New Motorhome
Hi everybody, we are John and Julie and have just taken delivery of our first ever brand new motorhome, so excited.
it took a while as we were due to pick up 1st March, but could not get there because of all that snow we had, but finally picked up on 5th March.
We have never been camping, never gone Caravaning, but in our wisdom decided to buy a 7.3 metre long motorhome and take to the road on various trips. I know, we are mad most probably, but what could go wrong. We will be the newbies on site that you all look at and say things like, there is a better way of doing that etc, but that also will be part of the fun.
Who knew, that you needed so much stuff in a new motorhome, as we have nothing at all to do with motorhoming, but we are getting there and that is becoming part of the excitement for us, even though we always seem to be buying things all the time.
We joined the Caravan and Motorhome Club and registered as members and look forward to being part of a new community who share a passion for the outdoor way of life.
Anyway, glad to be part of this community and will be using tips etc all the time.
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Hello and welcome to CT and our great hobby. You'll love it 😉. We did the same as you just over 10 years ago, but it wasn' a brand new motorhome, w expect still have it and still love it.
Best advice I can offer us firstly take a trip away close to home asap to see how everything works - you'll be able to nip home for anything you'e forgotten 😉
Keep your wallet/purse in your pocket buy essentials that you don't have, a kettle for the stove is great for non electric sites or Layby's where you want a brew 😃 but a milk pan will do the job. We all have cupboard/room/garage/shed which house what we'e considered necessary and weren't 😂. Do a few trips and note what you require. Eventually we became stocked and now before we go away we add contents of the fridge, clothes and ourselves.
Most importantly don'tforgot everything you add has a weight. There is a weight limit for your vehicle, also known as payload. Check your spare payload after what the manufacturer includes. That'll be passengers, fuel, water, bedding, clothes, crockery, toiletries clothes, food etc
Ask any questions on her. There's a wealth if knowledge. You'l also learn there isn't just one way to do things 😉😂.
Enjoy 😆
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Welcome John and Julie. Feel free to ask any questions and we'll do our best to help.
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Hello and welcome! Golden rule in a MH, travel as light as possible, makes life a lot easier, so think carefully about what you are buying. But you will quickly get the hang of things, and joining the Club is a good decision, because the sites are a doddle to use, and you will get lots of help if you need it! Hope you have a ball!
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Hi there John & Julie and a warm welcome to CT and the C&MC .Very exciting times for you both.We started about 22yrs ago with a trailer tent then folding camper and onto caravan of which we had 2 and for the last 15yrs we have been motorhoming.You will love it ,it’s a fantastic hobby.Good bunch on here with a lot of knowledge so ask away👍.See if you can attend the Club National at the end of May bank holiday.Anyway enjoy your Motorhome ,travel safely.
Brian & Jo
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Hi, J&J, enjoy your new van.
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"What could go wrong"? Sadly, an awful lot if you didn't do enough research before hand. Overloading, layout doesn't suit, buy things you don't need, warranty claims dependant on model bought and luck, lifestyle doesn't suit and what you've bought is an expensive white elephant. I could go on!
Fortunately, I'm an optimist and so I expect John & Julie will join the tens of thousands of motorhomers who have a long and enjoyable motorhoming life for many years in their chosen van.
Ask questions, share your experiences, sign up to a dedicated motorhome forum that suits you. And don't forget to do the washing. Most of all, have a fabulous time. We do.
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