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Challenger · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: We have gone back to tugging!

We are now an ex-motorhomers having realises that it was not for us so have now gone back to caravanning after a very expensive mistake trying to "Live The Dream". Now an ex MHF member.

We have realised that we were persuaded to climb onto a band-wagon, something we don't normally do, and although we investigated it well we found that we were travelling from one campsite to the next without seeing any of the places we wanted to visit because we couldn't park the thing!

Many of the popular places on the continent were plagued by MHs parked everywhere and if there was a space then there was probably a barrier.
This country is a joke for parking as more and more barriers go up.
Yes, it was convenient to just drive off without winding up the legs etc. but who cares anyway - we are retired and have all the time in the world! We tried towing a car but that defeated the object of an MH as it was more trouble hitching it up than a caravan.

Our dealer actually admitted that they had bought other MHs back this month after others found the same problems as us. He also said that he now uses a caravan rather than an MH.

So here we are back to tugging after 18 months. Have just spent 2 nights in our new van and realised what draughty things MHs are. Had more problems with the MH than we have ever had with any of our caravans.
So if any members are thinking of going down the MH route then give it more thought that we did. We had doubts and should have heeded them. Keep your money in the bank, Wish we had as it just wasn't for us. I am sure that many do enjoy it as there appears to me more on the road than C/vans these days.

RUSSINKENT · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

Hi Challenger

Welcome back to the world of tugging Very Happy

and welcome to c/f Very Happy

All The Best

Russ & Floss

roboughton · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: Re: We have gone back to tugging!

CLTouring · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

As someone who keeps thinking about switching to a MH your post is certainly food for thought, thanks.

theflyingscot · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

hi folks , we were motorhomers also , we found it easier to get to your campsite in one but once there a pain to get around using taxis and busses as campsites arent in the best spots for public transport and i also hated packing everything up every day and trying to park it in towns . it takes a bit longer to set up your caravan but once its done thats it done for the holiday and you can really relax , the missus really missed the convenience of the car .

like most things in life , better to have tried it out for yourself though . Very Happy

CLTouring · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

We had thoughts of buying a midi sized bus and converting it to a MH. It would be a lot of work though.

roboughton · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject:

Langy01 · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject:

Well I'm sure John that you will find that there are a lot of MH oweners out there who would not do anything else.

Me I'd rather stick to my Caravan.

You gave it a good try (expensive) and found its not for you.

I'm sure that with almost everything in life we will really never know if its our own thing unless you try it for yourself.

Paul

Dragger · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:47 am Post subject:

I, like the original poster went down the motorhome route for all of 6 months. It was the worse thing I ever did. Now back with caravan in tow, its heaven!!

JacNJohn · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

Welcome Challenger ex 2kias? Laughing

We have done both caravans and motor homes there is for and against with both but we enjoyed both sticking with the motorhome for the time being though Laughing

Jacquie

hogdog · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:

hi we are firly new to caravaning we did think about a m/h but when we whight up the pros and cons we went for a caravan and glad we did its lovery when we go away in winter we put the slow cooker on and go out for the day when we come home dinner is loverly and waiting we could not do that in a m/h as it needs to be on mains and its nice to fill you are coming home

roamer03 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject:

We have also been down the MH route and really did enjoy it but certainly missed the car when away. We have never had a caravan so could be venturing into the unknown. We havent chosen a van yet and also are very much in the dark about the best car for towing. We will have to change the car as it wont be big enough to tow so lots to think about at the moment.

Im hoping to get all the info I need on this site!!!!!! Wink