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