The obsession with motorhomes

Why shocked? If there is an increase in sales, and even a shortage of supplies, then the market will naturally increase prices. Large amounts of capital have become available to people, some of whom may not have expected it. Do they spend it, or leave it behind?

According to my Service Engineer there will be a lot L V 's available as he is certain that because people can go abroad as before lockdown. He is experiencing this in the course of his job and I must say my recent stay at Putt's Corner would suggest the bubble has burst. This time last year it was full to the brim last week probably less than 50%. This also reflected in the local resorts Sidmouth, Seaton ,Beer, Lyme Regis  ect, some Pubs and Restaurant's were not even open at lunch time. Stay vigilant Peedee I am sure there is a deal to be had. 

It never took a genius to realise that people bought LVs because of restrictions during the pandemic and would return to their old ways as soon as they could. It’s almost certain there will be a flood of secondhand LVs on the market in due course.

Last weekend the bubble had hardly burst, the site was full over the weekend and only one or two pitches over the rest.

Can well believe the MH increase it well over 70% MH and 80% on SP.

Just returned from Putts corner today the weekend was busy as usual but last week days it was 50% or less and the same this week, this is normally a very busy site.

Costs might be a factor and many are returning to travel "over there."

peedee

We too have noticed how quiet sites have been all year during the week and only one CL has been full for one night on a weekend.

Peedee, I suspect that the prices won't drop much on second hand units, and certainly there won't be huge discounts on new ones as the dealers have to fork out for new vans from the manufacturers at their inflated prices.

We have just got back from a 25 night tour up the east Coast of the UK and then across to Ayr in Scotland, then down to Garlieston, Ravenglass and finally a CL in Shropshire and all sites were pretty full and all with a pretty high proportion of motorhomes. I also noticed an increasing number of camper type vans which seem to becoming popular, perhaps a half way house between a tent and a full sized motorhome with the ability to go almost anywhere? If, and it is a big if the LV popularity is about to burst, although seemingly from observation little evidence, might it be more to do with inflation and potential recession rather than the COVID step up in ownership? I guess we won't know for a year or two?

David

Well at current cost I won't be rushing to change. I agree with David it will be a year or two before the trends in the market become more evident. I don't share TW's confidence and I have my doubts about the bubble bursting. I will have to gamble on being able to obtain another 3 year C1+E licence. I think the odds are good but failure to do so may mean I will have to give up the life style.

peedee

I did say "almost certain" and "in due course", PD. It may well take a year or two as said but I can guarantee used prices would drop through the floor if I decided to sell mine😄