Six metre Mercedes camper van with rear bathroom

[@petermautner1403]

Allen thank you for your channel . I live in Canada and feel the small campers are for the here and now. They are now making waves this side of pond. Less is more,bigger is not better.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thanks Peter - I try to do as many small vans as I can!

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

very nice - different versions for different people. If you're going to have a bathroom in the rear, you may as well have an outside option for the shower, no?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I suppose so!

[@josiem1681]

Wonderful video 💕🇺🇸

[@dantheman321]

How has this pasted any form of type approval with a gas compartment like that, it should be full sealed, aluminum lined and vented through the floor?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Not in Germany.

[@dantheman321]

@@VanlifewithAlan Strange as I would have thought they would have been as strict as our country is over things like that. When we send vehicles for type approval they check everything. Many thanks for your reply. Have a good Christmas Alan

[@VanlifewithAlan]

@@dantheman321 It is strange because as a general rule, the EU is much more stringent that the US on matters like this. All the best for 2019!

[@pedrolg]

+100k€ and you open a cupboard and see the square block for the screws and the naked pipes there. Nice finish for something the price of a flat.

[@charlevoix418]

It's a bit of a shame that there is no extractor fan in the shower compartment of the first van. Also, I think some covering should be over the house battery.

[@damtol1]

Great vans on the Mercedes chases bases some with two beds, others with huge garages for bikes and storage...really nice options. I like the drop down bed but would be concerned about how long the gas struts lasted for before breaking, that in mind I think the bunk bed is great for two friends heading off somewhere. So many options .. its not so easy to choose on the one!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I took an interest in the DeLorean sports car and the door struts on that gave out really quickly on the first models - so much so that Mr DeLorean himself once got stuck inside!

[@darkdrift0r124]

Corona? Well played

[@carolynhaywood7701]

I know it’s difficult but it would be so nice to see how low the bed comes down. Please.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

At exhibitions like this, it is not permitted. If you want, you can write to the company and ask them directly and then I will do it.

[@rctrucksuissemodell8781]

very nice many thanks.We are still hope to see a full video of the DUO, one of the most interesting vans for me.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I thought I had filmed all of their vans but I don't have one of the Duo - I will try and get one for you!

[@rctrucksuissemodell8781]

@@VanlifewithAlan Thanks a lot, that would be very nice, your videos are the best made on CS Reisemobile vans.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Thanks that is nice to read!

[@icdas7158]

Background noise preferable to his voice

[@franka9161]

Underground Perfection what an unnecessary comment 😒

[@icdas7158]

Franka hardly , the presenting is basic, the diction is worse . Simple .

[@emanu9961]

Name ?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Alan

[@emanu9961]

@@VanlifewithAlan thx

[@jazcooper9992]

Which camera and camera holder you're using? Please 🙏

[@brighton_dude]

The length is 593 cm and width 200 cm, but the Hymer Exis-T is 599 cm by 222 cm and looks hugely more roomy to me even with permanent twin beds. The Hymer also has a good sized garage. I think the motorhome has a big advantage over the converted van in having vertical sides. I don't know what the price difference is. However in general when I compare motorhome to van conversion I find the motorhome is usually well ahead in the factors that interest me.

[@Emasmim]

The design is so dated yet the pricing is definitely modern..😅😅

[@johnmorgan1629]

Liked the look of the one at 7:30, even though a little large externally, the pass through compartment from rear good for storage and if you have a dog, somewhere out the way for sleeping for it too. All the best Alan, you have a successful and enjoyable new year and keep up the good work.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Happy New Year John!

[@cannycampers4062]

This video didn't age well! Bet they don't sell many Corona's

[@anonymouse1309]

Whats the name of the one with the bunk beds

[@JohnMFlores]

I've been away for a bit. Great to see you using a gimbal. Shots are nicer! Next you need a lavalier mic to minimize external sounds and focus on your voice. Great channel. Wish we had half as many vans a you do across the pond!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I have been to a couple of places to get a microphone but have not yet found anything suitable!

[@JohnMFlores]

If your camera has a mic jack,@@VanlifewithAlan, a cheap wired lavalier mic with a long enough cable to not pull on the gimbal will help a ton. If not, something like this might work - instamic.io/. You'd need to sync the audio on your computer but there are programs like PluralEyes that do that automagically. The key is to get the mic as close to your mouth as possible so that the volume of your voice is significantly higher than any other noises.

[@katcankan7129]

I perfer the 2nd & 3rd one 😊

[@erikcnn250]

And this is almost $ 170000??

[@elrey8876]

Yes I found that price a bit startling too. The interior of the first one didn't look retro - it looked like it really was out of the 70's or 80's.

[@merfsmurf2167]

It comes with a rape kit.

[@Neolithika]

This is why people are building their own. Who could afford that price?

[@joeyng1282]

4x4?

[@duchess2367]

He's truthful

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I do my best.

[@glsracer]

So overall I think that it's a nice layout. My issue is the 1990s style euro interior decor along with the ridiculous asking price, maybe 70k euros as it sits (frankly 60-65k euros is probably more reasonable). Companies really need to stop using the Sprinter chassis until Mercedes lowers their margins on the van. A Sprinter is not a 40k USD base van. Mercedes could profitably build the Sprinter for about 30k USD. I would never buy a Ford van, so that pretty much leaves the Promaster/Ducato vans as the only viable option for efficient van builds (unless you just like to burn money on low Ford reliability or high upfront costs with the Mercedes).

[@DG-md5fw]

For half of that price you can get the karmann dexter 595

[@VanlifewithAlan]

And for one tenth the price you could buy ten hectolitres of beer.

[@cristim5620]

I like European conversions more than Americans` and I like their prices even more but what about the new diesel engines regulations in Europe, can you still drive these in the city?

[@christophereveleigh6209]

Can you get it in the uk

[@alexforeri]

Exists in United States??

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Not that I know of!

[@arethahill1073]

What is it with the US not keeping up!!! So frustrating seeing all the beautiful RV's not available here!!! 😤

[@SUGARlea11]

Not worth my hard earned dollar, cheap cheap cheap, it's the cost of a home, REALLY? SO NOT WORTH WHAT YOUR ASKING!

[@epic_irony]

Are you kidding? Its also a Mercedes with all that for only 100 thousand. Thats incredible

[@mikyo444]

2 years later...damn corona lol

[@fredericborloo1910]

It’s hideous! For 100000€!!?!?

[@anon2143]

Being a Mercedes and with time you would think they would've utilitied the space better, with cost.

[@loveu2222]

Very nice, but I think I'm never gonna sell my 7meter hymer, compare to this hymer is a luxury hotel)

[@pr4lviper]

Name of the company ?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

CS Reisemobile.

[@jennyjohannasalaschingate9153]

No viene la cama y no especifica como se coloca el gas y el agua

[@VanlifewithAlan]

He hecho otros videos donde lo explico.

[@fbezza]

I dont understand why they can not come up better ideas

[@strickostricko]

Interesting point. Please list your ideas?

[@ramonaburns605]

I like the first one but no microwave lol

[@VanlifewithAlan]

How are you going to power it in a van?

[@ramonaburns605]

Alan Heath solar/lithium batteries ?

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@ramonaburns605 You'd need a LOT of solar to power a microwave.

[@greenjacket66]

sooo let the music play

[@Simon67316]

The new sprinter has such an ugly front end which would be a dealbreaker.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Obviously matter of taste! I like the front end on the Sprinter!

[@peterah7957]

I thought for 102,000 euro you would see alot more of a luxury finish inside. Not impressed

[@Артем-г8ч3щ]

👍👍👍

[@lucianbogdan3777]

very expensive and very ugly. Waste of time and work for the manufacture.

[@greenjacket66]

oh your so gd

[@hungrycamperfilms]

Not my type of campervan. I dont like the colors, or actually anything there. For that price I'd go something else, for like MB Hymer.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

There is a choice of colour for those buying new.

[@thinleenamgyel7954]

Can you not yell at us please ...

[@aaa-vk2bt]

name didnt age well

[@Neveriano]

Per quel che costa nulla di che...

[@aurematic]

The decoration is either outdated or *_vintage._* Horrible indeed.

[@stuartcole3759]

Unusable shower

[@beeandboo192]

Οκ

[@waliahmed6435]

I never buy this motor home.

[@李飞-o7c]

This price just joke

[@sicdavid6292]

this robo reporter almost sounds real

[@Erin-Thor]

Who cares about the background noise? We want to know why you sound like a Dalek from Dr. Who!

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

I'll give you 450 quid for it

[@Driftuner]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too expensive...a comparable Poessl costs easily less than half..

[@Driftuner]

...thinking about it now, you can buy a Concorde liner for this price...insane

[@VanlifewithAlan]

You can buy a used Concorde liner for this price - and you can scarcely compare Poessl to CS!

[@Driftuner]

@@VanlifewithAlan let me rephrase that: you can buy "Concorde-like" liners for this price where i live. New, not used. And why cant you compare to CS to Poessl? Even if your best argument is that "CS are better", its not like Poessls or Hymers or Knaus are bad?! None of them will ever give you trouble and with little maintenance any of them will last you a lifetime. So i personally dont see the point on theses CS. Plus the interior looks weirdly cheap on this example you have in the video, not sure what happened there..

[@VanlifewithAlan]

@@Driftuner I suppose one can compare anything to anything, for example I could compare the dog to a comet hitting Jupiter. What I should have written that it is not the same class.

[@Driftuner]

@@VanlifewithAlan why are you taking this so personally? Im just expressing my opinion. And why do you say its not the same class? What are the differences then? Please i would love to read your opinion on this. Im not being sarcastic or anything, im serious.

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

What is the weight capacity of that ceiling bed?