Tag Motorhomes

Put simply, yes they do. Buying a motorhome is quite an investment – and for some people an important part of the purchase is knowing whether they’ll get good money back when it’s time to sell. The answer is that all motorhomes depreciate in the first year following sale from brand new. However, in general they should hold a decent proportion of their value at a resale stage later. Across the board, though, this will depend on various things including the condition. Therefore maintenance and upkeep during a period of ownership is essential. There are other factors, too.

Living the motorhome life is lovely, but it doesn’t last forever. Well, to be more accurate, it can last for as long as you want it to, though it’s pretty much guaranteed that at some point you’ll feel like visiting a motorhome traders and changing your vehicle. So it’s actually the vehicle that doesn’t last forever. You could be looking to sell for the purposes of either upgrading or downsizing to a vehicle more suited to your developing needs. Perhaps you are actually doing neither of these things, and are looking to move the motorhome on because the lifestyle is simply no longer something that appeals, or is something you can manage. Or perhaps you have more immediate financial concerns pressing elsewhere, and selling your motorhome is a way to liquidise a valuable asset and get some much-needed cash into your cashflow! Whatever your reason for selling, there are several different ways you can do it – but by far the easiest and most convenient is to sell to us!

Before we run through some of the best used motorhomes or new motorhomes that come in at under 3,500kg – which you can find available at Continental – here’s a little reminder of what the attraction is with vehicles of this size and weight. For a start motorhomes under 3,500kg are usually relatively compact – and therefore easily manoeuvrable for almost every driver. The smaller nature and lighter weight of this class of vehicles makes them ideal for first-timers or couples. We’d always advise some shorter runs to get yourself used to the particular feel and driver handling of your new motorhome, even though it’s under 3,500kg, but in theory you could drive her straight off the forecourt and set off on a short break or holiday! That’s because the other main talking point is that you don’t need to undergo additional testing to achieve a new classification to be able to drive them. Motorhomes under 3,500kg can be driven on a standard cat B UK driving licence – making them the ultimate in ‘get in and go’ vehicles (provided you’ve already sorted out the tax and insurance papers, of course). Here our quick pick of just two of the great ‘entry level’ motorhomes (that’s to say, under 3,500kg) that we currently have available here at Continental, to get you started on your journey to making the choice that is right for you…

Continental is proud to introduce its latest range for 2023 – Sunlight motorhomes. Born out of renowned manufacturers Dethleffs and the Erwin Hymer Group two decades ago, Sunlight has since grown to become one of Europe’s best-selling motorhomes. Built out of one of the industry’s most advanced factories in Germany, value-for-money motorhomes like Sunlight are perfect for those looking for a lot from an entry level vehicle. They appeal to young and old alike and are perfect for those with a passion for the outdoors.

Whenever you’re looking to sell your motorhome, it’s important to get the best value possible. Whatever your reasons for selling your motorhome, make sure you get the best price and use a method most convenient to you. Here are four solutions for selling your motorhome below:

You may be ready for an upgrade, so thinking about selling your motorhome… But figuring out how you can finally part ways with your pride and joy can be a tricky process. Where should you advertise it? Should you send your motorhome to a dealer? How much can you expect to get for your vehicle? These are all questions you may be asking. Of course, you have the freedom to sell your motorhome privately or with a dealership such as ours here at Continental leisure vehicles. So, which option is best? When selling a product online, there’s always the danger of scammers. Selling a motorhome online is no different. Whether you’re advertising online, in a magazine or newspaper, private sales are associated with a number of risks.

It may surprise you now,  but there will come a time when you decide to sell your current motorhome. Perhaps the moment to go for that upgrade has finally arrived – a more current model which is brand new or bigger or better kitted out. Something which has a more involved aesthetic and increased specifications, and which demonstrates your deeper commitment to the motorhome life. Or perhaps you’re actually going the other way and want to downgrade. A smaller vehicle now that you’re a little older and your needs have changed, or the kids have left home, and big family holidays are a thing of the past. Or perhaps you’ve even gone so far down the road as to decide that life on it is not for you anymore, after all. Whatever the motivation when you’re thinking “it’s time to sell my motorhome”, there are things you need to consider before you take the plunge.

Here at Continental Leisure we understand that your motorhome or touring caravan is your second home from home, and we pride ourselves on our motorhome and caravan service work and our AWS Approved team will take the utmost care and attention of your caravan or motorhome to ensure you are happy with the habitation service or any other work we’ve carried out for you. Our South Wales workshop is a proud member of the Approved Workshop Scheme which is the benchmark for motorhome and touring caravan servicing and repairs. In order for us to be an Approved Workshop we have to pass an annual inspection by a team of independent assessors and comply with the AWS scheme’s rigorous standards. So you can rest assured that any of our technicians who working on your motorhome or caravan are qualified to the required standards and that any work we do is guaranteed. Continental Leisure Vehicles are also members of the National Caravan Council as an Approved Dealership plus we are a member of the Preferred Dealer Scheme with The Camping and Caravanning Club, and we are dealers for Bailey motorhomes, Auto-Trail motorhomes, Roller Team motorhomes, in South Wales plus we can carry out motorhome and caravan servicing and warranty work for the majority of the main manufacturers in the UK. So if you’re looking for a caravan or motorhome service in South Wales why not choose a company with over 30 years of customer service and back-up and do take time to read testimonials/reviews not just of us but of other local motorhome and caravan servicing companies in South Wales to give yourself complete peace of mind before booking your caravan/motorhome service. We are easy to find we are based right at the end of the M4 motorway in South Wales and are based in Cross Hands so whatever direction your coming from we are easy to get  to. So if you now want to book your motorhome or caravan in for a service give us a call on 01269 831359.