Freqently Asked Questions
1. How easy is it to drive a motorhome?
2. Can our motorhomes be driven on an ordinary car license?.
3. How many drivers are permitted?
4. How many people can I take in your motorhome?
5. Are the motorhomes fully insured?
6. Can we hire the motorhome at any time of year?
7. Can we take the motorhome abroad?
8. Do I need an international permit to drive abroad?
9. Do we need to connect up to an electricity supply for power?
10. How is waste disposed of when not on site in UK?
11. Where can water be obtained to top up on board fresh water tank when not on site in UK?
12. Are motorhomes expensive to run?
13. Can I hire the motorhome from any day?
14. Are pets allowed in your motorhomes?
15. Do you have anywhere I can leave my car while I'm away?
16. Do you collect customers from airports etc?
17. Do any of your motorhomes have tow bars?
18. I wish to book a ferry, What are the dimensions of your motorhomes?
19. Do you offer discounts for long term hires?
20. Do you have a list of caravan sites that we can use?
21. How old are your motorhomes?
22. Can I smoke in the motorhome?
23. Why do you need a security deposit of £1000?
24. What equipment comes with the motorhome?
25. Are motorhomes equipped to deal with cold weather?
26. Do you offer damage waiver insurance?
1. How easy is it to drive a motorhome?
A. Motorhomes are very easy to drive. All our vehicles have power steering, cruise control, and are very easily manouvered once youíve adjusted to their size in relation to a saloon car. We also have rear sensors fitted. Note:- Our motorhomes are considerably higher than a standard car - Care must be taken at all times to avoid overhead damage. Our insurance does not cover accidental damage above 6 feet.
2. Can our motorhomes be driven on an ordinary car license?.
A. All our motorhomes are under the 3.5 tonne limit and can legally be driven on an ordinary car license. If in doubt please refer to the DVLA website. www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYour
Obligations/index.htm
3. How many drivers are permitted?
A. Two drivers are allowed within the hire charges. More drivers can be added at an additional cost. All drivers must be over 25 and under 70 years of age.
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4. How many people can I take in your motorhome?
A. Our motorhomes are 6 berth, but have designated passenger seats for 6 people? All 6 seats are fitted with seat belts. Where belts are fitted they must be used by law. Child seats are available for a small charge, and must be pre booked.
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5. Are the motorhomes fully insured?
A. Our motorhomes are covered fully by comprehensive motoring insurance. This is to cover any damage to the vehicle, externally and internally, or to third parties. If there is any damage to the vehicle and the accident is your fault you would be liable for the first £1000, in the case where the damage was caused by a third party we would retain the full damage excess until it was agreed that it was the other parties fault. This insurance does not cover your personal belongings so we recommend you ensure that you are covered by a personal insurance policy, and or travel insurance for your peace of mind.
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6. Can we hire the motorhome at any time of year?
A. Yes, we hire out all year round.
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7. Can we take the motorhome abroad?
A. Yes!, We can arrange European Insurance and green card at additional cost. Please contact us for details. Permission must be obtained from scottishmotorhomes4hire prior to collection of the vehicle.
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8. Do I need an international permit to drive abroad?
A. Usually holders of the new counterpart license (With photograph) are accepted in most european countries. Older licence holders require a permit obtainable from the AA (08705 500600) or the RAC (08705 828282) It is advisable to all travellers to obtain a permit to avoid problems.
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9. Do we need to connect up to an electricity supply for power?
A. Our motorhomes have leisure batteries which can service most needs overnight and recharge on the move. Within the motorhomes there are standard 3 pin plug sockets. 230 volts are available when hooked up to an electrical supply offered at almost all campsites at minimal cost. At all other times the fridge etc. uses the vehicles own 12 volt power supply.
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10. How is waste disposed of when not on site in UK?
A. Many service areas have a facility for the disposal of all waste.
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11. Where can water be obtained to top up on board fresh water tank when not on site in UK?
A. All service areas offer this facility and many friendly filling stations.
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12. Are motorhomes expensive to run?
A. Motorhomes offer excellent performance for their size and weight. The MPG returned varies according to driving style and conditions. However, for rough calculation, you can expect around 25 mpg from our 2.2 Turbo Diesel 5 berth motorhomes.
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13. Can I hire the motorhome from any day?
A. During low and mid season, yes, the motorhome can be hired from any day of the week . However in high season hire is from Saturday to Saturday, with a collection time of after 15:00 on the day of hire and returned by 10am on the last day of hire.
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14. Are pets allowed in your motorhomes?
A. For allergy and hygiene reasons pets may be considered. Please contact us for details.
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15. Do you have anywhere I can leave my car while I'm away?
A. Secure off-road parking is available at our collection point. Your vehicle can be stored at our location but is left at owners risk.
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16. Do you collect customers from airports etc?
A. We can arrange collection from local airports, rail stations etc. Prior booking is required.
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17. Do any of your motorhomes have tow bars?
A. Sorry, none of our current fleet have tow bars also towing is not permitted by our insurance.
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18. I wish to book a ferry, What are the dimensions of your motorhomes?
A. Our 6 berth vehicles are approximately 6.32m or 7.07m long, 2.06m wide, 2.7m high.Dependent on vehicle hired.
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19. Do you offer discounts for long term hires?
A. Yes, our price plan is geared towards long term hires.
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20. Do you have a list of caravan sites that we can use?
A. This website is quite useful.
http://www.caravan-sitefinder.co.uk/
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21. How old are your motorhomes?
A. Our motorhomes are brand new for the 2008 season.
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22. Can I smoke in the motorhome?
A. No, we have a strictly no smoking policy.
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23. Why do you need a security deposit of £1000?
A. This is the deposit taken for any damage caused to the motorhome during the hire period. The security deposit is fully refundable upon return of the vehicle providing it is undamaged, clean, with the waste water tank empty, the toilet tank empty and flushed, and a full tank of fuel etc. (see terms and conditions for full details).
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24. What equipment comes with the motorhome?
A. Our motorhomes comes equipped to a high standard with all linen, towels, quilts, pillows, crockery and much more to ensure you have a comfortable holiday. (See ???? for full details).
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25. Are motorhomes equipped to deal with cold weather?
A. Most manufacturers now "winterise" motorhomes build to European Standards, making them suitable for year round use in the country of origin.
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26. Do you offer damage waiver insurance?
A. Yes the CDW (collision damage waiver) is included in the hire charges.
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