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Lee hill
Lee hill Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited October 2018 in Introductions #1

Hello all

Hi sorry if i have done this wrong i am new to all this.

We have just bought our first motor home its a Auto-trail Cheyenne 840 can anyone give me any advise on what to look out for

 

So looking forward getting out and about  

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2018 #2

    What to look out for? Confined spaces and how to avoid them. wink That's a very palatial rig you've got yourself there.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2018 #3

    That's some gihuge MH, Lee. Watch out for grounding and swing on that rear overhang.

    Welcome and enjoy your trips away.

     

     

     

  • JVB66
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    edited October 2018 #4

    Its big so check sites have pitches that can accommodate you

  • peedee
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    edited October 2018 #5

    Welcome, nice outfit. As you won't find it too easy to park it off sites chose your sites carefully so they are near public transport and think about getting alternative means of transport .e.g. bikes. If you haven't got one already, get yourselve a sat nav to help you avoid low bridges and unsuitable roads. Make sure it is one which lets you define your motorhome size and weight and preferred roads.

    peedee

  • peedee
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    edited October 2018 #6

    I have just been reading >this<, you may also find it interesting.

    peedee

  • Apperley
    Apperley Club Member Posts: 254
    edited October 2018 #7

    Big motorhome. Plan your routes. Have a look at site directions online. Have a look at google street view for the last mile. Never trust a Satnav 100%, always read the road signs. 

    Remember at slow speeds your rear end will pivot out on you rear wheels and you can’t see that in your mirrors. There are some good YouTube tutorials mainly based on American RVs but still good.

    if you have a passenger on board get them out to direct you when reversing, and watch for tree branches or overhead obstacles that don’t apply to a car.

    in terms of ‘what to look out for’, think what tools you need to take for breakdown or repair and have a security plan.

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2018 #9

    As you are over 3500Kg, I presume you have the requisite categories on your driving licence.

  • RowenaBCAMC
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    edited October 2018 #10

    Welcome Lee and congratulations on your new motorhome! cool

    You can find some useful information here: Top 19 motorhome questions

    Also feel free to post on Club Together in the relevant forums as other members have lots of useful advice and are happy to help.

    Happy holidays and enjoy your new motorhome. Keep us updated on how you get on. 

  • Lee hill
    Lee hill Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited October 2018 #11

    Hi All thank you for some great information & Advise it means a lot, we have been out for a couple of adventures so far we stayed at Hillhead in Brixham last weekend had plenty of time to figure most things out, everything works fine so far we are really pleased with it got a trip planed this weekend to Brean 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2018 #12

    If it's 'planed' it should go smoothly. wink

  • DSB
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    edited October 2018 #13

    Hi Lee.  Welcome to Club Together.  Hope all goes well with the new Motorhome.  It looks great.  Do let us know how you get on.

    David