New Caravan and Age
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If we knew when we will be popping our clogs, such decisions might be so much easier. I have heard folk repeat “this will see me through” again, when they’ve replaced something that was intended to last for a second time.
If you want to be certain of living to a ripe old age, apply Sod’s Law and keep the old one. You will be bound to suffer!
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I'm 79 and we recently traded our 5 year old van in for a new one and have already had 1 holiday in it. If your sight, driving and towing ability are ok go for it.
Write your comments here...totally agree. We are in our early 50s but actually, either of us could pop the plug tomorrow which is exactly why we are upgrading to something we want too! Go for it, enjoy the excitement of a newer van. Just because your hair
is greyer than it was doesn't mean you have to be more cautious0 -
Do you think the new van that you like will make you enjoy your hobby more than you already do. We changed our van two and a half years ago after four years with lots of caravan usage but we changed it because we did not like the L shaped lounge and made
a mistake when we brought it and thought know was the right time as I am 74, but you probably have a good idea what you want to do.0 -
If you can still do it, go for it. OH was 72 last Sept., and we purchased a new to us van in March this year. He is also in remission from 2 different cancers, but feels fit and so we went for it. We have spent 109 days away this year, and propose spending
same or longer next year. Enjoy.0 -
Naaah. Clearly you are too old. Go get a few packets of Werners Originals and book yourself into a retirment home in Eastbourne, then just sink into dribbling oblivion wearing special obsorbant pants.
Or, like I plan on being, grow older discracefully and die at the age of at least 102 making love to your wife In the caravan whilst on holiday in Penzance.
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A lot won’t agree with me here but our last van was 12 years old when we got it and had if for 8 years someone will be enjoying it now, everything worked did everything you could ask for except didn’t have a fixed bed which our new 5 year old van has. We
decided we wanted a fixed bed and a van big enough so we don’t need the awning for long weekends, that was our motivation nothing else.If you chose wisely 5 years ago your 5 year old van should have 10 years or more life left in it so unless there is something on the new van you urgently need than don’t change, none of us know how long we have but ill health can end out ability to drive
at anytime just more likely as you get older.Keep your old van and use the cash on extra holidays go more often over the next 10 years than you would have and enjoy your 5 year old van the way it was meant to be used on a camp site
Just my thoughts
Roy
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Good thoughts Roy. You could catch a lot of ferries or go really expensive sites (I wouldn't change the sites I use but some might) with extra money whatever floats your boat. I think of changing mine but still come back to the devil I know. Push button corner steadies and self engaging mover might be things to add to ease the physical work. Any motorized aqua rolls and Wastemasters out there yet? Silly question they would be too heavy to carry!
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There is no easy answer. In the past my vans were around 7 years old and kept for 10 years. They suited me and I disliked the faff of changing and finding something that I liked as much. My last caravan I bought new and decided after almost 6 years that
I wanted a different layout. I could not find one that I liked more and OH was saying why, there is nowt wrong with our present one. When the van was 7 years old we looked again, saw a layout that we liked and bought our present van from new. We have had it
for 4 seasons and had a total of 68 weeks away.I too am thinking of changing. Why? I am not sure. Nothing wrong with the present van, seats still as comfortable. If we replace it it will probably be for the same model.
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The thing is there doesn't always have to be a sensible option, some purchases go against logic as it is bought for that 'feel good' factor. This can give you a sense of well being even if it made no sense, so if you can afford it then buy it.
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When I retired we bought a 1 year old van and went on 8 week breaks abroad. After those trips we realised that some things were not what we wanted, so last year we bought a brand new van and was glad we did, because our 8 week trips are now much easier with
all the new facilities, especially the fixed beds. I was 70 when be cahanged. We went for it, so should you.John C
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