The Countrywide Motorhomes Team

We all have an area of the business we specialise in. However in a small business, teamwork is more essential than ever. We all get involved in the day to day running of this busy specialist business, everyday is different and very rewarding. We all get a real "buzz", even after so many years, seeing satisfied customers on their day of collection, realising what is for many a life long dream of owning a motorhome. (click on "meet our customers")

Simon Parry, Vehicle Preperation. Simon has been involved with valeting since 2001 and was professionally trained by Autoglym. Autoglym are prestigious valeting product manufacturers. Simon uses many of the excellent Autoglym products to achieve the great finishes. Preparing a motorhome to the high standards is no easy task, it takes special skill to professionally valet the various types of Motorhomes and requires a keen eye for detail. Simon enjoys all aspects of this work and clearly takes great pride in the job. We are proud of the standards achieved by Simon and these standards are regularly commented on by our customers.

Alex Hawkins, Motorhome Specialist. If smiling and enthusiasm won awards trainee Alex would have won the lot. Alex decided a career in motorhomes was for him having enjoyed family motorhome holidays and since his parents became wardens at a local 5 star caravan park. Alex is learning all aspects of the business and has enjoyed working alongside the team at national shows.

Lee Middleton, Motorhome Specialist, Technician. Lee has worked within the leisure industry for over 15 years and specifically the Motorhomes sector for 10 years. Lee joined Countrywide Motorhomes from an industry repairers ‘Autovan’. You may come in to contact with Lee when viewing a motorhome. Much of Lee's work is connected with the "habitation" part of each motorhome working to strict regulations. Lee ensures each vehicle's equipment and appliances are operating efficiently.

Chris Cash, General Manager: Chris has an impressive engineering background and when it comes to qualifications in this field Chris’s achievements are held in high esteem. As a Volkswagen trained mechanic, Chris moved to Germany and worked for 9 years at the VW factory in Wolfsburg. On returning to the UK this invaluable experience led Chris to work for major names in the Motor Industry such as Mann Egerton the VW group, Westover Group and Bridgestone tyres. Since early in 2000 Chris worked as Service Manager for The Marquis Motorhome Group. Chris relished the opportunity of being involved with the launch of Three Counties Motorhomes in 2008 and has proved a hit with customers.

Rob Kirk, Director: Rob worked at one of the largest UK park home sites before joining Marquis Motorhomes. Rob was part of the ‘original’ Marquis team that saw Marquis expand throughout the 90’s. Rob’s skills and dedication were rewarded with a directorship of the Marquis group. Rob is a ‘friendly’ & familiar face in the industry to motorcaravanners that may have met Rob at one of the shows or branches. Many motorcaravaners have shown their loyalty by purchasing from Rob personally having launched Poole based Three Counties Motorhomes in 2008.

David Carpenter, Director: David was Sales Manager for the largest UK Motorcaravan manufacturer, Autohomes UK Ltd in the 80’s. David moved into the area of retailing, forming a partnership known to many as Plymouth Motorcaravans in Devon. In 1997, David formed his own business, Countrywide Motorhomes, based in Dorset. As this leaflet states the latest chapter is the joining of forces with Three Counties Motorhomes.

Jackie Carpenter: Although Jackie is the only female on the team, she adds a bit of balance! Jackie looks after much of the administration & book keeping. Jackie is of course, no newcomer to motorhomes, motorcaravaning with husband David & family for over 25 years! Jackie has been involved in numerous Motorhome shows & events. If you visit on a day when Jackie is in the office, it's likely that Millie the family Boxer dog will be in residence too!