faraway saint Posted November 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Slarti said: 26 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Not long back from first shopping trip for a motorhome. Seen a couple of likely candidates at a dealer down in Perth direction. Before we had a viewing I had a slight favourite but after the viewing, I'm pretty mixed. Probably the nicer of the two is the slightly smaller. 90% of the time it'll be Mrs Faraway, myself and the dogs so it#s more than suitable for us. On the other hand the other model is larger and more suitable if we take some of the family away with us. Currently doing some research on the make/model. The dealer is offering a full-years warranty and MOT so that gives us some breathing space if there's any issues in that period. On the other hand, if you get the smaller one ot gives you an excuse not to take anyone else. Depends on your preference I suppose. As we're family orientated the larger one has that as an advantage. Since posting we're taking my daughter, son in law and granddaughter down nexr weekend to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Some of the larger ones are really nice, our friends have two dogs and they said they can be a pain at night in a smaller van but with the awning up the dogs are happy as larry during the day. Hope you get something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Ok, so, 2nd viewing today, with daughter, son in law and granddaughter in tow, has resulted in us being more unsure than we were before. Well, we've decided the smaller, if more stylish, van is a "no no" as it's just too tight with the two dogs and a granddaughter all included in any trips. The bigger of the two isn't quite the quality Mrs Faraway is happy with, so, while it's not totally a write off, it's not looking like it'll be our choice. The nice owner made a few phone calls and is bringing one in that's got a similar layout to van number two but is slightly more modern. We'll go see it in a few weeks as we're off somewhere sunny this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Ok, so, 2nd viewing today, with daughter, son in law and granddaughter in tow, has resulted in us being more unsure than we were before. Well, we've decided the smaller, if more stylish, van is a "no no" as it's just too tight with the two dogs and a granddaughter all included in any trips. The bigger of the two isn't quite the quality Mrs Faraway is happy with, so, while it's not totally a write off, it's not looking like it'll be our choice. The nice owner made a few phone calls and is bringing one in that's got a similar layout to van number two but is slightly more modern. We'll go see it in a few weeks as we're off somewhere sunny this week. I would seriously encourage you both to trial a couple of holidays next year in different types of rented motor home. Good luck and enjoy your holiday in the sun. 🌞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 @faraway saint https://www.caravanshowscotland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Albanian Buddy said: @faraway saint https://www.caravanshowscotland.com Waiting until that time isn't a great idea as prices start to creep up after new year with people getting ready for the summer. Worth a visit for some ideas right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Waiting until that time isn't a great idea as prices start to creep up after new year with people getting ready for the summer. Worth a visit for some ideas right enough. IIRC You aren’t retiring until September next year so it might be worth spending the next 9 months or so testing the different options as this is going to be a significant outlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Albanian Buddy said: IIRC You aren’t retiring until September next year so it might be worth spending the next 9 months or so testing the different options as this is going to be a significant outlay. It is a significant outlay but they, on the whole, hold their value and if it turns out not to be for us the resale should see us recoup the vast majority of out outlay BTW, you haven’t met my wife. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 2:48 PM, faraway saint said: Ok, so, 2nd viewing today, with daughter, son in law and granddaughter in tow, has resulted in us being more unsure than we were before. Well, we've decided the smaller, if more stylish, van is a "no no" as it's just too tight with the two dogs and a granddaughter all included in any trips. The bigger of the two isn't quite the quality Mrs Faraway is happy with, so, while it's not totally a write off, it's not looking like it'll be our choice. The nice owner made a few phone calls and is bringing one in that's got a similar layout to van number two but is slightly more modern. We'll go see it in a few weeks as we're off somewhere sunny this week. Received the pictures of another possible motorhome, certainly looks like a better layout for us. Will pop back down to Perth closer to Christmas for a look. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBud Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 hours ago, faraway saint said: Received the pictures of another possible motorhome, certainly looks like a better layout for us. Will pop back down to Perth closer to Christmas for a look. 👍 We’ve just booked one for our Euro 24 adventure picking it up in Stuttgart on 13th June and dropping back off on 25th June (although hopefully have to extend the hire), It’s an Esprit I 7150-2 DBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, WeeBud said: We’ve just booked one for our Euro 24 adventure picking it up in Stuttgart on 13th June and dropping back off on 25th June (although hopefully have to extend the hire), It’s an Esprit I 7150-2 DBM All tbe best mate. As I've mentioned on here my mate and his wife are heading from Arbroath and, like you, hope it's longer than 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 5 hours ago, faraway saint said: Received the pictures of another possible motorhome, certainly looks like a better layout for us. Will pop back down to Perth closer to Christmas for a look. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Motorhome purchased. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Good news, looking forward to hearing how you find using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, StanleySaint said: Good news, looking forward to hearing how you find using it. You might change your mind when we turn up on your street. 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Put this in your sat nav FIQQ 1ZZ 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Motorhome purchased. 👍👍👍 Great news! Happy travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, StanleySaint said: Put this in your sat nav FIQQ 1ZZ 😉 Just did......................sat nav says confused? You're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Port Stanley, Falklands ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, StanleySaint said: Port Stanley, Falklands ☺️ It's a motorhome, no a flippin submarine. 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 It's a motorhome, no a flippin submarine. [emoji12]With the weather some of you are having that might have been a better investment. [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Well, had the van hooked up to a charger since just before lunch time and nipped out about 4 as the rain came on quite heavy and, hey presto, she roared into life. That's good, all being well we'll head down to Monifieth tomorrow with the dogs, have a bite to eat, take the dogs a walk and see if the Firestick works from Mrs Faraways phone. Every wee trip is another step in the learning process. The company we bought it from are coming to pick it up on Thursday to remove the old cooker and reinstall a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 25 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Well, had the van hooked up to a charger since just before lunch time and nipped out about 4 as the rain came on quite heavy and, hey presto, she roared into life. That's good, all being well we'll head down to Monifieth tomorrow with the dogs, have a bite to eat, take the dogs a walk and see if the Firestick works from Mrs Faraways phone. Every wee trip is another step in the learning process. The company we bought it from are coming to pick it up on Thursday to remove the old cooker and reinstall a new one. Sounds like you're just about set for a bit of an adventure soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, StanleySaint said: Sounds like you're just about set for a bit of an adventure soon. Well tomorrow is looking like St Andrews. The first weekend away will be a test, sure as fate we'll forget something but, as I said, every trip is a learning process. This years all about finding our feet, next year we'll stretch our wings, more so as I'll have retired and we can go anytime we want. What size is your driveway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Well I've had a long wheelbase transit on it before but as you'll know from the weather thread it's always raining, as it is now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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