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Subject Topic: How much for a 90`s / 00`s motorhome? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonBenDraynor
10/8/2024 at 10:51am
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Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a motorhome to take to France for a week on a whim and I'm seeing a bunch of what seem super expensive (like £12k - £20k) fairly beat up old motorhomes on ebay/facebook marketplace etc. Is that really what they cost or are people just trying it on? I've also seen a few super cheap ones (like there was one that was £500 with MOT). Would someone knowledgeable be able to give me a rough idea of what I should aim to pay for a 90's or 00's motorhome in reasonable but not pristine condition? And is there a particular model that's regarded as value for money? I only have a 3.5t licence so cannot drive the really large winnebago style ones (which is what I'd really like) plus there are four of us (two adults, two kids) so cannot go for one of the really small converted-ford-transit or camper van style options. I also don't want to buy from a dealer.

Appreciate any input you may have. Thanks!!! :)


PersonColin21
10/8/2024 at 12:29pm
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Motorhome of any age seem to be far more expensive than caravans, but then they are far more complex, with the engine, drive-train etc. They also cost considerably more when new.

This isn't a particularly good time to pick up a bargain anyway, you'd do much better just before Christmas.

At the present time I would think that £12k to £20k is fairly average, particularly as many older models would likely be fairly low mileage when compared to cars of a similar age. I'd certainly be very wary of one for sale at £500. I have bought a caravan at that price and had several good holidays with it, but I'm not sure I'd even look at a motorhome for £500. Much more to go wrong with it than a simple caravan.

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Best Regards,
Colin


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PersonCapt Lightning
10/8/2024 at 1:40pm
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Have a look on Autotrader motorhomes. That will give you a rough idea of prices.

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Two drifters off to see the world.

I'm tired of reality, so I'm off to look for a good fantasy.


Personbirdman101
via mobile 10/8/2024 at 2:52pm
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If you find one you like put the registration number in DVLA search history to check genuine mileage and mechanical state of it passing future MOTs

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2023 Swift Archway Woodford, MK3 Kuga ST Line X 190 ps AWD Auto
Now 52 years Caravanning completed.


PersonFiona W
via mobile 10/8/2024 at 4:53pm
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We part X’d a wonderful L reg Autosleeper Clubman on a VWT4 in 2018, got £6K for it, went via our dealer to another dealer in older vehicles (rather than us getting the teeth sucking routine). All good bar some rust under the cab. Saw exactly!! the same model / age for sale online during Covid for £15K several years later, and yes it sold. We’ve noticed far far more Motorhomes & campervans on sites (and overnighting in car parks / harbours / lay-bys) this year in Scotland than any previous year.
In short, it’s a seller’s market, in my opinion.
You want something for a one-off trip on a whim. You might as well buy a white van, sling an EHU hookup through the window, and load the usual camping gear in the back (including portapotti if that’s important: not all campers have them). Some sites won’t accept you, but others will.

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2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.



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