Just found this thread.
Congratulations - you'll be happy I'm sure.
My husband treated 'himself'/us to a coach built motorhome in 1994 and I've driven it 99% of that time.
I'm the 'festival'bus driver and once on site I deposit my passengers and their canvas, put on the kettle (something about alcohol?), shift a couple of cushions, pull the curtains and voila - I'm ready for the weekend. Yes loose kit has to be stowed for travel but that's just like housekeeping - the same for a caravan!
I have my own 'bijou loo' - a MUST for nights after singing and supping - and soo much more civilised.The wet weather factor doesn't phase me but I admit - the fuel does.... but it's so well worth it. It does go slowly/steadily along but I did get up to 83mph on the M25 in August'95.Now, it takes skill to reach 60 but the
superior driving position' and sheer pleasure make it all worthwhile.
The Van has SO MANY MORE USES than a portable bedspace.
Mine...(don't tell my hubby but it is more MINE than his)...has been a rehearsal room, first aid point, bacon buttie wagon, lunch stop, dog rescue support HQ, as well as transporter of all manner of goods bound for new homes/the dump or WHATEVER. It may be that the water pump has now siezed and the heater has failed but with a couple of hot water bottles, thermos flasks and duvets it has served to transport my kids and various friends to Scotland twice each year and the Beverley contingent has made it to Warwick Folk Festival 4 times so far(Please let it be 5)and Faldingworth twice
Fingers and toes crossed for the MOT - as Hissyfit need to use it for Saddleworth.
I'd be lost without it - old Faithful - Thank God for the RAC !
Happy 'touring'.
H.