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Interesting post. I quite like the idea of a MH but OH not so keen. We have been looking at hiring one in Sept, cost is around £750 for 6 nights.
On another thread on FB there seems to be a lot of problems with the Peugeot base vehicles.
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Yes, have thought about it, I think there is a place near Glasgow we could use, might do it if we are still undecided after looking around.
As long-time caravanners (since 1971) we have a pretty good idea of what our fixed requirements are, and where we can compromise.
Our non negotiables are auto transmission, fixed bed of some type, but must have easy access, large fridge, a good sized separate shower cubicle, and the ability (and payload) to fit air con, a towbar, and a wind out canopy.
Our wishes are to also have 4 belted seats, sleeping space for 4, and an oven of some type,but we may have to compromise there.
Weight is our main problem as I gave up my +3500kg licence at 70.
I may have to try and get it back!
OH still has hers......perhaps I can get her to drive!
the 598 should satisfy all your requirements, with the cab drop down providing the extra berths. we had our daughter and SIL staying with us a few weeks back, so OH and I slept in the cab drop down....it was lovely, large, stable and very comfortable.
ypu will certainly be able to get a gas oven, either a TecTower one above the fridge freezer, or maybe one of the latest UK style kitchen changes they have have made to some ranges.
i was wondering if you had contacted Knowpark as they stock Hymer MHs. they might have what you would like to check out.
also, here is a brochure download which might give you a bit more than the we site does....
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DaveandVicki, its a Peugeot Metropolis. Slightly differant to what most people think of as a trike, being as the 2 wheels are at the front not the rear
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have the 40i it can be ridden on a car license if you past your test before 19th Jan 2013.AD/ET the "snake" was terrifying at the time but like your friend I've gotten over it now and wouldn't mind if we did go back to a caravan, we did have ATC fitted after that incident which does make a big differance, but to be honest the van we had at the
time was prone to being too heavy at the rear which didn't help. If we did go back to a caravan it will be something like a side dinette.Kj, I hope the search for your M/H is fruitful, it took us a long time to get what we wanted, 4 years down the line we are still very happy with it.
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Contrary as ever, I would only say that as you get REALLY old and can't walk far, can't cycle at all, can't wobble along on trikes, etc etc....a motorhome is the last thing you actually need, but a comfortable car and a caravan of manageable size is still
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or conversely......
as you get REALLY old and can't walk far, can't cycle at all, can't wobble along on trikes, etc etc....setting up a caravan, awning etc, and fetching and carrying water, is the last thing you actually need, but a comfortable small MH (panel van possibly)
would allow you to visit places, park anywhere and not have the faff or that trailer thing you have to keep going back for when you want to move on.....
some find being without a car an issue and move towards a car/caravan....
some find setting said caravan up a PITA and look for something self contained yet small enough to park and no hassle on site...
horses for courses....
however, change can be difficult to manage in either direction, hence the need for careful thought
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Spot on, BB. The caravan became a PITA, we can't walk far, don't cycle, don't have a toad and don't use public transport.
We manage just fine with the MH in the way you describe.
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or conversely......
as you get REALLY old and can't walk far, can't cycle at all, can't wobble along on trikes, etc etc....setting up a caravan, awning etc, and fetching and carrying water, is the last thing you actually need, but a comfortable small MH (panel van possibly)
would allow you to visit places, park anywhere and not have the faff or that trailer thing you have to keep going back for when you want to move on.....some find being without a car an issue and move towards a car/caravan....
some find setting said caravan up a PITA and look for something self contained yet small enough to park and no hassle on site...
horses for courses....
however, change can be difficult to manage in either direction, hence the need for careful thought
I think it comes back again to what the individual wants out of a caravan or MH, we dont do cities or enjoy regular short stays but for those who do maybe a PVC could be an alternative but when I have seen folk trying
to live with van small enough to replace a car as a means of transport it has not looked like much of an existence especially in bad weather. Caravanning does not need to be a faff especially when the van is placed with a mover on a serviced pitch and
with a wind out canopy instead of a conventional awning.After 40+ years of caravanning I think we got most things sussed in as simple a way as possible but, as long as water has to be fetched and carried, a caravan is no longer for us. It depends so much on the individual and the problems encountered so it's
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We took our M/H out for the day yesterday. Went to see the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. We could of course easily have done it with the car, however we loaded the bikes on the back of the M/H, threw a pair of jeans and trainers each in the van for later
in the evening. A few bits and bobs and off we went. Parked at the Wheel, went for a trip on the barge, bought a pizza and took it back to the van for lunch, had a nice cuppa and a sit down in the sun. Mid afternoon we took the bikes off the van and cycled
along the canal up to the Kelpies, took some photos, had a chat to some nice people and a lovely 99' ice cream. Sat in the sun for awhile then cycled back to the van for another cuppa. Drove home along the scenic route and picked up a bit of shopping on the
way.The point of this post is this is the type of thing we do when away on holiday, so even when not away you can enjoy going out for the day and having mini holidays.
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Yes, have thought about it, I think there is a place near Glasgow we could use, might do it if we are still undecided after looking around.
As long-time caravanners (since 1971) we have a pretty good idea of what our fixed requirements are, and where we can compromise.
Our non negotiables are auto transmission, fixed bed of some type, but must have easy access, large fridge, a good sized separate shower cubicle, and the ability (and payload) to fit air con, a towbar, and a wind out canopy.
Our wishes are to also have 4 belted seats, sleeping space for 4, and an oven of some type,but we may have to compromise there.
Weight is our main problem as I gave up my +3500kg licence at 70.
I may have to try and get it back!
OH still has hers......perhaps I can get her to drive!
the 598 should satisfy all your requirements, with the cab drop down providing the extra berths. we had our daughter and SIL staying with us a few weeks back, so OH and I slept in the cab drop down....it was lovely, large, stable and very comfortable.
ypu will certainly be able to get a gas oven, either a TecTower one above the fridge freezer, or maybe one of the latest UK style kitchen changes they have have made to some ranges.
i was wondering if you had contacted Knowpark as they stock Hymer MHs. they might have what you would like to check out.
also, here is a brochure download which might give you a bit more than the we site does....
We have not been to Knowepark for a long time, but OH did see that they were Hymer dealers, which would be convenient.
Are MHs as peculiar as caravans in that only the supplying dealer has to service and do warranty work?
We went to Knowepark a couple of times looking at caravans a while back, we were not impressed with their "attitude", and all the vans were grubby. Not a good impression.
If we do switch to a MH, we will be sorry to leave our present dealer as they are very good to deal with. Unfortunately they only deal in caravans.
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perhaps not easy to generalise....its certainly not like (say) a Ford car, where any dealer throughout Europe will resolve an issue under warranty...
it all depends on the dealer....
we bought our Carthago up country, bit its a trek to get any warrantly work done....so, i approached Southdowns in Portsmouth and they have been great, resolving even the most minor issue without a problem, whereas we now have a dealer only 20+ miles away
who, as yet, is 'not geared up' to take us on....perhaps later....its really down to building a relationship, for the long term...servicing in exchange for warranty perhaps?
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Kj, we could have bought our M/H from a local dealer (you have been there) although they are one of the biggest dealers around for both caravans and M/H's they don't have a good reputation around here. So we bought from Dyce, as you know a fair drive from us. It has however been a good decision as they have been excellent, even when we had a problem while in Spain they went out of their way to help resolve the problem. Bailey have a movable warrently but not all dealers have been accepted/signed up for it, our local place isn't part of the scheme. I'm not sure if other makes have the same kind of setup but as BB says some are more helpful than others.
Edit: there is now a small dealer in Perth who have taken on the Hobby franchise.
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DaveandVicki, its a Peugeot Metropolis. Slightly differant to what most people think of as a trike, being as the 2 wheels are at the front not the rear
we
have the 40i it can be ridden on a car license if you past your test before 19th Jan 2013.Yes, I can see how that would work, the same as carrying a motor scooter.
I was thinking "proper" trike (for want of a better description) and wondered if you towed or if one followed the motorhome but I can see what you mean now.
Reading this thread has got me thinking of a MH with possibly towing the trike.
Write your comments here...
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DaveandVicki, its a Peugeot Metropolis. Slightly differant to what most people think of as a trike, being as the 2 wheels are at the front not the rear
we
have the 40i it can be ridden on a car license if you past your test before 19th Jan 2013.Yes, I can see how that would work, the same as carrying a motor scooter.
I was thinking "proper" trike (for want of a better description) and wondered if you towed or if one followed the motorhome but I can see what you mean now.
Reading this thread has got me thinking of a MH with possibly towing the trike.
Write your comments here...
The trike is too heavy to go on a rack across the back, so we had a trailer made to fit it, its very light and we can move it easily even fully loaded, we also carry our lounge chairs, windbrake, washing whirly thing and other bits and bobs on the trailer.
We find having the trike it extends our circle of sightseeing when away for 10/11 weeks, and its great fun in the sun riding it.0 -
The trike is too heavy to go on a rack across the back, so we had a trailer made to fit it, its very light and we can move it easily even fully loaded, we also carry our lounge chairs, windbrake, washing whirly thing and other bits and bobs on the trailer.
We find having the trike it extends our circle of sightseeing when away for 10/11 weeks, and its great fun in the sun riding it.Bet you don't feel the same way when it's tipping it down.
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The trike is too heavy to go on a rack across the back, so we had a trailer made to fit it, its very light and we can move it easily even fully loaded, we also carry our lounge chairs, windbrake, washing whirly thing and other bits and bobs on the trailer.
We find having the trike it extends our circle of sightseeing when away for 10/11 weeks, and its great fun in the sun riding it.Bet you don't feel the same way when it's tipping it down.
..not having much precipitation 'over there' at the mo....just met some pals on this THS at Wareham who, as i type, are slipping quietly over to Poole for a quick getaway on the morning ferry.....avec bicyclettes....
.....my cousin has a three-wheeler Harley (cant ride a two wheeler after losing a leg in an accident) in a lovely gold colour (wish i could do a blooming photo on this ipad).....perhaps,i could borrow it for some serious cruisin'
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I thought only medics on Harleys had street cred.
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.very droll, CY......obviously dont remember 'Electraglide in Blue'?
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The trike is too heavy to go on a rack across the back, so we had a trailer made to fit it, its very light and we can move it easily even fully loaded, we also carry our lounge chairs, windbrake, washing whirly thing and other bits and bobs on the trailer.
We find having the trike it extends our circle of sightseeing when away for 10/11 weeks, and its great fun in the sun riding it.Bet you don't feel the same way when it's tipping it down.
..not having much precipitation 'over there' at the mo....just met some pals on this THS at Wareham who, as i type, are slipping quietly over to Poole for a quick getaway on the morning ferry.....avec bicyclettes....
.....my cousin has a three-wheeler Harley (cant ride a two wheeler after losing a leg in an accident) in a lovely gold colour (wish i could do a blooming photo on this ipad).....perhaps,i could borrow it for some serious cruisin'
with TG.....Perhaps
you should see all the bikers that have been going up the A9 this weekend, it's "The Thunder in the Glen" this weekend. Some really
nice bikes going up and now coming back down
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The trike is too heavy to go on a rack across the back, so we had a trailer made to fit it, its very light and we can move it easily even fully loaded, we also carry our lounge chairs, windbrake, washing whirly thing and other bits and bobs on the trailer.
We find having the trike it extends our circle of sightseeing when away for 10/11 weeks, and its great fun in the sun riding it.Bet you don't feel the same way when it's tipping it down.
..not having much precipitation 'over there' at the mo....just met some pals on this THS at Wareham who, as i type, are slipping quietly over to Poole for a quick getaway on the morning ferry.....avec bicyclettes....
.....my cousin has a three-wheeler Harley (cant ride a two wheeler after losing a leg in an accident) in a lovely gold colour (wish i could do a blooming photo on this ipad).....perhaps,i could borrow it for some serious cruisin'
with TG.....Perhaps
you should see all the bikers that have been going up the A9 this weekend, it's "The Thunder in the Glen" this weekend. Some really
nice bikes going up and now coming back downWash my mouth out....just checked, its a Goldwing....
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showing in my sent items....have tried again but dont worry....
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