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artona · Moderator

Hi

A few weeks ago we decided we were going to change to an RV. After 18 months of fulltiming we know its the future for us.

Shona came up with our now acquired and settled into RV. Its a real classic ( means its old lol) Chevrolet 6.2 Leisure craft.

We have now lived in her for over a fortnight and for us it really is better. There is room for Jessica to run about and spread her toys about and room for her dad to work, especially since I have taken out one of the bucket seats and built a two man computer station.
Jesica loves it, especially the bath where she splashes and has real bathtime fun now rather than just a shower.

Of course within a couple of days we found the water leak that all MHs/RVs seem to come with as a non-optional extra. I sourced it back to a pipe in the bathroom and until I get to Duncan for a proper repair I have made a very good one by wrapping the 12 mm pipe with 15mm water hose pipe and siliconing/jubilee clipping it in place. During this job I was amazed to notice the floor actually looked like it was made out of the sort of wood you would expect to see on a boat - really thick.

We have a problem with the engine. She starts on the button and around town is so easy to drive its amazing but on the open she lacks top end speed. Duncan is relaxed about this and says she just needs a service so after Peterborough we are heading up north for him to do that.

To complete the team we have also bought ourselves a toad - a little hijetty - small enough to tow, big enough for me to get into

stew

geraldandannie · Moderator

Hi Stew

Thanks for posting the pics. I'm sure it's an excellent decision for you, and it'll make your living experiences so much more comfortable.

Gerald

artona · Moderator

Hi

It does Gerald and it saves us money as we can't afford to go anywhere now in her so fuel economy is fantastic Laughing

stew

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin

Congrats on your new purchase Stew and Shona. Watch out your older kids don't come and squat now you have more room Smile

let alone people without vans, or those of us with tiny PVCs who come calling Mr. Green

damondunc

She looks alright , i like your computer table,good job youv'e done there.
Look forward to seeing her ( and you guys) at Peterborough

Chris

Rapide561

Welcome to your new home. The fuel consumption info is fabulous - I shall have to try that one!

I love the toad too.

Russell

For those that have not moved home as such with a motorhome/RV, I assure you it almost takes as long to empty one and refill the other as it does when moving with bricks and mortar.

CatherineandSteve · SW Rally Co-ordinator

Hi Stew, Shona and Jess.

Congratulations on your move to your new home, could you please let us know your new address so we can send the card and flowers. Laughing

Cheers C&S

PS Wot's with the little white camper van. Rolling Eyes

artona · Moderator

Hi Steve

address - europe

small white van - shona's room Laughing

-no telling her though

stew

Alemo