Compact six metre motorhome with unusual layout. Ilusion 590

If you are looking for a compact six metre motorhome with unusual layout then this six metre semi integrated van could be what you are looking for! Double bed at the back with a single in the roof.
What do you think?
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[@terrioestreich4007]

Close ups are nice but id love to see full views too!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

It was the end of the day, the only battery I had still in operation was the one in my phone. However you can see a more recent video here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzVZ2VsaKaar7M

[@raulmemoirs]

Why can’t the bring something like this in the U.S.?!!!! This is awesome.

[@petterkiev965]

You are one of Americans who likes these cars, what do you think is better about Europeans compared to US motorhomes?

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

No he’s not... the Class B RV (sprinter, transit, and promaster based) movement is huge here but crazy expensive. The B+ models are usually slightly bigger vans but even more expensive due to the custom van like body. A lot of us want something just a bit bigger and cheaper, but our class Cs are huge... it’s difficult to find something like this... but I’d buy this. Probably even try living out of it for a bit.

[@michellehirsch-davis3968]

I agree with you. This is the perfect size. Why are they so pricey here in America? Ughhhh 😫😫😡

[@petterkiev965]

@@michellehirsch-davis3968 Are European motorhomes much more expensive than those produced in the US?

[@michellehirsch-davis3968]

@Petter Kiev I can't say more expensive I'm just starting out learn the market. The price conversion on this to American dollar is about $5000 difference from Euro's. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

This is exactly what I want... small RV but bigger than a van with way more gear storage space!

[@orderedsteps4050]

I wish he had brought down the bed and shown the inside of the refrigerator of the first one.

[@janetelliott7230]

Quoin Entertainment yes my thoughts exactly and those are important for Camping/Traveling so very odd he didn’t show them

[@VanlifewithAlan]

It is a trade fair - not a sales demonstration.

[@constantlyinlove]

@@VanlifewithAlan what is the difference between the two?

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@VanlifewithAlan You do sometimes show the inside of the refrigerator, though. It's nice to figure out what the capacity is.

[@jonnyramone1]

I have an elnagh 58. About the same size and far better use of space. This van seems to be incredibly badly designed re use of space.

[@ralphbernhard1757]

Excellent. Mi gusta mucho :-) The deep shower is a great idea. You can fill it with some water, detergent, and then "stomp clean" your dirty laundry. Great price. Thanks for introducing this brand.

[@MiikaWasHere]

This is the best layout I've ever seen in anything this small.

[@alijade]

First one was cool, loved the layout. huge storage compartment in the back would be great.

[@CrankyGrandma]

This first one is a really nice motor home! You can take some kids with you and have enough room for everybody. I wish this was in the US.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

I wish we had more RVs like this back in the U.S. These are really well thought out and seem to be of good quality. The floor plans are well thought out and that first one had amazing storage for such a small RV. I would really like to see more of this in the U.S. PS new sub! And 1 request... please, please open and show the inside of the fridge. For me the fridge can be a deal breaker if it doesn't have a freezer or is too small. Thanks!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I try to open it when I can but it is not always possible as sometimes they are locked. There are only around 15 types of fridge in common use. I often speak on the subject of fridges!

[@barbarasmith4043]

I really like the pull-out pantry. Ingenious how the company managed to fit it in such a small space. Wish RV companies in my country (USA) would humble themselves & learn from European designs.

[@annieballasteros9159]

Barbara Smith yupppp me too.

[@mlferg]

Barbara Smith They’ll never learn as long as they can sell the idea of “bigger is better” to the masses. 🤬🤬🤬

[@InfernosReaper]

You'd be surprised what companies in the US are doing, though

[@dphotos007]

Love that large garage. You could put a Vespa in there.

[@ryanrichardson1169]

Please consider getting a wide angle lens or a superfish lens. You can look at the Moment lenses. It’s very hard to see and get a feel for such tight spaces in this video.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

There you go : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzVZ2VsaKaar7M

[@TimmysFavs]

I'm a fan of the six metre motorhomes and I like both of these, they have some unique features particularly the washroom with a good size shower! Thank you for the presentation.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thanks for watching Tim!

[@michaelv2218]

Second van very interesting/impressive. Can imagine living in it for long periods.Thanks Alan

[@xuey0uth]

"maybe I'm washing my face wrong" that got me cracked up! Hahahaha

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I do my best!

[@xuey0uth]

I hope you do lol!!

[@luisfigointer]

Why would you need to fill up the sink first to wash your face? unless you have separate cold an hot taps😂

[@ragemodels]

Absolutely Love the Bathroom so spacious and well designed !!! Love compact campers with spacious Well Designed Bathrooms !!!

[@rgerent]

Excelent motorhome, only 6 meters length, 2,75mts height. With two couple beds ( one on the top, one above of garage) medium refrigerator 150lts. Two windows on the bedroom. Shower separade to toilet. Economic motor (diesel). Very iluminate because lot of windows. Is a dream RV

[@russellault2391]

Why can't we get something like this in the USA have seen a few KZbins on different European built motorhomes that i would be interested in .

[@mpatmack77]

Regulations have a lot to do with it

[@kandicenagel5257]

Wish these were sold in Canada! Perfect size...and price!

[@krimke881]

I can't understand why on earth they bother installing 2 flares in the kitchen, when you obviously cant use them both at the same time. Oh lord 🙈. Every single factory does that. They are to close to eachother, and you dont want to go get out your children's cooking set, to get a dinner on the table.

[@pasho12now]

What you state here is not at all obvious for someone with plenty of cooking experience in a motorhome... The flares are standard apart and in my brother's old Hymer I typically use three if necessary at the same time with no problem whatsoever... the cooking in this context is of course not generally employing the utensils in the greater range for obvious reasons (space) but when I use the big pan for one meal I just overlay it to cover two of the flares at the same time. We have also traveled with friends and their motorhomes and it is the same in all of the other ones. No one has ever complained about this issue and cooking is greatly enjoyed by all... :D

[@CHSwildcats19]

I loved how you recommended getting a plastic duck for hours of entertainment in the bathtub of the 1st one! :-D lolololol

[@robertv.8893]

I like the layout of the second fan too, minus the decals and color pallette. What caught my eye is the foldable sink in the bathroom. Perhaps not the best execution yet but they are definitely onto something here. The shower is massive and although round edges give a more 'stylish' look, square places just utilize every square cm they have got. Spacious shower for sure! If that bed would also be electrical raised, they have a candidate winner here, especially for that price.

[@petterkiev965]

I am impressed to have space utilization is in these cars, there are of course compromises, but for those who want an easy to drive this must be good, good solutions.

[@thelolguy007]

Amazing layout of the first one (both were great) especially. Really down my alley. 2 beds and a huge accessible underneath garage in a 6m Van? Super 👏👏👏. I don’t know a lot about the brand but the layout is so good 👍

[@FHRider-o1m]

Looks perfect for a single or couple who love going off on cycling adventures, being able to transport expensive /electric bikes inside without having to dismantle them is a revolution. Also having a great shower/toilet, to wash off all the mud and sweat makes this layout complete. I’d been thinking of doing a van build, because it was the only way to achieve that lifestyle in a smaller space, but seems like motorhome designers are catching up fast, and doing it really well.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Georgia, it is not that easy to do it oneself. I have this channel with thousands of vans and in my own van build I made mistakes!

[@Road_Runner2540]

I liked the second one.... great design for a single traveler.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I think I have more of it in a separate video!

[@jakemf1]

Amazing layout- super creative for a small unit- wish we could get these in the US

[@calgal5752]

We’ll have to look into this when we emigrate to Spain...thanks for sharing ❤️🇪🇸

[@VanlifewithAlan]

My idea was to buy a property in Sicily, I bought a motorhome to go there and look for a place, then I found that I liked living in a van more than I would living in a property!

[@calgal5752]

Alan Heath Hope you are enjoying Sicily.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

@@calgal5752 I did - I am not there now but I constantly think of going back.

[@sheilashay3865]

This would be awesone in the US. The layout was really thought out. Not sure if insurance companies with cover it, but could get a vehicle here and have it custom built to be similar to this one.

[@2vibeclub179]

Really like the 590 FT H XMK with big Lounge and shower for a small MotorHome Like the pavillion" bed Great for 2 peoples

[@Ashworth-Media]

WOW, this has that much room hidden away it should be called a Tardis, the layout is the ideal for two people who are after this size of motorhome

[@datsdbomb1431]

I would love these types of RV in USA. Would anyone know the tax and shipping cost back to USA?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

That is not the biggest problem - the biggest problem is if you can register the vehicle and unfortunately I don't have an answer. You would need to speak to the vehicle licencing agency which is local to you. But on the other side, you need to pay import tax plus purchase tax on the full amount which will include the shipping which would be around USD2,000. On the positive side, the price would be reduced by the amount of purchase tax, called Value Added Tax in the EU, which is around 15 - 20 percent depending on where the vehicle is bought. My advice would be to speak to a customs clearance agent who deals with vehicles.

[@ronanbrowne7489]

The USA has individual trade arrangements with each EU country. The other issue in Europe these are not made with petrol engines and an automatic transmission will always cost more

[@gooble69]

A bed over a rear lounge, such a great design idea yet so rare!

[@AndyMatrix]

Wow, nice layout , specially the second one with the lounge on the back. My dream motorhome, almost like the Hymer Starline 550 (575cm long) very rare to find

[@VanlifewithAlan]

If I remember correctly, the Hymer Starline 550 had a lounge in the back that converted into a bed.

[@AndyMatrix]

@@VanlifewithAlan These two models was very good : 510 and 550 . both under 580cm(if mercedes and the fiat models was 15-20 cm longer) with drop bed in front. here you can check some pictures. www.southdownsmotorcaravans.co.uk/stock/1916/used-hymer-550-starline-motorhome-u1916_001.html

[@frankwbeveridge]

Both vans were very nice. The rear lounge gave the illusion of comfort.👍🖖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@peterhanley4554]

big .....bed.... at....the back. Thanks Alan. Ive just ordered one!! :)

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Which one? A bed or a back?

[@Petespans]

@@VanlifewithAlan hahahah! 590 H , picking it up in 10 days thanks to your video. I live in Spain, so "buy Spanish..." I watched so many of your videos and nothing seemed quite right for me... then this video appeared.

[@damtol1]

I'd consider buying one for this price, especially if I was thinking of travelling Europes cities and towns.

[@WinkelHoof]

You can stay in hotels then...lol 😉

[@MrQwerty3000]

Nice removable sink plug feature

[@loveu2222]

Nothing wrong with a steps,give you some extra storage☮️🗽✌️

[@LurkerDood]

Now we know with such a small campervan that you can have a dry bath!!! If I wanted to get a campervan, this one would be perfect!

[@largol33t1]

Every motorhome in the US is a Flintstone mobile compared to this. That's why I won't buy any. They are like 20 years behind the times when Europeans put out something like this.

[@opencurtin]

largol33t1 the USA seems to losing its edge in lots of industries the car industry , and now Boeing why's this ? Is it complacent attitude to R&D ?

[@crazyalcayne]

Your right about that. RV's like these make it to the states one day. This is awesome!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I don't think Boeing is leaving the US!

[@opencurtin]

Alan Heath lucky if they don't go bankrupt over the Max situation!

[@petterkiev965]

I try to understand the difference between European motorhome and US motorhome, I know that US cars are bigger, but is there a difference in the quality of building materials, technical solutions? Or are the design solutions you think are better in Europe?

[@monkeyhaters9258]

All the trailers in the Walmart parking lot will be jealous!!

[@meenam300zx]

Why can't American companies copy these beautiful designs rather than making ugly, bulky RV's that are horrible and you can't drive them anywhere. Please stop making junks.

[@paula.jackson5463]

This is a great Layout!!!!! Bring it to Canada, I want one!

[@spoiled4evaami]

I think hes a bit negative for my taste. I think this is just an adorable set up.

[@R1davies]

For the product he's reviewing and for the advertised price of €52k euros he has reviewed far better alternatives recently.

[@unclej3423]

Don't know what the quality is like but for the price, I really like this, perfect size for me 👍

[@largemarge1603]

Mister Heath! High points for snark! And chips during your hours of mobile bathing.

[@kevinheath5655]

The second one is just perfect for me and at 6m is so useful

[@jimbraun8727]

Not useful in a neighborhood that does not allow these things to sit in the drive. You would need to "garage it", which would require a 10' garage door which would require a garage with a ceiling height of about 12 feet. In other words you need a house designed around the vehicle

[@hasan_z]

@@jimbraun8727 such neighbourhoods exist??? Lol

[@edis6484]

Please take a look @3:18 one of the best toilets on a motor home🚐🏁🏁 Van life rocks👍

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Wow... I'd love to see that 590 model in the US. I wonder how well bicycles would fit into that garage.

[@bambiharzott26]

I like all the cube space for stuff.

[@choneyb54]

THIS IS REALLY NICE!! I LOVE IT!!

[@beach3girl459]

Creative design, great storage, cheap-ass cooktop!

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

I love this! Great van! Thanks for showing us!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thanks for watching!

[@haristsiras5075]

I love this channel. So much to see. Thank u

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thanks Haris, that is very nice to read!

[@pooheadlou]

Mate, you really need a wide angle lens.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

You can send me one and I will use it.

[@eekamoose]

@@VanlifewithAlan That was an unhelpful reply, you don't seem to be big on social graces. You DO need a wide angle lens, it's very difficult to get an impression of the motorhome from your stream of closeups.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

@@eekamoose Then send me one!!! I will use it.

[@JoyofRVing]

eekamoose I agree. He’s just plain rude, even with his response to other comments. 🤮

[@yippehanako]

@@JoyofRVing not really, you guys are being babies lol

[@ModernMessiah]

Never seen a sink or bathtub in an rv like that. Overall I'd give it an 8 out of 10 for the first one. A 6 for the second one.

[@camiefoust6560]

I didn't see a drain in the bathroom "sink".

[@SB4E.2]

Camie Foust They usually pour into the back part, sort of past where it folded. Then there is a drain hose back there. Ingenious use of space. . Bit messy, but I think worth it so as not to have toothpaste and such all crammed near the kitchen sink.

[@vpaniagu]

These are great!. Nothing like these in US. That is why custom van industry is becoming so popular in US. Rv manufacturers are trying to cram so much into the vehicles in US, the prices are crazy. Much cheaper to custom design and pay only for what you need/want. Just because you want a smaller RV the EU proves you can have a real bath.

[@PKMomLife]

Super neat lil camper

[@noel.videos]

How can you choose this with this price over a big camper van with a custom layout for less than 30k euro (seminew van).

[@nygrl6102]

Handy to get a snack from the fridge while you're in bed.

[@OurDaysOut]

Very nice👍

[@josiem1681]

Your crazy 😜 a plastic duck 🦆 great video

[@elainem-f3214]

In that second one you could store bicycles or a motorbike

[@janettehammons4020]

Too bad, we don’t see these in the U.S!

[@300leothelion]

I’ve been to a lot of these shows cause the wife and I are planning on building one. American camper vans or RVs are too big for our roads. European vans are narrow so easy to manover and park. Hope you find one. Greeting from the UK. 🇬🇧

[@maynunal]

it can be copied:-)

[@300leothelion]

maynunal yea. I’m hoping to. Here in the uk they’re more caravans (Americans call them trailers) than motor homes. So what I plan to do is buy a caravan and a used van. Prob a sprinter. Biggest I can find. Strip them both out and Frankenstein them both together. 😀that should save the wife and I thousands of pounds. There’s a lot of good camper building videos on you tube for inspiration. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@bambiharzott26]

I really like this bathroom

[@rrudydedogg3779]

Regarding the second van, the six-meter: this exemplifies a feature I see in most every RV and trailer offered an I don't get it. Why build a vehicle for one or two people then put in seating for four or six at a dining table, space that could be put to better use? I would like to see an option for a single recliner chair with a swingaway table with adjustable height.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I don't know why there are more seats than there are beds but the manufacturers do it!

[@bethanyday3471]

i dont understand either. i keep looking at these things and theyre trying so hard to put in all this seating and im like "i'd rather have more space for the shower/tub, toilet, and perhaps a standing wardrobe over those extra seats any day." i prefer my toilet to be in a separate closet from the shower and i'd much rather make sure i have that then all this extra seating. a van is for 1 person or a couple (maybe bff's) , what are you going to have a bunch of people in your van for dinner? lol.

[@greenlady43]

Did the bathroom sink have a drain? Nice unit

[@VanlifewithAlan]

They always have drains Linda!

[@birteoldhaber513]

Your german is perfect👍.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thank you!

[@dawnmoulton8489]

Looks interesting.

[@rjay1340]

And in the cupboard is , , a cupboard !!

[@andreawheatley5528]

I actually love it!!

[@andreawheatley5528]

The 1st on that is!!

[@lorrainegrasso493]

Awesome, wish I had one.

[@pradipmandge5567]

3D printing of motorhome is a revolutionary idea and is to be implemented.🙂

[@amerruru2443]

Thank you so much 🌻

[@immortalsofar5314]

Several features similar to those I want to put into my self-build. Using the front seats with the table (why not? They're wasted otherwise when you're stationary) and the pop-down bed which means you have a permanent bed without using up space. I want to extend my seat sliders into the back, though, and use the front space for the bed.

[@immortalsofar5314]

@@jobeaumont6621 I have to admit, I considered the speed of packing the bed away in the design. The fast getaway is one of the reasons I want an RV rather than a trailer. Once I got the van, though, it turned out the width wasn't sufficient for a comfortable bed so I had to move it into the back. As for security, I'm a software guy so I've been doubling up the backup/driving cameras for intruder detection when I'm parked.

[@HavootuKali]

This is nice... Why dont we have these in the states?

[@strickostricko]

Your added trade tariffs make them too expensive to buy

[@hrbeta]

I like the second one

[@pjt3887]

Love this! Looks like a nice boat inside with the cabinets.

[@shanshan8867]

I would love to have one!

[@melenak2]

You really didn’t tell us nothing about the RV not the 12v or usb hookups, not where the water tanks can be stored, and didn’t show us how the bed comes down. It looked like a very good camper van but it was hard to tell.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

What do you want to know about 12v that I did not say. I presume you mean USB ports not hook ups, the water tanks are not stored, they are fixed and I did not show the bed coming down because it is at a trade fair and locked.

[@melenak2]

You just could have done a better explanation. Most of the video you opened compartments and barely told us about them.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Those are great but are they available in the US & what’s the price? 👍☮️🌞

[@Mandydailyblog]

The second one is best ❤

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I will post a separate video of the second one!

[@GraceFamily]

Very nice!

[@mgn5667]

will these work in cold weather in the single digits....

[@VanlifewithAlan]

It will work but at this price the insulation is not going to be designed for very cold temperatures.

[@monkey-trial...6578]

The Italians build excellent boats. I'm thinking Riva. It looks solid which is more easily achieved with a smaller space. It sounds like real wood. Is it? Its actually quite boat - y on the inside.

[@valerievanvalen806]

Gimbal is great but why not filming with a wider angle? I think that would improve ur footage a lot....

[@VanlifewithAlan]

This was at the end of the day Valerie - all I had left was my mobile phone.

[@gerrycollins2335]

I'd prefer to have more room in the bathroom instead of a separate shower (come sit-down bath). The flat shallow basin would also be very frustrating when you wanted to wash your hands and face. I like the huge garage - but it would be helpful to see if you could put fold-down bike(s) in it, or at least to know the minimum size of garage to accommodate such bike(s) and then to compare that with the dimension of garages as you do your reviews.

[@vijayasambandam1660]

They look so stylish and elegant RV In USA no so good 😊!

[@thewideawakeclub4843]

Do the dining tables come down to make an extra bed?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

No, not in this van.

[@bambiharzott26]

Is there storage inside steps

[@lesleythomson2823]

Does this come right hand drive

[@brighton_dude]

I think that is extremely good indeed and for a reasonable price.

[@johniboz1]

My neighbor bought a beautiful RV similar to this one at the Harrisburg RV show a couple of years ago. It's been sitting in his driveway and hasn't moved but maybe once or twice!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

That is such a pity but it is quite common. I think many people buy RVs because they come to the opinion that they did not see their children growing up so they want to see their grandkids growing up and taking them away on holiday. However it never works out like that!

[@sotobfree7163]

« You don’t like air blown heating » ???? It’s quiet 🤫 very economical 🤔and heats shower area where you can dry clothes if you duct an outlet to it🤗 what’s no to like

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Not always economical on the battery.

[@sotobfree7163]

Alan Heath hi we have the Truma 6 diesel unit and runs on the solar charged house batteries. Honestly it sips diesel out the main tank which hardly affects the fuel consumption. Your vid was interesting to me because I run a 6’20 van and they’ve managed to incorporate the back locker into such a small space. thanks for the video

[@paulsimmons5726]

Too bad these aren't imported to the USA. I bet they be a good seller. To be so compact, this RV has a lot to offer!

[@saddletramp5000]

I like the washroom in this one

[@charlieangel9705]

Praying to have enough money to buy me some of these. Please let it happen...

[@dennissewell9846]

You don’t mention the beds! How many? Is there a drop down how does it operate?