klyne

Hi Fiona I suppose the first port of call would be to check the cable sockets at each end to make sure they are wired correctly, or perhaps a loose connection. Is it a new cable or one that came with a secondhand van? Just possible if someone has been using it abroad that they have switched the wiring to cope with a reverse polarity problem abroad? David

Obviously not compulsory but a fairly standard requirement. A £5 charge for water is pretty outrageous. Just as a guide Aires and Stellplatz in Europe usually charge about one euro to refill water tanks. David

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but the pricing is a bit steep given there is no Electrics. Also given that you don;t waste water or toilet emptying facilities I would have thought that £10 a night including water would be a fair price. The idea to offer free parking if you eat at your establishment is a good idea. David

We have a built in one in our new motorhome although you have to watch it as it tends to take short cuts!!! Previously we had a TomTom Start 60 to which I added the Camper Maps and have to say that was pretty reliable. Unfortunately over the years TomTom has made it more and more difficult to add third party POI's so if I was buying a new sat nav that would be a major decider for me. David

I suppose it depends on what time of year you go but we haven't booked in France for years. David

Not sure many here will be able to answer that question as this is a predominantly a UK group so I imagine most will be unfamiliar with the equipment you are using in the USA. I tend to use my mobile phone on the 4G network as a wifi point which seems to work quite well across the UK and saves having additional equipment. David

I wonder if Wolfpack has come to a decision? David

We have a 2019 Bailey Alliance 66-2. You don't mention what year the one for sale is? The Alliance has only been going for a couple of years. However I don't recognise the price of £55000 unless there was a massive amount of extras fitted.Normal list price is around £50000. If it is for sale at £30000 it is grossly underpriced, even at £40000 it would be a bargain. Are you sure it is a genuine offer? Are you able to go and view? I appreciated that it sounds a good price but I would want to establish that it was genuine. Motorhomes that are offered for sale at cheap prices can be scams especially if you are asked to pay for it before seeing it or have to pay a deposit before viewing. I can see the attraction of the price but if it is genuine she has been badly advised. I think you need to ask a few more questions. The sort of thing I have in mind is why is she not asking the supplying dealer to sell it on her behalf. If it is genuine and buy it for the price mentioned I doubt you would lose money if you sold it a few months later and you even might make a profit. You will forgive my concern about it seeming a bit fishy!!! David

Brian I think its been on the cards for a couple of years that they would restrict to German citizens. I can't see how it was ever economic to allow it Europe wide. Some motorhome insurance companies have it as an option, I thin Comfort do? David

I keep thinking about whether to SORN the motorhome. However even if campsites don't open but we are free to take vehicles out for what is currently considered an unnecessary journey I might not bother. David

I suppose the golden rule is to never part with any money until you have seen what you are buying, particularly something like a motorhome? There have been a few scams highlighted on the CMC forum. Some have involved very glossy websites, one even claiming to have a tie in with the CMC. Usually there is no where to actually see the vehicle and the usual line is that it will be delivered direct to you once the money has been transferred. Another is the person that claims to be in the services and stationed overseas and does not have a UK bank account and they insist you pay by Pay Pal. No way of getting your money back once the scammer as withdrawn the funds!!! Whilst I would tend to agree with Gordon about dealers there are probably many genuine private sellers out there but they won't making demands for up front payments before you view. David

I would think carefully about the internal design, do you actually need a drop down bed? We started out with a 7.5 metre Bailey 740 SE and had no problems in touring Europe with that. However we did tend to use campsite rather than Aires. Probably a sensible general purpose length would be around 7 metres. We have since changed to to a smaller Bailey of 6.6 metres which suits us fine but we have not been abroad in it yet. The trouble is that in current times you are very restricted in what you can go and view. I appreciate that you want to buy second hand but having a good look round the various dealers or even the NEC shows would help you firm up on layouts. David

Interesting video. Once thought I might have liked to do that but too old now!!! David

I think there are probably sensible reasons to book the odd site abroad if you want to be there at a particular time but if you are touring there shouldn't really be a need. With no certainty how this virus will pan out, some think it will still be around next year if looks as if our hobby is in for a hard time over the next couple of years. That doesn't just mean campsite either as I can't see many people investing in a caravan or motorhome in the next six months? We got the Motorhome back from its first service last Friday (new pump, pressure switch and heating PCB, fortunately under warranty!!!) Today we cleaned the inside and put everything back in, just hope we get the chance to use it before we have to empty if for the next service!!! David

The replies were only requesting that it was made a "sticky" thread so it appeared at the top of the listing so once that was done there was no need for them to remain. David