Any one brought a motorhome from

Elsa
Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
edited January 2016 in Motorhomes #1

Hi, we are thinking of buying a motorhome due to health reason, been caravaning now for 32 years, been buying MMM Magazine for the last 6 months, So any one brought a motorhomes from, Wellsbridge motorhomes Ramsey, Cambridgeshire and the other one is Simpson's
motorhomes, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, we are looking for a 2 berth up to 6m or just over, What was their sale and handover like ?

Thank you for your time, Elsa

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  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #2

    Simpsons were very good.

    No experince of Wellsbridge.

    Good luck with your transfer, Elsa. Ask agin if you have further questions. MMM is a good guide.

  • EJB986
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    edited January 2016 #3

    Wellsbridge excellent but you need to be very hard on price.

    Simpsons also very good as already suggested.

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #4

    I think the same should be said about price and Simpsons, but didn’t say that as I was addressing their handover. Maybe discount generosity is a Norfolk thing?

  • EJB986
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    edited January 2016 #5

    Wellsbridge is in Cambs but I know what you mean!

  • caronann
    caronann Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited January 2016 #6

    We bought a motorhome from Simpsons in November and we found them to be excellent, and I can be difficult to please!

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2016 #7

    Which van are you looking at? The Chauson 'drop down' looks interesting. One model is reviewed in the latest MMM.

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #8

    Hi All Thanks for the reply, we been keeping a eye out for a AutoSleeper and Autotrail and Bessacarr all 2 berth, just us two and the dog, is this true that you have to change the cambelt and the tyres every 5 years? Thanks Elsa

  • Francis
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    edited January 2016 #9

    Hi All Thanks for the reply, we been keeping a eye out for a AutoSleeper and Autotrail and Bessacarr all 2 berth, just us two and the dog, is this true that you have to change the cambelt and the tyres every 5 years? Thanks Elsa

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    Hi

    Yes it is recommended that you change the tyres on the motorhome every 5 years the same applies to the cambelt. With regard to the cambelt in a motorhome even if it hasn't done the required mileage within the 5 years it is still suggested that you change it within that time as it may age and fatigue over time. We are getting 2 new tyres and the cambelt changed on our Autotrail next month when it is in for its annual service.

    Hope this helps

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #10

    Hi Franic,, Thank for that, Can't see why they can't fit a metal cambelt chain, how much is the cost of cambelt to be fitted and the price of the tyres, as I do not know, Thanks Elsa

  • Francis
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    edited January 2016 #11

    hi

    I'm not sure how much the cambelt change is going to cost as I have never had to do it before but as the one in the van is currently 5 years old I would rather be safe than sorry and get it changed. The tyres I get for the motorhome are Michelin Agilis Camping
    tyres and they normally cost in the region of £130 each. I replaced the rear tyres last year so only the front ones to do this year

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #12

    Hi Francis, Thanks for the info, so the tyres not too bad at that price, Hope all go well with the cambelt change, then I am back to the hospital on 21st this month, all been well then we start looking around, Once again Thanks Elsa

  • Francis
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    edited January 2016 #13

    Hi Francis, Thanks for the info, so the tyres not too bad at that price, Hope all go well with the cambelt change, then I am back to the hospital on 21st this month, all been well then we start looking around, Once again Thanks Elsa

    Write your comments here...

    No problem glad to have been of help

  • EJB986
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    edited January 2016 #14

    Last cambelt and water pump change cost me £280.

    Water pump, opional, cost £30 plus a little labour.

     

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #15

    Hi EJB986 Thank you all for your reply, been very helpful, Elsa

  • rayjsj
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    edited January 2016 #16

    Bought my present M/H from Simpson of great Yarmouth, got a very good price on my trade in, and a good price on a new Van that was on their forecourt.Handover was fine, a good dealership.

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited January 2016 #17

    I'm not aware that motorhome tyres need replacing after 5 years. Michelin told me they'd last over 7 years but after 5 years should be inspected annually. I did replace them just after 7 years even though the local ATS [owned by Michelin] said they were
    good for another year. With motorhomes, its cracks etc in the sidewall rather than tread wear that creates the need to replace. 

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #18

    Hi Rayjsj, Few people said to us that Simpson of Great Yarmouth was the best dealer around and they won't rip you off, like few other do, But you came a long way from home for your motorhome, so you must be happy with your motorhome,

    Thanks every one for your reply, Elsa

  • JollyKernow
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    edited January 2016 #19

    Hi

    We bought our first motorhome from Wellsbridge back in 2002. It was alocal place for me, having lived in Cambs.I remember having a good haggle with Harry the manager, it was a hard bargain! Their workshop is a 10 minute drive away in Pondersbridge and they
    were nice lads in there. The handover I remember was very thourough. They used to have a bit of a campsite behind the showroom where you could overnight, don't know if that's still the case as I don't live in the area now.Hope this helps a bit.

    Simpsons were friendly when we were looking , also in the area are Becks motorhomes just up the coast. They're a Burstner dealer but also hold a good used stock.

  • Lorrie
    Lorrie Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited January 2016 #20

    HAve you looked at Becks Motorhomes, near Great Yarmouth? We bought from them last summer.

  • Cajun Duo
    Cajun Duo Forum Participant Posts: 48
    edited January 2016 #21

    We have a 2 berth Auto Trail Tracker EKS and find it works well for us, well we get abut 26 weeks over the channel each year plus some weeks in the UK so long as your dog is not a Great dane you will be fine in a under 6M van.The dealer should change the
    cam belt look at the tyres for side wall cracks but if unsure change them, cost using Black Circle for the Tesco point towards ferry fees are about £100 per tyre. Make sure you get out and us it and have fun...

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited January 2016 #22

    Hi Cajun Duo, Yes still looking at Motorhome on web site, But can't do anything till I had my operation it been cancel 3 time, But looking foward to it and ejoying it soon I hope !! The dog we got is a Lab so that fine just one, Bear that in mind about the
    cam belt, Thanks Elsa

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