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Topic: Small campervan

isladeiona

16/8/2007 at 5:55pm
Location: Glasgow
Outfit: Mojave 5

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My mum is seriously considering a small diesel campervan, but one that will fit in her newly built standard sized garage. She mentioned a Hi-Lo. My concern would be they look good, but, you would hardly have room to swing a cat when 2 people have their luggage, sleeping bags etc etc.

Please can I have your feedback regarding small campervans,

Which would fit in garage , What you think of them etc

twooks

16/8/2007 at 9:32pm
Location: ery
Outfit: V-dub Camper OK!!

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We met someone who'd spent 4 weeks pootling round Ireland in one, but I think you'd have to be very friendly !!

It depends on the kind of camper and camping that suits them. Everyone is different - we have downsized from A class to VW T4 over 18 years - and wouldn't go back, it's all about compromise and is VERY personal.

good luck to them whatever they opt for

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Magpieman

18/8/2007 at 12:35pm
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We've had a small motorhome in the past (Romahome Duo), we how have a slightly larger Romahome Dimension. We love small motorhomes, yes they are compact but a bit like a Tardis really lots of storage space, also very easy to drive, a bit like driving a car, easy to park, they will fit into an ordinary parking space and if you have a Hi-lo you don't have to worry about height barriers etc. The Hi-lo and Duo will also do an amazing 45-50 mpg that's a big consideration in these days of high petrol prices.

See the link to our website below lots of info on smallmotorhomes.

Hope that helps
Graham

isladeiona

23/8/2007 at 4:23am
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks to you both for your replies. It's great to get advice from others!

There doesn't seem to be any Romahome Hylos for sale in Scotland or have I just not found the places to look?

Romaway

23/8/2007 at 9:25am
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Hi there
We have a small Romahome and find it has everything we need and as long as we are tidy and methodical we have ample room to sit and for storage. We also have a small awning for longer trips.

Would not change for a larger one.

Emeffess

23/8/2007 at 8:44pm
Location: Surrey
Outfit: VW Campervan

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Hi,

Apart from the usual ebay, Autotrader and Exchange and Mart there are a number of other sale sites that seem to have lots of campervans for sale - 'Gumtree' and 'Preloved' to name but two. You coud just try and search on Google for used campervans.

When my Partner and I were looking for a van we searched for almost 6 months before we got one that we were really satisfied with. We are now the proud owners of a very good condition T25VW.

You will get what you want but you have to be patient.

isladeiona

23/8/2007 at 10:16pm
Location: Glasgow
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We see several advertised but none that fits mums requirements. It needs to have a pop up roof so that it will fit in her recently built garage, also needs to be a diesel. Is there any other models that would fit in garage apart from the Romahome Hylo.?

Tiggarsmum

24/8/2007 at 2:32pm
Location: North Lanarkshire
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If you feel a Romahome is a bit small, have a look at the vans here www.nuventure.co.uk as they are a wee bit bigger.

twooks

24/8/2007 at 7:47pm
Location: ery
Outfit: V-dub Camper OK!!

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nuventure used to do a romahome lookalike, rio and surf I think.

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twooks

24/8/2007 at 8:44pm
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didya know about this site?
http://www.smallmotorhome.co.uk/

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pemcoral

25/8/2007 at 9:14pm
Location: Hampshire
Outfit: VWT4 JK.Spacemaker Awning

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Get a VW Dub they have pop up roofs I have a T4.

Aly

isladeiona

01/9/2007 at 1:52am
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks for all your replies and info.

Much appreciated!

sad mad fitter

02/9/2007 at 7:49pm
Location: notts
Outfit: mazda bongo

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get a trend setting mazdabongo

Romaway

02/9/2007 at 10:57pm
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Here is the link to the Small motorhome site, you may find some advice there as well.

Small motorhome site

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05/9/2007 at 7:16pm
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The romahome looks wonderful. Can it sleep more than 2? i ask this because I notice it has 4 driving seats as it were. We are 2 adults and one 4 year old - can it be configured. What sort of money are we talking for one of these lovelies and is there much of a 2nd hand market?

Lunnie

06/9/2007 at 3:27pm
Location: Wolverhampton
Outfit: Romahome C15

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They only sleep two, the one with 4 seats is the Duo or the larger Dimension, a child could sleep in the luton, but when the bed is made up as a double it is really kingsize and would take the 3 of you, not sure of the price and there are a few on the 2nd market. Look at Avon Motors of Bristol, his used prices will give you an idea of the price.

The older version on a C15 you can purchase under 5k and run like a dream.

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