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22/11/2020 at 9:28pm
Location: Turriff Aberdeenshi
Outfit: Romahome R30 Dimens
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I don't want to put you off. I have been motorcaravanning for almost 40 years and love the life... BUT with respect, are you maybe thinking about jumping in at the deep end and then learning how to swim ?
If you let us know your location, that might help with dealers, but in the mean time, look at Autotraders Motorhomes and do a search there. You aren't making it easy by looking for an automatic - they're like hen's teeth and finding a one year old might be difficult unless you were lucky to get an ex-rental. Most people keep them for years before changing.
Do not let this deter you - there are plenty of 20 year old vans in great condition.
Let me suggest that you don't restrict yourself to a particular model. Look around at as many different styles and layouts and refine your choices. When things get better, hire a van for a short break and make sure that's what you really want to do. It's not just a casual hobby - it's a lifestyle - and it's a great one..
People are always happy to help if you need advice or ideas.
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Two drifters off to see the world.
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23/11/2020 at 10:10am
Location: Turriff Aberdeenshi
Outfit: Romahome R30 Dimens
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Apologies for my incorrect assumptions and you seem to have all the right ideas and great experience. I've always been a motorcaravanner and appreciate the advantages that a van has to offer.
We downsized when we retired (early) and fell for a campervan that we didn't know existed till we saw it in a dealer's showroom. Our lifestyle doesn't really lend itself to long stays away, and the smaller van is very versatile.
Interested to see that you visit the TT races. As a student (long ago) I was in N.Ireland and used to visit most of the road races there - the NW200, the Ulster GP etc.. Saw some of the 'greats' race there, but haven't been back there.
I hope you find what you're looking for, though automatics are pretty rare.
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23/11/2020 at 9:22pm
Location: Milton Keynes
Outfit: Bailey Alliance 66-2 Motorhome
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The fact that you want an automatic gearbox (very sensible in my book) might limit your choice although more dealers are stocking them. Fiat have a new autobox which will be far superior to the old Comfortmatic. One thing to think about viz a viz buying local or buying cheapest deal is the question of servicing and warranty which is a lot easier closer to home. Good luck with your search.
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25/11/2020 at 12:09pm
Location: Rugby
Outfit: Vantage Sol Motorhome
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Take a look at Vantage they have some great deals on used vans, and they are great quality.
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05/12/2020 at 2:23pm
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Outfit: Vantage Sol Motorhome
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Have a look at Geoff Cox Motorhomes in Derbyshire I live near to his show place, it’s at Denby Pottery.I have a camper van but go for a look round, he has so great vans, a will do a deal if you push him.
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