Why do motorhome reviewers spend so much time just opening and closing cupboards as if they are testing for a faulty catch .. ? Do we need to see what opening a microwave door looks like ? What most potential buyers are interested in is the real world practicalities of beds, seating, workspace area and washrooms. Yes storage is important but many reviewers obsessed with it skipping over what makes the vehicle unique from others.
@firstnamelastname26695 ай бұрын
Very True. Some very nice styling, but the impractical bits need calling out - like Microwaves at a dangerous height for removing hot soup. Also a 6.8m van where the daytime space is tiny because of the huge washroom - how long are they planning on spending in there?
@brianmoran.4 ай бұрын
I like seeing the cupboards, gives you a idea for things you could buy for storing.
@Richard-ct4ok6 ай бұрын
£140k for a transporter! I think I need a sit down! Good show we thought, we went on Sunday, lots to see and wish Santa for, but what’s happening to the pricing! Camping is no longer a more affordable option, lovely kit and amazing ideas, but it’s cheaper to use an air b n b most of the time! That said out 1995 bongo is nearly back on the road 😊 at a considerably lower expense. Love the Chanel btw.
@peteredge86322 ай бұрын
Feels like a cupboard review. Please start with the layouts
@davidbentley40996 ай бұрын
Hi guys, super pleased to have had the opportunity to say hello on Saturday. Thanks for the stickers, keep the vlogs coming as I said the other day, totally informative and without a shadow of a doubt the nicest couple.
@janetbowen78546 ай бұрын
Thanks Will and Sarah, great walk around. I loved the wheel mounted table. All the MAN/Crafter based vans look amazing but they're so long, too long for us. Might look at Wolf their stuff looks great. Cheers, not long now 😃🍷xx
@axelmacdonald6422Ай бұрын
changed my mind - Columbus seems to be a very good van in terms of size and practicality! Seen a vid on a mad german in Africa living in his one!
@CampervanTimeАй бұрын
The Columbus is a fantastic van, build quality of the conversion and the layout / practicality.
@philwww8006 ай бұрын
I do Miss Andrew Ditton
@MegaShuff1236 ай бұрын
So lovely to meet you both on Saturday at the show! 😊 we definitely have matching taste as most of these vans were our favourites too! We also liked the 2 VW vans at Knights Customs Campers. It was their first year at the show but very nice vans on display! Top quality conversions. 👍
@markfullbrook73646 ай бұрын
These prices are absolute mad!!! 150k is A class money
@mariemaguire266 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, best review of the campers I have seen... well done.
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@DLangelic12 ай бұрын
Great video. Some really superb vans and motorhomes for extremely high prices. Out of most people's budgets. Would be nice to see some of these vans taking a pet dog into consideration as well.
@timeaves61646 ай бұрын
£104,000 (ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS).... for a 2 (TWO) BERTH VAN? Look at the size of it!😎
@gordonjohnston6846 ай бұрын
£140 grand for a VW ?? It's all going to go Pear shaped for VW. The sort of people who could afford it will only be buying it for love of the brand. Am I missing something???.
@uksurfer25055 ай бұрын
That looks like an ambulance inside
@yescampervan36445 ай бұрын
That was a great summary and a big thank you for the appreciation of our new chopping boards and washing line for the California! It sounds like your next van has to be a Kaktus!
@CampervanTime5 ай бұрын
Next van… we’re still waiting on our new Sven we ordered at the start of last year! But yes, love those Kaktus vans ❤️. We need you to do us a custom mini table and sink cover chopping board for the Sven!!
@debdavet-cornwallandbeyond16496 ай бұрын
Great video Will and Sarah, We went Saturday and Sunday, and sadly missed you as we wandered around virtually the same set of vans. Some great concepts on show. Gutted you didn't cover the Dirty Weekender this time, as they had some great vans on show and the company who we are going with for our conversion later this year. Hopefully you will also get your new van soon.
@mouldensjify6 ай бұрын
Went ourselves on the Tuesday, was a great show. The Robetta vans were my favourite, was van heaven.
@Jayda08Ай бұрын
Who needs flying cars when you have a fridge that can open both ways!? 😉 In US, these vans can easily hit $250,000. For $100,000 you'll be lucky to get an air mattress and a blanket from a dollar store with an empty van.😂😂
@CampervanTimeАй бұрын
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@pauricsurlis91916 ай бұрын
Hi both Thanks for featuring some vans that make the Sven almost reasonably priced.😅 Wouldn't you agree that the Sven is crying our for a sink cover doubling as a chopping board ideally routed to allow liquid drainage into the sink? Do you think Yes Campervan or others would make something at a reasonable price?
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
100% a sink cover would be great! Some Sven owners have made their own, and we also think Yes Campervan might be able to help out a bit on a few other things too... I'll be catching up with them!
@tripswithgriff6 ай бұрын
Sat in my new CJL Adventure-2 watching the vid. The wheels are great and I highly recommend the tyres - no road noise and good wet grip. Their vans are as good to use as they look in the show. We're just waiting for those side steps to be ready to get them fitted on ours - they look like a bit if a game changer to me. Some other very nice vans there but it's always the CJL for us....obviously 😂 Hope yours comes soon and you get out and about ASAP
@zenmachine504 ай бұрын
hey, you guys have nailed the presentation of vans... can see everything + prices. all you need to know.
@gregmccready1486 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you on Saturday. Greg😎
@crazyduck12543 ай бұрын
the pull out larder these two called out “oh thats a good idea” as if it’s something we dont see in just about every other campvan and tiny home on planet earth
@holsteincowboy5 ай бұрын
Crazy to spend 140K plus on camper van that will parked on the drive for 11 month out of 12 slowing rusting away
@iansenior975920 күн бұрын
Think you need to use it as a liveaboard touring the continents. Need deep pockets.
@axelmacdonald64223 ай бұрын
certainly think you and ABAB do the best reviews - Love the Kakis but can't help thinking the Westfalen Club Joker City provides the best compromise..
@peem124412 күн бұрын
Why does Wildax fit their blinds upside down? Westfalia gets it right, of course.
@user-gu1ip6zj1j6 ай бұрын
my concern with these all vehicles that have only electric hobs etc is by the time ordinary folk can afford them ( 5 years plus) the batteries and solar panels will be coming to the end of their efficient life and maybe due for replacement. (hopefully fully warranted reconditioned units will be available) otherwise the cost will deter a lot of people from investing in a newer vehicle. That aside another superb vid . until I win the lottery I will make have to do with my converted van
@TheKonstantinius6 ай бұрын
Still I guess expectation is that you plug in at a campsite most of the time. And use solar power otherwise. Battery repair should not be a problem. Like they repair battery on Prius for instance.
@user-kc8im8dx5b6 ай бұрын
Thanks Will and Sarah another great video. We were there on Friday and bought a few accessories for our Sven which we collect in a few weeks time. Will, on your question about tyres we went for the Oz rally raid alloys and BFG trail terrain tyres. I do hope you collect your van soon. bill
@andyarmitage28956 ай бұрын
Hi there we have a Sven on order can I ask what your thoughts are on those Oz wheels and tyres, are the wheels strong enough for the weight of the Sven as I can't find this information, they are a fab design and did you go for 17 inch wheels? Do you like the Sven :)
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Yes they are the correct weight and load rating for the van. 17" wheels are a good size to go for as the MAN / Crafter vans have a factory standard 17" option, so when fitted with the correct size tyres won't knock out the speedo accuracy etc.
@andyarmitage28956 ай бұрын
Thanks Will I do like those OZ wheels but do I want to spend another £2k on top of the van price 😱 they would look good especially on the Indium grey we are getting I just hope it's not delayed as much as yours has been, you must be getting it imminently 😁
@cooperandy36 ай бұрын
Interesting tech and analysis presented in the usual lively format.
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@shaunhalfpenny2 ай бұрын
first time looking at a motor home any comments would be helpful.
@TheKonstantinius6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. My choice here would be Columbus!
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
It;s a lovely van :)
@johnnyspaulding57726 ай бұрын
Excellent reviews! Thank you.
@Fuggybugs6 ай бұрын
I want something for my four dogs and 6ft 2 hubby 😂 not seen many conversions to include dog stuff other than a German company BUT I’ve only started looking
@seanfallon45806 ай бұрын
Great video as usual Great vans , hopefully ill win the lotto and ill buy the westfalia columbus 540D Cracking van 👌
@pharmacistsdoitoverthecoun50126 ай бұрын
I prefer the Project Monotube AT2 over the Rally Raids. Thinking of getting them for my swamper Cali Coast build.
@travelcampervansandmore6 ай бұрын
Hi, the other Affinity on the 6.36 Ducato was actually good value at £86k considering it is fully equipped for the price (Lithium, auto gearbox and 180hp engine). Has your Sven Hedin been finally built?
@bloom61248 күн бұрын
Your camera angle is always about 2 foot above what youre looking and talking about
@TobyHaskins6 ай бұрын
Those OZ wheels on the Sven. Do it!
@howarddavies248314 күн бұрын
Why did they not show the broad layout of the van first to the viewers before the cupboard opening lady ruined the presentation.
@Christopher-sj2sc6 ай бұрын
Another belting video you always seem to look at the vans we're interested of changing our Cali for! Possibly copying your lead and get a Sven, but I picked up on you smirk at what is probably their wildly optimistic delivery times!!!!! If you were ordering from scratch today do you think you'd have still chosen the Sven?
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Thanks! We talked about that when we're at the show and to be honest, we'd still order the Sven even now. Partly because of the (relative) value of it compared to other Crafter / MAN vans and we really do love the build quality and the heating system that's fitted. It's all starting to feel a bit more real now though, we've got a picture of it having arrived at Wandahome TODAY!
@Christopher-sj2sc6 ай бұрын
@@CampervanTime Enjoy and please make sure you post a video of it, you already have the most comprehensive review of the SH on KZbin by a mile.
@chriswilcox92156 ай бұрын
My favourite was the Columbus 540.
@robertdon7776 ай бұрын
Wildax Solaris XL still the best 4 berth Van without a poptop (not Coachbuilt)
@ScottishVanTrips6 ай бұрын
Some cracking vans there!
@niks9666 ай бұрын
Wish I was there....
@iansenior975920 күн бұрын
Does anyone produce a 2 berth 7 feet long settees which convert into a double 7 feet x 7 feet. Think I prefer the rear U shaped lounge area. Sadly too expensive 70k to 140k. Ive a Bailey Phoenix 420 and Hyundai tow car which is like a tiny cottage on wheels 2020 model all white rather than grey slab sides.
@PamelaHarrison-vt1rk6 ай бұрын
When is your camper arriving? It’s been so long. I miss your trip videos
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Very soon we hope, should be with us any day now! We miss taking the trips too!
@Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaade-Out-Again6 ай бұрын
Hey Will and Sarah , been a follower from California Time , and loved your content , I have always wanted a T6.1 , it’s the perfect van for me , Well I only won a t.6.1 , just playing an online competition , It’s fully converted, and has everything I always wanted, I really like your channel, and I would be happy to show you anytime, 4 weeks in , and I still can’t believe it , I’m now going over all your videos, because I’m gonna go retrace some of the places you visited 😊 Always loved your channel, and I knew I didn’t want to take a massive financial debt , But now I haven’t, and I won something you 2 , inspired me to , want this van , and play a few competitions 😀, your channel inspired me me , and I got really really lucky , I’m happy to share my photos of my van anytime 😍
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
That's amazing! Congratulations, you are one lucky person... Can you send me the lottery numbers for Saturday?!
@paulwoodford49743 ай бұрын
I went the last couple of years and was interested in RP 4x4 it was around 160j with all the bells and whistles last year that went upto 180 starting price and this year I see the same van is starting at 225k? WTF is going on?
@CampervanTime3 ай бұрын
You tell me. Crazy price increases but must be materials, labour, base van costs etc.
@paulwoodford49743 ай бұрын
@@CampervanTime Nooo way 65k ? the van itself cost less than that wtf have they spent the other 160k? tyres?
@uksurfer25055 ай бұрын
Could you swap the hoodie for a bikini?
@peterfawcett99693 ай бұрын
Too many Van's with suicide door, on continental side.
@Gods4Horsemen4 ай бұрын
I don’t know what you guys are are complaining about on prices. You ought to shop quality and price of the American market completely off the charts! Quality completely shitty and prices three times these!!!!
@czondag5 ай бұрын
Makes no sense to get 2 sitting ereas…
@emad7229Ай бұрын
Was a bit surprised about that aswell. Why not just put a fixed bed in the rear? Some builders just really aren’t it
@janicecargill59156 ай бұрын
Have you got your van yet ?😮
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
7th March all being well 🙏🏻
@janicecargill59156 ай бұрын
Oh so pleased you have waited a long time . We have been waiting a year now for ours ! 🙄
@travelcampervansandmore6 ай бұрын
@@CampervanTime My Columbus from the same dealer was finally finished last week. Do you know when your build was finished?
@CampervanTime6 ай бұрын
Early January we understand- problems finding drivers to get vehicle transporters to the country
@travelcampervansandmore6 ай бұрын
@@CampervanTime Thank you but rather concerning about my delivery date🙁