Choosing the right Motorhome for our journey has probably been the biggest decision we’ve had to make since deciding on doing this trip in the first place.
Buy or rent?
Financially, buying a brand new 6 berth (able to sleep 6 adults) motorhome was beyond our budget. Not being the most mechanically minded (and with clear memories of a childhood trip north in a vehicle that seemed to break down every other day) buying anything more than a few years old was a worry. We also looked at Motorhome, RV and Campervan sales and weren’t sure how long it might take to sell our vehicle after we had finished our trip. Also, best case scenario felt like the difference between the price we might pay for a second hand motorhome and then selling it again 6 months later would probably be around the price we’d pay for a rental.
Renting gave us 24 hour road side assistance and if things went horribly wrong mechanically, the ability to swap to another vehicle… an option buying did not give us. It also meant that we didn’t need to go out and buy all of the bits and pieces we’d need like cookware, cutlery and so on. Once our holiday was over we’d drop off the vehicle and that would be job done. So renting it is!
Wishlist:
6 berth = 3 beds
Air conditioning/heating in main cab, not just driving cab
Internal access between driving and main cab
Decent sized fridge/freezer
Power steering and cruise control
Fly screens and awning
Decent sized fresh water tank, fuel tank etc
TV/ DVD
IPod/ USB connections
Good storage
After lots of online searching we’re happy to say we have found and booked what will be our home away from home come April 30. The only thing it doesn’t have is iPod and USB connections but we’ll make do with the cigarette lighter charger 😉
Big thanks to Jade from Cruisin’ Motorhomes https://www.cruisinmotorhomes.com.au/ for getting us a good deal, we are now more excited than ever!
Cheers, Scott
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