Some families love to travel and take vacations whenever they have time. Having a campervan or a home on wheels has become popular, as a travelling van allows families and groups to travel comfortably. In the past, van owners spent a lot of money to convert and customise their vehicles so they could have a campervan, so they could drive around the country in style.

With a campervan, you can envision having fun road trips and discovering new towns and cities, and things in between. If you’re thinking of buying a campervan, know the things you have to consider.

You can call a campervan an RV or motorhome. What you need to keep in mind are the differences among them, as each one has advantages and disadvantages. This article tackles the things you should consider when you want to buy a motorhome. Scotland has companies that sell moving accommodation, so check out each one that offers motorhomes for sale in Scotland, as part of your comparative shopping process.

1. Weight of the motorhome

You don’t go to a company immediately and buy a motorhome. You should have a specific driver’s licence to drive one, according to the weight of the vehicle, and that includes the stuff you are taking with you (payload). If you passed the driving test in the UK after January 1, 1997, and did not take an additional test, you can only legally drive a car weighing 3,500kg maximum. You have to take and pass another test that will allow you to drive a bigger and heavier vehicle of up to 7.5 tonnes.

2. Size of the motorhome

You have to consider the size of the vehicle. Aside from understanding the lower speed limits for larger vehicles, you should consider how many people will be travelling with you. If you are not from the Scottish Highlands, consider that ferry companies charge motorhomes by length. Many buyers today look at coach-built motorhomes, which are smaller but have ample space.

3. The layout of the motorhome

Many people enjoy the convenience of touring around the UK in a motorhome. As a buyer, you should also consider how vital the sleeping, storage and kitchen facilities are. Decide if you want to pay more to have a washroom on board. You should try driving one before deciding to buy a motorhome.

4. Security and safety

Many motorhomes available in the market are for couples. If more people are travelling with you, you should see to it that all the seats have seatbelts. Likewise, consider that brands of motorhomes in the UK are right-hand drive vehicles. However, the entrance door of this type of vehicle is on the wrong side.

Sellers of motorhomes usually allow buyers to test drive the motorhome before they make the final decision. One other thing you should check is the restrictions regarding parking a motorhome at your place of residence.