Hello Victor56 and welcome. :welcome1:

If I am correct an Autotrail Chieftain is 8 metres long, which is the same length as our van.

I don't think you will have a problem. In the many years of travelling Europe I think I can only recall that on two occasions we couldn't get on a site, nor would a 6 metre van! The main thing will be rear overhang that catches you out when going up or down a steep slope when turning.

Choosing a motorhome will always be a compromise.

Go for it!

Spinner

Thank you its about 8780 in length but I think ill go for it its a fiat 3000 engine I am told they are very reliable 11000 thousand miles on clock 2009

We have a Burstner just under 9m. We regularly go down to Portugal through France and over the Pyrenees into Spain. Been to Italy and Greece as well. Most sites/Aires are fine.
As Spinner says be aware of long overhang.

I'd agree with previous comments.

Our last van was 6.5 mtrs and the current one is 7.8 mtrs - the extra is noticeable when it comes to tight maneuvers and parking spaces but hasn't been too much of a problem although for me I wouldn't want to go bigger.

I assume you have the relevant licence category for the weight of vehicle ie over 3.5 tons :thumbs:

Thank you yes I passed my test in 1977 so I am ok for 7.5 ton

Thank you Julie you all have been very help full many thanks