Thinking about getting a motorhome

Monkey Martian

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Hi I'm Matt. Got a small family and thinking of getting a motorhome. I like the swift Rio 340 as it seems small but well equipped. Any top tips welcome
 
hI & welcome ,some say swift are not a good make,leaks rattles bits falling off but that also applies to most folk on here me included .
Buy what you can afford & allow a bit extra as there may be servicing /cam belt change etc,but do go for it.:wave:
 
Go to a big dealer with loads of models, layouts etc. You don't need to buy from them but you do need to decide what sort of layout will suit your lifestyle and seeing loads of vans in one place will help you make your mind up. For example I love a rear lounge because I like to sit in the evening with a DVD and glass of wine, but passenger seatbelts and a dining area don't interest me, and I feel a fixed bed compromises space too much - but that's just me, you need to think about what works for you. Buy magazines - MMM is good - to get an idea of issues, tips, budgets, suppliers etc.

Don't rush into it, it's too expensive an outlay to end up with something you don't use because it doesn't work for you.

Finally, remember to become a member here - well worth it!
 
Layout is probably the most important thing about a camper/motorhome.. each has different requirements, and some think they know what they want then find out they really don't. Example: My wife says " I am happy with making up the bed every night we stop". Two years later: " I would like a van where we don't have to make the bleedin bed up everytime". very much a personal thing, and not an easy choice to make.
My advice? I would buy German... seems better made and generally better insulation which equals more comfort in hot or cold climates.
 
First van is all about layout, and you do not know what you want until you see it. Go to big dealers as see as many layouts as you can and go from there. Swift sadly don't have a great reputation.
 
I like bed fixed at rear and lounge at front as you dont have to squeeze past kitchen/bathroom to get to a rear lounge,i worked this out after looking at many vans over a 2 year period before i decided to go self build as i could in my eyes do a better job,im not into flash but more practical as having to kids who will knock ten bells out of funiture etc.
 
As other posts stated go to a dealer and look about when sales folk come to you just say your tyre kicking and they're wasting their sales time tailing you.take a note book and write good things down and things you don't like down.then is it conversion or coach built .you will have to let the head rule the heart,you must make sure to choose correctly with having the young family,experiance talking here,then once you are ready to buy get someone who knows about motorhomes to go with you to check it over remember your buying two things here,a watertight good habitational vehicle and also a roadworthy veh.
If you don't know any one with experiance to do this ,nearer the time put a post up here and if there's a member near by with expertise in this dept we would come to assist you rather than waste yours and your kids leisure machine.good luck buddie.
 
Hi and welcome :wave:

As previously said, go to as many dealers as you can and look at as many different models as you can.

You need to also think about hiring one because several days in one is totally different to being sat in one in a showroom / forecourt and dreaming.

Possibly go to a show Motorhome & Caravan Shows - Out and About Live there are only 3 left this year now.

The NEC Birmingham in October is also another place to have a good look Welcome - Motorhome And Caravan 2016

You haven`t said where you are in the country so i don`t know if these are applicable.
 
Make sure you have seat belts for all the seats. There are MHs about stating they are 4 or 6 berth with only 2 or 4 seat belts.
If it smells damp when you walk in - walk away.
 
Hi and welcome to the forum, have fun


:welcome::camper::have fun::cheers::dog::scooter::boat::drive::goodluck:
 
Welcome.
In addition to layout payload is also very important. Many folks buy their dream motorhome only find they can't get all their stuff in because it's too heavy off the line. Ask the dealer the payload or even ask him to weigh it before you buy. The payload includes you, your family, all fluids it can hold and all solids you put in or on the roof or the bike rack. As a guide our Knaus has a payload of about 500kg and an all up weight of 3.5t max.
Enjoy looking.
Bd..
 
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