. As you say, you park up, wind the awning out, get a Brew on, job done 10 mins tops. This stuff about "it's the journey not the destination", having a motorhome doesn't exclude that kind of thing.

 

I dream of having a comfortable bed when away.

As a result of Merlin Cats links I had a look and found a motorhome I like the look of, all that space without having to mess about with awnings and the like ... bliss. I think I'll save the money though so I can buy my boat ... like a caravan or motorhome on water

 

A couple of friends that we go away with regularly have an early 80s hymer...its huge , I swear you could sleep on the dashboard!!

 

Never knew that.

 

I'm surprised how much I like driving ours tbh. The high driving position is great. You have to be a bit careful not to follow some satnav shortcuts - try to avoid single track roads, but generally just give way if I have any doubts about gap-size.
We choose sites that are within a walk of a pub or town but take our tandem as well. Or catch a bus - it's surprising how much more time we spend exploring a new place when we have taken a bit more trouble to get there.
I haven't banged my head getting in our out, or on a cupboard either

 

Get a topaz, cross between a motorhome and a camper

 

I'd quite happily change my bay for this.

The fact its nearly 8ft wide and 26ft long might cause a few problems in the Lakes, though i suppose its just about the same size as a 7ton delivery truck.

A Dodge Travco would be nice too.

 

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One thing in common- they'd all look
Better slammed

I fear we may be outgrowing our bus- we have bought a larger awning without holes and leaks in so hope that gives us the room to hang out in if the weather is poor. We'll see how we get on with it but. What with 2 car seats, pram etc the space just gets eaten up -its fine when the sun is shining..... but in the British summertime.....

 

hmm top one 10 MPG

 

I actually had that on my 'watch list' last week. But it needs so much work.

What makes me wonder is how much our T2's are supposedly worth when low mileage VW variants are available at lower prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UPDATED-V...665818?hash=item2a8a0bf4da:g:kXMAAOSwx2VZhsAl

 

You should do what's best for you and your family Dazza/Matt, I find the enjoyment of camping and getting away every weekend far out weighs the brilliance of driving a lovely bay camper, but I do have both I guess

 

Won't fit in the garage

 

I reckon in a few years (when kids have flewn the nest) we will probably go for one of those Retro Tourers

 

I've decided I'm not ready for a motorhome and neither is my bank account...my camper is as basic as it comes and I love it !!

 

I'd tell you not to buy one but with things like this about it's hard to say don't and actually mean it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagon-LT35-Campervan-Motorhome-/302420682077

 

or this one comes with a motorbike lift
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-Volkswagen-LT-Ambulance-/252934758227