A little bit of Background info

I bought my Motorhome in February 2015

It is a 2003 Hymer B544 which is based on a 2.8 JTD Fiat Ducato. However, very little is recognisable of the Ducato as the Hymer body covers pretty much all of it, so only the Chassis, engine and running gear are left.

Even much of the chassis, Hymer change for an ALKO chassis which apparently is more suited to a motorhome as it enables a twin floor construction which can accommodate insulated water tanks and storage lockers.

Whilst it is a little bit err, mature, it is relatively simple mechanically and without the sophisticated electronics that seem to blight the more modern Euro 6 (emissions standard for commercial vehicles) Ducato`s. Some of them seem to spend more time in the workshop for recalls, faulty sensors, software updates and electronic gremlins than they do on the road.

Hymer are a German company that do the conversion from what would otherwise be a white delivery van into a high spec motorhome. 

They have a very good reputation, and their motorhomes are particularly suited to those who wish to venture into colder climates for skiing as they are very well insulated. 

That`s not really for me, I prefer warmer if possible so I`ll just hope all that insulation will keep things cooler if it gets too hot.

It has proven to be very reliable so far with no mechanical issues and it has flown through all MOT`s to date.

For it`s age it is in pretty good condition, the previous owner looked after it well and I try to do the same.

It has all the essential comforts, blown air heating (which is very efficient and has the interior toasty in no time) hot and cold water, satellite TV and DVD, gas oven and grill, microwave oven. Three way fridge / freezer so it works on 240 volts, 12 volts or LPG gas, twin bowl sink, lots of storage and a mifi dongle for internet access. 

There is a Solar Panel on the roof and re-fillable Gaslow gas bottles. These can be re-filled quite cheaply with Autogas, available at most garages.

The bathroom has a shower, wash basin and loo. There is LED lighting / mood lighting and a nice big wardrobe.

There is a large drop down bed over the cab seats at the front and this is very comfortable. 

The two side bench seats also pull out to make up single beds.

There is tons of storage in overhead lockers, under the side bench seats and externally in storage lockers that occupy the space between the twin floors and keeps the centre of gravity low as the water tanks are also in this area.