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I have just come back from spending the day at the >Mobility Road Show< at the East Of England Show Ground, Peterborough. I met Popo who very kindly showed me around their adapted motorhome. Thanks Joyce and Charlie.
If anyone is looking for an adapted motorhome, get along there in the next two days, there were more than I have ever seen on show this year.
Nirvana had at least 5 models on show and >Coachbuilt GB< had a couple. Their conversion of an Autotrail 840 Cheyenne was most impressive.
peedee
______________________________________________________________ The best journeys are not always in straight lines
For an account of our journeys click >here< (Last updated 1st March 2012)
______________________________________________________________ The best journeys are not always in straight lines
For an account of our journeys click >here< (Last updated 1st March 2012)
There were a fair number of motorhomes in the car park but didn't see your RV there so guess you travelled by car?
peedee
______________________________________________________________ The best journeys are not always in straight lines
For an account of our journeys click >here< (Last updated 1st March 2012)
Thanks peedee it was a pleasure to meet you both as well.
I think, if I have understood correctly that the GM coachbuilts on Auto trail can't have a widened door. Its something to do with the fibreglass body.
I thought the choice of vans was a good idea but horrendous prices for second hand.
It was nice to see that overall I think about 20 campervans stayed overnight, and the two mornings waking up to a deserted sunlight car park was really very enjoyable.
I thought the show very good but I have seen better. Not all the car adapters were there and many wheelchair manufacturers were missing and very very few gadget people. Its a real shame because the number of visitors that came was excellent and its a very well organised and enjoyable show with lots of good imformation for us.
I have seen 2 cars now that might suit us, but still lots of questions.
We had hard hot journey home today but a great trip.
I think, if I have understood correctly that the GM coachbuilts on Auto trail can't have a widened door. Its something to do with the fibreglass body.
Joyce
Joyce,
No that is not the case, the door on most models could be made any width required. I think it was a 30 inch door on both the models displayed. Whilst Wendy's chair easily passed through, I did note that whilst waiting our turn to view, one potential customers did not. The Autotrail model on display was purpose built for a customer from whom it was on loan.
I didn't take much notice of prices but one of the big advantages of Coachbuilt GB is you can buy second hand and then get them to convert for you. Although I would not do this without consulting GB as to the suitability for conversion of a planned purchase, this surely must open a bigger market to the disabled and also enable those that could not afford to buy new to enjoy the pleasure of owning a motorhome.
peedee
______________________________________________________________ The best journeys are not always in straight lines
For an account of our journeys click >here< (Last updated 1st March 2012)
Joyce,
No that is not the case, the door on most models could be made any width required. I think it was a 30 inch door on both the models displayed. Whilst Wendy's chair easily passed through, I did note that whilst waiting our turn to view, one potential customers did not. The Autotrail model on display was purpose built for a customer from whom it was on loan.
I didn't take much notice of prices but one of the big advantages of Coachbuilt GB is you can buy second hand and then get them to convert for you. Although I would not do this without consulting GB as to the suitability for conversion of a planned purchase, this surely must open a bigger market to the disabled and also enable those that could not afford to buy new to enjoy the pleasure of owning a motorhome.
peedee[/quote]
I am sorry I didn't mean to be negative and I am possibly wrong or at least not in the full picture which is very usual for me as I don't always hear what is said fully but I am nosy!!! I think however that we will both be right to some degree about the doors. I think the door that the builders can buy that is the same size (width) as mine is the one he can't buy in firbregalss, but as you rightly say many, but not all, wheelchairs will get through the gap of the 30" door.
Oh, I absolutely agree that the more disabled vans that come ready made or second hand onto the market will be a great bonus and will bring prices down eventually. But all the vans he had on show secondhand cost more (by tens of thousands) than my friends new (last year) CPT from Marquis.
I didn't talk to the GM man so I have no idea what his prices are like, but to my mind anybody who builds from the floor up to the needs of disabled people or family members is a treasure and should be supported. There have over the years been a few firms doing this but they have come and gone. I know a family that had one built 14 years ago and they loved it and travlelled extensively in it with a very disabled son. Also of course the builders are learning from each other and us and that has to be a good thing. The GM man came past my van several times and had a good look each time! I laughed! if he had asked I would happily have shown him round, as I am a firm believer in ripples and if he got an idea from mine that would have helped him with a customer of his I would be delighted. Many people have been good to me and helped me with formulating my design and matching my needs, so I would be only to happy to help in any way I could.
Whilst it is lovely to have a van that suits your every need it does come at a cost and most of us can make do with vans that tick most of our boxes.
I think whichever way people go it needs alot of thought and investigation as there is such alot of money involved and we can't afford to make a mistake and buy a turkey. The more choice there is the better for us.
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