| When looking at motor homes there is much to | | | | as with many other forms of mobile travel damp |
| consider, whether to buy new or used, the budget | | | | should be a major concern; this will be noticeable in |
| at your disposal and what kind of functions you | | | | the corner of homes in the form of patches behind |
| would like your motor home to perform. There is the | | | | lockers and on the ceiling. Damp can sometimes mean |
| question of whether towed caravans instead of | | | | a leaking roof which is an extremely costly repair job. |
| powered motor homes will better suit your needs. | | | | You should also make a detailed check of the kitchen |
| Ultimately the choice is yours but here are some | | | | and bathroom when looking at motor homes. Carpets |
| helpful tips to first time 'motor homers'. | | | | should be of extra interest and flooring more |
| You should be especially careful if looking at motor | | | | generally. Once again damp should be what you are |
| homes in the private listings and on the internet. Your | | | | looking for, damp patches on the floor can mean a |
| first concern should be whether the paperwork is up | | | | leaking water system that could cause the frame of |
| to scratch and contains all the relevant information. A | | | | the whole home to rot and become weak. The toilet |
| complete service history should accompany all motor | | | | should also be inspected thoroughly to ensure it can |
| homes, as should any registration papers and any | | | | hold water and will keep those nasty smells at bay |
| details of work undertaken on the home. It is also | | | | and away from the interior of the vehicle. |
| worth taking a mechanic with you who can check | | | | Naturally the appliances should be checked when |
| over the engine thoroughly; this kind of knowledge is | | | | perusing motor homes; items such as the microwave |
| invaluable and ensures you do not obtain a motor | | | | oven, the stove and fridge are essential appliances |
| home that won't take you anywhere. Added to this | | | | that need to work for successful holidaying. Away |
| the VIN number and other serial numbers should | | | | from the kitchen, the heating system should be |
| match the accompanying documentation. | | | | looked at. Being thorough is the name of the game, |
| Take your time when looking at motor homes, do | | | | flick every switch, open every door and check all the |
| not let the seller rush you; motor homes are | | | | cupboards. Without a detailed check you may end up |
| considerable investment so care should always be | | | | with a motor home that is ill equipped for travel. |
| taken. Once again a mechanic is useful to check the | | | | When doing all of this make sure to take detailed |
| state of the house batteries as these can be | | | | notes. List the good and bad points in a logical |
| expensive to replace. Also the braking system is of | | | | manner and keep the record whilst also including |
| especial importance, you want your home to be able | | | | details of any work that may have to be undertaken. |
| to stop safely and in good time. | | | | It is important to look at a variety of motor homes; |
| When looking at the interior of motor home there | | | | hence these notes will come in very handy when |
| are number of essential factors that should be on | | | | making a final decision. Ultimately the choice is yours |
| your checklist. The most obvious thing to look for | | | | but with this advice you should be able to find the |
| when looking at homes is to check for any structural | | | | right motor home for you and your family that will |
| defects, as these can be expensive to remedy. Also | | | | provide years of happy holidaying. |