New or Nearly New Motorhome?

Martin Nik
Martin Nik Forum Participant Posts: 15
edited May 2019 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hiya...

So after 3 years we are going from a Caravan back to a Motorhome..

So so torn, got about 40k to spend. Am I best looking at a new Eldis or Compass or something used, but better quality, Bessacarr, Burstner etc?

 

Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

Martin 

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 23,338
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    edited May 2019 #3

    Which make you choose is pretty academic and a personal choice but I’d not class a Swift offering as better quality than Elddis/Compass. They’re pretty much on a par in my book.

    You're always likely to do better in terms of cost if you go for nearly new, or an ex-dem, rather than brand new.

    I think you firstly need to find the right MH for you and then start looking at what’s available to buy.

  • Dave Nicholson
    Dave Nicholson Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited May 2019 #4

    I agree with BB. Go for a good used Burstner, Adria or Hymer.

  • Martin Nik
    Martin Nik Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited May 2019 #5

    Hmmm

    Thats kinda where I was going, but when I start moving towards those brands 40k - my kinda limit, doesn't seem to get much!

     

     

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited May 2019 #6

    I belong to a Bailey Motorhome Facebook page and I have found it surprising that people seem to sell motorhomes of less than two years old because of a change of family circumstances. It might be worth searching for similar groups for the brand you are keen on to see if the same applies, you might pick up a bargain?

    David 

  • JayOutdoors
    JayOutdoors Forum Participant Posts: 572
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    edited May 2019 #7

    Lots of choice re back end bit but less re vehicle engine/chassis etc.   Ensuring paperwork/servicing is OK hopefully ensures reliability if buying used and the whole unit may come with a warranty of some sort.  Good Luck - Hope you find a suitable M'home.

  • Wildwood
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    edited May 2019 #8

    The answer is surely what suits you best. A second hand one could be more upmarket and it is a question of if you want or need the extra. A new one though will suffer from more depreciation shortly after purchase but will give you a better guarantee.

    There is no right answer though you have to weigh up the pros and cons of each and decide where you feel you are best served.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Club Member Posts: 10,224
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    edited May 2019 #9

    If you see a Carthago for £40K that isn't a wreck, do please let me know.

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