Motorhomes come in all different shapes and sizes not to mention layouts. At Anchor Point we are very aware that choosing the right motorhome can be a daunting decision, in particular for the first time buyer. Even the most experienced motorhome owner can find it a challenge to narrow down which next model is right for them, as needs and requirement can change overtime.

In part one of this three series blog, we looked at the different types of motorhomes available on the market when considering buying a motorhome or campervan for the very first time. With large differences in proportion, weight and layout and each offer varying degrees of living space, comfort and luxury choosing the right layout can be a daunting decision.

Buying a motorhome for the first time can be a daunting process as it costs a lot of money. With so many different options and layouts available on the market, we are here to offer a helping hand and have compiled a list of 5 key considerations for first time buyers of motorhomes or campervans in Ireland:

True masters of innovation, the Burstner design team have come up with another superb design concept 'the Couch-Couch Solution'. This design feature is exclusively available on a selection of Burstner Models as specified below. You can also check in with Anchor Point Motorhomes, Birdhill, Co. Tipperary, Ireland to see what Burstner Motorhomes are for sale or indeed are coming into stock in the near future. 

Burstner Designers are renowned for exceptional motorhome design and still manage to impress us with brand new award-winning motorhome and campervan concepts year after year. The Lyseo T745 received the prestigious 2018 European Innovation Award for overall motorhome concept, read on to discover why.

Best known for their Volkswagen camper conversions, Westfalia started out in 1951 converting Volkswagen buses and later went on to introduce the iconic “pop top” which has since enjoyed phenomenal worldwide success.

Thinking of buying a new motorhome or campervan in Ireland?
For the motorhome enthusiast who loves to live life to the full, a brand new motorhome provides the ultimate in touring comfort with the latest technological advances and stylish design. There are so many good reasons to choose a brand new motorhome over a second hand motorhome, as can be seen from the list of benefits below: 

Motorhomes are designed for recreational use and the great outdoors. So whether it's a trip to the forest, beach or mountains, you can expect to find reminders of where you've just been in the interior of your campervan almost immediately. Because the habitation space is used for relaxing, dining and sleeping, the upholstery is more susceptible to more robust usage and unfortunately, also more prone to drink spills and food stains.

Irish weather conditions in recent years have had us all reaching for our winter woollies unexpectedly, sometimes right up to the month of April. For motorhomes owners, it's important to be prepared ahead of a cold snap in order to avoid potential damage to your motorhome as a result of freezing temperatures. We hope to save you a lot of time and money by guiding you in the right direction. 

Not only are bikes good for health, fitness, the environment and your bank balance, there is a noticeable surge in demand for E-bikes as a versatile, flexible and trendy mode of transport. Worldwide the E-bike market is at approximately 40 million in terms of unit sales and this figure is expected to grow by 38% by 2024.

For seasoned motorhome owner Richard Ferris who has been motorhoming for almost 30 years with his wife Sandra, it was really important to get it right when choosing their next motorhome. After all it will be used extensively in both Ireland and on the Continent. With careful consideration and haven chosen a brand new model best suited to the couples needs, Richard shares his charming narrative account of the next most important step in the purchase process - Collection!

After collecting our brand new Majestic 175 motorhome and going through the collection process we prepared to embark of our first road trip. Even though we have been motorhoming for almost 30 years, this was our second ever brand new motorhome purchase. With some slight trepidation, it was time to put our investment to the test. We headed off to a campsite in south west of Ireland. Read on to see how it all unfolded.