Used Motorhomes - Getting a Bargain in the UK

Prices for used motorhomes in the UK range anywhere from £1,000 to £70000 and way beyond, so it is easy to spend far more than your original budget.
Consider also the additional costs like insurance, vehicle servicing, as well as the spiralling fuel costs.

Before you spend hours tramping across the forecourts of the dealers and distributors, you really must do your research on the internet, to narrow down your lint of potential vehicles, and to read comments, reviews and complaints from existing owners.

If you are spending serious money, you should really arrange to hire the particular model of motorhome for at least a weekend. This should be long enough to discover whether you and the motorhome are suited.

When it comes to the physical condition of a particular motorhome, you must check the overall condition, as well as the chassis/underside, engine and mileage. Closely inspect all the seals and trims on the outside for cracks, sun damage, knocks and scrapes. You do not want to discover that the exterior is not watertight when you are camping in some remote and damp location!

Check the carpets, cupboards, door handles and upholstery, particularly any work or modifications that are obviously not factory-made.

You have to expect a reasonable amount of superficial damage due to wear and tear, but this should not be excessive for the age of the motorhome. Spend some time checking that all gas/electrical parts are working, and also all the plumbing.

And make sure you give it an extensive roadtest to check the handling, brakes etc.