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GEandGJE
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edited February 2019 in Introductions #1

New members Gary and Genevieve here.

A little bit of background to us, we came to camping a little late in life when we got two dogs. We tired camping one year which proved to be successful, and to be honest I think the dogs enjoyed it more than we did and as a result have had a couple of trips per year since. Our long term plan was to get a motorhome for our retirement, which is rapidly approaching but it was a very wet week last year that made our minds up to get one now and use it for UK holidays and short tours whilst we are still working and then venture aboard once we are retired.  This started a long period of research on the type of layout that would suit our needs and accommodate the dogs, both on the large size. We hired a motorhome last September for a week which was very successful but made us decide we needed to go bigger.

We have a RollerTeam dealer close to us and they have proved to be very helpful and we decided on the Pegaso 740. We went to the NEC show in October to look at some others to compare against my list of must haves, nice to have etc. and the 740 still came out on top so we ordered it there to take advantage of the show upgrades.

We expect delivery in April and will take it to local Touring Park for a few days acclimatisation and are also booked on the motorhome manoeuvring   course in May. Our aim is to have our first trip out to the Southern Motorhome show at Newbury in May.

Will let you know if it meets our expectation in due course.

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  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #2

    Hey G&G welcome to the club

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2019 #3

    Sounds like you've got it sussed, G&G. Enjoy your van.

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited February 2019 #4

    Hi there you two and welcome to CT.  Let us know how you get on.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2019 #5

    Welcome to CT. Not often you see an A Class at that sort of price. looks rather nice if I had a longer drive.

  • Chrystal
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    edited February 2019 #6

    Welcome, sounds like you have done your homework.

    Hope you have a brilliant time.

  • mickysf
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    edited February 2019 #7

    Welcome to the four of you! Now have you thought about what you are going to fill those cupboards with? From what I recall this cracking van has copious amounts of space on board. Just watch the weight!

    Now enjoy our pastime!smile

  • GEandGJE
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    edited February 2019 #8

    mickysf thanks for the warning.

    When I first started researching this new adventure I picked up pretty quickly on the payload issue so I created a spreadsheet and deducted the weight of the things we will carry away from the available payload: 2 dogs at 50kgs, I did say they are large, awning,  gas bottles , kitchen equipment etc. etc.  and in the end I think I had weight left for a tin of beans and a newspaper. So took advantage of a FOC manufacturer 3650kg up plate offer, so problem solved. The other advantage to that is that it will stop the ‘Dad can I borrow your van to take to a festival’ requests from the offspring.

     

  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2019 #9

    I would imagine that payload would always be tight at 3500Kg on a MH that size, even without chunky dogs.

  • mickysf
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    edited February 2019 #10

    Excellent! Sounds like you've got all bases covered. With peace of my nod now go and enjoy  👍

  • GEandGJE
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    edited March 2019 #11

    We got good news today from our RollerTeam dealer that our MH is built and ready for shipment from Italy. So should get the handover mid-April and planning for 3 nights away at a local touring park to load it up with all the kit we have purchased over the past few months. Then hoping to get to the Southern Motorhome show at Newbury and have planned a 10 day tour of Norfolk in June.

  • ABM
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    edited March 2019 #12

    If you  use  a  kettle,  would  it become  a  STEAM  ROLLER  ??

     

    Sorry  about  that  ,  I'm  just  in  a  very  good  mood  'cos  another  Club  Member  is  looking  forward  to  many  years  of  travelling  here  and  ( whisper  it  quietly ) over  there .  Enjoy  your  new  van  when  it  arrives  smile

     

    P.S.  And thanks  for  the  up-date  --  thats  always  pleasant  !

  • MalcMc
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    edited March 2019 #13

    We are in the same boat, not literally, take delivery this Friday of our Roller team T590, could be the same South Coast dealer, we are off to the New Forest on a club site to get to grips with our MH, like you we planned for ages and looked at so many lost count, the T590 suited our needs and we added all we liked from other brands. Hoping for a successful first outing, we also plan to do course, my wife needs a bit of encouragement to drive. Enjoy

  • Wildwood
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    edited March 2019 #14

    Hope all goes well, but if you are going to a motorhome show with your new one I hope you do not find one you like even better.

  • ABM
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    edited March 2019 #15

    ooo  you  young  rascal,  what  a  thought  to  plant  in  a  newbies  mind surprised

  • GEandGJE
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    edited March 2019 #16

    Hi Malc

    Good choice and expect that it is the same dealership, I have found them very helpful in both choosing the MH as well as on the extras to add.

    Enjoy your new home.   

  • GEandGJE
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    edited March 2019 #17

    It's the accessory stalls only for us now.laughing

  • MalcMc
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    edited March 2019 #18

    Small world, collected our T590 Friday, parked next to ours was your Pegaso, 740, had to ask and confirmed just arrived. Word of caution inspect every area closely, found a crack on rear bumper (agreed will be done) but I missed some small marks on front bumper, being picky but wanted A1. On a plus great weekend in New Forest and van was great, enjoy. Malc

  • GEandGJE
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    edited March 2019 #19

    Thanks Malc.

    Hope that you are enjoying your new MH. We are going in on Saturday to confirm the extras we are having fitted and looking forward to our first outing.

  • Merve
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    edited April 2019 #20

    Hey you two, how did you get on? 

  • GEandGJE
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    edited April 2019 #21

    Thanks Merve

    The extras are being fitted as we speak and we have the handover next Wednesday, so the end of months of planning and the start of playing with the new toy. We already have 20 nights booked thru to the end of July. We will spend the Easter weekend loading it with the gear we have purchased and then onto a local touring park for 3 nights trying out all the new bits and pieces.

     

  • Chrystal
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    edited April 2019 #22

    Enjoy, hope you both have a lovely time.

  • GEandGJE
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    edited April 2019 #23

    Hi All

    Just a quick update, we have now taken delivery on our new motorhome and have been away on a three night shakedown trip. All went really well, just a couple of issues with a loose cabinet lock and the fridge door dropping on one hinge. The beauty of having a local dealer was being able to drop in on the way home and getting the two issues fixed. Thanks go to Solent Motorhomes for their great support and service.

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