Age Concern

Cushie replied on 11/02/2019 17:37

Cushie

Posted on 11/02/2019 17:37

Not a subject often talked about seriously.

The Duke announced he is handing in his license and this seemed to be well received by the public.

The time must come when an OT has to consider swapping the High powered Estate and 4 berth Tourer for a small compact Motorhome to continue active camping.

Is there an unwritten rule something like the 85% ratio we discuss so much.

I thought this might be a courteous forum among gentle folk to raise the question of when you think this should be for a fairy fit and active octogenarian or at what age did you make the change and why?

Moderator Edit:

As the Tow Cars and Towing Section is really more about actual tow cars and relative issues with towing vehicles, I think this post would be better suited to the Caravan and Motorhome Chat Section so I'll move it.

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Takethedogalong replied on 12/02/2019 13:56

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 12/02/2019 13:56

Each to their own😁 With a bit of thought, and a bit of modification, there’s a touring option for most folks out there. We still have a camping mentality, a comfy bed, a reliable cooker and some method of keeping ourselves clean are still all we need, and we are more than happy to give up the rest of the paraphernalia lots of others prefer to be able to stay in beautiful secluded places. For other options we like cottages. With a dishwasher.........

Love the photo Euro T. My OH wanted an Eriba, but he forgot about where to put two big dogs......😂

Tinwheeler replied on 12/02/2019 14:09

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 12/02/2019 13:47 by Rufs

Wow, 6.5m long, my tow car is 4.7m, each to their own and i am sure you love it, but could not live in such a small space for 3 -5 months of year, am with CS, self levelling and auto corner steadies plus a person that comes and puts your awning up, yup, they will do that in Spain.not that i have ever done it, but never say never.

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:09

5.99m here and have lived in it for around 4 weeks at a time. It was fine.👍🏻

I'd not want to live in any LV for 3-5 mths non-stop, tbh, and assume that’s the total spread over a year.

Cherokee2015 replied on 12/02/2019 14:18

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Cherokee2015

Caravanner from East Yorkshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:18

Aside from the MH issues mentioned here. I do believe that self certification of the ability to drive at 70, 73, 76 etc should be removed. Anyone can say they are fit/suitable to drive, however the reality is, that many (not all) over 70's may have problems with reaction times, eyesite, other medical problems which impact on their driving. My own father drove for at least 6 years past when he should despite us trying to persuade him otherwise.

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briantimber replied on 12/02/2019 14:43

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briantimber

Motorhomer from Oxfordshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:18 by Cherokee2015

Aside from the MH issues mentioned here. I do believe that self certification of the ability to drive at 70, 73, 76 etc should be removed. Anyone can say they are fit/suitable to drive, however the reality is, that many (not all) over 70's may have problems with reaction times, eyesite, other medical problems which impact on their driving. My own father drove for at least 6 years past when he should despite us trying to persuade him otherwise.

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:43

>>>Anyone can say they are fit/suitable to drive, however the reality is, that many (not all) over 70's may have problems with reaction times, eyesite, other medical problems which impact on their driving.<<<

The same applies to Many (not all) drivers up to the age of 70, IMHO....

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brue replied on 12/02/2019 15:27

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brue

Motorhomer

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:27

Black boxes for all? Our teenage grandson has a "telematic" black box insurance but I think others can use this system too?

But I think with vans it's more a question of whether you can safely manage the outfit overall at whatever age.

Rufs replied on 12/02/2019 15:31

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Rufs

Caravanner from Hampshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 13:53 by huskydog

where did I say I live in it for 3-5 months a year ????????

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:31

you didnt, that is what i do

Rufs replied on 12/02/2019 15:33

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Rufs

Caravanner from Hampshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:09 by Tinwheeler

5.99m here and have lived in it for around 4 weeks at a time. It was fine.👍🏻

I'd not want to live in any LV for 3-5 mths non-stop, tbh, and assume that’s the total spread over a year.

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:33

yup pretty much except for 3 months continuous over there, and we normally stay on one site for 6/8 weeks of that, rest 2/3 weeks per time in the uk, weather dependant.

huskydog replied on 12/02/2019 15:38

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huskydog

Motorhomer from Kent

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:31 by Rufs

you didnt, that is what i do

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:38

Ah, I didn't read it properly ,I apologize

Rufs replied on 12/02/2019 15:42

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Rufs

Caravanner from Hampshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:09 by Tinwheeler

5.99m here and have lived in it for around 4 weeks at a time. It was fine.👍🏻

I'd not want to live in any LV for 3-5 mths non-stop, tbh, and assume that’s the total spread over a year.

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:42

is 5.99m from bow to stern ?, never been in a MH but i think i will investigate next time i am near a dealer, cant afford to buy, we need 2 cars so if we swopped to MH that would be 3 x everything you need to keep a car on the road, far too expensive

Tinwheeler replied on 12/02/2019 16:11

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 12/02/2019 15:42 by Rufs

is 5.99m from bow to stern ?, never been in a MH but i think i will investigate next time i am near a dealer, cant afford to buy, we need 2 cars so if we swopped to MH that would be 3 x everything you need to keep a car on the road, far too expensive

Posted on 12/02/2019 16:11

Yup, bumper to bumper.

We got rid of the second car as the MH is small enough to use as a car.