Mercedes Benz Camper Van - Westfalia Jules Verne

We take a good look around the incredible Westfalia - Jules Verne which is a Mercedes Benz Vito Camper Van. You can get a closer look at this camper van and other camper vans and motorhomes at Harbour Creek Motorhomes at Hayling Island.
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[@DG-hd5oi]

Love the videos guys, purchased a Mercedes Vito 2014 and had it converted by Key Campers in Hull, it's used for daily for work plus surfing and holidays. Always interested in improving and getting new ideas whenever possible.

[@lorcro2000]

Those Froli springs are a genius invention really. Keeps the mattress off the panel and promotes airflow and eliminates mold issues and also adds to the comfort. And an easy reatrofit in any van, they're only somewhere in the 200 euro range for one bed.

[@stephenwills1986]

Wow what a great design, they've crammed in so much to such a small amount of space. LOVE the lighting round the bottom of the cupboards and I never knew vans of this size could come with a toilet and shower. Thanks guys, great walk through. Stephen :)

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Thanks Steven!! 🙌

[@purnomosugianto8681]

I really love the way you guys review all the campers. Greeting from Singapore

[@joemusto5973]

Really like the idea of the double opening side doors on the Jules Verne. It's worth mentioning to you that the new 2019 version of the Kepler One has an updated way of making up the bed from the rear seats, you no longer have to make up the jigsaw puzzle from the cushions or use the pull out drawer from under the seats to form the base, instead having two sections of mattress that fit together and have managed to squeeze in a storage cupboard between the rear of the seats and the fridge to store them away. I only know this as we are collecting ours in just a few weeks and can tell you that we totally put the blame on you two for buying one off the back of your Kepler One Video!😉 anyway, sorry for the long winded comment! Great vid again, Regards from sunny Devon 😃

[@legendy.9822]

this van looks amazing, look forward to getting one in the near future!

[@dawngreen4074]

Great video - love the presentation style... yep the tea and biscuits at Harbour Creek are yummy and recommended - and a great team behind it all!

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

Great review guys as always, looks like a quality conversion 👍

[@andrewjditton]

Tip top review chaps! Pop tops with washrooms and a shower seem to be as rare as hen’s teeth - what a find! 👍

[@michaeljohnson7009]

Nice review of a lovely camper.

[@PastPresentFuture360]

Great packaging. Can’t believe they fit a bathroom and shower in there. Platform is very daily drivable, can park anywhere. True German ingenuity. Wish we got this in the US.

[@medinehlimited8329]

Excellent design, happy to see a toilet😁

[@zerothisbaud4226]

Jules Verne, Awesome name! Credit where credit is due.

[@davidpearson1000]

Just ordered one of these from Harbour Creek. Thanks for the great review 👍

[@kenjohnson3174]

A really well thought out conversion. I’d have one but I own a Mercedes Vito Autosleeper Montana. 20 years older but has everything the Jules has and more and almost the same layout. Even the roof opening the “right” way I think. Who knows I’ll see how much I have left at the end of the year😊

[@tazjamal]

Great video - interesting camper

[@kevandrews4699]

Hi shaun and lizzy nice review guys and attention to details very nice at least u can stand up in it that a bonus looks cosy as well nice one cheers .kev

[@crystaldwfan]

Love this van! There has been an increase in class b rvs doing pop-ups, hopefully soon here in the states we can get camper vans like this, so cool!

[@grazynakaledek6228]

Hi guys nice review! You don't have to wait to Enjoy an expensive Pop Top! Buy a Pop Top Tent & mount it on your Van or Car for around $3500.00. The Hard Shell Roost Pop Top Tent; which is 90 inches long x 55 inches wide & the Base is 1/4" thick, you can mount it directly onto your Van & cut an opening to stand up in your Van & experience the same thing inexpensively. I'm doing it on my GMC Van in Toronto, Canada.

[@tallejandro]

Check out recon campers. There Nissan envy is very similar to a vanagon but modern.

[@JoolsUK]

Love the rear elevation roofs getting my custom VW conversion done the same way. LWB with kitchen and fixed toilet in the rear.

[@rogerwaldram4295]

Love this video & this Jules Verne. Have found some a distance away here in France & think we'll see if they will let us trade in our Honda CRV. Loo & auto are essential for us. Think this will be a much quicker trip back to UK after selling our Hymer. Thanks again, Roger ❤😎

[@Iomar1975]

You are funny and informative, as always! Nice unit, although I would prefer a larger fridge, even if it meant fewer drawers below.

[@RobinH8869]

Really nice comprehensive review as usual - Thanks! £63k according to their website which seems a lot though I guess the base van is quite expensive?. Biggest concern would be storage - where does the BBQ go, or the camping chairs, and table, and bedding?........ etc etc. For £10k less you can get a brand new coachbuilt 6m motorhome with enormous garage, shower room, fixed bed, etc etc. Would love you to review one of those like the Adria Compact or the Dethleffs Globebus T1 ......

[@kimhorton6109]

As a solo camper this looks outstanding but the Cali has a bigger floor space for the day to day work. If it’s just a little shopping this is great rhough

[@joanneleeming870]

Great vid guys - but very happy with our Cali thanks! Are you going to be at the NEC show in Feb?

[@Zuzkalaska]

I like how Shaun said "do ya pots" I'm originally from up north and that is how I would say it. My partner is a Landaner and he says " Do the washing ap" lol. Nice lay out in the Van! Although not keen on the Vitos see to many of them at work. They can carry 6 passengers where as my trusty TX4 can only carry 5.

[@benjamindebell2502]

Awesome guys thanks for taking the time to post! Did you find the bed in this any better or worse width wise than the California with it being the westfalia variant? Seem to remember when you compared cali to Marco Polo the VW won the bed segment for space is all 🤔

[@flybyairplane3528]

Hello there folks, nice vid, a tad late but HAPPY NEW YEAR,,to you , but I just saw that there is really TERRIBLE WEATHER THERE , we have not had the snow,,but it’s been terribly cold here , lowest we had was 0.9^F, kitchen lines to faucets froze, new steam boiler put in a week ago, so House is fine, , be safe, and God Bless. From Maplewood NJ USA

[@grannieannie1371]

I think I like the Kepler more although if you are driving and parking a lot in a city I could see the appeal of this. Wish they would sell them in Australia.

[@Rgeers01]

It really is a gorgeous van. The layout of the Kepler One / Jules Verne is just so luxurious. I'd still go for the California though, I'd be just too afraid to make anything dirty 😂 Would you concider an upgrade to this of the Kepler One? Thanks for the review!

[@Emuspaul]

Very innovative features. But I was wondering if it is hard to stay warm up in the pop top without much insulation?

[@TheBoondockers]

Thanks for posting guys great vid but the van is definately too small for us

[@exoticautomotive]

Looking at the German Westfalia website, it would appear that the second sliding door is not standard specification. It would be interesting if you could now also check out the Westfalia Nissan Michelangelo, Westfalia VW City Joker (based on the SWB T6) and compare them to the Kepler One, Marco Polo and Jules Verne. Then of course there is the Westfalia Ford Transit Nugget with it's rear kitchen. The Westfalia Fiat Amundsen and Columbus ranges are complete families and quite extensive and a story for itself and the Westfalia VW Crafter Sven Hedin then sits above the T6 LWB based Kepler family sizewise and compares with the larger 6xx Fiat Amundsen and Columbus products

[@simonwatkins4237]

Another fab video guys. Where do these 'dislikers' get off? Does my swede in. Keep up the good work.

[@iansmith5601]

Good video! Keep up the good work! These alternative vans are packed with features and tick lots of boxes. However they always seem a little home made compared to the California. I can see where the VW R&D and experience come in to making an amazing product. Obviously I’m biased as a Cali owner but at that price level for me - the VW quality, design and finish wins every time. For these vans to be competitive they need to be a lot cheaper IMO.

[@davidathomas42]

"you can see the seatbelts hidden" lol.....That made me chuckle.

[@popeyethesailor9]

Great looking interior from Westfalia. However the panoramic canvas was looking very slack on both vans, I could see that being quite noisy with a bit of wind. I am interested to see how they price the new (Westfalia) Ford Nugget

[@blacklablover2982]

As is usual another great review. Having watched the vids again I am leaning towards this over the Kepler one and the Marco Polo.. All I have to do now is visit the bank whilst they are closed to withdraw some cash 😂😂

[@debsbird8693]

Good vlog guys! we do like the extra touches that Westfalia think of great work top space.... more suited to two people I think but they have managed to get everything in 😊

[@austinedwards1918]

I love your reviews. I'm thinking of moving on from caravan to campervan/motorhome. I want something with shower and toilet incorporated. Now the kids are all grown up, with a 21 year old still mot getting the hint. I like your reviews very informative.

[@travelling_stephen]

Regarding the 21yo keep leaving the property section of the local papers lying around. 😂

[@robshill7214]

Excellent review. I have to admit though that i couldn't warm to the van. The trauma vent looks like it would be blocked by the sliding door. love cream leather but not in a camper. The door looked like it was almost fowling the awning. Also a huge gap between it and the van so that would need to be blocked up somehow.I did like a few things though- low lighting and the quality of the cabinets.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Good video, nice 'van, lots of thoughtful use of space like the condiments in the fridge door. Nice to see a proper toilet in there as well. Not sure anyone will use that side seat. Great worktop area.

[@staceystory3695]

Nice like induction cook top no gas

[@tonkerdog1]

Hi there. Thanks to your videos we are now going to spend the kids in her on one of these. Can anyone tell us dealers in the south that keep the Marco Polo, or is their a dealer that specialises in campervans of this size? Cheers

[@kimhorton6109]

I have despaired of having Euro-spec campervans in the States and commissioned a T3 for my declining years. Hope it works out.

[@warrenlancaster286]

Which bed would be most comfortable for just a couple ? The upstairs or downstairs one . The downstairs one looks quite short , if there a mattress of some description to go over the individual cushions?.

[@lulub9176]

Wouldn’t the pop up part on the roof not be great in windier conditions?

[@ianmaddocks1970]

Amazing van, love the quality of the coach work, but can you afford to lose the boot storage for the loo/shower? Where would you but the outside table/chairs, awning, etc. Need to check it out to judge if the quality is worth more than the utility of a California. This has placed the cat amongst the pigeons.

[@IANREA]

How about visiting campersales and having a look at some Westfalia, like the Amundsen, Columbus, Sven Hedin

[@markwatson6244]

Agreed... a great team there as well....

[@lorcro2000]

Yeah, I'd enjoy seeing the larger Westfalias in more detail. For people contemplating full timing in a van. those would probably be more appropriate tools for that.

[@alanalan1406]

Great video - missed Bentley though ;-)

[@mayleelim5515]

Sorry, a bit late in asking. But where do you fit the spare wheel? In Malaysia, it is not easy to find wheels that fit the Vito. It takes 24 hours to order replacement! Same with the batteries

[@satan5180]

Mercedes are my dream car make

[@gordonjohnston684]

I didn't see any curtains or blinds for the front of the van?

[@joto4294]

Your reviews are the best by far, and you always home in on the essentials. You know your vans. Please don't try turning these into personal videos. It doesn't work.

[@Mac65]

Any review of the 2021 model yet?

[@stuartvarvel27]

Brilliant review guys and really like it! What sort of cost is the van ?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Thanks so much! Check out the Harbour Creek website for their most recent prices. www.harbourcreek.co.uk

[@stuartvarvel27]

A Bus And Beyond Thank you

[@davidhunternyc1]

Hello, I just discovered your channel and I'm learning about camper vans. Question: If you won the lottery and could afford any camper van in the world, which one would it be and what configuration would you specify?

[@cdsladariu]

just book hotels everywhere, why would you want to save money?

[@j.r.arnolli7494]

Buy the Kepler One, a little more space, but still a nice compact camper. Upgrade the suspension and the engine🤔

[@cynful19]

Let me guess, not available in the US? And I'm sure the price is not for middle income earners. Easily $100 k on this luxury land yacht.

[@scottydoo330]

Cynthia Songco we need to retro a e250 cargo van. Lol

[@Emuspaul]

Would this van fit in a standard garage?

[@in-the-vanpeter5157]

Great review but the van in reality although looks great etc the practically it fails on it’s just to awkward to use. Really like your presenting style thank you.

[@ironandrei]

Can you put solar pannels on such a van? (Hi, i really like your show, nice videos :))

[@lorcro2000]

You could attach panels to the pop-top, no problem. Just have to do it intelligently so you don't create leaks. That big pop-top should easily fit a nice domestic style 300 watt panel, I'd wager (haven't measured, so I don't know, just guessing.) Easier still to glue down some flexible thin panels on there for better aerodynamics, but the good flexible panels cost money (your Solbian and whatnot).

[@glassesfan]

How long are they?

[@garrysceppa7508]

I’d love to see all the specs were can I find them . I’m new to your channel also a fan .

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Hi Garry! Welcome to the team! Check out www.harbourcreek.co.uk for more info on the van 😊

[@garrysceppa7508]

A Bus And Beyond I’m in love

[@maplesf1884]

Let the lady show what's inside, and you sir do the outside, as is the traditional roles......kidding, nice and thorough vid !

[@tuur]

So where do we enter to win this van? ;-)

[@fionarobertson6938]

Interesting video thanks - we have had four caravans a motorhome and now a campervan over a period of 40 years and have never ever used the shower in any of them . Laughed a lot at the silly toilet screen 🤣🤣

[@yasinkaya6808]

do you have this car in turkey

[@williamdonnelly2705]

Another great review guys and thanks for all you effort. Love the quality of the Westfalia products they are beautiful but I am afraid this layout just would not suit me. As per my comments on the Kepler One. Do they supply nose and ear plugs for the other passenger when the toilet is being used? Seriously though. The toilet is ok for occasional or emergency use but I think the shower is a wast of time. Personally I need somewhere to be comfortable with a couple of wet dogs on a rainy and probably cold evening in the highlands. Picture one dog drooling at the cooker whilst the other is whinging to gets its ball thrown, My wife going nuts making the risotto telling me to play with the dogs and get out the way...... It's just not going to happen in that layout. By the way is the table fixed or can it be removed? Cheers and best wishes.....ready for another season, Ive just had my habitation check... and so has the van ;>

[@IGLOOGED]

Great video guys, but not for us, Westfalia are trying to fit too much in for our liking. Where would you put the Glawning, wood burning stove and all the other kit? Will be looking out for you at the NEC next month.

[@paulsweetman7198]

Sorry I know it’s nearly a year ago but when you where in Switzerland did you have winter tyres on cali

[@ABusAndBeyond]

No but it was September and the weather was pretty warm.

[@gkuk]

Nice video and it looks great but I will keep my cali. ATB Glen

[@etiennehoarau8804]

Thank you for all your interesting critics. I have a question : if today you had to choose a van, which one would you choose ? Still the Cali ?

[@alannorman1773]

Enjoyed the video, thank you. The van wouldn't be for me for a few reasons. Assuming the cost would be an issue. Not sure who the target audience is that Westfalia an Mercedes are aiming at. If I'd been mountain biking or hill walking, come back to the van with a dog and myself resembling mud monsters there is no way I would get into that plush interior. Also I feel they've tried to cram too much into too small a space. Interesting but I'm keeping my van

[@rcytowski]

Great video but who put all controls by shower room ? ehhhh

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Might be able to take 4 beers and a pack of fish fingers in that fridge LOL. Too much stuff in too small space. And the price is ??. Great video though and like your enthusiasm 😀👍🏻 Trev

[@toptobottom247]

This doesn't resinate with me as much as the MB Marco Polo layout done by MB. It seems a bit crowded. I'd rather stick to the California/Westfalia layout.

[@intheyear2510]

The marco polo is my choice

[@feelonmusic]

Can’t open the windows?

[@jdh_images]

Great review but think there is too much in a small space - will keep my Cali. No Bentley !!

[@FTMGraphics]

Not cool guys, not cool at all 🤔 2nd 2019 videos after Christmas without Bentley :( don't get me wrong!! I like you, and like your videos, but I just looooveee Bentley as every1 in this channel 🍀 I'm asking members to sign a petition: we want the lovely cute plush on every video 🤣

[@ABusAndBeyond]

😭 ok it’s time to admit it. Bentley hasn’t been in the vlogs because....well....he’s charging us twice his previous fee!!! We are struggling to keep up with his constant demands of belly tickles and expensive peanut butter dog biscuits!!! I’m so sorry, we can only try harder and hopefully he will make an appearance in our next vlog!

[@VWTopaz]

Good video - many thanks guys. Nice for a day van (including a loo!), and occasional camper for a couple, but too 'posh' an interior that could get filthy if you come in from walking the moors in the mud! Don't much like the basic 'curtains', or the look of them from outside - Westfalia sometimes does screens better. No views of front screens! I think I still prefer a VW Transporter! Cheers.

[@yoshikawa6590]

😆😆👍

[@freshxan]

So if I use the toilet,where the pee or the poo are going?

[@j.r.arnolli7494]

In a, removable, box😁

[@andrewjamesokey7559]

Do we need to boycott your video till Bentley returns?? LoL.

[@flybyairplane3528]

My only problem with MB, in USA, zone need a bloody mortgage for even just servicing , and typically ‘foreign car parts, are terribly expensive, Ie; a professor across from me,,had a small MB s-ports car with a turbocharger,,I believe, any that damned car spent its life in the shop, so what did she replace it with ? A TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR AUTO. , COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. ,, CHEERS FROM NJ USA

[@p4ndasr0ck]

I want to see someone actually use that shower, I imagine water would be all over the place and what if you want to do your hair, make it a bit longer and put a wet room in why not.

[@swanseawales1979]

Lord will you buy me a Mercedes Benz, my friends all drive T5’s, I must make amends

[@simong2007simong]

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[@stevenwestwood6640]

another advert

[@gkuk]

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