Our *TOP PICKS* from the 2024 Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show @ NEC!

[@markrees2742]

Why do motorhome reviewers spend so much time just opening and closing cupboards as if they are testing for a faulty catch .. ? Do we need to see what opening a microwave door looks like ? What most potential buyers are interested in is the real world practicalities of beds, seating, workspace area and washrooms. Yes storage is important but many reviewers obsessed with it skipping over what makes the vehicle unique from others.

[@firstnamelastname2669]

Very True. Some very nice styling, but the impractical bits need calling out - like Microwaves at a dangerous height for removing hot soup. Also a 6.8m van where the daytime space is tiny because of the huge washroom - how long are they planning on spending in there?

[@brianmoran.]

I like seeing the cupboards, gives you a idea for things you could buy for storing.

[@Richard-ct4ok]

£140k for a transporter! I think I need a sit down! Good show we thought, we went on Sunday, lots to see and wish Santa for, but what’s happening to the pricing! Camping is no longer a more affordable option, lovely kit and amazing ideas, but it’s cheaper to use an air b n b most of the time! That said out 1995 bongo is nearly back on the road 😊 at a considerably lower expense. Love the Chanel btw.

[@peteredge8632]

Feels like a cupboard review. Please start with the layouts

[@davidbentley4099]

Hi guys, super pleased to have had the opportunity to say hello on Saturday. Thanks for the stickers, keep the vlogs coming as I said the other day, totally informative and without a shadow of a doubt the nicest couple.

[@janetbowen7854]

Thanks Will and Sarah, great walk around. I loved the wheel mounted table. All the MAN/Crafter based vans look amazing but they're so long, too long for us. Might look at Wolf their stuff looks great. Cheers, not long now 😃🍷xx

[@mariemaguire26]

Thanks for the video, best review of the campers I have seen... well done.

[@CampervanTime]

Our pleasure!

[@MegaShuff123]

So lovely to meet you both on Saturday at the show! 😊 we definitely have matching taste as most of these vans were our favourites too! We also liked the 2 VW vans at Knights Customs Campers. It was their first year at the show but very nice vans on display! Top quality conversions. 👍

[@holsteincowboy]

Crazy to spend 140K plus on camper van that will parked on the drive for 11 month out of 12 slowing rusting away

[@iansenior9759]

Think you need to use it as a liveaboard touring the continents. Need deep pockets.

[@yescampervan3644]

That was a great summary and a big thank you for the appreciation of our new chopping boards and washing line for the California! It sounds like your next van has to be a Kaktus!

[@CampervanTime]

Next van… we’re still waiting on our new Sven we ordered at the start of last year! But yes, love those Kaktus vans ❤️. We need you to do us a custom mini table and sink cover chopping board for the Sven!!

[@markfullbrook7364]

These prices are absolute mad!!! 150k is A class money

[@debdavet-cornwallandbeyond1649]

Great video Will and Sarah, We went Saturday and Sunday, and sadly missed you as we wandered around virtually the same set of vans. Some great concepts on show. Gutted you didn't cover the Dirty Weekender this time, as they had some great vans on show and the company who we are going with for our conversion later this year. Hopefully you will also get your new van soon.

[@DLangelic1]

Great video. Some really superb vans and motorhomes for extremely high prices. Out of most people's budgets. Would be nice to see some of these vans taking a pet dog into consideration as well.

[@pauricsurlis9191]

Hi both Thanks for featuring some vans that make the Sven almost reasonably priced.😅 Wouldn't you agree that the Sven is crying our for a sink cover doubling as a chopping board ideally routed to allow liquid drainage into the sink? Do you think Yes Campervan or others would make something at a reasonable price?

[@CampervanTime]

100% a sink cover would be great! Some Sven owners have made their own, and we also think Yes Campervan might be able to help out a bit on a few other things too... I'll be catching up with them!

[@mouldensjify]

Went ourselves on the Tuesday, was a great show. The Robetta vans were my favourite, was van heaven.

[@tripswithgriff]

Sat in my new CJL Adventure-2 watching the vid. The wheels are great and I highly recommend the tyres - no road noise and good wet grip. Their vans are as good to use as they look in the show. We're just waiting for those side steps to be ready to get them fitted on ours - they look like a bit if a game changer to me. Some other very nice vans there but it's always the CJL for us....obviously 😂 Hope yours comes soon and you get out and about ASAP

[@philwww800]

I do Miss Andrew Ditton

[@zenmachine50]

hey, you guys have nailed the presentation of vans... can see everything + prices. all you need to know.

[@axelmacdonald6422]

certainly think you and ABAB do the best reviews - Love the Kakis but can't help thinking the Westfalen Club Joker City provides the best compromise..

[@WilliamMillar-g2w]

Thanks Will and Sarah another great video. We were there on Friday and bought a few accessories for our Sven which we collect in a few weeks time. Will, on your question about tyres we went for the Oz rally raid alloys and BFG trail terrain tyres. I do hope you collect your van soon. bill

[@andyarmitage2895]

Hi there we have a Sven on order can I ask what your thoughts are on those Oz wheels and tyres, are the wheels strong enough for the weight of the Sven as I can't find this information, they are a fab design and did you go for 17 inch wheels? Do you like the Sven :)

[@CampervanTime]

Yes they are the correct weight and load rating for the van. 17" wheels are a good size to go for as the MAN / Crafter vans have a factory standard 17" option, so when fitted with the correct size tyres won't knock out the speedo accuracy etc.

[@andyarmitage2895]

Thanks Will I do like those OZ wheels but do I want to spend another £2k on top of the van price 😱 they would look good especially on the Indium grey we are getting I just hope it's not delayed as much as yours has been, you must be getting it imminently 😁

[@DNoman-v9f]

my concern with these all vehicles that have only electric hobs etc is by the time ordinary folk can afford them ( 5 years plus) the batteries and solar panels will be coming to the end of their efficient life and maybe due for replacement. (hopefully fully warranted reconditioned units will be available) otherwise the cost will deter a lot of people from investing in a newer vehicle. That aside another superb vid . until I win the lottery I will make have to do with my converted van

[@TheKonstantinius]

Still I guess expectation is that you plug in at a campsite most of the time. And use solar power otherwise. Battery repair should not be a problem. Like they repair battery on Prius for instance.

[@timeaves6164]

£104,000 (ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS).... for a 2 (TWO) BERTH VAN? Look at the size of it!😎

[@Christopher-sj2sc]

Another belting video you always seem to look at the vans we're interested of changing our Cali for! Possibly copying your lead and get a Sven, but I picked up on you smirk at what is probably their wildly optimistic delivery times!!!!! If you were ordering from scratch today do you think you'd have still chosen the Sven?

[@CampervanTime]

Thanks! We talked about that when we're at the show and to be honest, we'd still order the Sven even now. Partly because of the (relative) value of it compared to other Crafter / MAN vans and we really do love the build quality and the heating system that's fitted. It's all starting to feel a bit more real now though, we've got a picture of it having arrived at Wandahome TODAY!

[@Christopher-sj2sc]

@@CampervanTime Enjoy and please make sure you post a video of it, you already have the most comprehensive review of the SH on KZbin by a mile.

[@travelcampervansandmore]

Hi, the other Affinity on the 6.36 Ducato was actually good value at £86k considering it is fully equipped for the price (Lithium, auto gearbox and 180hp engine). Has your Sven Hedin been finally built?

[@gregmccready148]

Nice to meet you on Saturday. Greg😎

[@cooperandy3]

Interesting tech and analysis presented in the usual lively format.

[@CampervanTime]

Glad you liked it!

[@pharmacistsdoitoverthecoun5012]

I prefer the Project Monotube AT2 over the Rally Raids. Thinking of getting them for my swamper Cali Coast build.

[@axelmacdonald6422]

changed my mind - Columbus seems to be a very good van in terms of size and practicality! Seen a vid on a mad german in Africa living in his one!

[@CampervanTime]

The Columbus is a fantastic van, build quality of the conversion and the layout / practicality.

[@gordonjohnston684]

£140 grand for a VW ?? It's all going to go Pear shaped for VW. The sort of people who could afford it will only be buying it for love of the brand. Am I missing something???.

[@uksurfer2505]

That looks like an ambulance inside

[@TheKonstantinius]

Thanks for sharing. My choice here would be Columbus!

[@CampervanTime]

It;s a lovely van :)

[@Fuggybugs]

I want something for my four dogs and 6ft 2 hubby 😂 not seen many conversions to include dog stuff other than a German company BUT I’ve only started looking

[@TraceyGilkes-mj2pl]

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. Can you remind me of the company that you recommended for hiring something like a California?

[@CampervanTime]

Campervantastic - have a chat with Steve :)

[@seanfallon4580]

Great video as usual Great vans , hopefully ill win the lotto and ill buy the westfalia columbus 540D Cracking van 👌

[@johnnyspaulding5772]

Excellent reviews! Thank you.

[@robertdon777]

Wildax Solaris XL still the best 4 berth Van without a poptop (not Coachbuilt)

[@peem1244]

Why does Wildax fit their blinds upside down? Westfalia gets it right, of course.

[@chriswilcox9215]

My favourite was the Columbus 540.

[@TobyHaskins]

Those OZ wheels on the Sven. Do it!

[@ScottishVanTrips]

Some cracking vans there!

[@twasb2000]

Really sorry to say that the prices now are beyond what most folk could afford.

[@доктор-вонючая-морковь]

Hey Will and Sarah , been a follower from California Time , and loved your content , I have always wanted a T6.1 , it’s the perfect van for me , Well I only won a t.6.1 , just playing an online competition , It’s fully converted, and has everything I always wanted, I really like your channel, and I would be happy to show you anytime, 4 weeks in , and I still can’t believe it , I’m now going over all your videos, because I’m gonna go retrace some of the places you visited 😊 Always loved your channel, and I knew I didn’t want to take a massive financial debt , But now I haven’t, and I won something you 2 , inspired me to , want this van , and play a few competitions 😀, your channel inspired me me , and I got really really lucky , I’m happy to share my photos of my van anytime 😍

[@CampervanTime]

That's amazing! Congratulations, you are one lucky person... Can you send me the lottery numbers for Saturday?!

[@crazyduck1254]

the pull out larder these two called out “oh thats a good idea” as if it’s something we dont see in just about every other campvan and tiny home on planet earth

[@PamelaHarrison-vt1rk]

When is your camper arriving? It’s been so long. I miss your trip videos

[@CampervanTime]

Very soon we hope, should be with us any day now! We miss taking the trips too!

[@iansenior9759]

Does anyone produce a 2 berth 7 feet long settees which convert into a double 7 feet x 7 feet. Think I prefer the rear U shaped lounge area. Sadly too expensive 70k to 140k. Ive a Bailey Phoenix 420 and Hyundai tow car which is like a tiny cottage on wheels 2020 model all white rather than grey slab sides.

[@Jayda08]

Who needs flying cars when you have a fridge that can open both ways!? 😉 In US, these vans can easily hit $250,000. For $100,000 you'll be lucky to get an air mattress and a blanket from a dollar store with an empty van.😂😂

[@CampervanTime]

😫

[@niks966]

Wish I was there....

[@Bob-_-Smith]

Putting microwaves up near the roof is just stupidity. I do love the orange leather though.

[@paulwoodford4974]

I went the last couple of years and was interested in RP 4x4 it was around 160j with all the bells and whistles last year that went upto 180 starting price and this year I see the same van is starting at 225k? WTF is going on?

[@CampervanTime]

You tell me. Crazy price increases but must be materials, labour, base van costs etc.

[@paulwoodford4974]

@@CampervanTime Nooo way 65k ? the van itself cost less than that wtf have they spent the other 160k? tyres?

[@404040h]

These two are like……I know more than you… painful.

[@shaunhalfpenny]

first time looking at a motor home any comments would be helpful.

[@bloom6124]

Your camera angle is always about 2 foot above what youre looking and talking about

[@howarddavies2483]

Why did they not show the broad layout of the van first to the viewers before the cupboard opening lady ruined the presentation.

[@janicecargill5915]

Have you got your van yet ?😮

[@CampervanTime]

7th March all being well 🙏🏻

[@janicecargill5915]

Oh so pleased you have waited a long time . We have been waiting a year now for ours ! 🙄

[@travelcampervansandmore]

@@CampervanTime My Columbus from the same dealer was finally finished last week. Do you know when your build was finished?

[@CampervanTime]

Early January we understand- problems finding drivers to get vehicle transporters to the country

[@travelcampervansandmore]

@@CampervanTime Thank you but rather concerning about my delivery date🙁

[@gazverse]

Rip off

[@Acropolis-Aerials]

i think they are all just a massive rip off. if you think about what you actually get, its just a van with a tiny kitchen bedroom etc. you can get an amazing kitchen for 10k , u get an amazing bedroom with with fitted bathroom for 5k ! where are they justifying these prices ??? a sink , bit of carpet , a shower head , and some wiring etc. im going to buy the swift trekker, but lets not pretend that any of these prices are anywhere near a deal.

[@peterfawcett9969]

Too many Van's with suicide door, on continental side.

[@uksurfer2505]

Could you swap the hoodie for a bikini?

[@Gods4Horsemen]

I don’t know what you guys are are complaining about on prices. You ought to shop quality and price of the American market completely off the charts! Quality completely shitty and prices three times these!!!!

[@czondag]

Makes no sense to get 2 sitting ereas…

[@emad7229]

Was a bit surprised about that aswell. Why not just put a fixed bed in the rear? Some builders just really aren’t it

[@clinthamblett7608]

Eurur