The Realities Of Motorhome Ownership

Putting effort into researching, choosing and buying your first motorhome is commonplace

, but many prospective motorhome owners are not fully aware of the realities of motorhome ownership. There are many things to keep in mind if you are getting your first vehicle, such as safe driving, breakdown assistance and insurance.

Driving courses are regularly provided in many countries by the local motorhome and caravan clubs. Typically these are very popular and use wide open venues such as old airfields.

Insurance for motorhomes is usually provided by specialist providers who operate only in the leisure vehicle and caravan arena. Use magazines and the internet to research what's appropriate for your needs - you should find better value compared to normal car insurance as usage is normally much reduced compared to the family car.

Parking the vehicle at your residence can be an issue for some. If you do not have extensive garden and driveway space around your home, you may be looking at on street parking. This may be either illegal, dangerous, annoying to neighbours or all of the above. Some owners may wish to house their vehicle indoors to avoid any winter damage typically caused by ice, rain and sun. Consider storage facilities provided by vendors - these can be both indoor and outdoor. They usually provide a level of security such as lock up, video surveillance etc. Many motorhome owners choose to use this facility during the winter months only, when they have no intention of using their vehicle. Consider also the damage that certain tree types can do to a motorhome, if parking under trees.

Finally be aware of the regular servicing that motorhomes require. The habitation area requires certain procedures to be undertaken at regular intervals. Some of this servicing requires expertise not normally undertaken by the average owner. Likewise the vehicle engine and mechanical parts require regular servicing from a qualified mechanic.

by: Myles Long

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