The reason why we changed to the motorhome

Having undergone a 4 week session of radiotherapy some 25 years ago I know it knocked the stuffing out of me as a fit 40 year old and took me several months of swimming excercise to regain it. 

Good luck with your motorhome & the treatment! 👍

Good luck with your treatment and change of LV we changed to  motor caravans between 2000 and 2010 (pvc and coach built)but then reverted to a caravan which gave us more sites to use again as the car was always availble, but since my cardiology problems , we have also given thought to another but smaller pvc if things get to much ,but as the months have gone by, the downside of at  has far outweighed the upside of a caravan combination , but it is in the back of our minds if things go wrong in the future,

Heethers, best wishes from us as well on your health, you just never know what is round the corner.

Glad to hear the change is going well. There are indeed marked differences around MH or van, most noticeably around setting up and getting around. The key is to perhaps compromise on the space you might have had with a van, and get as small a MH as you can cope with in terms of comfort and usability. We knew this before buying ours, as we come from a campervan background, and we have never had a huge van anyway. We love a caravan for long lazy stays on one or two sites, but for touring around, you can’t beat a small MH, travelling light. We have done some fantastic tours in the last four years in ours, filling every moment of every day away. Travel days are now ‘doing’ days, and make the most of short breaks, as well as longer holidays.

I hope the recovery continues well. If you want some information on touring around Yorkshire, or Northumberland, both very special places that suit MH touring, then don’t hesitate to ask. 😁

Think you've got a lot going for you there, Heethers.  Splendid to have got the needed treatment as soon as it was discovered. And for your Good Lady to notice that m / vans might just help your recovery and therefore to change her view , that's BRILLIANT.

Good Luck & Very Best Wishes to you Both

We swapped two years ago now. As has been said, if prepared to go for a smallish MH and the consequent lack of "slobbing out' space, the addition of a couple of E Bikes can give you a pretty flexible arrangement. It certainly facilitates multi-stop touring.

Which motorhome did you go for? We have changed our 'mode' several  times but each time only as a best fit for current needs. At present we are once more with a motorvan and absolutetly loving it. However, circumstances and life needs may well transpire to evolve again which may dictate a different direction. Not per-say a better mode, just a better moment in time choice.

Thanks for all your best wishes, had a brilliant week at Bridlington, setting up was by far easier. the weather was fabulous the golf was bril,apart from the wife pipping me on the final round. The e bikes were perfect for Motorhoming, the bus stop just outside the site is convenient. Did not miss the car, most golf clubs accept the motorhome. l enjoyed caravaning but now we are glad we have changed to the MH, we were packed up and ready to leave in 15 minutes instead of the an hour and half, plus travelling is far less stressful. l know their are advantages to both its what suits you at the time, maybe we should have done it 4 years ago it would have meant more trips away. Once again thanks for all your support hopefully this time next year l will have the all clear, fingers crossed.

Heethers

Mickyfsf  we went for a Autotrail tribute T625 2015 model we are slowly putting our own stamp on it. With it being an entry level MH it did not come with a door fly screen which we found is a must, we will be having one fitted for next year which is on order from our local dealer. It came with internal silver screens which we don't like, we have ordered the outside ones from Silverscreens west Yorkshire £199 arriving Friday, we were thinking of having Remis blinds fitted but dont require them now, they were expensive and were told they didnt stop condensation anyway a bit like the silver screen internal blinds. We chose the 625 as it has a rear lounge which we prefer. 

Heethers

The advantage of REmis blinds is in summer much easier to close and when raining no need to go outside to remove and put away.  In winter silver screens will keep van warmer and minimise condensation.