Does our local dealer have a van that can match a Consort Reef ?

[@glynnisross7974]

And so the hunt for a new van begins. So exciting and, like choosing a house, you will know when you find the right one. Thank you for taking us along.

[@bassethoundrule3093]

I have been watching your channel for a while just didn’t know how to subscribe. I told my wife this and she showed me how. Now I’m glad to finally subscribe. I hope you find what you’re looking for. Randy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you subscribed Randy. Thanks for your support.

[@davypeugeot]

Exciting to be following you on the search 😊😊. Torrential rain here,severe flooding around and more to come. Oh Ken I bought the DJI miny 3 ...passed my online test last night .... Got to do a flight in between the rain today .....very nerve wrecking ,but absolutely delighted with the clarity and stability.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Congratulations on the first flight. Practice as often as you can just flying it about and it will soon be like riding a bike. Then the nerves will go 👍. I have been getting flood warnings for Sussex. We are in the Peak District now so we hope everyone is ok.

[@davypeugeot]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for the advice , I will fly it about getting used to it as much as I can , when weather stops hopefully I'll go to open ground . Our local town now has flooding ,just seen videos of some pubs and water just running through it and customers getting out . Hopefully all will be ok over there for you guys. It's a bit scary with the amount of rain about .

[@user-vm3yd2rp7f]

We had an envy 200 nissan.. we grew out of it with a dog. We went van shopping and got a ram promaster high roof 136". You will not regret standing up for a change. Our van is definitely a game changer. I would go with something you can stand up in. Comfort is everything. Cheers from the USA!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes it is time to be able to stand without lifting the roof 👍

[@jayoneill1533]

The thrill of the hunt! Take your time looking because the right van is out there.

[@davidmarshall5596]

Well Carole & Ken the search continues & eventually ya will find what you're looking for that ticks all the boxes so the best of luck & you will know when ypu see something it will say tp you 'I'm here' 😉 ❤ hope you're both well & remembered to put your clock back 🤔

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes, we remembered to put our clocks back but still got up early as we were awake 😁

[@markjarvis7637]

There is a big dealer at Newark, on your way to Leeds

[@csbridgemountain7972]

Thank´s for brighten up every Friday .

[@maryg.249]

I think looking for the new van is as exciting as finally finding the right one. I can hardly wait to see what you get. I’m also excited that you want to travel even in winter! Thanks for taking us along. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We enjoyed using the little red camper in winter and we managed to stay cosy. The next van will be even more capable. 👍

[@richardfowler9901]

Hi as always nice program. Had van's for 12 years now definitely git a dev heater fitted i have had a planer for over 5 years now best bit of kit I have ever had .regards rick.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

cheers 👍

[@Sushi2735]

Great to see you! I hope you find exactly what you want but a tat bigger ❤❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It will be ❤️👍

[@vansforthememories]

We are blessed our van came with a Webasto diesel heater that does heat & water or just heat or just water. Really comes into its own when we’re up in Scotland in winter. Perhaps something to consider that lpg isn’t readily accessible in some places. Hope you had a good day at Consort. Em 💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That sounds a lovely setup. We certainly want to be able to stay everywhere 👍

[@grapesodatravels]

Ooh Carol has new hair! Smashing! Good to eliminate things. Narrows matters down. 🚌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Its now down to a very fine point 👍 I think the shorter cut really suites her and easy to look after in the van

[@Brian-ug3cy]

Maybe look at a Murvi? 5.4m and 6m vans, expensive, but less "up north" than S&L, Concert, IH, Devon and Vantage 😊

[@Wizardinthewild]

Pleased you’re starting to narrow down your choices for your next van. Looking forward to seeing what you decide. We’ve got a couple of KZbin friends with Consorts and they really like them. Build quality is supposed to be really good. Thanks for giving our CV40 and us a mention❤. The quest for a new van continues…😉👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I knew it was a CV40 😁👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Do your friends with Consorts have KZbin channels? We would love to see how other people get on in them 🙂

[@daletinsley2954]

Yes.! LPG coming out of underslung tanks is cheaper than coming out of bottles but first do your research regarding the fact that more and more forecourts are doing away with log pumps as E.V charging hubs are more profitable. Definitely go for diesel heating. If someone had a van custom built or did their own then if a separate diesel tank was fitted it would be legal to run the heater ( or anything else ) on cheaper red diesel.

[@daletinsley2954]

Oops LPG pumps

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@daletinsley2954 yes, definitely going for diesel heating 👍

[@bobbutcher7725]

Here I am having subscribed and watched the vast majority of your trips and find I'm still in the dark about vans versus motorhomes. Can you educate me, perhaps do a video on the subject, and explain the difference between van, motorhome, camper, coach built etc etc............. and what about dormobile, do they still exist or am I showing my age?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We might one day 👍

[@kevinholland4156]

I think a high-top motorhome will really cramp your style of being able to tuck into car spaces in all the little towns you visit.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

There is always a compromise to be made. We have thought long and hard about our requirements for the new van.

[@stevebennett6727]

Our 2020 Chausson has a Truma 6DE boiler. Heating and hot water on diesel or 240 volts mains hook up. It’s been absolutely awesome 👌🏽

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds great 👍

[@sallywilkinson7725]

Get the van ! You can add everything else afterwards and have so many knowledgeable subscribers and friends to assist you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is the thing we love about having the channel. Decent people enjoy helping each other and we have learned a lot from our viewers. In fact where we are going next was a recommendation by several 👍

[@williamchanning9055]

My van came with a webasto heater, both for heat & water, lots of options out there. If you are going up to consort, it may be worth a look at vantage, i know they are oop north 😉

[@vansforthememories]

Snap, ours too, wouldn’t be without it. 😎

[@teaforthree1]

Consort is the couple who started and eventually sold Vantage. Very similar vans

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

I had an Eberspacher diesel heater in my NV200 and have the same model in my Toyota Proace. I believe Eberspacher do a combined heater and hot water system.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The beauty of diesel is its available everywhere 👍

[@jasonwaring588]

Is it a campervan or motorhome you are looking for ? If Campervan take a look at Ultra Vans ,they convert vow/ man crafter ,shore/toilet fixed bed with garage.full oven .80litre fridge and a lounge area . I’ve just ordered mine ,ticked all the boxes ready for full vanlife .good luck with your search .👊👊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Campervan but we considered all options 👍

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

Good luck, the explorations commence. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜 PS: Think where you might travel and take into account weather pattern changes globally, as many cars & vans will be susceptible to damage if any even minor flooding situations, so something higher off the ground will be safer & stronger (better views too).

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good tips Xavier thanks ❤️👍

[@janehylands9694]

I also visited this dealer years ago and got told off for looking in an unlocked van. How was I supposed to know it had been left unlocked by accident - it was the first one I saw so I didn't know they were all locked. They told me I needed to choose on the website and then they would unlock the one I wanted to buy. I left and will never go back!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That was not a good experience 😕

[@eleniburgess5099]

Hoping you’re ok if at home at the moment in Sussex with the storms we are hearing about

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are at home now so all good ❤️👍

[@karenchapman2561]

Hello Carol & Ken 😁 Great vid look forward to seeing next vid on your adventures ☔☔☔🎃😁

[@georgeoliver8989]

Hi both have you tried the auto sleeper Kemerton xl

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That looks like a lovely van but we are hoping not to exceed 6m in length ☺️

[@HATCHETHAS]

If you are going big I can't help thinking you might as well get a motorhome and be done with it, as long as you have somewhere to keep it which you have just go large and enjoy it. With all the parking aids and cameras nowdays it really isn't an issue driving and with the UK increasingly being a harder place to wild camp go further afield in Europe as plenty of places to stay.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are considering all options 👍

[@PinkBG]

You should look at the bailey endeavour on the ford transit auto gearbox. Lovely van, large rear lounge, diesel heating, clever bathroom door that gives width in the kitchen alleyway area. Saw it at the NEC

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We saw the launch videos and those who saw it at the show. I think availability will be the main issue.

[@Wizardinthewild]

That traffic was horrible 😩. The curry made up for it. 👏. We let our membership of the club lapse and not renewed it. I found last week we were not subscribed to you but re did it then. Don’t know what is happening with KZbin. 👏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for checking 🙂👍

[@davesmith4413]

good luck hope your both well

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Much better now thanks

[@leenewcome85]

Happy Hunting 😊

[@Kermit-Si]

Yes, I had a trip to that dealership when I was looking for "Kermit " quite a trip from Henley. They certainly had plenty of vans, it almost felt to big, to busy. Then I think it was 2 weeks later that we found each other at my local dealer. 🐸 😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes some of those vans had very low mileage for secondhand vans.

[@shannjess5223]

Oh I wish we had a diesel heater , we only have heating when we are hooked up to power, so inconvenienced for freedom camping.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Worth every penny I think. 👍

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Seems like we are polar opposites from you guys, we sold our two berth small motor-home during C19 and have decided to go smaller as we approach retirement. The 2mtr height is so very important to us having experienced the difficulties in getting about, so smaller for us is good. We have also looked at propane heating which I know will eat into our gas, but I could put a diesel heater in myself, but I don't really want a separate diesel tank and possibly the smell inside the van. Good luck with your search and I know, when you see the one that clicks with you, go for it.....

[@AnneRogersPhoto]

You don’t need a separate tank for the eberspacher, they can feed from the main tank and can’t run it dry if properly installed. They sip diesel. I’ve never had any issues with the smell in the van. The only negative is that they’re noisy when started, but once up to temp they’re pretty quiet.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

@@AnneRogersPhoto not so easy on my van, 1.6 PETROL 😅😅

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have thoroughly enjoyed our micro camper for 4 years and limboed under almost everything. A trip from hell made us rethink and go bigger 😁👍. We will explain that in a future vlog.

[@AnneRogersPhoto]

@@theoldhobbit3640 That indeed WILL require a separate tank! :)

[@theoldhobbit3640]

@@AnneRogersPhoto sorry, I should have made the petrol fact more clear 😄😄

[@voyageadventurevans]

If you get a van that has the truma combi gas heater, you should be able to swap it out for a truma diesel 4e. Until last year the 6d had a larger rectangular flue cover, so this would have been a problem. They now make the 4de which has the same flue as the gas heater. I would expect any van you buy could be changed to an underslung tank, or even just refillable bottles. Its probably still better to buy something that suits you from day 1, but also be mindful of what changes are easy and those that are not.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good points. 👍

[@the-other-windsors]

Good idea to have one final check locally before extending your search. Wise comment about not getting carried away. Went to just have a look at a puppy once and look where that ended up 😂. Still couldn't see you guys in a motorhome. It would be lovely to see you both again if you do get up to our neck of the woods. We wish you all the best with your search. You'll find the one, we're sure😉🐕🚙🚙

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@the-other-windsors thanks for watching. Would love to meet up again, will let you know if we are up your way 🙂👍❤️

[@levt2156]

It's getting very exciting!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you think so because we are genuinely excited about going up in size. 👍

[@gilltate3029]

Are you still interested in the VW Bilbo because there is one for sale near me in Burgess Hill at £59,950. It is Ascot grey, 2020 plate with 19,000 on the clock and is automatic.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We found that during the long wait our needs changed so we are looking at going bigger now 👍

[@gilltate3029]

@@LifeistooshortCK well I wish you the best of luck.

[@salopianblue8765]

We’re looking for our first camper an at the moment. Could I ask what’s changed your collective minds regarding van height? Does the ‘2 metre rule’ now seem less of an obstacle, regarding car parks and height barriers? Would be grateful for your reasoning regarding this. Thanks from Shropshire.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

A trip from hell. We will explain what happened soon. The 2m rule still stands and we will have to adapt how we operate. We will miss being able to slip under the 2m barriers.

[@BrigittevTien]

Well in my humble opinion that’s not the way to find a new van. You need to get in, feel the seats, lay on the bed, get on that toilet (😂), check out the cupboards etc……. Good luck with the search! We only have the dieselheater for warmth, with two gasbottles we have more then enough gas for warm water and cooking for a very long trip 😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We agree that’s why we didn’t stay long. We are looking to have diesel heating and hot water and gas just for cooking 🙂👍

[@craighowells3462]

I’ll second the IH Motorhome’s. They are quality built also on VW base. We collected this week and the drive back was very quiet. No rattling/squeaking units also VW auto was a different level to the Fiat based van. Worth a look as not far from Consort

[@paulfisher7911]

wow some of them prices it blew me away i payed 36500 in 1998 for my house n now motorhomes are alot more cost how do they justify it

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We feel the same. The prices have become obscene. Many reasons for it and one is the explosion in how many people want to do it. We are still in the first house we bought for £44K in 1985. We stayed put because we have great neighbours. We couldn’t have kids and that saved us a tidy sum. We know we can’t take it with us when we go so we will enjoy it while we last 😁👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

Personally I would not get a black campervan. I still think white is the best as it’s much cooler in the hot weather.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Having experienced real heat in France last June I am with you.

[@Kermit-Si]

Whot about a green one, you can hide in the long grass, or under the trees 🌳 in summer. 🐸 🤣🤣

[@jabberwokky8]

I fitted two solar panels and a Maxxfan to my black Proace van. The panels shade the roof from the heat and power the fan. That's the solution.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@jabberwokky8 I have a metallic brown Toyota Proace pop top. That gets a lot hotter inside than my previous white Nissan NV200 pop top. It has a flexible solar panel at the rear. Covering the whole room in raised solid solar panels is not an option unfortunately.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@LifeistooshortCK at least you had the white roof.

[@CrampavanAdventures]

Hows the van hunt going for both of you :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Going very well. We should have a new video out on Friday 🙂

[@CrampavanAdventures]

Awesome! I look forward to the video! Can't wait to find out what van you got ;) @@LifeistooshortCK

[@lyndab2068]

Doesn’t help when you can’t get inside for a general ‘feel’ of the van. Good luck with your onward search. We hope to be looking soon 👀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No it was a waste of time really. Some vans have such a dark tint you cant see anything. A quick peek and you can instantly tell if its worth a detailed look.

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

All I'm going to say is, Do not buy a van from these people, I bought mine from them and they are an untrustworthy bunch of crooks. All is NOT what it seems.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the feedback Terry 👍

[@getawaygeese]

Easier to find what you don’t want for sure

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari Om It's a process... YAM xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yep tick off all the steps and all should end well

[@petergilmore2468]

Hi , we have a Consort Peugeot Nova, have to say we are absolutely delighted with the van , diesel heater for water and heating is great leaving lpg for cooking and we’ve only used half a tank since May and it’s had plenty of use. General build is of top quality and having a U shaped lounge gives you a good garage. Good luck with your search but I think you’ll be happy with Consort and the customer service goo and friendly

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Peter. We love their vans 👍

[@moonmother.]

💖💖

[@alecporter1784]

Always annoying when all the vans are locked

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we thought that.

[@mbeaumont8499]

Seems like that didn't want a sale.

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

When looking for a motor vehicle of any type. Personally I find it a very depressing experience. I don't know why. Maybe it's an age thing for me. Having vans not open for viewing not a good sign. Ps I wouldn't buy anything with a French Engine. George

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I have no experience of French engines. I agree a locked vans are no good at all which is why this was such a short video 👍

[@davenewbitt]

Guys, go for a small motor home, you are limiting your options looking for a van. A motor home is a van that's already converted, it will make your life easier i am sure.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We understand your thinking with Dave 👍

[@davenewbitt]

Some times i am accused not not thinking, but thanks for the complement, good luck with the search @@LifeistooshortCK

[@denisepeters8551]

Didn't seem like your heart was in it really. Do you really want to change ?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we do. I think that may have been because we didn’t think we would find anything on the lot but had that nagging doubt that we might.

[@janicecameron3688]

Why would you bother making such a short vlog here????? Just wondering.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

There are vlogs of trips which tend to be 20 minutes and info updates which can be very short. Some people like to know where we are in the search for a new van. We have always done this

[@janetbowen7854]

Have you looked at IH motorhomes? VW Crafters , 6m conversions with rear lounge, Fiats as well. Ford Endeavour, 6m rear lounge. Consort look good too. 😄🚐 Good luck.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have looked at all of them - mainly via youtube but they were good videos. 👍