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26/7/2013 at 12:38pm
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Along with all previous advice, something that is not often mentioned, but which is VERY important, is: PAYLOAD!! There is an article in this month's Out and About on just this topic, link HERE
Some motorhomes we looked at whilst at the NEC had very little payload, in one case only 300kg! When you think that only a driver is included in the MRO, that means the passenger's weight has to be added, plus all the little "goodies" you may have, like an awning, satellite dish, bikerack, then things like pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, table, chairs, BBQ and everything else.
In our own experience when buying motorhomes, a lot of salesmen didn't have a clue about payloads either, yet it is so important and could leave you with an inadequate payload for your needs.
Edited to say that looking at the payload for the 622 is 470kg, which is not bad, but not overly generous. But you also say that your sons may want to come with you, so that would be an extra 2 bodies, as well as the passenger, plus gear etc. VERY roughly speaking and not wanting to insult anyone (!!) say each person is 70kg, that would be a total of 210kg off the payload, leaving only 260kg for everything else, just a thought.
Post last edited on 26/07/2013 12:54:41
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