Motorhomes Selling?

[Clunegapyears]

Are motorhomes selling in the UK?

I have heard conflicting arguments:

1. Motorhomes ARE selling as the fear of aviation fuel shortages / increasing flight prices makes folk think of staycationing.

2. Motorhomes are NOT selling due to fuel price increases?

Thoughts?

Katherine

P.s. Rain in Crete for 2 days, might make you feel

 

[trevskoda]

Still selling here and not cheap, Northern Ireland has loads on our roads from all over GB and beyond.

 

[andyjanet]

Still selling in south of England ,
We are looking for a friend in the £12-20,000 price band and as soon as advert goes on I check mot history but vans are often sold before our friends can arrange a viewing

 

[YeoBlade]

Are motorhomes selling in the UK?

I have heard conflicting arguments:

1. Motorhomes ARE selling as the fear of aviation fuel shortages / increasing flight prices makes folk think of staycationing.

2. Motorhomes are NOT selling due to fuel price increases?

Thoughts?

Katherine

P.s. Rain in Crete for 2 days, might make you feel

Was that an AI answer. Not the rain bit

 

[Clunegapyears]

Not Ai ... Just heard that a friend of a friend was offered £2k for her van which she bought a few years ago for £25k. And lots in the press about aviation fuel shortages.
Our Adria is up for sale with a broker in the South, so legitimate interest in the state of the market.

P.s sun resumes from today!

 

[Toffeecat]

We bought our camper a month ago and the garage has loaded up on similar models and they seem to sell. Problem for us was the dreaded VW tax. Thats the cost of anything for a transporter is more expensive for reasons no one can understand.

 

[trevskoda]

We bought our camper a month ago and the garage has loaded up on similar models and they seem to sell. Problem for us was the dreaded VW tax. Thats the cost of anything for a transporter is more expensive for reasons no one can understand.

You want to buy parts for my iveco, 2 leading link ball joints just short of £180.

 

[YeoBlade]

Best put a link up here to it too, they sell when priced sensibly and you're at the best time to sell now. And valued at the current market rate. i.e. if someone paid 25k for something that wasn't worth that (Covid panic buying) then they're not going to see their money back, it's a buyers market.
I changed mine 6 months back, sold my old one on eBay and haggled the price of a new one down to the bone. Out of interest I looked at a few that I looked at at dealers yesterday, and they're still for sale now. But then if a dealer is asking 3K less for a 2019 one than I bought a brand new one for, then no wonder!
We're all going to miss helping you fix things Katherine .

 

[YeoBlade]

We bought our camper a month ago and the garage has loaded up on similar models and they seem to sell. Problem for us was the dreaded VW tax. Thats the cost of anything for a transporter is more expensive for reasons no one can understand.

Why did you decide to pay the VW Tax, I had a Renault Trafic Crew van a while back as I felt it was a better drive than the Transporter, for less money

 

[YeoBlade]

You want to buy parts for my iveco, 2 leading link ball joints just short of £180.

Check out eBay Trev, should be some used ones on there, just be careful not to buy your old ones back

 

[barryd]

AI view which of course could be totally rubbish but sounds about right.

Yes, motorhomes are still selling in the UK, but the market has shifted from a "panic-buying" frenzy to a more mature and stable equilibrium. Both of your points have validity, but they manifest in different ways across the market. [1, 2, 3]
1. The "Staycation" Argument: Are they selling?
The fear of aviation fuel shortages and rising flight costs is indeed a factor, but the primary driver is the long-term shift toward flexible, independent travel. [1, 2]

• Strong Used Demand: Used motorhome transactions remain high, with some dealerships reporting 37% year-on-year increases.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Despite fuel hikes, many owners still view touring as a more budget-friendly alternative to overseas package holidays for a family.
• High-Demand Segments: Vehicles under 3,500kg (drivable on a standard Category B licence) and compact campervans are currently the fastest sellers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

2. The "Fuel Price" Argument: Are they NOT selling?
Fuel prices have slowed the market for specific types of vehicles and shifted buyer behaviour rather than stopping it entirely. [1, 2]

• Overstocking on New Vans: Some dealerships are struggling with unsold brand-new 2023 and 2024 stock because "exorbitant" purchase prices, combined with high interest rates and fuel costs, have dampened new-vehicle demand.
• Price Corrections: The "Covid boom" is officially over. Prices are starting to fall or "correct," particularly for older, high-mileage vans or massive "A-Class" motorhomes that are less fuel-efficient.
• Change in Travel Habits: Owners are opting for shorter distances and more local stays to offset the cost at the pump, rather than selling their vehicles. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Current Market "Sweet Spots" (Spring 2026)
According to industry analysis from Webuyany Motorcaravan and RoamWorthy, the market is currently behaving as follows:

Segment [1, 2, 3]	Market Status	Typical Used Price Range
Micro/Compact Campers	Surging Demand	£25k – £35k
Sub-£50k Motorhomes	Very Strong	Under £50,000
New 2024/25 Stock	Struggling	£70k – £100k+
High-Mileage / Older Vans	Softening	Variable

The Verdict: Motorhomes are still selling, but buyers are much more cautious. If you are selling a well-maintained, "off-grid ready" van in the sub-£60k bracket, it will likely move quickly. Conversely, high-end new models are seeing heavy discounts to entice wary buyers. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[Wully]

Any dealer if you are buying from him will tell you they are as scarce as rocking horse £$%^ and want a premium .
Any dealer buying from you will tell you he can pick them up for peanuts 10 a penny and offer crap money.

Recently traded our big van in to a dealer got what I thought was a fare price saved all the tire kickers and dreamers but the price of the new van was a bit silly. Swings roundabouts.

If I was selling again and had the time. I’d use a broker saves dealing with the pond life and much safer.

 

[SteveWB]

We’ve just bought one, after a gap of five years. Can’t afford new anymore, so trawled through the usual websites and found a nice Bessacar e720 at the right price. At the local dealers, Kimberley, there were loads of people looking at new and used caravans and motorhomes, and we could see a few sales going through whilst we were in the office. Looking at the uncertainty in the Middle East and possible lack of aircraft fuel, I reckon many people will be staying in the UK this year, so cheap vans may be in high demand.

 

[ricc]

I've just come back from a weeks all inclusive package holiday in Portugal...had 70 th birthday whilst there..... Went package rather than buy airline and hotel separately then it's the one company,s problem if they can't get fuel. Booked 10 days before departure to minimise risk of fuel surcharges. Don't intend flying anywhere else until trump goes back in his box.
Still intend using our vivaro camper this summer if fuel is available, probably short trips in South of England...could even be on one tank of fuel per trip. Cost of fuel is not a consideration..having turned 70 I don't know how many summers I've got left.

 

[Clunegapyears]

Best put a link up here to it too, they sell when priced sensibly and you're at the best time to sell now. And valued at the current market rate. i.e. if someone paid 25k for something that wasn't worth that (Covid panic buying) then they're not going to see their money back, it's a buyers market.
I changed mine 6 months back, sold my old one on eBay and haggled the price of a new one down to the bone. Out of interest I looked at a few that I looked at at dealers yesterday, and they're still for sale now. But then if a dealer is asking 3K less for a 2019 one than I bought a brand new one for, then no wonder!
We're all going to miss helping you fix things Katherine .

you've all been so helpful. Shall miss being part of this amazing community. Used to love the meets too. But with living in Crete ...