Handy tips for motorhome purchase

When you're in the market for a new or used motorhome, whether you have one already and it's time for a change or simply prefer the recreational vehicle to a caravan. Here are some handy tips to get you into the perfect solution.

You must think of how many people are going to be travelling in the vehicle, will you be driving many people to the desired location or will you be rendezvousing with them towards your destination. This is important as comfort whilst in motion is key as much as safety. You're going to want something that has passed an NCAP safety test.

The second thing to consider is, with respect to the amount of people and weight of your motorhome whilst in motion, is the power of the vehicle. By this I mean horsepower and torque figures. Many can be confused with the power of a vehicle by mistaking it for horsepower. This figure isn't the be all and end of motoring, the torque figure is just as important-if you are carrying heavy loads, you really would prefer a motorhome with more torque as this is the 'snap' acceleration of the vehicle directly proportional to its weight. The whole purpose of the recreational vehicle is to drive it, what's the use if it can't get anywhere?

Space is probably of the highest importance when it comes to camping, caravanning and motor homes. According to how many people you will be having to sleep and entertain within your new or used motorhomes you'll need specific amounts of bed space, separate rooms behind doors for privacy etc. But with space, comes weight and the increasing need for mechanical power.

Luxury or economy, this is very much going to be directly influenced by you budget and how much you are willing to spend on your second home. If you're planning on spending most time in the RV then probably best to economise and spend the money on your outdoor equipment.

4x4 Motorhome versus rear-wheel drive and front wheel drive vehicles, you must consider the usage of your vehicle, will you be driving on grass and muddy, slippery camp sites or just sticking to the roads. This is key as you don't want to get stuck.

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Robert McNally University of Leicestershire School of Economics

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