Go for it Ken, nothing like being on the road. You can always take a break at home if it gets to much, then go off again.
I toured SA for 6 months in a Renault 1100 and a two man tent. 1986. I have also done several two month camper van trips across France and Italy. Not to mention how much of the UK.
As long as you are properly central heated is the only thing I would say in UK.
Oh yes and can I come.