YOU NEED to know THIS before BUYING a leisure vehicle | TOP 5 TIPS |

#campervan #motorhome #caravan
This months collaboration video we discuss our thoughts on the top 5 things you should consider when buying a leisure vehicle, be it a motorhome, campervan or caravan.
Please check out the other videos by clicking on the playlist at the end of the video or the links below.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Good points made in the video, especially about storage. Good job I kept my roof clean 😊

[@vansforthememories]

😂 It’s a good job ours is red, that’s all I’m saying! 🤭 Thanks, Em & Gary 😎

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Oh wow, you are recording on location, that’s sooo good 👍🏻 Number 2…. I mean 3 😂 Lots of great tips and ideas that we hadn’t thought of. It was really interesting and different 😃👍🏻💙 Trev n Sue

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Trev & Sue 😁 Haha I lost the ability to count to 3 😂 There’s no hope for me 🙈 Yes, we cut it very fine 😇 to film! 🤭The weather was lovely & the setting, so thought we’d make the most of it ☺️ Thanks for you’re lovely kind comment about our video, it’s very encouraging to hear you enjoyed it 😊 Safe travels, Em & Gary 💜🚐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

[@LeisureBit]

Very good point on making sure you stick to the things which were important and you wouldn’t compromise on. Also great one on sitting in it and getting a feel for it as it saved us buying the wrong van. All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both, yes it’s so easy to be swayed by other things and to lose sight off your initial “wants” list! Glad you managed to avoid a mistake. Thanks for watching, Em & Gary

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Well done very informative …….😊😊😊😊

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Bob, thank you so much! Em & Gary 😁

[@CraftyCampervanners]

We're really happy/fortunate to be able to store on the driveway. It is really difficult to find all the items on more than one list in a single van, sometimes a trailer may help ;)

[@vansforthememories]

I think that’s the only thing we struggle with, is storing it elsewhere it’s a pain on so many levels. 🙃 Thanks Em & Gary 😎

[@mark-hazelsmotorhomeadventures]

Em I’m a bit disappointed you’ve not got the odd shoes on ???? 😂😂 Good point about the storage yard it’s all about layout 👍👍

[@vansforthememories]

Haha 😂 Maybe next time 🤭 Thanks, Em & Gary 😁

[@markbur1503]

some very practical and useful information in your video Emm 😊

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Mark! Thank you 😊 it’s much appreciated. Em & Gary 😎

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Em, enjoyed your video, liked the advice on storage and the layout , take care x Julie and Tony x

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Julie & Tony, it’s so hard to find storage in our area, not sure about the rest of the country. But I’ve heard stories of people having to cancel their motorhomes/caravans due to no storage available 😢 Thanks for watching. Em & Gary 💜 xx

[@DesmondsDonders]

LOL yes layout layout layout. Nice set of five.

[@vansforthememories]

It’s all about the layout 😂 Thanks David 😎 Em & Gary 😁

[@getawaygeese]

Interesting to here you guide points ….length and height were two key factors for us

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Yes, the subject is so vast! (We only get a max of 8 mins) Could have done an hour or two 😂🙈 Length was a consideration for us too 😁 Thanks for watching, Em & Gary 😁

[@tonysutton6559]

Yes, size matters.

[@ttxela]

Good points there, 👍

[@vansforthememories]

Thanks for commenting. Em & Gary 😁

[@rventures1021]

Great tips!! Love the color of your van!!

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Thank you, it’s a bit different 😎 Thanks for your comment. Em 💜

[@Wizardinthewild]

You raise some interesting points. Lots to consider when buying a Campervan. 👍😊

[@vansforthememories]

Thanks both, Em 💜

[@Ian-and-Antonias-Escapades]

Great video. I love watching you guys bounce off each other. I couldn't agree more about people making sure it is the right thing for them. I've seen numerous cases of people buying caravans and then migrating to motorhomes (as indeed we did) but also quite a few moving from motorhomes to caravans. 😲

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Ian, ahh thanks so much for the lovely comment 😃 Yes, we started off with caravans, but it was a natural progression for us. There’s definitely a lot to think about. Thanks Em & Gary 😎

[@TheBeckwiths]

If I hear the word Layout again I'm going to scream.😂

[@vansforthememories]

Haha sorry Glyn but it’s all about the layout! 🤣 Thanks for watching. Em & Gary 😎

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Thanks you two - we are lucky that we had you and others to refer back to before we bought our Motorhome We’re loving it, but we could have made a lot of mistakes - very glad we took our time and listened to all of your advice. So looking forward to spending a lot of time out and about now!!

[@vansforthememories]

Aww hi both 😁 This is such a lovely comment to read, I’m so glad that you’re having so much fun in the van 😎 Thanks Em & Gary 😁

[@G.J..Journeys]

Nice tips for newbies 👍

[@vansforthememories]

Thanks Graeme, much appreciated 😃 Em & Gary

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

Hi Em, that was very good mi duck we enjoyed it 🥰❤️😘👍

[@vansforthememories]

Thanks so much Graham & Wendy 😁 Hope you’re both well? Em & Gary 💜 x

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

@@vansforthememories we’re fine mi duck 🥰😘❤️👍👌

[@Mikescamperadventures]

Great videos guys how’s that chair 😂 like 53

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Mike, the chair is for sale 🤣 thanks for watching. Em 💜

[@tonysutton6559]

Sit on the loo, do your feet touch the floor or are they dangling 6 inches up in the air? A consideration for younger viewers is does their licence allow them to drive a vehicle of that weight (also applies to those approaching 70 or who are already 70+)? Will it fit all the things that you want to take away (including ½ of a woman's entire wardrobe & shoes, boy's toys and pets)?

[@vansforthememories]

😂😂 the toilet one is definitely important & one we should have mentioned 😇😊 Also I don’t know what you’re talking about Mr Sutton, us ladies travel light 🤥 🤣😊😇 Always make us laugh yo do ☺️ Hope you’re shingle free by now. Em & Gary 😄

[@tonysutton6559]

@@vansforthememories There still a bit of shingles pain left (ironically under the bit of hair I have left so I can't use the ointment) but it is going slowly. I didn't just mention womens clothes, I picked up on boys toys like Gary's drone. Is it new?

[@vansforthememories]

@@tonysutton6559 haha 😂 yes Gary’s wires! Drives me mad 😠 He got the drone back in July. He used it a bit on our July trip, but was only practicing really. Then we were at home for 4 months, so he’s not really had much chance to practice. There’ll be snippets coming up soon from the summer series. We’ve been away a week & I haven’t even picked the camera up to film yet ☺️ Hopefully the shingles will soon be a distant memory. We are up in Aberdeenshire, it’s freezing outside! Em 💜

[@scootladychicago]

great tips and thoughts here. we went sort of middle ground with our car top tent, nowhere to store (or excess funds to rent storage in the city) or time enough to use an rv right now. the not compromise items reminded me of when we were buying our house. sorry the sun was in your eyes for the sake of filming, glad you swapped spots for some of the ideas. 🛴❤

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Yes you really do need to think so carefully 😁 & make compromises to make it work. Thanks so much for watching. Em & Gary 💜 x