Hiring A Motorhome - What You Need To Know

Many people dip their toes in the water by hiring a motorhome before they take the plunge of actually buying one, after all it is a very expensive purchase. It is not just the purchase itself, which can set you back a pretty penny; you have to look at the motorhome insurance costs, tax, maintenance and storage.

So why not just hire one instead and see if it is for you? Let us look at the benefits of trying out the motorhome lifestyle on the road before you bite the bullet and buy your first motorhome.

The first consideration to take into account is whether you hire a simpler campervan or a fully-fledged four berth plus motorhome. There is a huge variety available, from the classic Volkswagen split-screen camper vans to coachbuilt fully equipped van based motorhome and then at the other end of the scale you have the enormous RV motorhomes.

The larger the motorhome you go, you need to be aware of restrictions on your driving license. A lot of it comes down to whether you want luxury or the more rustic feel of a classic camper and the experience that comes with that. In this day and age many modern motorhomes and campervans have air conditioning, leather seats and all the modern luxuries that you would find in many high-end vehicles, it is no longer the “roughing it experience that it once was.

It can also vary greatly in price when it comes to renting one, campervans can be relatively cheap to hire and to run on fuel. Whereas the larger RV’s can cost you a lot to hire and to run on fuel. Ensure that the vehicle you hire has enough belted seats for all of your passengers. Many older models do lack in this department.

By hiring one first you get to decide which motorhome layout you like best. Whether you want a fixed bed, a pop-top roof, a proper shower unit and toilet and an awning attached to the vehicle. To find the best motorhome for you it is best to actually go to the rental company and have good look at the motorhomes on display.

Test-drive the models that look appealing within your budget, get a good feel for them before you take the plunge and book your motorhome escapades. All good rental companies allow potential customers to do this. It is good to get a feel for the vehicle you are going to hire, especially if you have never driven one before. This is essential if you are planning on going on a tour of a foreign country in a large RV on the other side of the road, if you do this without any prior motorhome driving experience you may be in trouble.