Hiring a large motorhome

AndyN01 · 3rd August 2021, 08:00

Hi all.

It's a "big" birthday for me next year and we're looking to go to Le Mans.

Thinking of a 6 berth (?) motorhome to drive down and be our base so we're not at the mercy of the on site facilities and avoid some of the queues for food etc.

Anyone done something similar?

Good places to hire from?

And, of course, hints and tips very welcome.

Cheers

BRG75 · 3rd August 2021, 10:57

I don't know how big your birthday is, but should it be 70 then the standard 70+ driving licence will limit you to a less than 3500KG vehicle.

I say standard 70+, because I think that there is a way to carry forward some categories, particularly mini buses.

Sounds a nice idea though, hope it all fits.

Mike

AndyN01 · 3rd August 2021, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRG75

I don't know how big your birthday is, but should it be 70 then the standard 70+ driving licence will limit you to a less than 3500KG vehicle.

I say standard 70+, because I think that there is a way to carry forward some categories, particularly mini buses.

Sounds a nice idea though, hope it all fits.

Mike

Cheers Mike.

I've been called an old person breaking wind on several occasions - something to do with driving a Rover 75 and being focussed on comfort but it's not my 70th.

Nor my 80th before any of the Nano crew jump in

.

It's been something I've fancied doing for a while. Don't really follow F1 anymore and have marshalled several Silverstone 6 hour races including one in the pit lane long before any speed restrictions

.

To give you an idea of how long ago it was Derek Bell & Jackie Ickx who were in the works Porsche's and the Lancia that won with Alboreto & Patrese (the other one blew up!). It was reckoned that they were into 3 figures as they came past us with the safety barrier being a line of white paint........

Ah, the good old days

.

stocktake · 3rd August 2021, 13:13

Just make sure it has space to stand your birthday card from the Queen

stevestrat · 3rd August 2021, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyN01

Don't really follow F1 anymore and have marshalled several Silverstone 6 hour races including one in the pit lane long before any speed restrictions

.

Ah, the good old days

.

Must have been a privilege watching Fangio in his prime.

Ian G · 5th August 2021, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRG75

I don't know how big your birthday is, but should it be 70 then the standard 70+ driving licence will limit you to a less than 3500KG vehicle.

I say standard 70+, because I think that there is a way to carry forward some categories, particularly mini buses.

Sounds a nice idea though, hope it all fits.

Mike

I had a HGV medical when I had to renew my licence at 70 in order to keep my higher category enablement for 7.5tonne vehicles, larger motorhomes etc only to find that at over 70 very few hire companies will rent anything to you.

stevestrat · 5th August 2021, 10:50

I have one you could borrow Ian.

Ian G · 5th August 2021, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

I have one you could borrow Ian.

If it comes with the driver I'll book it for next seasons BSB round at Knockhill...lol

stevestrat · 5th August 2021, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian G

If it comes with the driver I'll book it for next seasons BSB round at Knockhill...lol

Accommodation or race entry?

Dorset Bob · 5th August 2021, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

I have one you could borrow Ian.

No, Ian can use his Norfolk contacts and get something higher tech.

first-norfolk-motorhome-spotted

.

3rd August 2021, 08:00	#1
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hiring a large motorhome Hi all. It's a "big" birthday for me next year and we're looking to go to Le Mans. Thinking of a 6 berth (?) motorhome to drive down and be our base so we're not at the mercy of the on site facilities and avoid some of the queues for food etc. Anyone done something similar? Good places to hire from? And, of course, hints and tips very welcome. Cheers __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

3rd August 2021, 10:57	#2
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	I don't know how big your birthday is, but should it be 70 then the standard 70+ driving licence will limit you to a less than 3500KG vehicle. I say standard 70+, because I think that there is a way to carry forward some categories, particularly mini buses. Sounds a nice idea though, hope it all fits. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

3rd August 2021, 13:13	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Just make sure it has space to stand your birthday card from the Queen __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

5th August 2021, 10:50	#7
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I have one you could borrow Ian. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map