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Hello to everyone from a Westcountry wannabe. I'm Lisa. Been aching for a motorhome for ever, but never actually got around to it because I'd be travelling as a woman alone...... Know what I mean? But the bug is getting stronger and last week I found myself at the showrooms browsing around new and used models, and yesterday I even went as far as trawling through the auction on Ebay.
It's going to overwhelm me sooner or later isn't it, and I'm gonna get me one of these brilliant homes. But would anyone like to chip in with any words of wisdom first?
Theres two aspects I'd love to receive feedback on.......... one is the 'woman traveller alone' thing, and your ideas for motorhome safety.
The other is about whether to jump right in with purchase of a half-decent model, second hand, possibly spending about 15k to 20k. Or whether to give the whole thing a tryout first and just buy a cheap old thing for year one, to see if I really am brave enough to travel alone. Say a second hand cheapie from Ebay or somewhere, possibly about £2k or £3 k
Exciting isn't it!
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I don't yet travel alone as have a family but i probably will at some piont
We have only had our van about 3 months but i'm completly smitten and wouoldn't be without - i only wish we did it years ago
as for the price thing its hard to say - we had origonally thought we would buy a cheapy - then when we looked round they seemed impos to find so upped the budget to 15k - in the end we ended up with a twenty year old van for 5k
hes not perfect but overall he's in reasonable nick - few probs with fridge not working and missfires on LPG but layout is fab as he's a very compact five birth - he also has a large payload
the best thing is to have a look round at whats on offer then set yourself a price limit and look for something under that
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I would say look at lots, and think what you really really want, take a room (like at home) and go through what you would like in the van, sleeping, storage, fuel comp, wardrobes, shoe space, cupboards (oops sorry_ outside cupboards, security (get a dog) a big torch, and go into and out of lots, we did for 8 months, and were glad we did, go over probables like a rash, climb in up out of beds, how easy are they, fridge, can you get what u want in it, but most of all have fun. and list the things you definately want ( you will prob change yer mind anyway, but if i dont feel good, when your looking it wont when its yours, so stay strong, patient and pray!! raine Whats right for me Lord!!!!??
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visit as many dealers and shows as you can, try and get into conversations with other campers about their vans, maybe try hiring first - there are a couple of firms around that rent the smaller van.
All vans are a compromise, so - decide what kind of travel you want to do.
will it be your only vehicle, do you want weekends and shortish stays, or longer periods away, if you are concerned about security try and get a van where most things can be done inside - internal storage - gas switch,
what is crucial when you are sharing the small area may not be important for 1, a single bed made fom a bench seat is ideal, while trying to turn that same seat into a double often requires an advanced degree in illogical thought processes.
I have seen several lone campers - of both sexes - and they seem to be having a ball. So if you enjoy travelling, are sociable and maybe a little crazy like the rest of us, happy with the technicalities of using the van then I say go for it, you'll probably wish you'd done it years ago.
I have a friend currently going through the same set of thought processes - and has been for about 2 years now - just do it!
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I have been on trips on my own, but then I take 3 large dogs with me when I do - funny how unscared I am . I endorse the "get a dog" suggestion, tho 1 is probably more practical
Andrea.
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Hi
I travel alone all the time, in fact have only one seat up front in the van to give Jess my dog more room, I stay at small CL's or CC's when I can and have [u:52820eec12]never[/u:52820eec12] felt worried. Use this site for all your queries and problems no matter how small, one of the best thing about the site is no one makes you feel silly for asking.Have fun. Hope to meet up with you one day!
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Just thought you might like to know, that there is a book called 'Motorhoming...don't be afraid', i think available from Amazon, but we bought it, is only a rough guide, but is written by a women who goes it alone.
You might find it an interesting read, i know i did.
Happy motorhoming, i hope you get the home of your dreams!
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I would say look at lots, and think what you really really want, take a room (like at home) and go through what you would like in the van, sleeping, storage, fuel comp, wardrobes, shoe space, cupboards (oops sorry_ outside cupboards, security (get a dog) a big torch, and go into and out of lots, we did for 8 months, and were glad we did, go over probables like a rash, climb in up out of beds, how easy are they, fridge, can you get what u want in it, but most of all have fun. and list the things you definately want ( you will prob change yer mind anyway, but if i dont feel good, when your looking it wont when its yours, so stay strong, patient and pray!! raine Whats right for me Lord!!!!??
