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Subject Topic: HELP! Urgent buying advice needed ! Post Reply Post New Topic
29/2/2016 at 8:07pm
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Any advice on purchasing a Romahome c15?
Need a basic camper (tent on wheels!) for solo weekend trips as I cannot pitch our trailer tent on my own (arthritic hands).
Have decided that I prefer the features of this model over the newer duo eg:
split door,
Proper cupboard under sink (space not sacrificed for a cassette loo that I won't use!)
Better space above cabin
but that throws me into the very old second hand market - so I am nervous about how to spot a good one versus a duffer?

have seen a 1990 one advertised - basic but apparently sound. Any tips for when we go and view & test drive?

Thanks ... In advance!!


29/2/2016 at 9:12pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: IH TIO R
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my only advice would be to pay someone or if you know a good home mechanic that would be available to come with you to check it out. then you can make your choice

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01/3/2016 at 3:44pm
 Location: Mazarron spain
 Outfit: Motorhome Ace Genova
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I know of an excellent Romahome for sale in the Wrexham area I dont know if thats anywhere near you.


01/3/2016 at 4:38pm
 Location: Deal Kent
 Outfit: Conway Excel Folding Camper
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All I can add is that I have just bought a 1997 C15 Hylo and it is absolutely fabulous. Everything I'd dreamed of and more.

The layout is brilliant, so much space and the sink and cooker opposite each other in the back is ideal. Storage under the seats and in the overhead luton and a specific place to put a Portapotti 335.   Mine has a really good leisure battery charging system as well. It's easy to modernise, too. For instance, I've just updated to LED lighting using the original fittings for less than £30. Pumped cold water from an onboard tank, simply operated by turning on the tap.. Superb sleeping arrangement, two singles or a good sized double. It suits me perfectly.

What I have found as well is that being 'old school', there is so much that you can fix or play with yourself. Nothing seems particularly complicated so far...

And that lovely, plodding diesel engine is a dream. Not terrifically fast but I got 46 mpg from my last tankful.

And best of all, on the Small Motorhome Forum (a brilliant place for all things Romahome), there is an expert who will answer any questions, however simple, about any Romahome. The 'Ask Ant' forum.

I've had mine about two weeks and it is just great fun!

Hope this encourages you to keep searching.

Panda

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These broken wings are gonna leave me here to stand my ground......


01/3/2016 at 10:35pm
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Ooh! I am in Birmingham - can you send me a link to the advert please?


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01/3/2016 at 10:43pm
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: Various tents
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Try GERONA's Homepage for contact details?




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