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@garypointing5825 22 сағат бұрын
Had one for years...the top gets really really hot...and you put it down and it slips t one side and burns your top
@BellasBigAdventures 13 сағат бұрын
The top is the heating element so it does get very hot but mine has a stand/lip on it so I have never had one slip sideways. Does yours have a lip to rest it on?
@carolinesarahthompson9690 4 күн бұрын
I've just bought my 1st motorhome 2 weeks ago and this has been super helpful. It's 6m and I use it as my everyday vehicle too so is it ok to leave cupboards shut and mattress in situ etc at night?
@BellasBigAdventures 4 күн бұрын
Congratulations. It’s an addictive pastime 😀 If you’re driving it everyday I assume you have the heater on while you’re driving? If the mattresses aren’t needed daily I’d be tempted to remove them until you need them, unless you can keep the heating on low at night? Is it plugged in at home?
@carolinesarahthompson9690 4 күн бұрын
I'm driving it 4 days per week for an hour so yes I've had the heating on. I'm going to bring the mattress inside as a precaution. The heater is run from the vehicles diesel via a webasto system. How long would you run it for for on the days I'm not out? It's quite overwhelming when you first do the handover. Total information overload 😅 but I'm very excited planning out trips for when the snow disappears 😊
@BellasBigAdventures 4 күн бұрын
It is indeed overwhelming but it will become second nature very quickly. With no water in your system and mattress taken out, your trips in the vehicle will be sufficient. Using it all year round is the best part of owing it. Enjoy
@carolinesarahthompson9690 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Bella 😊
@leather10uk 6 күн бұрын
I've watched a few of these as a newbie - winterizing - yours without doubt was the most informative and detail i have watched.. Unusual for a ordinary person to mention exercising batteries as a necessity. It is essential for healthy batteries. That comes from an electrical engineer WELL DONE !!
@BellasBigAdventures 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. I can only say my husband worked in the vehicle battery industry for a few years and listening to him obviously sank in 😂
@siobhanmacandrew7068 7 күн бұрын
Really absorbing watch Sue. Meticulous attention to detail as always. Hope Hamish has a nice winter nap!
@BellasBigAdventures 7 күн бұрын
Thank you glad you found it useful
@jesmiscellaneous8938 13 күн бұрын
Lovely sheepadoodles ❤
@BellasBigAdventures 12 күн бұрын
Thank you
@siobhanmacandrew7068 14 күн бұрын
So sorry you have been poorly! And thanks for the good wishes to all of us who subscribe. Those girls are enough to banish the blues caused by viruses!
@BellasBigAdventures 14 күн бұрын
Thank you. They’ve certainly cheered me up. 😀
@jgtully 16 күн бұрын
Listening to this wonderful woman describe something as simple as a motorhome somehow feels like a guilty pleasure. Like sitting down with a box of your favorite chocolates, or cozying up to a fire on a cold winter night. She's got such an amazing voice, I might just be able to listen to her talk about anything.
@BellasBigAdventures 16 күн бұрын
Well thank you very much very kind of you. I’m glad you enjoyed listening
@lorena0080 20 күн бұрын
Me gusta cuando tienen la cama arriba , separada y desplegable. Siento que la cama es un estorbo cuando esta junto a los demás espacios . Muy bien pensado 👍
@BellasBigAdventures 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you like it.
@masterloot 25 күн бұрын
233.000 Euros. please...
@BellasBigAdventures 25 күн бұрын
Yes I’m afraid so. All motorhomes have seen a huge price increase in recent years.
@davidwilkinson333 26 күн бұрын
For 200k+ you don't get leather seats, you don't get an oven (typically European tho'), not to mention very little water capacity, extra fuel capacity and only 6kg of gas (kind of important if you are serious about using its 4x4 capability beyond a posing drive along the beach or negotiating a gravel carpark. No one buying this van would take it off-road in a meaningful way; it's too precious as a statement! Beautiful machine tho' if you are into that sort of MH and have deep pockets and long arms.
@BellasBigAdventures 26 күн бұрын
@@davidwilkinson333 that’s quite a generous water capacity for uk vans but I get your point. Ovens not a necessity and lots of weight to carry when there are so many cheaper and lighter alternatives these days. 200+ seems to have become the norm sadly for any vehicle that has the ability to off road. Prices have sky rocketed in recent years.
@TheOne_isGOD 28 күн бұрын
200k usd had me. ive seen a 15k for the car and another 25k for the insides and thats 40kusd. 1/5th the price and even more stuff inside of course its a DIY but still!!!
@BellasBigAdventures 28 күн бұрын
Indeed but the technology installed in this van doesn’t come cheap. Thanks for watching.
@dianemcq64 28 күн бұрын
Lack of kitchen counter space to prep food. Why are all RVs lacking counter space? Otherwise a very clever design.
@BellasBigAdventures 28 күн бұрын
What would you sacrifice for more kitchen? Shower room? Lounge? There’s always a compromise as they are not that big an internal space. They do have an add on counter which sits in an open drawer when in use. This is why so many people self convert so they can choose what suits them best.
@dianemcq64 28 күн бұрын
@ No need for so much seating around a table. Lots of vans I’ve seen have extra counter space through the use of pop-up counter extensions. Something could also be wall-mounted that flips down. There are lots of creative ways to make a kitchen functional.
@BellasBigAdventures 28 күн бұрын
Yes self converters are full of fabulous ideas.
@chrisregister8021 Ай бұрын
Everything is on odd angles I am far to OCD for something like this...
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@chrisregister8021 😂
@siobhanmacandrew7068 Ай бұрын
Great tour Sue - and very interesting to see accessories and especially the posh trailer tents. I have never seen one open, just seen them in motorways and wondered how they worked. Very luxurious! I’m really impressed by the styling of these vans - so much nicer than cream and chocolate brown with chrome fittings!
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 yes there are far more interesting finishes these days & I love the Opus trailer tents too!
@gregchapman5556 Ай бұрын
Massively,massively overpriced. You can buy a top of the range 3 axel A class for less than that.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@gregchapman5556 the 880 tag axle is about the same price but a very different beast.
@9vmarcus Ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@michaelsaltsman7550 Ай бұрын
the prices on these things is ridiculous these days i mean £164000 u can buy a house for that
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@michaelsaltsman7550 many are in excess of that but there are more affordable ones and second hand is definitely a more palatable price range. The manufacturers claim the prices have reduced! There are deals to be made these days too, it’s more of a buyers market
@BILLVANNER Ай бұрын
Only the 2nd time I have watched your video and found each one most enjoyable. Thank you.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Welcome Bill I’m glad you’ve found us and enjoyed the videos. I hope you’ll join us again. We have a large back catalogue for you to enjoy in the mean time.
@siobhanmacandrew7068 Ай бұрын
Is it just me or are many of these vans rather military-looking? Looks like the days of jolly retirees on a spree are over - these vehicles are pretty hard core. They seem pretty claustrophobic too? I’d love to see what they look like with passengers inside them - and thats before we get to dogs on tour …
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
The raised suspension utilitarian ones are aimed at an entirely different market. Explorers who like to off road and not to be ageist but slightly younger audience. (i know theres always an exception to the rule too)
@rbadger Ай бұрын
Always enjoy guessing the number of times Sue says “storage”. I’m guessing 25 on this one….😂
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@rbadger one of the most important considerations especially when youve got a partner who doesnt know how to travel light 😉
@hazelthompson1187 Ай бұрын
Very interesting trip around the latest in camper vans. Thank you Sue t would be hard to choose.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
The show is huge. I wouldn’t envy anyone who was trying to decide on that day! The choice is seemingly impossible.
@michaelportaloo1981 Ай бұрын
Yoss-em-itty
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
😂 bless you my apologies! Oddly I’ve always said it correctly for the place in the US but not for the van name not sure why
@siobhanmacandrew7068 Ай бұрын
I’m not a driver, please could you explain what it is between very similar vehicles that makes one of them need a special license and the other not? It doesn’t look like they have very different contents?
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 the weight of the vehicle determines which type of license you need. Up to 3500kg anyone can drive on a standard road license. If you took a test before jan 97 you automatically qualify for a C1 license under what’s referred to as ‘grandfather rights’ which allows you to drive heavier vehicles over 3500kgs if you took your test after then you need to do a test to get a c1 license. Category C1 You can drive vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500kg maximum authorised mass ( MAM ) (with a trailer up to 750kg).
@siobhanmacandrew7068 Ай бұрын
The camper style is very appealing are you thinking of doing an in-depth look at the trend? It would maybe be nice have to a ‘battle of the campervans’! If you were forced to choose which would you buy? Laika or Dreamer?
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
😂 was it that obvious which ones i liked best? It’s a tough choice as there are so many fabulous campers on the market these days. The trend at the show and in general definitely seems to be heading into more raised suspension 4x4’s but the prices are eye watering. The rear lounge campers are popular in the Uk but usually have less storage. Theres always a compromise to be made.
@JTvlogs984 Ай бұрын
I just saw this online at Go Outdoors ! looks good but way overrated!!! 155.00 GBP seems too much for what it is
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
It’s a great piece of kit but a little pricey. We love ours
@JTvlogs984 Ай бұрын
@@BellasBigAdventures i think you're paying more for the charger part than the actual wood burner ! If you could Mod it to control the flames, this would be a great
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
You can adjust how hot it burns with the fan.
@michar7048 Ай бұрын
Hymer copied it from Grzegorz Duda, who made even better one, few years before hymer did it. Moreover tha budget that he had was 10000€. He made it ona a used Sprinter
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@michar7048 there are a lot of fabulous van converters out there but it’s great that such great ideas are filtering down into mainstream manufacturers
@SERINTHETUBE Ай бұрын
I think Mercedes Benz is falling way behind the RAM brand and other Chinese campers. The very separate control knobs should be in one place. And the roof looks totally awful with that white color.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@SERINTHETUBE thanks for watching
@HGoodwin-g7v Ай бұрын
A beautiful part of France to visit, and well worth a visit to Sarlat. Lovely review
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you. Sarlat is a true foodies paradise with far too many tasty treats to tempt you. 😀
@siobhanmacandrew7068 Ай бұрын
Such relaxing delivery Sue, could listen to you for hours! As always the framing of the footage is superb. Like a an art gallery at times! Great fun seeing Doug on the water and yet another filming technique - a great watch, thanks.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 thank you glad you like my filming style 😀👍🏻
@carolshepherd3026 Ай бұрын
Beautiful video just like the towns you visited.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@graemeroberts5730 Ай бұрын
Nice vid. Love the Dordogne. ❤
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you yes it was beautiful
@johnfitzpatrick2083 Ай бұрын
Great content as always thanks
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you John very kind of you
@lucgoris3041 Ай бұрын
Well done,we get one,the 440,next week.The video whas a great help.Grts from Belgium.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Glad it was useful. The first attempt is always the slowest but you’ll soon get the hang of it.
@ianlindsay1454 Ай бұрын
Hi, Sorry we’re a bit late in joining you on your fabulous visit to Morvich and surrounding area. We have only just discovered your channel, we have subscribed and shall follow your travels from now on. The weather was really kind and good for you both. It makes such a difference to the beautiful scenery shown by your superb camera work. We’ve visited that area once but it is always one of our favourite scenic destinations and such a bonus when the weathers good, we must visit again soon. We enjoyed your drive from Ledaig to Morvich and we love the way you title where you are and names of lochs, etc, down on the bottom right hand corner, a nice touch. The end of the video was drone footage which was stunning. Well done both we thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to following you and watching more of your incredible productions. Ian and Angie.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and I’m glad you found us. Morvich is still one of our favourite trips despite it being some time ago now. KZbin can be quite demoralising when you think your efforts are being ignored, so you have no idea how happy i am that you took the time to comment. Its very much appreciated. Hope you enjoy some more of our old videos. ☺️
@jclemme1 Ай бұрын
I am pretty sure that is a compressor fridge. No gas.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. The van does have gas on board.
@jclemme1 Ай бұрын
@@BellasBigAdventures It does - for cooking and hot water..
@brianmurphy7962 Ай бұрын
Wonderful video, thank you. I am from NJ USA, family hails from Longford. I have been blessed to have visited Ireland many times as a close friend has a home in Tralee. Some years ago I made a trip to Connemara with my wife. It is so beautiful… I enjoyed seeing it all again. We stayed in a small B&B in Clifdon. In the inn were lovely paintings of lakes …. Not in Ireland, but in …New Jersey! Seems the owners lived in New Jersey for many years … they came back home and brought New Jersey with them…. God bless you and your family, and all in Ireland!
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
@@brianmurphy7962 small world isn’t? 😀 thank you for watching and taking the time to comment it’s much appreciated. Connemara was my favourite part so far but there’s still so much to explore, I was sad to leave.
@graemeroberts5730 Ай бұрын
Just catching up after being on our jolies for 4 weeks! Great vids! ❤
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
Thank you. Where have you been this time? Somewhere lovely I’m sure.
@manusheunis6298 2 ай бұрын
The wheels are tiny in relation to the vehicle.
@BellasBigAdventures Ай бұрын
They’re a fairly standard size for most motorhomes and didn’t look small in person. Thanks for watching.
@dianneholland4669 2 ай бұрын
A lovely RV! Lots of storage too. I wish American RV's would learn from European markets!
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
It is a fabulous vehicle. Lots of Americans say they wish that too maybe you all need to bombard them with a wishlist 😉
@siobhanmacandrew7068 2 ай бұрын
That was a great introduction to that brand of van (marque?) don’t know the right term. So different to the Hymer I think, more homey? Really helpful that you demoed the shower space I always worry about that. Surprised about those steps though, was it three down the aisle? And different hights makes it a bit hazardous I think. But overall a nice van for a family.
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 the more affordable vans generally don’t have double height floors with underfloor storage like you find in the Hymers or Cathagos and therefore generally have steps to allow for plumbing etc It’s a large part of the price difference.
@siobhanmacandrew7068 2 ай бұрын
What a great summary!
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
@Annie4Always 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Another wonderful Video filled with stunning Views & beautiful Scenery. Especially the View from Roundstone, which was truly spectacular! All of this, along with such amazing Beaches, surrounded by sparkling, crystal clear & lovely aqua colored Water. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing another delightful experience in beautiful Ireland. Blessings to you both!
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to find the other videos in the series. The beaches rivaled any in the tropics just a little cooler weather 😀 here’s the link to the entire playlist for anyone who missed the previous videos Wild Atlantic Way - Ireland kzbin.info/aero/PLkiq2Qe_W-JWEApHY_oDzXhCO5S231uDy
@Annie4Always 2 ай бұрын
@@BellasBigAdventures My pleasure! Aye! "Tis true! Those beaches were heavenly! Just like a picture Postcard from a tropical Isle. A couple of Palm Trees & you're good to go. I mean who needs hot balmy weather anyway. LOL. Have a peaceful evening! 🌴🌅🌞
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@@Annie4Always 😂 I’m too pale to cope with hot weather anyway
@andrewsmith-cm9qw 2 ай бұрын
If you parked that in a street in Middlesbrough it would increase the value of the houses by £5million
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Having gone to college in Middlesbrough I do have a soft spot for it though 😂
@Annie4Always 2 ай бұрын
Incredible! The scenery & views here are absolutely breathtaking! Just stunning! This whole Video, with your amazing filming & footage of this enchanting place took my breath away. Even the clouds were incredible. They looked like they were coming right down & touching the land. I have never seen clouds like that or do that before! Amazing! It is just so beautiful there. Ireland is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places on earth! Thank you for sharing this beautiful & captivating experience! Blessings to you both!
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment. (Oh and don’t forget there are 3 other Ireland videos in this series)
@Annie4Always 2 ай бұрын
@@BellasBigAdventures My pleasure! Thanks for mentioning your other Ireland Videos.I will definitely be watching those. Looking forward to it! Have a lovely day! Blessings!☘🌞⛅
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Enjoy
@siobhanmacandrew7068 2 ай бұрын
I tuned in to watch the whole series … I highly recommend it folks!
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 thank you ☺️
@cpppq 2 ай бұрын
Another very lovely video. Doolough Valley is both very beautiful but very sad. It witnessed a dreadful loss of life in the 1840's. It is generally accepted now that it was so much a famine but more a genocide. Ireland has always produced an abundance of food, but what has been discovered in the Port of Cork records was that all this food was being shipped to England by the English landlords. Yes the potato crop failed due to blight but the English landlords didn't divert food to feed the Irish.
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Yes it had that feeling of tragic beauty about it too. Reminded me on Glencoe in Scotland too. The whole area was beautiful even when it rained
@hazelthompson1187 2 ай бұрын
Sad that is the last part of the holiday. Beautiful Connemara and Mayo. The scenery and shore line is amazing. Connemara was at one time famous for its green streaked marble. I loved it. Thank you Sue and Doug for sharing your holiday.
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
It was my favourite part so far and we will definitely return. we barely scratched the surface. There’s so much to see.
@siobhanmacandrew7068 2 ай бұрын
So much gorgeous scenery and so few people! And the views really are ‘in every direction’ as they say - not a single blot on the landscape. Sumptuous colour as always and I love how you compose the footage both moving and stills. I do like a bit of food on screen too! What a fantastic trip - thank you for taking us along with you!😊
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for always tuning in and commenting it’s much appreciated
@jonniebosh2238 2 ай бұрын
I always thought a chicken was a HER 😅😅😅
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
😂 i think you may be right
@KnightMD 2 ай бұрын
Wow, the van is impressive but your filming and narration is even more impressive. I'd love to watch you review everything. Lovely van with many smart features, but all that size for only 2-people? And it's mainly the popout. That's sad. Sleeping is what people do the most so it needs to revolve around that.
@BellasBigAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much thats very kind of you.