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is anyone else in the same situation?
we are backward and forwards to showrooms but just don't know what layout we are going to need. we hired a Hymer, 6 berth, rear lounge last summer which was great for putting baby to sleep and still able to sit up and have glass of wine and watch tv at the other end but the size of 7 meters is really a bit big.
has anyone got any experience of having to put baby to sleep but still having space to ourselves. what have you got?
We are not in that situation but there are many motorhomes with sleeping accomadation at both ends, and to be honest what suits one person does not suit another. You will know the right van when you walk in the door.
I am in a simular position, but with 2 older daughters (11 & 14). We are wanting a van with fixed bunks and over cab bed, so we have no beds to make up. One thing that I have tried to be careful of is to get a M/H to last us 5 years, so what might be good now might not work for you in 2 years time if your notcarefull.
It is hard work and I have been looking since last summer and I think I am about ready to order now, It is probally going to be a Chausson Flash 03, or a Lowdhams Defthless Eurostyle A63. But as said before its a personal thing.
Happy searching and I hope you get one soon.
I think there are so many things to consider. Budget. Will you be in a position to change the motorhome if things change? Size matters when it comes to where you are going to park it. Make a list of your requirements of must have, nice to have, and do not need. Change these requirements as you go and look until you are comfortable with what you want. Don't rush and as previously said you will know the right one when the time comes.
Good luck and enjoy the experience.
Ian
______________________________________________________________ Over the hill, but proud of the climb!
We have since looked at over 1000+ new and used motorhomes and never found one better for us ... Until (Chausson Flash).
Although we have no complaints about the Autoquest, other than it could do with an upstairs playroom and a cellar to store wine.
We have Two children 8 and 13 and it works well for them too. They also have lots of in van medical needs and it also caters for these.
I am also Diabetic so I can only drive a Maximum 3500 and it fits into this category. (Sub 3500kg is also the weight where many ferries and tolls have to charge you 'Car' rate)
Hope this helps a little.
______________________________________________________________ Kevin, Pauline, Jamie & Meegan
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Hi Tuscan and welcome to you all. When we had a baby we adapted the roof space to make a secure cotside and baby slept up there. This wqs in a panel van but I've often thought a more secure cot side could be added to an overcab space on a coachbuilt. Or what about a van with a bunk bed arrangement...just keep the bottom bunk lifted to allow storage and have baby on the top one (with secure cotside added?) you would then have a family layout when baby becomes toddler or even dare I say if/when baby gets a brother or sister! Why not go to the NEC in Feb and check everything out?
Another thought might be this: Older kids love a separate single dinette, to play at, etc, and that can be made into a lower single bed for a young baby or toddler in the meantime.
don't forget though that you may nor get it right first time so buying nearly new might be an idea. You will lose less if you then change it.
Good luck, Ruth
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It has already been said that as soon as you see the layout for you, then you will know what you want. I know this does not appear to be helpful but if you ever do manage to find that layout you will know what we mean.
In the meantime I might suggest another chain of thought. I assume you are going to use the vehicle for weekends and holidays rather that fulltiming. If you are in a house then there are two ways of getting a baby to sleep and that is to either shut the door and let them cry or to create for the baby a santuary of peacefulness and belonging. I think in a motorhome that the baby is going to be in for just a few weeks a year this might be something almost impossible to replicate.
We fulltime with a baby in a 28foot Euromobil 810. Our compromise was to loose some of the ease of parking and less miles per gallon to enjoy the extra space and comfort. My own personal view is that if you are happy to get familiar with the driving of a longer van as soon as you go over 16ft you might as well go 28ft.
In the euromobil as soon as Jessica, who is 14 months old falls a sleep we slide the door at the back of the van over to block off the noise of the adults in the van for her. When we are ready for bed she is carefully moved to the front lounge/sleeping area.
Hi Tuscan
We were in much the same position as yourselves. We went from showroom to showroom and dealer after dealer.
We always took a notepad and wrote down what we liked and what we didn't and as everybody has already said we could put our head in the door and know instantly if it wasn't right!
We eventually bought a 6 berth Ace Novella. It has a rear double bed with a huge overcab bed and a very large rear garage.
Our daughter is 2 and a half and we felt it was important that she had her own room and space.
She has decided she likes the overcab which is quite safe as it has a pull up front, rather than just a safety net. The rear bed also acts as a play area come Tv room in the day.
The huge garage should hopefully accommodate all the things little people can't be without!
Another reason was the Carseat! We have a good view and easy access to her when driving.
We are planning on spending most of the next 2 years travelling Europe and feel that this is a superb home on wheels for us.
Hope you find what you are looking for soon
Kind Regards Donna David and Lily
Re: 2 adults +1 baby! what motorhome to buy for 30K?
is anyone else in the same situation?
we are backward and forwards to showrooms but just don't know what layout we are going to need. we hired a Hymer, 6 berth, rear lounge last summer which was great for putting baby to sleep and still able to sit up and have glass of wine and watch tv at the other end but the size of 7 meters is really a bit big.
has anyone got any experience of having to put baby to sleep but still having space to ourselves. what have you got?
Remember babies turn into toddlers very quickly. So far the overcab bed has worked well. He loves it up there. Net to stop him falling out from CAK but most suppliers sell them.
Only downside is he likes to climb. First time we found he'd managed to climb the ladder to bed was a bit of a shock.
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