Motorhome / Caravan Dilemma

Thurlestone
Thurlestone Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited June 2012 in Caravans #1

Choice of Smaller Low Profile’s for First Timer

 

We have caravanned for 40+ years in both single and twin axled vans which in the last 12 years has been done in Vanmaster caravans, travelling throughout Europe.  We feel it could be better to change to a motorhome if it will meet our style of touring.  We
want to use the van to tour anywhere i.e. Lake District lanes etc throughout the year.  Our ideal requirements are to carry friends and therefore need 4 seatbelts, accommodate 3 people in low level beds and would like to have a low level oven & fridge/ freezer.
Reading MMM we realise that only a certain length and build style will achieve this aim. Therefore can we do this within a 7m length limit or do we need to compromise to something 6m or less and also are there any British vans meeting our needs or should we
look at German/French builds?  We saw a 2009 Hymer Tramp that was 6.5m long with French bed and all the above but had gone before we could view it. We would really like help to enable us to choose an all year round, low profile van that meets these demands.
Can you help / advise as we have heard so many very convergent views from motorhome users and feel confused.