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21/1/2017 at 8:34pm
Location: South Wales
Outfit: Elddis Majestic 155
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Quote: Originally posted by geoffprinter on 21/1/2017
I now see why you were keen to learn how to post pics to the forum. Superb photos and trip report Greg. The Scots are blessed with such beautiful scenery. So glad you had a great time. Im guessing you are glad you went for a larger motorhome? A friend of ours has a smaller one, and I have to say I found it just too small to spend any amount of time in, with some form of comfort. Choosing the right tent is hard enough, but choosing an expensive MH must take a lot of research. My next door neighbour used to tow his caravan and used that a lot to get away.He got rid of that and brought a small MH as getting the caravan on his drive became a pain (inconsiderate parking by some neighbours) He has had it 18months and I think I have seen him go away 3 times. when I spoke to him why? He told me he hated it as it was too small inside, and wished he had updated his touring caravan instead. At £27K an expensive mistake to make. He has tried selling it but people keep offering him silly money for it. So it sits on his drive going to waste. We all have our different ways to "camp" and how we get our enjoyment from it. I would just say to anyone who wants to buy a tent, MH, tourer, van conversion or static, is do your homework 1st, and get whats right for you.
Firstly ,thanks for the comments.
You are so right about the choosing wisely and the costly mistakes.
I had to forego the canvas some years ago for all the boring reasons.
Used to camp in the Brecons in winter at Ystradfellte, take my old Triumph Speed Twin to Devon or Cornwall and camp in the corner of farmers fields.
So did I give up the hobby I loved or take a different approach?.
So went for a van ,and after many years settled with what we have now.
Actually the van we have now is slightly smaller than our last one, but again it was a question of our needs. I have problems with my spine and the last motorhome ,middle picture in my profile was brilliant ,but dropping down from the fixed double bed over the garage caused a lot of pain.
So we went for the floor level fixed bed.I hate feeling tired and having to make up a bed,also waking the misses in the morning as I am always awake by 5 and out walking.She can sleep away with no disturbance.
Hope he doesn't see this but a mate of mine (long time motorhomer) bought a smaller van last year brand new, he now regrets not going bigger.
Am including picture of our first van together ,went all over Europe in it and had so much fun.
How you learn to work together to use such a small space.
Starting that way, what we have now is absolute luxury.
My wife painted the three feathers in the window which I still have now.
Thanks again Geoff, and a very valid point about doing your homework before committing big money.
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Regards,
Greg
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30/1/2017 at 10:21pm
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Great report Greg, I love the van too.
We must make the effort to get up to Scotland, it is a long way for us, but my real worry is the missus. She might get all Scottish with me and start talking funny again, then there is her problem with single malt and Haggis, it is a real issue for a Westcountry Englishman like me. She moved down when she was 10, she is si, errrr, I mean over fifty now!
I am glad the cat enjoyed the trip Greg, and although you admit not being a cat lover, neither am I, but what a lovely pair of fur lined Y fronts it will make! Think on the bright side mate.
Speak soon.
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Mike
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