Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hi currently got a motorhome ,had a vw type 2 for 25 yrs still tent ,got a truck ,downsizing to a demountable sometime soon .
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hello and Welcome. Lots of info here. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Nissan NP300 Navara Tekna double cab
S.Karosser EC6L-2.0
S.Karosser EC6L-2.0
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Good morning Steve & Bev, welcome to the group,
as questions occur just ask, no question to stupid we've all been there
as questions occur just ask, no question to stupid we've all been there
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hi Steve & Bev.
We have just been through the process. Initially thought we might get what we wanted secondhand, but have ended up ordering new from Golum in Wales.
We visited Apollo, Northstar, Lely and Tischer/SKarrosser dealers in this country and a number of secondhand sellers. Very interesting process, and each person we spoke to moved us closer to deciding what we wanted, while at the same time generating many more questions. Most useful though were visits to a few of the group members who were very willing to give us time and answer stupid questions.
Everyone has their own take on what makes the perfect camper. Coming from boats, we knew what made a comfortable place to stay, but translating that into the more compact space of a camper was the question.
Must haves for us included both ends of the body: decent cooking facilities and a good toilet. Getting an oven seems to be an issue with most makes of camper - we have ended up specifying one but even with much help from Golum it has needed numerous expensive mods to get it fitted in (but perhaps you are happy without one).
The biggest question for us was around the size, weight and handling of the camper. We want to sneak into camping spots in the middle of nowhere and wanted small and light (relatively speaking) without compromising too much on the previously mentioned must haves. Putting a camper onto the back of a pickup is always going to be up against the physical capabilities of the truck and you will read much on the site here about issues around strapping the camper on so that it doesn't tear itself off going over rough ground and tweaking the suspension on the truck to make it lollop around less.
We hope we have made the right choices; we'll find out in due course.
Good luck with the search and ask away.
Graham & Jacky.
We have just been through the process. Initially thought we might get what we wanted secondhand, but have ended up ordering new from Golum in Wales.
We visited Apollo, Northstar, Lely and Tischer/SKarrosser dealers in this country and a number of secondhand sellers. Very interesting process, and each person we spoke to moved us closer to deciding what we wanted, while at the same time generating many more questions. Most useful though were visits to a few of the group members who were very willing to give us time and answer stupid questions.
Everyone has their own take on what makes the perfect camper. Coming from boats, we knew what made a comfortable place to stay, but translating that into the more compact space of a camper was the question.
Must haves for us included both ends of the body: decent cooking facilities and a good toilet. Getting an oven seems to be an issue with most makes of camper - we have ended up specifying one but even with much help from Golum it has needed numerous expensive mods to get it fitted in (but perhaps you are happy without one).
The biggest question for us was around the size, weight and handling of the camper. We want to sneak into camping spots in the middle of nowhere and wanted small and light (relatively speaking) without compromising too much on the previously mentioned must haves. Putting a camper onto the back of a pickup is always going to be up against the physical capabilities of the truck and you will read much on the site here about issues around strapping the camper on so that it doesn't tear itself off going over rough ground and tweaking the suspension on the truck to make it lollop around less.
We hope we have made the right choices; we'll find out in due course.
Good luck with the search and ask away.
Graham & Jacky.
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hi , welcome and good look in your search , plenty of research I would suggest .
Jim
Jim
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hello and welcome from us in Somerset, if your ever down this way happy to host a viewing.
Mike and Kaz
Mike and Kaz
2008 Ford Ranger 3.0 Wildtrack
Nomad ( Ranger ) Demountable
Nomad ( Ranger ) Demountable
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
good morning from us also, welcome to the forum
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Morning Steve & Bev,
Firstly, welcome to the forum. There's a wealth of information for you to plough through.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions, as we've all been at your stage in the demountable process.
If you fancy a close up look at a complete rig then your more than welcome to come & view our Skarosser Polar 4.0.
It has an Alde wet central heating system, cassette toilet etc etc.
I have a Nissan Navara double cab which has been extensively modified so as to handle the campers load requirements.
We're only just up the road from you in Bolton.
Please feel free to pm me for our address & contact details if your fancy the Guided Tour, complete with a brew
Andy & Gill
Firstly, welcome to the forum. There's a wealth of information for you to plough through.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions, as we've all been at your stage in the demountable process.
If you fancy a close up look at a complete rig then your more than welcome to come & view our Skarosser Polar 4.0.
It has an Alde wet central heating system, cassette toilet etc etc.
I have a Nissan Navara double cab which has been extensively modified so as to handle the campers load requirements.
We're only just up the road from you in Bolton.
Please feel free to pm me for our address & contact details if your fancy the Guided Tour, complete with a brew
Andy & Gill
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Hi All
Thanks for all the replies ,sorry it has taken so long to get back with a reply we are still looking around ,no rush as we still have the Motorhome .We have been away earlier this year and possibly the Lakes this weekend.
I hope we can meet up thanks for the offers .
Cheers Steve n Bev
Thanks for all the replies ,sorry it has taken so long to get back with a reply we are still looking around ,no rush as we still have the Motorhome .We have been away earlier this year and possibly the Lakes this weekend.
I hope we can meet up thanks for the offers .
Cheers Steve n Bev
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Re: Hello from Steve n Bev from cheshire
Welcome from down south!