Dusseldorf Caravan Salon Motorhomes & Vans Overview

[@russcorbett3923]

Awesome video as always !!! Being from the U.S. , I liked the military vehicles " Action Mobil " and " Bliss Mobil " that were retrofitted to be off grid living machines !! Thank you for all that you do !!

[@maobfh]

You showed us some awesome caravans and I think there were features in each one that I would like in my ‘perfect ‘ setup. Like your house, your caravan gets bigger as your budget grows. I will be honest, though. I don’t care much for the bigger ones with the car underneath. My father in law has a 42ft RV and he pulls a van behind his. I drove him for many years and though driving them across North America is fun, you can’t get to many places you would want to go to. Big RV Parks, big parking lots and sometimes out in the country if you aren’t afraid of scratches and you want to use it. I liked the overhead camper built onto a truck chassis with the sink that moved out of the way. But as husband is in a wheelchair that is half the size (and weight) of the camper makes it a hard one for us to use. I think the one I liked the most was the Sunlight (Sundown? SunCrest?) van you showed at the end of the video. The sporty one. But I would need it longer (same wheelchair issues) and would want it 4x4/4 wheel drive. The overlanders are FANTASTIC but I would need to work with them to build it from scratch and I don’t know that I would ever feel good about throwing a million pounds at a camper. Well, I don’t know if that is true, either. I was in medicine, not a banker, and never saw the kind of money it requires for those choices. Don’t think I could sleep at night doing so when so many have so little. Unless I made it tank/bullet/bomb proof and went back to work in remote areas.. So probably never. But they are really nice and more to my liking.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I’d happily take parts from many to create my favourite 😀 And the Sunlight was very different! Sounds like you have some great memories from you trips

[@stevechurchman1824]

Looking forward to seeing the caravan specific video

[@TravellingK]

Might take me a while to edit as there were so many 🤣

[@vicmiller7191]

Talk about overwhelming WOW, i really liked the overland vehicles. All the differant types available now days could really make it difficult to make a decision...Thanks for sharing...Vic

[@TravellingK]

There were 14 giant halls at least!! Very overwhelming.

[@huettenfee]

Laika, of course. As you mentioned: nice colors and fabrics.

[@TravellingK]

And they seemed popular in Germany! Plenty at the campground too.

[@EatSleepVan]

All those sliding cabinets in the camper on the back of the ute were pretty awesome! (The 'basin' one)

[@TravellingK]

Such a clever use of space 😀

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Wow so much to choose from - great selection of the notable and interesting! Personally I love the clever sink and composting loo as standard in the Burrow

[@TravellingK]

I was pretty excited about that clever sink too 🤣

[@goldenstardust]

Those clever Europeans certainly know how to design motorhomes!

[@TravellingK]

Such an impressive variety too!

[@vicmiller7191]

I bet your feet were a little tired with all that walking. So many choices and ideas. it just makes the head spin with all the possibilities...Vic

[@TravellingK]

They were full on days!! But so interesting to see all the new brands.

[@silashouse1054]

I once lived in the uk, born in Nottingham but have now lived in New Zealand for the last 30 years on the north and south Islands. but coming back to the canals for 3 or 4 years, might be longer. well done on your journeys so fare, so, I hope to be there on the first day of January. keep flaying our flag... Kaiora mi tatu. John in NZ

[@TravellingK]

Oh wow! A big adventure about to be started?

[@jonsmith8582]

Some stunning vehicles there, but the one with the Porsche in the boot , that IS decadent !

[@TravellingK]

Just a little decadent 🥂

[@waynecompton7612]

Good evening Karen , thank you for the video. Some very nice motor homes but you need deep pockets!! Anyway Take Care and catch you next time 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed! Most were way out of my own budget! Think that’s why the smaller simpler vans interested me too.

[@brianthomsen1163]

Wow, these all look amazing. Not used to seeing proper Class A RVs in Europe.

[@TravellingK]

They seem to have plenty to pick from!

[@damonhallsworth1948]

Good vid. Looking forward to the future vid on caravans

[@TravellingK]

And I can’t wait to share it 😀😀

[@davidjones6470]

Bloody hell lovely lady you do get about a bit! Great and interesting video as always! Love it!

[@TravellingK]

Hehe, too close not to visit! Glad you enjoyed David.

[@jawadvlog86]

Awesome video Thanks for sharing With love from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@janethartwig774]

I can’t imagine driving those huge beasts on the narrow UK roads, nor can I imagine wanting too.

[@TravellingK]

I can’t imagine either 😱

[@SSR00000]

Hiya K - thanks for making and posting the vid. Very interesting! Have you seen the new Adria Estella or Astella.. not sure about name. Basically a crossover between a caravan and Tiny House. I think you might like it. 🌸

[@TravellingK]

Yes! Can’t wait to share it in my caravan video. So amazing to see it.

[@iritantNL]

The last one is my favorite 😊

[@TravellingK]

I’m not surprised 😀😀

[@runelysell1138]

I would love, to see you in one of these big 4 wheeler`s . Driving through a river a lake or an ocean on adventure. looks like they can handle anything......great channel.....

[@TravellingK]

Ah I can picture it now 😀🙈

[@ricks.1318]

Hey Karen.... I thought the new Malibu vans looked pretty COOL ... Lots of interior space and WELL PLANNED OUT :) :) :) :) The only trouble with attending these RV expos, is that one always sees, MORE than one's bank account CAN handle !!! lol :)

[@TravellingK]

Haha yes, too many beautiful and pricy options

[@alisterwest6987]

Mercedes looks rugged that one please 😃I wish 🤣the future is here these are exceptional machines another excellent video 👍

[@TravellingK]

I couldn’t get over how many and how beautifully built they were.

[@JamesSmith-ui2hv]

My favourite , Carthago .

[@TravellingK]

It felt well made too

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Wow, you look at those big rigs with all the bells & whistles & you’d think why bother hitting the road just stay in your home 😅🤣

[@TravellingK]

Haha some are like luxurious apartments on wheels 🤣

[@noproblem2big337]

A lot of nice modern campers and big rigs if you have lots of money to spare...

[@TravellingK]

Plenty of options there!!

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

It would be interesting to see one of these companies designing city apartments.

[@JamesSmith-ui2hv]

Go to IKEA

[@TravellingK]

True! Making the most of space.

[@seangreene64]

Nice to to see all the wow. Would like to know the ouch.

[@TravellingK]

Hmmm I don’t know if i did see anything ouch 🤔

[@carycoombe3380]

I really like those big "overlander" RVs. Somehow, I cannot see you enjoying one of those. You prefer more civilised place to set up camp than where those go.

[@TravellingK]

Might be hard to park at the supermarket 🤣

[@kevinpawsey39]

GREAT VID.....THEY ALL LOOK SO NICE BUT YOU CAN JUST BET THEY COST £££££££££££££££££

[@TravellingK]

Some were very pricy!

[@Teresafromtheyarnshop]

Great video as always.

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

Dusseldorf like Do-sell-doorf, not like Mussel, just saying. I prefer vans, as David Johns converted on his Vandemonium youtube channel. You got to travel on his narrowboat, were you able to see the van he converted? It's quite small, but I prefer the smaller pieces, so not big furniture taking up the area. I'd add a sml closet shower room as Greg Virgoe,, another youtuber has it, but that's about as big as I'd go. Have fun!

[@TravellingK]

Hehe good to know of the correct pronunciation!! No, I didn’t get a chance to see David’s van. Curious about this other channel you’ve mentioned... will have a look!

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

@@TravellingK Thanks for not being offended, I tried not to sound snitty. Greg's vlog is amazing, but don't discount David's as his reno was amazing. They both have such detail in work. Greg is the professional, so his is hard core, but soooo interesting. He & his wife have already spent early this year in Spain, Portugal, & France in their van. I know you'll enjoy! Blessings! Q

[@iangrice329]

The Germans know how to build caravans and motor homes, we had a small LMC from the lat 80s and it was so solid, compared to UK ones.

[@katz2912]

Yes, they look very solid and more modern compared to North American RVs too.

[@TravellingK]

Oh interesting to hear!

[@sparkles9868]

As Always a great video

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! A little different to my others 😀

[@tspacefullstop4161]

How extra is it having a car in the back..let alone a Porsche. My option would be the Vespa. Cute.

[@TravellingK]

Haha even the idea of owning a Porsche is crazy!

[@agn855]

07:52 - would have been interesting to see that kind of bed fully folded down ...

[@TravellingK]

Ah was that the van you liked the most?

[@victormorris3680]

I shudder to think what the price of these things would be, I would probably need a second mortgage to buy one!

[@TravellingK]

The ones requiring slippers would be insanely expensive!!

[@brettalfero6245]

Wow so many... I reckon you would pull the overlander off well... but not that practical for you...

[@TravellingK]

Might work better in Australia than NZ 😜

[@grahamhawthorn7177]

K you need to go and see your Bank Manager ! Good Luck lol.

[@TravellingK]

Haha that would be funny to import one home!

[@4aneme8R]

One question I would ask how many actual companies are there. In the US you have two companies who have basically bought many/most of the others, Forest River and Thor, and quality has taken a nose dive and a direct result. Drawers that a r stapled together and wood frame construction.

[@iangrice329]

Quality will always suffer in situations like this as there is no compilation.

[@TravellingK]

Ah that’s interesting... and Thor just bought Hymer.

[@entertainmentchanneloz1509]

does KZbin fund everything you do? you seem to get around pretty good and have an easy going life style :)

[@TravellingK]

Oh no, I get a tiny KZbin fund. I’m mainly funded by my graphic design work and Patreon. This trip has been amazing with the Bailey caravan and Peugeot car though!

[@jamessymons5916]

😎

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

Them big ones are beautiful inside,but driving it on narrow roads.....

[@TravellingK]

Might be a challenge!

[@brianboys9015]

I want one I can put a kayak surfboards and an electric bike in.

[@century2298]

I wish that I could afford the overlanders.

[@TravellingK]

Me too! So much character.

[@altacat9702]

This is a little off the wall but you might check out You Tube "Bus Grease Monkey Blytheville Bus Ralley" ... usually it's mechanical stuff but this one is mostly Americans who have converted old busses from the 1940's to 1970's into camper's ...huge variety of neat stuff ...worth a quick look

[@TravellingK]

Ohhh I’m curious - will have a look!

[@altacat9702]

@@TravellingK ...creative Americans doing fun stuff giving old machines a new life ... definitely interesting : )

[@greglewis8843]

Are there not many caravans there

[@katz2912]

Karen said she was doing a separate video for caravans.

[@TravellingK]

So so many caravans!! Might be a long video too 🤣

[@greglewis8843]

@@katz2912 did she good I'll look out for that miss a lot with subtitles and lip-reading thanks

[@brianboys9015]

AND a proper video editing work desk.

[@TravellingK]

Sounds like a great setup 😀

[@brianboys9015]

@@TravellingK And a really good chair. LYW

[@millomweb]

Well, take one of those large vehicles with a car ramp coming out of the back and reconfigure it so the car goes on the trailer with more living space above ! So in all, you have an even longer vehicle ! Next significant mod - not to use standard vehicle chassis - so the floor can be as low as possible - to enable the vehicle to be a double-decker with further stairs up onto the roof with fold-down rails / walls for travelling. The bottom floor would include cat access to the ground underneath and a 'garden fence' would allow the cat outdoors access but not the freedom to wander off. Both sides of the vehicle would expand outwards to give plenty of empty floor space inside - so you're not so cramped. Effectively a 6 berth, I think. Toilet with septic tank, two fresh water tanks - main one in the chassis and a small one on the roof - to service taps without having a pump running for each use. Pump instead takes water from lower tank to upper tank to supply for the day. Drawer catches to prevent them opening in transit to be simple and quiet.

[@TravellingK]

Geee that would be next level!

[@millomweb]

@@TravellingK I'm licensed to drive 7.5 tonne + trailer - so for basic vehicle, I'd max out on that ! Many are fitted to standard chassis - so are further off the ground than they need be. Using a special chassis will make more usable room.

[@AlaskaErik]

Germans seem to be more into aesthetics, while Americans are more into functionality.

[@TravellingK]

Oh really? That’s interesting...

[@jonpetter8921]

Aesthetics and functional as well and high quality.

[@Hfh415]

Negative right out the gate! You may not like it... but others do. Reporting requires a certain amount of objectivity about what you see

[@millomweb]

9:02 "Hand made in Germany" - really ? I thought they were German in Germany, not English !

[@TravellingK]

Good points... didn’t think about that. I was impressed by everyone being able to speak English to me... even in the campground shower line 🤣

[@millomweb]

@@TravellingK Visiting Germany, we found it common that all writing on packaging was in German except "Printed in Germany" or "Made in Germany".

[@GaetanHobby]

I'am sorry Karen but i'don't like like this vidéo. Stick to caravan please.😉 Big kisses from France 😘

[@TravellingK]

Next Düsseldorf video is all about caravans 😀

[@GaetanHobby]

@@TravellingK Ok thank you Karen 👏👏

[@michaelhodges2448]

There too big for English roads

[@TravellingK]

Some of them would be! And suspect would struggle on some of our tight NZ corners too.

[@Hfh415]

You have to get out a lot more K ...😂😂😂😂 so much of the world that you have not seen or know anout! Ppl live very well even while caravanning😂😂 NZ life is not the standard! Small and quaint is not generally the rest of the world plus ppl with money tend to go with brand new vehicles even te one pulling caravans! It’s not your niche ... it’s more your judgement zone these videos! Get out into the world