More and more people are buying motorhomes to use for lengthy road trips or just short vacations, and for some, choosing the most appropriate vehicle can be a real headache. But if you set aside some time for research and the decision making process, getting the right one will not be so daunting. Here are some of the most important points to consider.
- What are the space requirements for your motorhome? There are motorhomes that could go from space for two to sleep to space for ten, and as a result you have to figure out what size motorhome you might need. Couples without children can do just fine with a small two-person motorhome if you are planning to spend a weekend away to see the sights; these are known as ‘2-berth’ homes. If you have a bigger group, however, you will want bigger berths, though comfort levels are not always a consideration.
- What features and facilities do you require the motorhome to have? You should have a clear idea of what facilities you will be requiring with your motorhome, you can get a motorhome that has as many features as a well designed flat however such a thing will cost you a fair price. With this the case the best approach is to list the things you think you need then put them in order of those you really cannot live without, to those that would be handy to have but are not a necessity. Such as the sizes of the beds, a freezer, microwave, large LCD TV etc.
- Where are you planning on taking the motorhome? Terrain is a very important thing to take into consideration; most motorhomes will be just fine if you just plan on driving for long distances and want to stay on the road. On the other hand, you should figure out what sort of terrain you are going to be dealing with, so look over your itinerary with a fine toothed comb. A 4×4 motorhome is fairly necessary in the event that you are going to go off-road or use rocky or dirt roads.
- Will you get good mileage with a motorhome? Fuel consumption will be calculated based on how big the motorhome is and how many passengers it is carrying, but of course the modern motorhomes are made with long-distance travel capabilities in mind, and use energy-efficient diesel engines. The rule of thumb for motorhome mileage is 35 miles to the gallon for a standard 2-berth vehicle, 20-30 mpg for a mid-sized motorhome, and only about 10 mpg for the large RV. You can cut your gas costs by half if you buy an LPG-conversion vehicle.
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