£1500 DIY Camper Vs £100,000 Luxury Camper

[@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548]

The guys should have a challenge where they buy 3 large vans and convert them into proper camper vans on a small budget.

[@bageltondinglequandaleseba6928]

Yeah

[@sd8213]

So that's what you wana do ?

[@DangerousDac]

Large Vans/Small Budget/Proper Camper/Small Budget.

[@yannisgouras4482]

Small vans but can only use stuff you get for free

[@NikoNeko.]

you just want top gear bruh... I do too ;0

[@squeakers27]

Must say, the effort that Edwin put into the Vaneo was absolutely fabulous, would enjoy again 10/10

[@klausm5460]

When the Vaneo first came out a respectable German car magazine came up with one of the most devastating verdicts ever given to a premium brand, concluding: "The Vaneo offers a lot of room, first of all for improvements."

[@unicyclingistheshit]

Savage Burn

[@klausm5460]

@@unicyclingistheshit It probably didn't play well that Mercedes used commercial vehicle underpinnings but charged premium passenger car prices.

[@unicyclingistheshit]

@@klausm5460 The good old "Luxury Brand Tax"

[@shroomyesc]

​@@klausm5460 Isn't the Vaneo based on the A-Class though? Or Mercedes in general with the V-class of the time

[@klausm5460]

@@shroomyesc True, the platform was not dedicated to commercial vehicles, but the already rudimentary standards for comfort and quality the first A-class showed have been further reduced for the Vaneo. Higher center of gravity, sliding doors and crashy cargo-defying rear axle were the opposite of what the A-class needed to improve refinement.

[@Andys12169]

I’m so glad Alex still appears in the videos with you guys. But, as I always ask, where’s Ethan?

[@_Avrai]

holding the camera

[@Andys12169]

@@_Avrai no, Jack was🤦‍♂️

[@_Avrai]

@@Andys12169 4:58 was kinda blurry, thought it was Ethan, my bad

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

He is in the bathroom. He had to go and do a number 2 before they started shooting.

[@panathaninf]

Ethan tried to use a prius as a camper and thus he was still on his way until they finished shooting the video....

[@noizeuk]

"You're like a Metapod or something" I love Jacks one liners. So dry and well timed.

[@chrisball1992]

So happy Alex is still doing CT as well as his own channel! Please keep the content coming

[@cml1864]

Love the way Alex gets the shit camper now he’s a “contractor” for car throttle 😂😂

[@AutoalexCars]

I always get the shit versions of things,. It's the Car Throttle code of conduct 🤣

[@mustelidae8730]

@@AutoalexCars Absolutely right 😂 that is what makes it more fun to watch

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

@@AutoalexCars Arent you lucky then, that they didnt choose your misses....

[@marcoferreira3832]

@@AutoalexCars not when you do public transport Vs a good ass car

[@PaddyBoy644]

@@AutoalexCars where’s Ethan these days?

[@TinyMiniStealth]

Two caravan videos in one day? Yes please!

[@zenmoto369]

I didn't see a caravan in this video :D

[@keanukearins9461]

All Alex needs is a Mini and there’d be plenty of room for him

[@fusixnrwicnwiejciwj8925]

G wiz

[@MattyEngland]

Sinclair C5

[@josephjohnson7860]

Hot wheels

[@stc3145]

A Peel P50 is enough

[@jimmyhackers8980]

@@stc3145 a slap

[@foarteouou]

I myself own a 2001 Vaneo, 1.6 petrol engine, my father bought it more than 7 years ago and used it almost everyday (Including patisserie product deliveries with it), and for more than 1 year I've been using it myself, with less than 160.000km on board, it runs like a hot knife through butter, it's great, never had any major issues with it, the only thing I've changed were consumables like filters and oil change, nothing else. And the engine, it's an old Mercedes Engine afterall, they're unbreakable.

[@jakers2923]

Coming from ALEX'S new caravan vid to this one, im in sh*tbox heaven 🤣👍

[@Subdubbin]

Yeah...interesting timing on that one!

[@LewisGrayy]

Same mate 😂

[@louissanderson719]

“Needs to sleep 4 lovely men”

[@RichardWarden83]

I did the same 🤣🤣

[@stevenlyons4263]

Between car throttle and Alex's channel you guys have filled a top gear / gran tour shaped hole in my heart keep it up lads

[@TheRealSkeletor]

The Grand Tour is still going!

[@stevenlyons4263]

@@TheRealSkeletor yeah I know but not as frequent as I was once used to I miss the times of weekly episodes of Clarkson may and Hammond the grand tour is great just wish I had more and these lads have helped keep me entertained with their own special chemistry is all I meant

[@odgie5228]

My Gran does tours, she's always looking for a second person on a night. Pm me if your interested

[@ggj666]

If I had £100K plus to spend on a camper van, I'd being staying in Hotels 😂🤣

[@royliber3824]

To be fair most DIY campervans of this size can cost less than half of that price lol. And you can customize it exactly the way you want and learn few things on the way how to build stuff. I'm all about campervanning altho I don't do it myself, but I definitely would stay away from buying this expensive campervan and rather just build my own.

[@rowdy6274]

​@@royliber3824 I have a friend who is currently building his second one and yeah you can definitely do it for waaaaay less without it being shitty. But I would rather stay in Hotels while traveling in a nice car

[@royliber3824]

@@rowdy6274 I agree. Wouldn't want to speed 100K on a campervan when I can move from hotels and live like a baller. The entire idea about campervans if you ask me is to live on a budget. For 100K you could literally buy small apartments in some areas, and paying that much for a van as much as versitile it can be its quite a lot to spend on. I would rather build my own van for like 30K which I believe its quite possible and live with that, and it might even be better than this pre-built van here.

[@rowdy6274]

@@royliber3824 Absolutely, you could also spent like 30.000€ and get a nice Touring car to move from hotel to hotel. Did a tour through the alps once doing exactly that (even tho the car I've owned wasn't even sporty, only light with big tires for it's size) and it was sooo great. I think spending even 30k on a camper is already a lot, for me camping loses it's charme when it has roughly the same comfort levels a hotel has, but for way more money. In Germany you can get old postal service T5s for a little less than 5000€, they're already stripped, so if I wanted to have a camper it'd just get one of these, throw a few grand into it and have an alright camper for a tenth of that Sprinter. But I don't, if I'm getting a vehicle that's just going to stand around for 90% of the year, I'd rather be getting a classic car

[@basmca1]

You can see a lot more of the world if you aren't limited to hotels.

[@justas525]

It's great to see Alex back once in a while. And I was laughing my ass of when Alex was playing harmonica for Jack 😂😂

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁

[@fawzee_em]

@@CJ_on_32ss0 You could have at least put a minimum effort into your scamming this time 🤣

[@CrossFoxRacing]

It's always interesting seeing the differences and compromises each platform has!

[@scoobysean555]

Yeah because we all thought you know I've never compared a 100,000 pound camper van against the car /minivan 😂

[@vishakd1564]

Reminds me of the old top gear 😭😭.....great job guys 👍👍

[@CameronL211]

This was Alex’s breaking point, after he woke up I seen that look in his eyes contemplating still continuing working for this. A look I have done plenty.

[@boxspeedracer]

I bumped into Alex at a service station the other week, I'm guessing on his way home from filming this, and I did think he looked a bit grouchy, now I understand why 😂 poor guy.

[@michaelmeijer573]

Really love these kind of videos from you guys. It's really fun to watch. I only wished they were a bit longer.

[@mephistovonfaust]

Last year I went camping in my VW Passat Alltrack. I put down a foldable mattress that doubled up as a comfy chair when folded up. I swear to god, it was almost as comfy as my expensive as hell bed at home. I have never slept so well while camping in my life. Now I'm thinking about buying a dual axel trailer and building up a small camper with the folding mattress as my bed. Best 100 or so Euro I have ever spent on any camping equipment.

[@SelfMadeManiac]

Awesome vid as usual guys. Good to see Alex still showing face, even if he is clueless about Chocomel!

[@Kenprints]

Where is ethan these days

[@soapflavour7547]

He's a dad now, probably paternity leave. *from what I've heard**

[@MattyEngland]

Alien abduction

[@Kenprints]

Also would he part with his focus light pod it would look well on my mk1 RS 😆

[@Kenprints]

@@soapflavour7547 omg spin off series 3 men and a baby 😆

[@d8461]

He's behind the camera

[@Voltaic_Fire]

I can't imagine the funk that cheap camper would exude after any prolonged use. 😂

[@filipeferreirac]

Especially with an oil heater running all night long.

[@lucasrustt]

There's a type of camper van people call "no build" that is just with things from the store, try to make one for like 1k or something, that would be quite interesting

[@boingkster]

Big cheap cargo van, some MDF or plywood and you're in business.

[@HR-wd6cw]

I'm sure the DIY camper would be fine for a weekend or weeklong trip, but the Luxury camper is better suited if you plan on living in a van, although I'm not sure I would pay $100k for one. I might buy a used cargo van (like a Ford Connect or an older Sprinter van) and customize it myself (maybe do a half-build with some amenities of the expensive camper, but some of the more simple ideas from the cheaper one and maybe only spend $50k max in total.

[@kevinalt7775]

My dad also had a Mercedes Vaneo. He bought it from an elderly couple which actually used it as an camper van. They build a structure in the boot so they have an even space to sleep when the middle seats are folded down. So you could build a decent mini camper van. Apart from that the Vaneo is not a nice car with a big rust issue and a loud ticking petrol engine which is normal as a Mercedes workshop told us

[@Fafmagic]

This was hilarious. The harmonica serenade was 👌🏻

[@Jahmed5635]

Cannot get enough of Alex’s content I want more!? 😅

[@flynsky4497]

the cinematic shot of the lettuce on the grass 😂

[@chefcamsey1375]

20 seconds in.... I already know my favourite.....that cooking and entertainment looks A1 🤣🤣💪👍🔥❤

[@ToolkiT73UK]

@5:09 the Dutch community in the UK just fainted after having waited for Chocomel to arrive in the UK.. it is absolutely the right kind!

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁.

[@georgecollins2412]

The Mercedes Vaneo DIY Campervan is how The Top Gear Motorhome Challenge should have been!

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁 ..

[@wcbrunt9887]

Love the vids, love how all the boys are equal now like the top gear days, whereas back in the day alex was always trying to be the leader

[@lapptech]

Would love to see you guys turn the little merc into a proper camper-van, like doing a serious conversion =)

[@arend6537]

I can't be the only one to find these guys to have a genuine 'Top Gear' feeling, and I read a lot of great ideas in the comments. However, since those challenges tend to be quite expensive, how about we as a community raise a budget for them to make a video (and more importantly: a horrible, hilarious car) of?

[@leahwells5692]

The sprinter looks like its had about £5,000 spent on it and thats if you include the awning and charged a couple of hundred an hour for fitting it out. Folks are mugs at the minute if paying £100,000 for that piece of fashion... The rear doors arent even fully lined... that will be fun come the morning dew... and looks cheep as

[@MrAllenm94]

I genuinely laughed when he pulled out and tried to play the harmonica for 'The Entertainment'

[@Jahmed5635]

Can’t believe there’s only 20 vaneo’s left, used to kinda like these when I was a kid, big car that’s got loads of seats in and it’s a Mercedes’? Don’t know why I liked these when I was younger, used to see one of these in maroon red rock up to school when I was younger

[@johnny2hats329]

I'd choose the Vaneo any day. If I wanted to sleep in a bed and play computer games I'd probably just stay at home.

[@ChickenSplash]

a lettuce out the door? is that hinting at anything?

[@gonerator]

Well let me tell you this is the best summary of differences between different styles of camping cars and I’ve seen many camper videos! “This is the worst experience I’ve had in a car, and I’ve crashed cars” hilarious 😂

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

I was fully expecting ethan to have built a diy wooden camper interior

[@vanoscrap6296]

you need quite a bit more slack in that hamac and lay diagonally in it to have your spine straight. And a blanket around the hamac would be ideal

[@lewisdavies9484]

This is pure carthrottle and I love it ❤️

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁

[@tydontdy3459]

I just spent 3 nights sleeping in a subaru forester in sub-freezing weather. Slept great!

[@Bilbobaggins82242]

Its great to see AutoAlex on the show, I think it would be a great idea to make him a regular guest on the show!

[@cb9tuning]

He’s on practically every video, just launched his own channel recently

[@Kylirr]

Brap

[@s13zenki]

@@cb9tuning 😐

[@MichaKowalik19]

You're making fun of Vaneo, but I actually had one converted into sort of a camper van. It had more features than you could think. I've build a platform into it, that gave me a 'couch' unfolding to slim 80cm wide bed, some mixed in/out accessible cupboard with counter, loads of storage for clothes, food and other gear, dedicated spaces for grill, two burner stove, camping chairs coolbox, 40 liter water tank with an outside pointing tap... Obviously didn't really had shower or toilet, apart from the black-bag one like here (surprisingly functional). I've spent 3 weeks in Greece (twice) and another 3 in Scotland in it, not to mention lot of smaller weekend trips. It was perfect for a small, stealth camper. It was just old and stopped working as a car and sadly had to go

[@masterleatel]

Thanks for not leaving us waiting honestly really appreciate it

[@mdukasa]

This is amazing, we get caravan videos from Alex's personal channel AND from here at the same time!

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁...

[@gabrielcristiancinematic]

this is the thing that makes old things better, the fun trying to fix their problems.

[@TheRedGhoul]

Another great episode of "Internet Top Gear". Keep it up lads!

[@Gharazh]

Spot on shawshank redemption from Alex )

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁

[@scribblesdoodles]

Why not just stick a boot jump in the Merc and have a Jetboil for cooking and tea/coffee?!

[@truckeronprivatetour4730]

You startet not bad with the Vaneo, to throuw the seats out. The left side is without seats long enough for a camping bed, take the backseat right out fot a cammpingtoilet, leave the other both seats on the right side, one to spend the time while eating or watching something, the other one for driving and and holding the table at the backside. READY IS THE 1 PERSON CAMPER ! Nearly....airheater and water comes later.😂

[@jama211]

Man, there are so many good campers for a tenth the price of the expensive one, but I understand the promo, nice work.

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁...

[@lucasross4007]

Love the duo of Jack and Alex

[@Me-zo8yc]

I still think you guys are hilarious 😂👍🏻

[@thalastgentleman6512]

I can’t believe I’m gonna say this but damn I miss Ethan on this channel, Maybe Alex can persuade him to appear on his channel 🤞

[@DiscoFang]

Wouldn't be surprised if we see both Ethan and Jack on Alex's channel. Alex really is/was the glue for this channel.

[@Nolongrused]

We NEED Ethan back!

[@GoodJobLittleBuddy]

Where is he?

[@giorgiotommasini6828]

The videos with Alex involved are just on another level, sorry someone had to say it

[@PhillyDee215]

😵Bro that big Benz is like a vacation on wheels

[@AL-PAKA]

Errrm,.....No.

[@CragScrambler]

If you're paying £100k for that van conversion they probably tripled their money on you.

[@Audio178bpm]

..Minimum!

[@nprg91]

Looks like a DIY project

[@TheRealSkeletor]

I thought it was dollars, not pounds.

[@joelwileman1760]

His face making the beans just killed me 😂😂

[@jasonmw1471]

If you'd like to donate one of these to a single dad with 3 kids so we can go on camping trips, id be happy to take it off your hands 😂

[@A-Simple-Carguy]

We need a 2 guys 1 car again this year with Ethan and Alex

[@HoneyBadger3291]

Jack is a great co-host

[@DiscoFang]

Ooohhh I think they call that: damning with faint praise. Or a burn in current lingo.

[@Shyted]

Red does blow into the harmonica, plays a single note.

[@H.K_R]

20 Vaneos left? 5 of them I can see with a 5 minute drive

[@dtblench]

love Car Throttle and Alex's channel and always watch both, but why am i feeling these latest videos with Alex being on Car Throttle, theres that awkward vibe? Like there was a massive fall out, Alex doesn't really wanna be there and probably the cause of Alex starting AutoAlex?

[@rorypuds]

Totally got the same impression. He seemed to be overacting (more than usual) in this one.

[@s13zenki]

I was thinking the same thing about the awkward feeling

[@rorypuds]

@@s13zenki genuinely think he's upset that CT are pushing Jack as the main presenter, even though it makes sense now Alex has his other channel to fall back on.

[@dustinn6075]

“I feel like Metapod or something 😂 😂 😂 “ nice Pokémon reference

[@chrisball1992]

More videos with Edwin please 😁😆

[@RYP3]

I think in the next challenge alex needs the expensive option and Ethan and jack get the cheap

[@Julian-do7bv]

The small van could be a great camper van if it had a small build out

[@KrumovBobby]

Question, does the 100k camper require a differnt type of drivers license? Not sure about the UK laws but in Bulgaria, the regular DL is a category B and you can only drive a vehicle that has a max weight of 3.5 tons and a few other limitations.

[@Mikey-xz4vn]

TG style budget 'DIY' campervan challenge: WHEN?

[@edwardfletcher7790]

DAMN that's a BIG van !! 😲

[@SilverScarletSpider]

car throttle please give these guys more budget to work with so we can see more $1500 campers in the world. people need homes.

[@larky6201]

Recently converted my vw bora into a camper, flat floor curtains. been in wales a few weeks thing is sickkk

[@surjitgill329]

Wait, they censored the ‘sh*t and shower’ but not Alex drinking the chocomel and saying ‘im gonna shit after this’ lmao

[@christiangaston3391]

Hey so glad to see something unique and fun! Keep it up

[@whisk3y9]

Lmao the Lettuce B-Roll shot killed me

[@Seb590]

Great to watch whilst cooking food

[@armin1022]

The veneo is Majestic 😮‍💨

[@speakersspotemgottem]

"Do I have heating" *grabs heater*

[@cigarjefe]

I LIKE THAT TINY MERC. WE DON'T GET THOSE IN THE STATES.

[@GrandTheftAidan]

100k?!!! For a van… you could buy a full on RV for that money lmao.

[@wetflannel6343]

100k is prety wild for that feel like there's waaaaay better for cheaper

[@Lee_Chare97]

It’s not a £450 caravan tho 👀

[@-zerocool-]

Anyone paying 100k for that is being mugged off.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

That's dollars, not pounds.

[@MartinLV.]

for best budget small camper best bid is chrysler grand voyager pre 2007 make value for money and size is perfect!

[@lasskinn474]

You could stay like 985 days in a decent hotel with the difference. Or just slack off for a few years really

[@ashleywright1991]

@8.55 all I'm thinking is this heap needs to do a lap of your usual track with someone in that hammock ...... would be rude not to😀🤷🏻

[@Lasergun74]

Alex, it looks like you had a better night sleep in the 106 for the 24h challenge…

[@AutoalexCars]

Genuinely did 😅

[@bas7218]

Where is Ethan? We miss him.

[@thebonkarsgamer449]

Ngl that lil vaneo is actually a brilliant wee motor

[@Iranianfox]

I love mazda Mx5, and im only 14, and i wish i can see your Miata in person.

[@DSCMBOBULTD]

Bet that lettuce will last longer than a Tory leader

[@Voltaic_Fire]

As laughable as the cheap camper is, with enough work I think it could make for a legitimately good camper.

[@Romania89]

😂 love it… where’s Ethan?

[@CJ_on_32ss0]

you've been selected🎁🎁

[@ykm15282]

A Ford Transit + Ikea furniture is enough for me..