10 Feb 2011 10:29 PM:
Hi Denis and Flo,
What a great idea,
Jan and I toured Spain in a Motorhome for a few years before settling down with our villa. Its a great way to see all that Spain and the rest of Europe has to offer, but I am sure that when you have done it, like us, you will finish up back in Moraira. You simply cannot beat it.
We had a number of Motorhomes, all by Swift. They are a good British brand, offering many layouts, and the quality to match. For what you are doing , it is important that you choose the maximum size that money can buy, but for me about 25 foot in length, is more than adequate. Jan and I opted for the Swift Kontiki on a Fiat cab with the lowered galvanised chassis. This was effective for long distance touring where side winds were a problem. The Kontiki model comes with all the toys, inc oven, grill, hot and cold water, shower, fridge, on-board waste water and fresh water, warm air heating, etc etc. The only thing we had to add was Air con, which sits on the roof. We had two Kontikis and can thoroughly recommend them. Our last motorhome was a Swift Bollero, which had all the refinements of the Kontiki but was smaller which I thought would be an advantage, but proved not to be. Space in these vehicles is well worth the premium.
Anyway, you should be able to pick up a five year old model for the sort of money you are prepared to pay, and the beauty of Motorhomes is that unlike cars they more often come with far fewer miles for there age.
And, when you have discarded your motorhome, you will probably buy a caravan and a good towing car, then you have the best of both worlds. When sited you have your car to tour the area, and a 25 foot caravan gives you more space per foot than a motorhome, simply because a caravan unlike a motorhome does not have the cab, drivers seats etc etc. Thats the way Jan and I now choose to do it .
Good luck, and hope to see you when we get back unless you are already away.
PeterandJan
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