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There are many variables to consider when you want to buy a motorhome. The costs include buying one and other related expenses that keep them safe, operational and well-maintained. There are also a variety of top-quality motorhomes for sale at a wide range of different prices. Here are some of the things to consider when you want to save money on holidays by investing in your own motorhome.
1. Should You Buy New or Used?
Some motorhomes are relatively basic while other models are more complex with a myriad of features making them very expensive. The type of fuel the motorhome uses will also make a difference as diesel motorhomes are usually more expensive compared to petrol motorhomes.
It can cost over £100,000 to buy a new top of the range motorhome, but you would spend less getting a used motorhome for sale model. While it may be expensive to buy a new model, they generally hold a high percentage of their original value so buying a new motorhome can be a good investment tactic when you think of the long term.
When you want to get full value from the motorhome you intend to purchase, you need a clear plan before making the purchase. To begin with, you need to be familiar with current trends to ensure you buy a model with facilities and extras that will still be desirable in the near future. Some of these features include bluetooth-linked devices, wireless internet connection and charging ports. These features are likely to be in demand for years to come.
2. How Frequently Will You Use It?
There are many ways in which a motorhome could save you money, but this is dependent on how you use it. Owning a motorhome allows you to stay in it overnight while on your travels rather than paying for a hotel room.
You can travel to any part of the country without having to incur any accommodation expenses. Furthermore, you can eat all your meals in your motorhomes rather than going to restaurants which should help you save even more. You’ll need to stock up on supplies while on the road and install lithium batteries for motorhomes to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for cooking.
Owning a motorhome may also encourage you to take more trips since a motorhome parked on the driveway for a long period of time appears to be a wasted investment. With a motorhome, the family is able to take trips during school holidays despite the cost of traditional holidays in these periods usually being more expensive.
3. Should You Get into Motorhome Membership Programs?
If you plan on staying at parks and paid campsites with any regularity you could consider signing up for campsite membership programs which are very pocket friendly.
These memberships can save you hundreds of pounds or even thousands of pounds. The most popular is The Caravan and Motorhome Club which has the UK’s largest network of sites. The annual cost is just £59 for an adult, their partner and 1 child and you can add more family members for £8 per person. Your membership will pay for itself when you stay for five nights anytime during a year as the average saving is £15 per night if you book your site through the club.
It’s also worth looking for motorhome groups online. Connecting with the motorhome community and making friends will help you lower the costs of living as they will often know where you can pitch up for free!
Conclusion
Everyone has their own reasons for buying a motorhome, whether it’s simply to be part of the friendly community, to save money on travel costs, or just for the immense freedom it gives you and your family to explore the UK.
The good news is that, if you buy wisely, you could be adding a great investment to that list of benefits and saving lots of money. There are plenty of benefits and very few downsides to owning your own motorhome. So, if you want to spend some quality time with your loved one’s while being constantly surrounded by nature, it makes sense to buy a motorhome for yourself. You have the freedom to stop wherever you like; and you get to meet new friends while you’re on the road, without making any compromises on convenience or comfort with a motorhome.