OUR DREAM VAN!! SWIFT KON-TIKI 650 Lowline VAN TOUR

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The Hills Explore

The Hills Explore

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@GrandadGrandsonsAdventures
@GrandadGrandsonsAdventures Жыл бұрын
Lovely Van , Great tour 😊😊👍👍 Kevin & Jack
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore Жыл бұрын
Thank you and happy new year 😊
@DolittleCampers
@DolittleCampers 2 жыл бұрын
Ok so firstly she is an absolute beauty. I genuinely think this is my favourite Motorhome I’ve ever seen. She has more storage than our cottage. Love the layout and love Riki’s magic trick of disappearing through one door in the bathroom and appearing in another. Legend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
😂 between Riki and Ian, the magic circle really should be worried 🤣 Can’t wait to give you guys a tour in real life I’m glad you like her 🥰
@jamiep61
@jamiep61 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching the Video. One of the Best Motorhomes on sale
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jamie. We think this model is perfect for us
@snapdragon2441
@snapdragon2441 2 жыл бұрын
Love it, so British, wash up bowl 🤣. Love the organisation.
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We do love a washing up bowl in the UK! 🇬🇧 What do you call it and where are you from? 😊
@Professionalmoochers
@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын
What a big beautiful beast!
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We love her 😍
@darranbaxter7399
@darranbaxter7399 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bit of kit...looking forward to your adventure 😀 👍
@valerianodoncel6258
@valerianodoncel6258 2 жыл бұрын
Great motorhome, 👍 love it 😀
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 we love it 😍
@nickbowmer3498
@nickbowmer3498 2 жыл бұрын
Great vlog on your new motorhome, it looks a great machine👍your very lucky people! Looking forward to seeing your adventures in it😊
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick. We’re feeling very lucky and can’t wait to make the most of it. We should be out and about this weekend so hoping the weather will hold out 😊 Riki hates it if it rains 😊 (but secretly loves spending a whole day detail cleaning her back to showroom standard again 😅)
@helenandmartinsTreks
@helenandmartinsTreks 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a very nice looking Van guys thanks for showing us round ATB Helen and Martin
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys 😊
@Intimateflow
@Intimateflow 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful motorhome guys, we live in New Zealand and have just ordered the Swift Kontiki 794 9Speed Auto which is due to arrive hopefully in June. If by chance you get to see a 794 would you be able to post a tour of that as we aren't privvy as yet to view what it will actually look like. We cant wait to tour NZ in it and after seeing your home we would love to someday update to a model like yours as it looks amazing!!! Wonderful tour guys!!!
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and we will look out for one. New models are rare here too. We are going to one of the biggest UK motorhome shows of the year this month and Swift won’t be attending. ☹️ I did see a couple of 2022 Swift models at a show last week but not yours. I’m sure you will love it when it arrives and touring New Zealand in a motorhome, well wow. You have a beautiful country to explore and a brilliant way to do so!!! 😊
@NorthernersonTour
@NorthernersonTour 2 жыл бұрын
here she is our kimmy we have had the pleasure of spending time with you both in this beaut and she is stunning can’t wait to get kimmy some tan lines in spain 🇪🇸🇪🇸🥰🥰great vlog my lovelies see you soon xxx
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you were the first guests!!! 🥰 Viva Espana! X
@FlorryTheLorry
@FlorryTheLorry 2 жыл бұрын
Likes the tour. It's similar to our tour of our self build lorry. Liked the in there is crap.....most our cupboards are full with crap or booze 😂😂👍👍🚛🐾🙏
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Did you spot the massive tub dedicated to alcohol in the garage? 😂 we don’t even drink that much honest! Most cupboards end up full of crap no matter how hard you try 😂😂
@FlorryTheLorry
@FlorryTheLorry 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore yes . In ours the rum is in one of the drawers with plates in it. 😂😂😂
@FlorryTheLorry
@FlorryTheLorry 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore we too don't actually drink a lot but it seems we have alcohol everywhere 😂😂😂
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@FlorryTheLorry 😂
@TravelsofEtheltheVan
@TravelsofEtheltheVan 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful van x
@stuartrich2499
@stuartrich2499 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking van!! Nice layout. I wondered at first if you had bought the Radfords van ! LOL!
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We actually got the van before Christmas but you’re not the first person to mention their van! Funny timing. Its just taken us a while to have the time to record a van tour. We do really like the Swift Kon Tiki range though. Great vans 😊
@keithalisonpreston9327
@keithalisonpreston9327 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Van looks fab we've got a Swift caravan love it. Hope you have fab holidays we've just booked for nxt week. Take care. Xx
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you we do like what Swift do! Great value for money. Have a lovely holiday xx
@WattsOccurring
@WattsOccurring 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...it's lush...you won the lottery or what!!! 😜 Beautiful motorhome and we hope it gives you many fantastic memories 🥰
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We’ve joined the Swift KonTiki tag club! Thank you 🥰 x
@WattsOccurring
@WattsOccurring 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore there are a few tag axle Facebook groups too with hints, tips, etc.. 👍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@WattsOccurring oh we might have look into it thank you. I’m dreading needing new tyres !! 😩
@WattsOccurring
@WattsOccurring 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore 🤣 we just changed the front two on ours .. didn't have much grip in the wet to pull the beast...oh, and forget about grass pitches until ground is hard...🤪
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@WattsOccurring we would sink for certain!!! 😂😂😂
@FieldviewAdventures
@FieldviewAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a thing if beauty 😍 nice van guys … could live in that!!!
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen 😊 We would like to live in her for at least half a year at a time!! Retirement is the long term goal - to travel as much as possible would be a dream come true ❤️ But we have to work to pay for it all first 🤨
@FieldviewAdventures
@FieldviewAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore dam that work word lol 😂.. are long term plans are to retire early and travel , well we’re dreaming about it anyway ❤️
@Swiftescape685
@Swiftescape685 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s what I call a proper Boyz Toy Riki lol, absolutely awesome! Fantastic tour of the outside Beth! Hope you both enjoy many fantastic holidays aboard your new van lol😃
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 she’s a keeper and we have many adventures planned 🤩🤩
@suzybeetravels
@suzybeetravels 2 жыл бұрын
Great tour love the new motorhome so much more space
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
It’s great for being sociable and having a few drinks, but still having a fixed bed to collapse in to! 😄
@suzybeetravels
@suzybeetravels 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore Oh yes plenty of space for entertaining, A fixed bed is what we want as we have to make ours up.
@sandralee7347
@sandralee7347 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful mh, I agree about what you said about layout is key, we will be on our 3rd one 🙂🙂
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We hope this one will last us but you don’t know until you use it do you 😊 Real bonus with this one was that it had the air conditioning put in already and an amazingly comfortable mattress 👍🏻 We shall see how it fairs driving to Spain this summer 😄
@dudesndrones
@dudesndrones 2 жыл бұрын
Fab tour guys. Love the new van.
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We love her too 😍 the signs look great 👍🏻
@timlawrence35
@timlawrence35 2 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely van. Beth, you did amazingly well (I think you'd be a great weather person on the TV).. Riki, very good... Just 1 thing.... TEA? YOU'RE DRINKING TEA! 😂.. Seriously, that's a well put together video and I look forward to seeing your adventures this year 👍 ☺
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. I think I’ve missed my vocation in life ☀️🌧🌪🌈 😂 It was Riki back on the editing this time 👍🏻 and yes, he does switch to tea when he’s exceeded his coffee limit 😂
@shazdaz
@shazdaz 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this vlog, enjoyed the fact you both decided to do the opposite tour to what was expected, made it very entertaining 😁👍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 Thank you, last minute Riki said, right you’re doing the outside tour. So that was it. No rehearsal. No time to research. You see it as it is from both of us. It was really frustrating for us to not jump in and point out the missed bits! 😂😂😂
@shazdaz
@shazdaz 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore That's what made it great, I'm sure you were lip reading out to him, you could see the look on his face, so funny & very entertaining. Lovely van too 🥰👍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@shazdaz 😂
@junewilliams939
@junewilliams939 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely van, enjoy xx
@irene1770
@irene1770 2 жыл бұрын
What wi fi box have you got ? Beautiful van 😍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Irene. We have a HUAWEI E5577- 4G router that comes with the Motorhome so we are running with that at the moment but we also have a Netgear Nighthawk router which is ace so if we are at any point not happy with the Huawei we will switch. So far it’s been great 👍
@SandVan
@SandVan 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent van tour 😀👏very well done , love the opulence of your van 😀
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We love our creature comforts in our old age 😊 We’d be no good in an outdoor survival setting put it that way! 😂
@chrissey663
@chrissey663 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Awesome Awesome 👌 Well done both it's stunning 😍 You too are so funny, soon looking forward to getting our 884 this spring 🤞 Like you only the 2 of us but great to have all that space we don't sleep together on our french bed (to small for 6ft hubby) and I'm the early bird so all the same reasons as you. Ah guys it's beautiful so happy for you look forward to your travels which are????? Happy travelling love to you both xxx
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you must be sooo excited about your brand new van! 🤩 With our kids being grown up we can be selfish and have all the space to ourselves 😆 but we did also have in mind maybe space to take grandchildren away one day… 😊 We have quite a few weekends planned. The International Campervan show being one! Wales and Spain hopefully this year 🤞🏻 How about you? Xx
@chrissey663
@chrissey663 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplorethanks for your reply Beth, 1st trip being nec motorhome show (though swift be won't be there) so kingsbury water park for 3 nights, onto bridgenorth for 4 nights it's my 50th on the 17th of this month so 21st-28th being in the van will be great, the 1 week away every month till October whoopee, can't wait x
@TheBabblingBrookes
@TheBabblingBrookes 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning motorhome and a great vlog ❤️A question on the tag axle and the no bounce…we are single axle and debating whether our next purchase is a tag axle or self levelling to get rid of that horrid bounce…..???
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
We hated the bounce on the 584 and if we were keeping it we would have longer term fitted a self levelling system. We haven’t really fully tested the new van yet on all terrains 😅 but so far, so good!! The handling is much more stable too with the tag axle. I think it helps that the shower sits pretty much over the back axle in this van. The shower room was across the back of the old van so when brushing you teeth or washing your hair it was like a bouncy castle 😂😂 We have lots of off grid camps planned so we will be testing gravel, tarmac and grass park ups. We will let you know what we find 😊 Thank you for your comment. We love our forever van 😊
@TheBabblingBrookes
@TheBabblingBrookes 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore thank you for the advice. We will be watching for more updates as you put it through its paces 😉 oh and definitely agree about the teeth brushing and inevitable sea sickness that follows 😂
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBabblingBrookes 😂
@TravellingfromScratch
@TravellingfromScratch 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tour Riki. You nailed it alright. Beautiful Motorhome. I could live in that it’s so big. Nice to have a little cupboard for crap too. We all need one of them. It’s the equivalent to the man draw. You’ve left me with a question. What does Beth keep in the overhead zippy pocket thing? Thanks for the tour. If I could afford one I would buy one and live in it. 👍🏻
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, thanks for comments. There is no way I’m telling you what’s in Beth’s zippy pocket, you’ll have to ask her yourself😬
@thehillsmotorhometripsadve5619
@thehillsmotorhometripsadve5619 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, great new van, hope you have some great adventures in it. Just needs go faster decals and then sorted ;-)
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Haha we are having a think about what to do there 🤔 any design ideas?? 😁
@BabyBooHoot
@BabyBooHoot Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, enjoyed the tour of the van. I am very interested in buying the same, havent managed to see one in real life yet. You mention off grid camping, that s what I want it for as well. We live in Aberdeenshire ,so Scotland is our main area to tour. How do you find ,finding places to off grid? Where do you mainly off grid? Could you do a little video just describing the driving experience. My current van is 7.5 mtrs ,not a tag. Whats it like living with the Tag and touring. I suspect Applecross would be tricky. Appreciate any feedback. Thank you , Gerry
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore Жыл бұрын
Hi Gerry. Thanks you for the questions and to be honest, when we did the van tour it was - as you can tell rather tongue in cheek and I’ve often thought we should do a more serious version! Especially as we have had a few modifications made. Off grid camping certainly requires a little more thought and planning on the 650. But it’s not impossible! We made a vlog recently about staying in a lay-by. It’s the ‘Stealth or Wild Park Up - Winter Wild Camp’ vlog. We use 2 apps for off grid park ups. Search4Sites and Park4Night. We have the paid versions as apps on our phones. For just a few pounds a year you can access information about thousands of sites all over the world! We’ve used Park4night in Germany, France and Spain too and it’s brilliant for finding Aires. We can definitely make a video about how the 650 drives. I (Beth) actually find it more comfortable to drive than our previous KonTiki 784 (7.77m) The tag axle helps it hold the road and it’s also less bouncy! We started our off grid stays with pub stops so you get used to being self sufficient but there are facilities close by and you’re on tarmac. ☺️ We’ve spent a maximum of 5 nights off grid without moving the van camper in a field at a festival. But that was summertime and our solar kept the light on. Literally! We have also got stuck in the mud on a campsite and been towed out and that’s an experience we’d rather not repeat. 🫣 But as long as you’re prepared (we had a tow kit and the site had a Range Rover on hand) as with most things vanlife, you have to go with the flow and be able to laugh about the mishaps 😂 I hope that helps a bit? Let us know if you’ve any more questions 😊 Beth & Riki
@startaylor123
@startaylor123 2 жыл бұрын
😳😳🥰😍👌🍾🍾 Stunning and the ultimate 👊
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Star - this one is a keeper for sure!! 🥰
@marklorna7513
@marklorna7513 2 жыл бұрын
Just wow!, what a fantastic van, we might just trade our 8m 2016 Swift 744 in for one of those, it's an absolute beauty, congratulations, we are well jel 😂, I think we would be drinking champagne to celebrate though 😂🥂, cheers both for the review, enjoy your adventures 😘😘
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Do it! The 650 is a cracker!! 😍😄 we are dead boring a prefer a nice cuppa any day 🤣😂😂☕️☕️
@stevezodiac491
@stevezodiac491 2 жыл бұрын
Great, you arrive at your camping site, get settled in and then find you can't park it anywhere else unless you also take another car ? You can always hail a cab, get a bus or an uber, to see local attractions, i suppose ?
@BabyBooHoot
@BabyBooHoot Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys again, I am going to look at a 2019 650 this weekend. Is there anything in particular that you can advise me to look out for? I am used to caravans for 25 plus years, then the last 5 years I have had 2 burstners excellent vans. But every van has things to look out for , any water ingress issues is my main concern. We are studying your video again and cant fault the layout. I do intend wild camping with it and going to cl or cs sites Only thing i see that i would need to add is a bike rack or a towbar bike rack........appreciate anything you wish to share. Thank you , Gerry
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore Жыл бұрын
Hi Gerry. We haven’t had any water ingress so far (touch wood!) but some watch out for areas for damp would be the entrance step for the hab door. We have had some water collect in the bottom of true step under the grill mat during heavy rain. I think there was a loose seal or but of beading 🤔 After really cold weather, we also had some condensation from the front sunroof that dropped on my head in the passenger seat as the cab warmed up. But no damage. The other watch out for is on the roof where the water drains off. There are gully’s with openings and the water can really pour down if there’s been a lot of rain as we have a big roof area to collect water! This also means the awning can get mouldy if not dried out properly. The catches in the lower external lockers have become stiff over time and with the cold, wet weather but with a bit of lubricant they have been ok. The trim inside on the cupboards when we first looked at the van had come untucked in a few places. But Oaktree motorhomes sorted that out before we collected it. Also check the fridge and freezer door hinges. As they open both ways, they can become damaged if you’re a bit heavy handed or put too much weight in the door. Our hab door blind string broke after about 9 months but again, Oaktree sorted that out under warranty no issues. Mechanically we’ve had no problems. Sailed straight through her first MOT last month and no issues in the hab checks. We do love the layout for us. The little issues we’ve had are nothing more than the general wear I would expect. Oaktree motorhomes have been excellent with their aftercare. We have a tow bar which has only been used as an anchor point to pull us out of a muddy field, 🙄 but a bike trailer would be easy to fix that way I’m sure. I hope you find the van to be what you’re looking for. If you have any other questions let us know 👍🏻
@BabyBooHoot
@BabyBooHoot Жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore Hi Beth , Ricky, thank you for the reply. Its a great help and appreciate your openness. We are looking forward to getting to see a 650 in the flesh this weekend. All the issues you describe are things that I have dealt with over the years , I really dont mind doing little repairs myself. I bought one of the first elegance 645 caravans and it was a lovely van ,had a couple of silly's nothing major, couple of recalls on it. Then we decided to switch to motor homing in 2017. I think i might get a bike in the garage if i take off the front wheel or both wheels. Hoping we can make a fair deal as we are both been talking about it for the last few nights. My wife has watched 8 videos now several times, nobody has opened the tall cupboard beside the fridge, to see what goes in it.🤣🤣🤣
@BabyBooHoot
@BabyBooHoot Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, well I went to see the kontiki 650 at the weekend. I was 110 % looking forward to seeing the van as I have been looking at the advert so much and speaking to you guys ,my mind was more or less made up, keen to pay my deposit , i just wanted to go and see the van for real . I had done my homework with the other dealers selling the same vans and this van was not the cheapest deal but closer to home for me. I travelled 400 plus miles round trip to see the van. I hate to say , I wasted my time, the van didnt disappoint in itself, but the presentation of the van by the dealer was a total let down. I appreciate the van hadnt been through the full valet, but, things broken ,missing, stains on mattress, grease and grime all around the cooker area, table telescopic leg cracked, toothpaste left on shelves in bathroom. It completely threw me ,to go and view a van in this state and the price tag was just under £100k.I have bought from several dealers over the years but never come across vans being presented in a state. Gutted was an understatement. Mileage was 3000 miles. I asked the sales person a few questions and his answers were sparing with the truth to say the least. I played along ,but my disappointment inside was getting to much. Our dream was heading south rapidly. The advert said certain accessories were part of the sale , when I asked why they were not in the van , i was told it was now not part of the deal, the advert was wrong. Overall , I had lost faith / trust in the dealer and reluctantly decided to leave, we spent a bit of time away from the dealer, but close by, discussing if my expectations were un reasonable. Returned back to the yard after closing time as it happened for me to look at the now locked van , trying to see past the things that disappointed me. Earlier the Salesman didnt inspire me with confidence or any kind of re assurance. We went home, and we slept on it. We had spoken with the salesman about deposits etc and I was still debating to go ahead. I decided to not go ahead with the purchase, if this was how things were going to start off , I was too nervous to risk all our savings ,doing this deal. Next day emails came through with paperwork for me to sign and pay the deposit, accessories that were missing and verbally agreed would be part of the deal, were now not included on the paperwork. Enough was enough. I cancelled. Thats my story guys, just thought I would share as you were kind enough with helping me. I didnt mention the dealer or any names, as I dont want any kick back, you can probably work out where i was from my other replys. The good news is I had also got a couple of other vans that were on my list, Autotrail Commanche , and Autotrail GF80. I got in touch with the dealer selling these vans , I have put a deposit on the GF80 to hold it ,pending, until when I get a chance to see it. I felt re assured by the autotrail dealer / salesman to put down a deposit to hold the van. just goes to show a great product let down by the dealer. Incidentally the dealer sells all makes of vans ,not a swift main dealer. So ,not a swift owner this time. Still enjoy your channel and enjoy the content!👍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore Жыл бұрын
@@BabyBooHoot wow what a disappointing experience and it goes to show how important the presentation of the vehicle and the service and honesty of the dealer are. It is a huge investment and it must be the right decision for you so it sounds like you made very rational choices. There is nothing worse than misinformation to break down that trust from the off with the dealership. And there will always be a need to go back for warranty work and you need to trust them to look after you and really care about their customers. We are so pleased you have found another van option to explore and you will know when you see it if it’s right for you. Sometimes you have to trust your gut! I’m going to research the motorhome you’re going to see now as I’m very interested to see it 😊 We love our Swift and we have been well looked after by our dealership thankfully. It really does make all the difference. Good look with your search and do let us know how you get on if you get time 👍🏻
@magneticnicky2073
@magneticnicky2073 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya - great vlog - could you tell me if your TV’s are smart ones? What are the makes please? We couldn’t make out the names of them 😂
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
They came with the van but I’ll get Riki to check them out for you tomorrow as I’ve no idea 🤷🏼‍♀️ 😅 I’m not the one with the technical details as you may have seen 😬 Beth 😊
@magneticnicky2073
@magneticnicky2073 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore 🤣🤣 ditto babe xx
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@magneticnicky2073 😂😂xx
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya - the tv’s were in the van when we got it. They are Bauhn which is an Aldi brand. We have them already from our old van along with an Avtex one we bought the day we collected the van. The Avtex is a smart tv but the others aren’t. To be honest the Aldi ones are probably better, they always find more channels when we bother to tune them in. The only benefit to the Avtex is the tuning being so easy. We have Firesticks in the tvs so we don’t need them to be smart tvs as the firestick does all that. I hope that helps
@magneticnicky2073
@magneticnicky2073 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore that’s really helpful, thank you so so much - 1 last question tho lol, can you tell me what sort of fire stick we would need please? (I’m totally a technophobe) 😂
@dorismosley2107
@dorismosley2107 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in, great vlog, see you in the next one 😊 ( your number 159? Something Subscriber)
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for staying with us from the beginning Doris 😊 we really enjoy sharing our travels and you have hopefully seen us learn and improve in the last year in lots of ways 😅 Lots more planned this year so we hope you stay with us 😊
@Ourrvlifechange
@Ourrvlifechange 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Such a sweet ride guys!!!! It’s stunning! We love the look and the height and it has lots of storage! Gorgeous!!! Loved your drone footage too
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We just need a slide out like you have now to make it perfect 👍🏻 😍 your RV is an amazing transformer. I’m loving the joy you show in your vlogs exploring, travelling, finding good food and meeting up with friends along the way. I can’t get over your uncle paragliding in his senior years!!! 🤩 amazing! X
@Ourrvlifechange
@Ourrvlifechange 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore Thank you so much for your Amazing comment! I read it out loud to David and we both caught ourselves smiling and your kind words! Thank you so much my friends 😘🚐🌵
@johnboy4067
@johnboy4067 2 жыл бұрын
Nice van , your a little sweetheart 😘
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. We do love her! Can’t wait to be away again this weekend. Is it the van, me or Riki that’s the sweetheart though?? 😁
@KimandWayneAdventures
@KimandWayneAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍😊
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you we love her so much. Found our forever van 😊
@ChristieAmyHill
@ChristieAmyHill 2 жыл бұрын
Love the new van! Is there anything you miss from the old one?
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I miss my little vanity unit with the mirror and drawers underneath. But that’s all!!! Everything else is brilliant and perfect 😍 x
@TravellingfromScratch
@TravellingfromScratch 2 жыл бұрын
Bouncing around in the back but not for good reasons. 😂😂😂 Your Motorhome is beautiful and it’s enormous. My van would fit in the garage at the back. You’re like Anika Rice running around. Remember her?
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
😉 we’ve been married nearly 27 years what can I say 😂 Yes I was channelling my inner Anika! I need a yellow jumpsuit next time 🤣🤣
@bikerbenny6747
@bikerbenny6747 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely van mind. P.S. that ain’t gonna fit on the King Harry Ferry lol 😂👍
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 heaven knows what trouble we will find ourselves in now 🤣🤣🤞🏻👍🏻
@bikerbenny6747
@bikerbenny6747 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore lol Tis good for entertainment mind love it 👍
@tonyross4365
@tonyross4365 2 жыл бұрын
Where’s the washing machine?!?!?
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@ian1957ruth
@ian1957ruth 2 жыл бұрын
Garage???
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean calling the storage under the bed at the back the garage?
@ian1957ruth
@ian1957ruth 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore Well, yes. So how many cars can you get in there?
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
@@ian1957ruth although clearly I’m not technical wizz, 😬 😁 this is what they are called in motorhomes! I don’t know why to be honest 🤷🏼‍♀️ Can anyone else help with an explanation as to why it’s called a garage??
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve asked the motorhome community about this one…. The general response was: cars don’t fit in most garages at home, most garages at home are filled with general ‘stuff’ that doesn’t belong anywhere else! Fair points I thought 😂 One very knowledgeable gentleman told me that the word Garage comes from the French word garer which means to shelter or dock. 😋 So who knew?! I’ve enjoyed finding out more about why a garage is a garage and the general consensus in motorhome terms is a storage space with external access. 👍🏻 One person I asked did share a photo of their Smart Car being loaded in to their American style RV - they won 🏆 😊 it was amazing
@ian1957ruth
@ian1957ruth 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHillsExplore Good answer :-)
@mcvicer
@mcvicer Жыл бұрын
If only she's lovely
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We do love her very much
@fedaykeen
@fedaykeen 2 жыл бұрын
Like the bloody Bismark....but nice.
@stuandalbert6595
@stuandalbert6595 2 жыл бұрын
It looks like roaming radfords motorhome they are selling
@TheHillsExplore
@TheHillsExplore 2 жыл бұрын
It is similar but we only have 4 travelling seats/beds.
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