subject: Campers Motorhomes ideal for grandparents [print this page] Just who are buying motorhomes and campers these days and why are they ideal for certain groups of people. The outdoor and travelling lifestyle is certainly an enjoyable one, but then again, it is not for everybody. So let's look at the fifty and sixty something grandparents and why so many of these are ideal candidates for the motorhome lifestyle.
Firstly we must consider the price of your leisure vehicle. These are considerably expensive vehicles and affordability is an issue. Younger families are often struggling with mortgages, education fees, car loans etc. whereas the older generation in general do not have the same financial pressures. Given that the base price of most motorhomes in the UK is typically in the mid thirty thousands, higher for the more prestige models.
Another consideration for suitability of owning a campervan is having the time to use it. So many people purchase a leisure vehicle only to find time to use it for a two week vacation in the summer time and the odd occasional weekend away. Retired folks have all the time in the world to use their vehicle. They can go on longer trips to the continent. They can take advantage of reduced mid week ferry fares, reduced out of season campsite fees etc.
When it comes to driving a motorhome, the younger, more inexperienced driver can find this daunting. Not so for the patient, calm, measured older driver, who drive the larger vehicle with the respect it commands. Feeling comfortable behind the wheel is important, especially if driving abroad is part of your plan.
Finally, the probable reason that most grandparents buy these type of vehicles is to take the grandchildren away. What better way for families to spend quality time together. The younger ones get a real sense of adventure on a night away with their grandparents. How bad it is to have Grandpa turning up on a doorstep with a nice A Class and tickets to Legoland.
