Small(ish) motorhome.

replied on 16/06/2019 21:34

Posted on 16/06/2019 21:34

Because of a change in family circumstances, we are considering swapping our caravan for a motorhome/campervan. (I'm not really sure what the difference is.). The campervan will have to be used occasionally for school runs/shopping so we need to keep it as compact as possible. I have been doing some research but am becoming bogged down with information. We have borrowed a VW camper for a couple of nights and, while it was great to drive round towns and to park, it's was really too small for us for holidays

Ideally we would like a two berth van with four belted seats and a toilet cubicle - it doesn't need to be large as we always use site facilities for showers - bench seats that convert into a bed, and floor space for a dog. An Autocruise Accent has all of theses features, but looks quite big. Does anyone drive one in similar circumstances, or can anyone suggest another model that might fit the bill? I would like to be able to park in normal spaces if possible.

Am I simply being unreasonable in my expectations?

All replies/advice/information very gratefully received.

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Oneputt replied on 17/06/2019 16:49

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Oneputt

Caravanner

Posted on 17/06/2019 16:49

https://www.rollerteammotorhomes.co.uk/range/pegaso/590

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replied on 17/06/2019 20:54

Posted on 17/06/2019 20:54

Thank you all very much for your comments and advice. I am looking at all the vans mentioned. It will definitely be a pre-owned van and I do realise that there will have to be compromises, especially in size v features

I will probably end up with a hit list and then start phoning round.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

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JVB66 replied on 17/06/2019 21:01

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 17/06/2019 21:01

Hope all the info has not been to much, and if you eventually make a purchase come back on here and let us know

Takethedogalong replied on 17/06/2019 21:34

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 17/06/2019 21:34

If you are going for preowned, can recommend this company. We bought our small MH from here, and have had no problems at all with it. Owner only sells decent quality stuff that he researches carefully. Offer a decent warranty, and an all round pleasure to deal with, and MHs are very well presented and prepared before collection.

http://www.used-motorhome.co.uk/

No idea of course where you are based, but we travelled 100 miles for the one we wanted, and for us it has paid off. I think they currently have an AS Symbol on offer.

They also have this little beauty...... with rear seat belts

http://www.used-motorhome.co.uk/Used-Motorhomes/itemId/25779/Motorhome_For_Sale/Auto-Sleepers_Talisman_GX

dunelm replied on 18/06/2019 12:04

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dunelm

Posted on 17/06/2019 20:54 by

Thank you all very much for your comments and advice. I am looking at all the vans mentioned. It will definitely be a pre-owned van and I do realise that there will have to be compromises, especially in size v features

I will probably end up with a hit list and then start phoning round.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Posted on 18/06/2019 12:04

Thank you for this post. It is always good when someone who has asked for information and has had received responses takes time to show appreciation.

All the best in your search for something that suits you.

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young thomas replied on 20/06/2019 10:49

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young thomas

Motorhomer

Posted on 17/06/2019 21:34 by Takethedogalong

If you are going for preowned, can recommend this company. We bought our small MH from here, and have had no problems at all with it. Owner only sells decent quality stuff that he researches carefully. Offer a decent warranty, and an all round pleasure to deal with, and MHs are very well presented and prepared before collection.

http://www.used-motorhome.co.uk/

No idea of course where you are based, but we travelled 100 miles for the one we wanted, and for us it has paid off. I think they currently have an AS Symbol on offer.

They also have this little beauty...... with rear seat belts

http://www.used-motorhome.co.uk/Used-Motorhomes/itemId/25779/Motorhome_For_Sale/Auto-Sleepers_Talisman_GX

Posted on 20/06/2019 10:49

the van might be 'a beauty' but that interior must be 'in the eye of the beholder'.

when anything that dazzling is put into a TV news item, it carries a warning 'for those with.....'....

with the dealers stock all from around the same era, most of the vans would come with a similar type of pattern.

i see AS still uses the same stuff 20 years on....they must have bought a very large roll of it....

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Tinwheeler replied on 20/06/2019 11:25

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 20/06/2019 11:25

I feel I must add that my AS does not have that upholstery😂😂😂

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dunelm replied on 20/06/2019 12:43

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dunelm

Posted on 20/06/2019 11:25 by Tinwheeler

I feel I must add that my AS does not have that upholstery😂😂😂

Posted on 20/06/2019 12:43

Nor does mine...…… or many others that I have seen!

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brue replied on 20/06/2019 14:23

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brue

Motorhomer

Posted on 20/06/2019 11:25 by Tinwheeler

I feel I must add that my AS does not have that upholstery😂😂😂

Posted on 20/06/2019 14:23

Nor ours, or our previous one or even our daughter's ancient AS Harmony which she sold on to a friend. It had lovely plain pale blue upholstery with the addition of my "lovely" Seaside stripe John Lewis curtains that I made for it!!