So jealous

cabbiemick
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edited October 2016 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

My best friend as just turned up in his new Concorde motorhome it's the best thing I have ever seen self levelling its amazing but at hundred nearly a hundred grand its out of my price range should of become a industrial kitchen fitter rather then a cabbie

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  • Wildwood
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    edited October 2016 #2

    We all wonder if we could have done better if we had done something else. If we had though we might have had a disaster but it is nice to dream although if I had the money to buy that my other half would say a world cruise.

  • rayjsj
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    edited October 2016 #3

    My best friend as just turned up in his new Concorde motorhome it's the best thing I have ever seen self levelling its amazing but at hundred nearly a hundred grand its out of my price range should of become a industrial kitchen fitter rather then a cabbie

    Write your comments here...very nice, but where would you park it while away ? End up having to tow a small car as well, better off with a panel van conversion....nice to dream though. 

  • young thomas
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    edited October 2016 #4

    parhaps tow the PVC.Wink

  • QFour
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    edited October 2016 #5

    Southdown Motorhomes have them in stock WITH a Smart Car in the back. No need to tow. Mind you don't think I would be happy trying to get something that size down some of the lanes we have found around Exmoor this year. I know they look good but are they practical. You can hardly stop on a quiet road in one of those and just imagine trying to find a parking space ...

  • cabbiemick
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    edited October 2016 #6

    His got a smart car in tow

  • QFour
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    edited October 2016 #7

    Like to see him try and reverse it when Dashboard Doris takes him down a narrow lane ...

    These monsters are really nice but totally impractical IMHO. Ok for a racing circuit but don't think you will get on a CC Site they are just to big.

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    edited October 2016 #9

  • KjellNN
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    edited October 2016 #10

    We have seen several on CC sites.....Black Horse Farm,  Alderstead Heath, and Ferry Meadows to name a few.

    They all have small cars as well, some even háve additional box trailers.  Possibly full-timers.

    Lovely if you need a home from home, but not exactly practical for touring.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2016 #11

    The other thing is that despite being the size of a medium sized coach, they still generally only accomodate two people, albeit in opulent luxury.

  • InaD
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    edited October 2016 #12

    I'd like to see one trying to get onto some of the sites and pitches in France!  They are very nice and luxurious, no doubt about it, but also a bit limited in where they can go.  

    And no, I'm not jealous, I really wouldn't want something that size.

  • young thomas
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    The other thing is that despite being the size of a medium sized coach, they still generally only accomodate two people, albeit in opulent luxury.

    ...yes, albeit....Wink

    i like the outside styling but, for some reason, the interiors dont really strike me.....might be the colour of the cabinets, not sure..

    yes, most are on the large side, but the range starts with vans in the 7.5m region, so no larger than many an average van, but perhaps a little taller and the large coach-style windscreen makes them look a bit imposing.....

    jealous...?

    not really....the Morelo looked nice at the NEC, if i wanted 'large' (and won the lottery) that would do nicely...

    however, with a lottery win, would i want to be on a campsite with the 'hoi-polloi'?Laughing

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited October 2016 #14

    Concorde motorhomes are built to last. Buy it through a business and it will save some money. Use it tour the continent for long periods and suddenly it becomes attractive. As to roads, then a few PSV lessons will help. Recently watched a video of a Hymer
    going over the Kirkstone Pass and at least two coaches came the other way.

  • huskydog
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    edited October 2016 #15

    i dont do jealous, people can have want they want , because they have probably work hard to get it
    Cool

  • DJG
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    edited October 2016 #16

    Sent 3 days next to one of these Morelo's. I wish I was into taking photos as one day I found the couple looking into their cassette Loo, the top hatch was stuck. I said to them "£300K and  you still have to empty the loo". They where a realy nice couple and we had a great time together. The photo would have had a caption "which of you threw your wedding ring in there". 

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  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #18

    When I win the lottery mick, I'll buy you one!

  • cabbiemick
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    edited October 2016 #19

    Thanks merve

  • IanH
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    edited October 2016 #20

    I suspect that a lot of owners of these very expensive motorhomes buy them on credit.......which most of us could do, if we wanted something approaching the size of a house mortgage, but on a depreciating asset, hung around our neck.

  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #21

    You're right Ian. I am perfectly happy with my c'van and what I have. As my old dad used to say' what other people have lad is no concern of yours!' It a good philosophy for life- stops you turning yourself inside out with caravan envy!! 

  • cabbiemick
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    edited October 2016 #22

    I think your taking the jealous thing a bit seriously I grew up with my mate since we were 5  just stating how lovely it is and no its not on credit like me if we cant pay cash we dont buy it never had cedit in my life 

  • Wildwood
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    edited October 2016 #23

    We do not do jealous either. We are happy with what we have, a decent car and caravan, not the best available but they suit us. The one thing that did make me really jealous was a house, not the building but the view over the Solway Firth, to me that was
    worth more than money.

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #24

    Wink , Got one !! as some of you know.Charisma two.Why leave your luxury at home ?? Parking it is'nt a problem,a reversing camera system ,and a
    good steering circle helps. Been able to access sites and C.Ls easy enough so far.But then my previous Autocruise Sunnindale towing a Smart ,was longer !! You pays your hard earnd money and you makes your choice !!Cool.

  • Pliers
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    edited October 2016 #25

    Wink , Got one !! as some of you know.Charisma two.Why leave your luxury at home ?? Parking it is'nt a problem,a reversing camera system ,and a good steering circle helps. Been able to access sites and C.Ls easy enough so far.But then my previous Autocruise Sunnindale towing a Smart ,was longer !! You pays your hard earnd money and you makes your choice !!Cool.

    Enjoy!

    Am I jealous? No.

    But envious?  Certainly am!

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #26

    Cool ,Thanks Pliers.  I do !! Happy.

  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #27

    I think your taking the jealous thing a bit seriously I grew up with my mate since we were 5  just stating how lovely it is and no its not on credit like me if we cant pay cash we dont buy it never had cedit in my life 

    Write your comments here...yes I'm sure it lovely mick. Caravan envy in the friendliest sense of the word happens every year, everywhere I'm sure. Hundred grand- wow- I'll never know what that feels like!! 

  • mickysf
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    edited November 2016 #28

    Good for the USA, Canada Australia difficult for Cornwall, Devon and the highlands.

  • triky auto
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    edited November 2016 #29

    Undecided, I had towed the Autocruise Sunningdale with Smart behind around Cornwall .Route planning with Ordanance Survey maps too,no
    satnav !!

  • cody
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    edited November 2016 #30

    we are brainwashed by our economic system until we end up in a tomb beneath a pyramid of time payments, mortgages, preposterous gadgetry, playthings that divert our attention for the sheer idiocy of the charade.



    The years thunder by, The dreams of youth grow dim where they lie caked in dust on the shelves of patience. Before we know it, the tomb is sealed.

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