Jason , I am so glad I can store mine at home , the insurance is covered on my traders policy , with gap insurance approx 10 quid per 1000 value extra to trade prices, I fitted a pedal lock , also a gps tracking system , 80 quid a year subscription, have caravan alarm already installed , ford key immobiliser, have covered up the vin number and I can service it myself as I own my own motor repair business , great video guys to show people the hidden costs of owning a motorhome , well done 👍👍
Habitation check and service? Need to keep on top of any damp or water ingress and ensure all electrical and gas systems are working safely. Vital to do this yearly on newer vans less than 10 years old (and record it with the converter, e.g. Chausson) to maintain the manufacturers water ingress warranty. Cost of habitation check is between £200-350 usually
Brilliant vlog guys. You covered every base so anybody contemplating buying a motorhome cannot fail to be considerably more enlightened after watching and benefitting from your depth of knowledge of the industry and experience. Well done! 😉👍
Great video, very informative and it's easy to forget certain aspects with regards to annual checks. The current UK tyre legislation states you must have a minimum of 1.6mm depth of tread all the way around the tyre & across 3/4 of the width of the tyre. Whilst it makes good sense to keep a regular check on any vehicles tyres & change them after 6 years, you can let them go to ten years providing they have no splits or cuts greater than 25mm in length. It's easy to check the date code of the tyre as this will be on the outside side wall of the tyre, usually four digits in length ie: 2719. The first two digits (27) are for week 27 & the last two digits (19) are for the year 2019 so that particular tyre was manufactired at week 27 from tne start of the year 2019! There is no compromise to be had with tyres as these are the items that keep your motorhome / campervan in contact with the road. One should always fit the tyres designed for the vehicle, for campervans & motorhomes always fit the tyres with the letter C after the size ie: 225/75/16C
Thanks for another great vid, everything explained in easy to understand terminology. We need 180 days European cover as we are allowed 90 days in 180 so go twice a year.
Very good useful info! Steering and pedal locks are all well and good if you don't have a Windscreen cover and it wont be seen! A wheel Clamp will be! Warning stickers in windscreen won't be seen! Visible detterents are best obviously! We have window locks and each has a visible sticker! 😀 Doberman with spikey collar tied up outside is good too! 😀 We have a good Tracker but it's not one of the expensive 'Recognised' ones! 😀
The insurance had gone up this year as well though 300-1k isn't unsual And a tracker fitted on a coach built last year was 750.... including first year updates. The caution is having a collection option when it vreaks down. Especially if going abroad as not everywhere is covered under a policy Having had to Need to picked up recently :/ The is another brilliantly informative and helpful post especially aimed at newbies:) Oh and don't forget to allow for a reversi g camera if not fitted. Makes a huge difference
Thanks for the video, very useful. Is a habitation check another thing to consider? Are there different types of habitation checks, how often should they be done and how much do they cost?
With respect you forgot to mention a annual Habitation check. But as you rightly say a customer needs to factor in these extras Also items like water carriers….wast carriers….Hook up cables…..levelling ramps…TV’s if not already fitted…..windscreen covers internal and external. Etc Etc. Thank you for your highly informative video vlogs…..I really enjoy them so much.
I’m very lucky in that respect because when I’m hunting/ camping I spend a few days putting out of their misery usually deer and sometimes wild fowl that some hooray Henry’s have shot but don’t finish them off. I do on almost all occasions get to travel through in my opinion the best scenery that this island has to offer and I also get to meet and greet with the best fellow travelers and in finishing this post I have to say that I did like the information that you and cupboard Kevin gave. 🙏🙏🙏
I'm in Ireland insurance is €305 if your in the caravan club if not its €350 and the road tax is €102 for a year doe test which yours is mot I think it's about €125 per year but good vlog that people don't think about hab check and service
Great vlog ,so informative thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll be revising my budget calculations as I'd missed a few things. Good tip about the ratchet strap Kev, not sure I'll go as far as the machine gun tower though!!!😂
Really good and useful video guys. I seen a guy in the states this week on UA-cam who was selling motorhomes. I wouldn't buy a wheelbarrow off him never mind a motorhome. Think if I was in the market for one I would definitely come and see you guys 👍
Hi, good blog as always, although I am new to motor homing and my initial insurance was between £500 and £750 because my car no claims wasn't taken into consideration.
Brilliant info thank you! However how much is it to go full time? I know many variables with that idea but I feel a little insight to some possibilities would be good ATB
Hi you forgot to mention the hab service each year but great video , very helpful , we are thinking of changing our vw t5 to a compact motor home but the prices are still threw the roof as you are well aware so will see how they go over the next year or so keep up the good work love your vlogs regards dave
Glad you’ve managed to escape the maritime law system. I wish I knew about common law or universal law and how to navigate that system/way of life. Not many have even heard of it let alone look for info about it.
Some of the extras like an alarm might already be on a used van and, if not, you might get a bit more back when you sell it (or it could make it easier to sell). I don't count the cost of food as a holiday cost as we eat at home anyway. Anyway, I must get down to the tyre shop in the morning and negotiate a good deal on some decent quality tyres.
That is a unfair comment………Joker’s can’t sell Motorhome and run a successful business. The fact that Jason has opened up his business for all to see shows his honesty……good all round knowledge….and good advice. A suit and tie does not always sell a Motorhome….If I need to buy one in the future…….Jason Would be my first port of call.
Jason , I am so glad I can store mine at home , the insurance is covered on my traders policy , with gap insurance approx 10 quid per 1000 value extra to trade prices, I fitted a pedal lock , also a gps tracking system , 80 quid a year subscription, have caravan alarm already installed , ford key immobiliser, have covered up the vin number and I can service it myself as I own my own motor repair business , great video guys to show people the hidden costs of owning a motorhome , well done 👍👍
Thanks for the comment Mike 👍
Habitation check and service? Need to keep on top of any damp or water ingress and ensure all electrical and gas systems are working safely. Vital to do this yearly on newer vans less than 10 years old (and record it with the converter, e.g. Chausson) to maintain the manufacturers water ingress warranty.
Cost of habitation check is between £200-350 usually
Great insight for someone like me who is still weighing up options :)
Thanks Donna, glad it was useful!
Great video guys !! Especially for those who are looking to buy a new Campervan/Motorhome 👍 Well done 👏 👏
Thank you! 👍 Wendy
Brilliant vlog guys. You covered every base so anybody contemplating buying a motorhome cannot fail to be considerably more enlightened after watching and benefitting from your depth of knowledge of the industry and experience. Well done! 😉👍
Our pleasure! Ray 👍
Great video, I can confirm after my first year owning a motorhome the £20 a week budget is spot on.
Nice one! Howard 👍
Great video, very informative and it's easy to forget certain aspects with regards to annual checks. The current UK tyre legislation states you must have a minimum of 1.6mm depth of tread all the way around the tyre & across 3/4 of the width of the tyre. Whilst it makes good sense to keep a regular check on any vehicles tyres & change them after 6 years, you can let them go to ten years providing they have no splits or cuts greater than 25mm in length. It's easy to check the date code of the tyre as this will be on the outside side wall of the tyre, usually four digits in length ie: 2719. The first two digits (27) are for week 27 & the last two digits (19) are for the year 2019 so that particular tyre was manufactired at week 27 from tne start of the year 2019! There is no compromise to be had with tyres as these are the items that keep your motorhome / campervan in contact with the road. One should always fit the tyres designed for the vehicle, for campervans & motorhomes always fit the tyres with the letter C after the size ie: 225/75/16C
Great comment Tim Thanks 👍👍👍
Thanks for another great vid, everything explained in easy to understand terminology. We need 180 days European cover as we are allowed 90 days in 180 so go twice a year.
Best of luck! 👍
Very good useful info! Steering and pedal locks are all well and good if you don't have a Windscreen cover and it wont be seen! A wheel Clamp will be! Warning stickers in windscreen won't be seen! Visible detterents are best obviously! We have window locks and each has a visible sticker! 😀 Doberman with spikey collar tied up outside is good too! 😀 We have a good Tracker but it's not one of the expensive 'Recognised' ones! 😀
Great tip! Peter 👍
The insurance had gone up this year as well though 300-1k isn't unsual
And a tracker fitted on a coach built last year was 750.... including first year updates.
The caution is having a collection option when it vreaks down. Especially if going abroad as not everywhere is covered under a policy
Having had to Need to picked up recently :/
The is another brilliantly informative and helpful post especially aimed at newbies:)
Oh and don't forget to allow for a reversi g camera if not fitted. Makes a huge difference
Great comment Sparkle thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the video, very useful. Is a habitation check another thing to consider? Are there different types of habitation checks, how often should they be done and how much do they cost?
fridge service/cooker service,dont think they are included in hab check,
With respect you forgot to mention a annual Habitation check. But as you rightly say a customer needs to factor in these extras
Also items like water carriers….wast carriers….Hook up cables…..levelling ramps…TV’s if not already fitted…..windscreen covers internal and external. Etc Etc. Thank you for your highly informative video vlogs…..I really enjoy them so much.
Thanks for watching Rod and your feed back 😃
I’m very lucky in that respect because when I’m hunting/ camping I spend a few days putting out of their misery usually deer and sometimes wild fowl that some hooray Henry’s have shot but don’t finish them off. I do on almost all occasions get to travel through in my opinion the best scenery that this island has to offer and I also get to meet and greet with the best fellow travelers and in finishing this post I have to say that I did like the information that you and cupboard Kevin gave. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Thegrinch 😃
I'm in Ireland insurance is €305 if your in the caravan club if not its €350 and the road tax is €102 for a year doe test which yours is mot I think it's about €125 per year but good vlog that people don't think about hab check and service
Hi Jason & Kev, you never mentioned habitation check & to check your house insurance to see how many days you can leave your home unattended.
Once Again a video with some great insights to the costs etc, well explained from you both very interesting information to keep in mind ....
Glad you enjoyed it! Lee 👍
Great vlog ,so informative thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll be revising my budget calculations as I'd missed a few things. Good tip about the ratchet strap Kev, not sure I'll go as far as the machine gun tower though!!!😂
Thanks for watching 👍
Hi guys I pay 1700 a year storage near London. One tip you can SORN it in winter if you do t use it. Get a monthly DD
Thats a lot Matt
Another great video lads. You will be my first stop on my search for an automatic Ducato camper probably around May this year. Thanks.
Looking forward to it 👍
Great video however you missed the hab check, I’d say around the £200 mark a year, just had mine done 🤙🚐
Nice one! 👍
Mark, well done for remembering the annual habitation check!
You missed the habitation service cost, which should include gas safety and electrical checks
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Thanks guys & so helpful for me at 77 & hoping to purchase a S/Hand motorhome
Glad it was helpful! Peter 👍
Really good and useful video guys. I seen a guy in the states this week on UA-cam who was selling motorhomes. I wouldn't buy a wheelbarrow off him never mind a motorhome. Think if I was in the market for one I would definitely come and see you guys 👍
Thanks for watching Richard 👍
Good vlog, like Noel says - habitation check cost, especially if under warranty 👍
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Hi, good blog as always, although I am new to motor homing and my initial insurance was between £500 and £750 because my car no claims wasn't taken into consideration.
That seems expensive Keith
Brilliant info thank you! However how much is it to go full time? I know many variables with that idea but I feel a little insight to some possibilities would be good ATB
Fantastic video, everything you need to know before you buy a motorhome.
Glad it was helpful! 👍
Hi you forgot to mention the hab service each year but great video , very helpful , we are thinking of changing our vw t5 to a compact motor home but the prices are still threw the roof as you are well aware so will see how they go over the next year or so keep up the good work love your vlogs regards dave
Thanks for the info! 👍
What about habitation check or cost of warranty to cover damp and accidental internal damage.
Nice vid guys, love the chemistry between the 2 of you. Cheers K.
Thanks 👍
You forgot annual Habitation check about £200 .
Excellent video. Really helpful to me as looking to get motorhome soon 🤞
Great to hear!👍
No wonder I'm skint . I always put on vancampo tyres continentals. You forgot breakages
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Great vids and information just wondered you did not include depreciation although last year went up in price due to demand..
Good call!
Loved this learned a lot boys thank you both 😊
Our pleasure! Eleanor 👍
Hi you forgot habitation checks each year, good vid.
Yes! Thank you! David 👍
Great vlog guy's thanks
love your videos Jason and Kevin but you forgot to factor in Hab checks from your list Clive
ooooopppppssss 😂
@@TheMotorhomeMan no worries still love your channel
Interesting video guys. Thanks!
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Don’t forget the habitation check each year .
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If there's a clause on your estate it dosnt meany anything. U have the human right to travel 😉
Ok
Glad you’ve managed to escape the maritime law system.
I wish I knew about common law or universal law and how to navigate that system/way of life.
Not many have even heard of it let alone look for info about it.
As usual good informative video gents, does john do all the grafting while you two make videos!
He sure does Terry 👍
Great advice guys good video.
Thanks 👍
Great video full of good information but where do you get insurance so cheaply.
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Just bought one.. The insurance was £191 quite good and £280 road tax.
Very informative video - than you
Glad it was helpful! Steve 👍
Also add depreciation into your costs.
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that swift spirit has been to webbs motorhomes a motorhome dealer nere me !
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Very useful vid thanks
Glad it was helpful!👍
Some of the extras like an alarm might already be on a used van and, if not, you might get a bit more back when you sell it (or it could make it easier to sell).
I don't count the cost of food as a holiday cost as we eat at home anyway.
Anyway, I must get down to the tyre shop in the morning and negotiate a good deal on some decent quality tyres.
Good tip!😂
Very good info lads
Thanks 👍
Must double when you factor in interest charges and depreciation on a typical £30k motor home?
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Normally yes to depreciation but it's a weird time at moment.. and if you have a loan.. yes the interest on that.
Another interesting video 🚌👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Jimmy 👍
Excellent vid....very informative.... and Kev looks like a fat Bob Mortimer..... no offence Kev! 😁
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£280 insurance for ducato 2.8, insurance £240... bloody tax. get mine serviced every year with mot..
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Brilliant. More or Kev the oracle 👍
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Hi guys, great video but how often do you have to have a habitation done, and how much will it cost?
Once a year
How often do you need a habitation certificate ?
Great video guys but you forgot to mention the yearly habitation service.
You are right!👍
What about checking if got entitlement on licence to drive 1
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What happened to the yearly hab check?
What about habitation services on the motorhome arent they meant to be done yearly
Yes Kieron 👍
How much is the health check 🤔as the habitation think that’s what it’s called 🤷♂️
Anything from £130 to £250 Neil
@@TheMotorhomeMan thank you kindly 👌
What about the habition service?
OOOO yes 😂
Kevin should have his own channel has he thought about it?
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Do you need to have a habitation check done every year?
Absolutely vital. To spot early signs of damp / water ingress and gas safety 👍🏼
Yes 👍
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I've asked a couple of times where are you based please👌
Shropshire www.caravansandcampersltd.co.uk/
How much
caravansandcampersltd.co.uk
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👍 Nick
Any one want to join me in a go fund me page to raise some money to get Jason surgically removed from that blue coat ?
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This motor man look like a joker, l like a japnees caravan they build a van very mindfully, small van more space
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Strange comments, the world has certainly gone mad 🤦♂️
That is a unfair comment………Joker’s can’t sell Motorhome and run a successful business. The fact that Jason has opened up his business for all to see shows his honesty……good all round knowledge….and good advice. A suit and tie does not always sell a Motorhome….If I need to buy one in the future…….Jason Would be my first port of call.