Motorhomes, Thailand

[kevin2008]

Anyone provide me information on buying a motorhome in thailand (not caravan)....did google, and nothing. THANKS

[dee123]

no same here Kev, not much info as far as buying motorhomes in Thailand,,...but why not look for a toyota hiace,then put a rock and roll bed inside,...i don't know what it would cost importing from japan but there are loads available there(campervans and motorhomes) that is

Edited November 27, 2008 by dee123

[garyh]

Why bother accomodation is cheap

[jcgodber]

here ya go-

I would bet that I am one f the very few that has ever spotted a motorome here in the land of smiles.

http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11511471/Home_Car.html

[dee123]

there is an Aussie firm who lease campervans,...that I found online,.......and Gary what about the romance of sleeping under the stars

Edited November 27, 2008 by dee123

[imaneggspurt]

Yes, they are made here, i saw one based on a vigo at the motor show at bitec, i imagine you are considering exporting, i thought about it, ill try to find out some info

[dee123]

..I am in the process right now of buying a Japanese Imported campervan, although that is to UK

Edited November 27, 2008 by dee123

[kevin2008]

Hired one last year and travelled around ARIEGE, PYRENEES, in France and i am hooked.....moving to Thailand next year (udon area) ....motorhome would ideal for travel down south and yes looking at the stars.

[kevin2008]

here ya go-

I would bet that I am one f the very few that has ever spotted a motorome here in the land of smiles.

http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11511471/Home_Car.html

Thanks for that

[whatawonderfulday]

..I am in the process right now of buying a Japanese Imported campervan, although that is to UK

No pump out or electrical hook-up facilities in Thailand as no one uses them. However there is one company/MB dealer in BKK who upgrades the MB Vito so it has convertable seats, a sink, table and "Thetford" casette toilet which is the nearest to a motorhome I have seen in Thailand to date - THB circa 3 million though !

[dee123]

...It would cost you next to nothing to get a local Thai mechanic to knock up a rock and roll bed frame,thenbuy a porta poti and sink with pump,..small whisper generator for power,....hey presto your'e in business.......PS stop stealing my ideas!!

Edited November 27, 2008 by dee123

[garyh]

there is an Aussie firm who lease campervans,...that I found online,.......and Gary what about the romance of sleeping under the stars

All you need to sleep under the stars is a blanket and even that is optional. Also how romantic is it to have to put out the sign IF IT'S ROCKIN DON'T BOTHER KNOCKIN

[Beachbunny]

Siam Motor Homes

two models. One based on a pickup camper type and the other RV type.

Edited May 3, 2009 by Beachbunny

[billd766]

Try New Zealand.

There are millions of the bloody things here all going sloooooooowly in front of me.

I used to own a caravan in the UK years ago and I always tried to let people pass if I could.

Not here though

[tigerbalm]

I have always thought it would be a good i dear to buy a second hand mini bus and convert it with the i dear of traveling around the kingdom then selling it after wards but a friend of mine put me off by pointing out that it would be incredibly uncomfortable sleeping inside a confined space with the heat at night.

How would one get over this problem?

[tb86]

not exactly a rv but works for us its a vigo conversion

[tigerbalm]

looks nice, 2 questions one is the cost of the conversion and the second, whats it like sleeping in side at night how do you cope with keeping cool?

[jcon]

There are proper motorhomes here in Thailand... most are used in the entertainment industry as trailers for actors/actresses on foreign movie sets (often around 5+ on any given set). Some can be seriously kitted out, some are basic with couches, bathroom, and a TV.

Poster above was correct about finding the electrical/water hook-ups required... it take a lot of juice to cool one of the bigger ones especially in the Thai heat... I've seen on multiple occasions single motorhomes with multiple aircon compressors. Even small OB (outdoor broadcasting) units in the small toyota vans will have their own aircon compressors partly because of the heat generated by the equipment.

I recall that one company had their motorhomes for hire, but sorry I cannot remember any details. But yes, there are motorhomes here and I would suggest ringing up the nearest production house for a relevant number to point you in the right direction.

[bojo]

Can only help with price guage. I saw a Vigo with a rather similar looking conversion to the pics sent in above from tb86 on another vigo. The conversion looked very professional with water and electric hook ups/A/C included. This was 6 months ago in the 'Sure' Toyota sales forecourt in Chiang Mai and it was priced around 1.2 Million.

regards Bojo

[BigSnake]

You know come to thank of it I have never seen any Trailer Trash in the land of smiles(LOS), why I wonder??

[tb86]

looks nice, 2 questions one is the cost of the conversion and the second, whats it like sleeping in side at night how do you cope with keeping cool?

was about 500k has aircon, run by the generator, its the yellow box attached to the back, its portable i like staying in it comfy with shower and bathroom, and bar, not suggested for extra large guys though....

[lazygourmet]

What about this one?

But comes at THB 3 millions+!

[neverdie]

It would be a tonne of laughs threading one of those things through a thai traffic jam

[monty]

slightly off topic, but how to comply with the law requiring you to report to immiigration within 24 hours after changing address?

[tommybkk]

Yeserday when I was in the centre of Chiang Mai I saw a motor-home, with a French number plate.

The guy noticed me he did come from France by motor-home!

[martyh01]

Anyone provide me information on buying a motorhome in thailand (not caravan)....did google, and nothing. THANKS

I bought a Chevy 20 van has electric seats etc and bed has every thing but toilet and sink but works well with fly nets on the windows and sola fans to keep the heat down bad point 6ltr V8 guzzles the gas even on LPG its not cheap price second hand in good condition 600,000 Baht

[madjbs]

slightly off topic, but how to comply with the law requiring you to report to immiigration within 24 hours after changing address?

Who cares........

It's not your address anyhow. Do you tell immigration when you drive to the shops? Or go on the overnight bus to Chiang Mai?

[ruskiehat]

Anyone know if you are able to rent a motor home in Thailand. It would be a cool way to visit the inlaws up country.

Edited December 22, 2009 by ruskiehat

[simon88]

This is what I am looking for, and I happen to drive a Toyota Vigo...where can I get more information where to buy this camper?

[Whiplash]

This is what I am looking for, and I happen to drive a Toyota Vigo...where can I get more information where to buy this camper?

http://caravan.carryboy.com/