WHICH RV SHOULD WE BUY?

Is everything in American really bigger and better?
Join us as Matt takes us on a tour of General RVs in Ocala! We tour a range of recreational vehicles from a small couples van through to huge 5th wheels and A class trucks. There is something for all brand new price points!
How can huge vehicles cost so much less in the US than the UK? Why are the small campervan vehicles so much more money in the US?
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[@anntrelawny3477]

What a wonderful son you have, protecting his mum's head as she got up from the bunk bed ❤❤

[@peterwicks6792]

We have a 36 foot American RV in the UK and absolutely love it

[@bethb5076]

It was lovely to see y’all’s reactions to these! I loved seeing your son, I think George?, protect mama’s head when she was trying out the bunk. And his comment about how BB8 would scratch the floors in the last RV. What a special, caring young man you have! I wish Matt would have shown you the class A with the bunk room in the back like they just got over at Five2Go. That one looks awesome and would have slept your crew I think. 😂 Thanks for sharing your adventures in the states! Love seeing y’all enjoy our ‘Merica!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Aww thank you xx

[@outliersoverland]

Loved the Brits React to American RVs video. I wanted to do one of these videos when we were in the UK. Some of the features you guys have are very fascinating.

[@RoamingRadfords]

That would be a great video! Let me know what we can do to help when you get back over here! L x

[@anotherm2722]

Had a great time going RV shopping with you and Matt. Most U.S. RV's are made in Elkhart, Indiana, that might be a fun trip in the future. Also, one last thing if you're still shopping, the American car & RV market is upside down, so holdout for a deal.

[@minniebonsall]

Matt is a refreshing sales guy, lots of truths in there about depreciation etc which I liked. I’m an expat Brit living in the Midwest and here’s the thing, I understand that American motorhomes must look huge and fab to Brits and they are nice of course but honestly I still feel European Motorhomes have the absolute edge when it comes to design, quality and just far more pleasing asthetics. Fifth Wheels always impress because they’re not burdened with a cab or motor space so it’s all living space but as Matt pointed out they require a huge powerful and pricey pickup truck to haul it so add that in and it becomes quite expensive. But at the end of the day it’s personal choice and honestly I prefer your UK Kontiki it is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

We love our UK van for the UK & Europe, but the US vans are perfect for the US roads!

[@minniebonsall]

@@RoamingRadfords yes so true, especially with kids, it is great to have more sleeping arrangements options. Just love watching your videos ! Next time make it up to Alaska !!

[@sarahann530]

@@minniebonsall You are an emigrant in America !

[@alanhat5252]

@@minniebonsall will they need all 3 aircons in Alaska?

[@MattsRVReviews]

Thank you so much 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

No! Thank you so much! We had such a great time with you x

[@maxosborne2346]

One of my favourite videos so far Matt was so interesting!

[@RoamingRadfords]

😍😍😍

[@jonazure4460]

Hello Radford family, I really enjoy your videos. Jon Azure here. I met you at Boyd's campground. You have 3 great sons.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Awesome! Thank you Jon, it was nice to meet you at Boyd’s. In fact we’ve just released the video we made at Boyd’s today! Hope you enjoy it.

[@Simonski8]

Hi Radfords. Subscribed to you in UK (I’m in UK). Did you know you can stay in US for 6 m, even though the visa is for 3m. You can get an extension on request. Also,if you buy the RV in the US and live in it in the US for a year, HMRC then allow you to bring it into the UK with no import tax (but you do need to get it converted to UK standard). That’s tempting.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Mmmmm very tempting!

[@nessbolton]

Crikey, those prices 😮 I’d love one but utterly ridiculous for UK roads and you’d have to add substantial import duties which will really bump up the price. Even if you did buy one and import it, most UK campsites probably couldn’t/wouldn’t accommodate it and the electricity usage would be pinging the bollards but they are so beautiful, I’d definitely live in one. Thank you for showing us these and letting us all dream 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

They are definitely more suitable for the US roads!

[@alanhat5252]

@@RoamingRadfords they're the same size as a UK coach or large lorry, they'll go most places. A friend of mine had a 37' Damon Daybreak that I drove for him one summer, taking it up to Glastonbury Tor was a bit tight but everywhere else we went was fine.

[@fookdatchit]

Great to see the UK in the US from the punters point of view. Matt is such a funny bloke. I've watched 100s of his posts.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Not just funny, he’s genuinely lovely and very thoughtful!

[@mysticalsouls]

I’ve been watching Mat’s channel for years, he’s a stellar salesman, I would have asked him ‘where’s Andrea!

[@RoamingRadfords]

She was poorly 😞

[@MrCraigcur]

Omg great video I wish I wish. If I had money I would buy RV myself live on road

[@terrymanthorpe1454]

I’ve had two motor home like yours and as there is only my wife and I I just brought a 6. 2 . Bennyvan , and love it , one day van and one day hotel and under three and a half ton , go anywhere 🎉

[@RoamingRadfords]

Sounds perfect!!!

[@juliesmith9097]

What a great vlog,so good too see them properly inside,as you said way too big for European roads, but I'm looking forward to your summer of '23 vlogs,take care.xx

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahh thank you x

[@Anniesrandommoments]

Thank you for sharing absolutely gorgeous, shame our roads are not big enough.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Perfect for the American roads though!

[@andersuk7610]

good morning from cold UK, glad your fam are having a great time this was so cool vlog guys and i was intrested in the 5th wheel u trailers u showed, i live in one now in the uk and am so glad i finally got one it really gives me independence when i need to go shopping or go see mom and dad, just unhitch from trailer and off you go lol👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Sounds perfect!

[@MattTaylorClark]

Really enjoyed this video, Matt is amazing just subbed to his KZbin. Keep up the good work guys 💙

[@RoamingRadfords]

He’s a great guy!

[@MattTaylorClark]

@@RoamingRadfords he is , much love from Oxford .

[@howarddavies6685]

Matt seems like a decent stand up guy. (For a salesman). 😉

[@FEARNoMore]

He's a salesmen. He will tell you what you want to hear & make it seem like his first priority is your interests but really it's for theirs.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Howard, as people who have actually met him, he is a nice guy, and he is thoughtful too. Selling the wrong vehicle to the wrong person isn’t going to enhance his reputation. He knows the market and gives excellent advice.

[@FEARNoMore]

@@RoamingRadfords Salespeople are nice to potential customers but once a salesperson sells you something, he/she becomes a different person, different relationship after the sale in my opinion. But I'll take your word for it that he's genuinely nice guy in real life but he just sounds like a typical salesman to me based on his videos. lol Agree to disagree. ✌

[@gereshomeE]

You do fabulous RV reviews! I've been researching smaller Mercedes American Class-C RV's because I like them! ☺

[@RoamingRadfords]

You have great taste and thank you so much x

[@gereshomeE]

@@RoamingRadfords I use to FT in UK / Europe and I prefer the larger US tank sizes in their motorhomes etc. No disrespect BUT I'm NOT into #VanLife! I like chilling out and enjoying my motorhome etc! ☺

[@alanhat5252]

@@gereshomeE it's great that different people like such a wide range of different things.

[@gereshomeE]

@@alanhat5252 I used to FT in a European motorhome and bought an A-class RV. I loved it BUT too big for European back roads! I know the "White Knuckle" drive! 😁

[@visualdjmax]

Might have to trade in my VW Type 2 now! Great Video. Bet you buy one soon!

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FEARNoMore]

The reason the B vans are as much or more expensive in some cases is you pay for maneuverability, ability to park just about anywhere & access to more boondocking type places. Off the beaten path, more remote. These big rigs are relegated more to packed RV campsites.

[@RoamingRadfords]

I also think they aren’t “standard” vehicles for the US. So they are imported or they aren’t made in the same huge numbers so that they automatically cost more money. We saw many many people driving the flatbed “trucks” as their daily driver. And hardly any sprinter style vans at all - unless they were already converted in to a camper.

[@FEARNoMore]

@@RoamingRadfords Good point. Sprinter & Transits are usually used as commercial vehicles here until relatively recently become more popular as "camper vans" Not to mention good old fashion capitalism/price gouging to take advantage of the recent popularity, demand. lol I love the b van variety & affordability you all have in Britain/Europe. I just recently discovered your channel through Outliers Overland video. You guys seem like a fun family. You got a new sub for what it's worth.

[@dzonikg]

@@RoamingRadfords Sprinters can go half milion km no problem..i would not bet for this US RVs

[@alanhat5252]

@@dzonikg I would. American busses & large trucks regularly go a million miles & more (1.6 million km) & that's where RV chassis come from. The coachwork may need a few rebuilds in that distance though.

[@planetrock8733]

The Roaming Queen Lyndsay fits right in the big old US-of-A, I dont think she's coming home! Great content.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you xx

[@teresawardlaw3228]

Very tempted by these… have looked at UK sized units at CRV at Mildenhall … so much living space (& we already have a pick up).. 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

Oooooh

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video. Difficult to decide which one to choose 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

One of each??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@annasumicz9702]

Holy hell they're huuuuuge!! Talk about luxurious! 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

😳😁

[@stellaswancounselling]

They are soooo big. Beautiful I could live in those. 🙏❤️

[@RoamingRadfords]

Me too!

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

@@RoamingRadfords I'm going to live in one soon :)

[@ianatkinson9227]

These are amazing I think round the country lanes in Yorkshire there would be a few scratches and bumps don't know how they work out the weight on your driving license though 👍😀😀☀️

[@RoamingRadfords]

I think they would be considered “war wounds”

[@esthers5772]

Well that was fun! I discovered your channel when Matt met you and have been following ever since. Matt suggested that the Entegra was nicer than yours. Yes, it’s bigger, but definitely not nicer. 👋🇨🇦

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Esther. Matt meant the RV that we were renting, not our RV at home.

[@esthers5772]

@@RoamingRadfords Got it. So true.

[@everydaylife2022]

If this guy was an Eskimo, he could sell snow ..Nice bloke and knows his stuff

[@RoamingRadfords]

He would learn all about the snow before he sold it though! Every last detail?

[@claudiacsimpson6564]

Love that you call the microwave a BREAD BIN. In our house that’s where we store our bread too.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We don’t really use a microwave at all! 🤣🤣🤣

[@claudiacsimpson6564]

@@RoamingRadfords either do we.

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

I am shocked how much the sprinter vans were compared to those huge rvs , if i had an rv it woud probably have to go on a year round site

[@RoamingRadfords]

Crazy difference isn’t it!!

[@anthonyellis1409]

That's the one for you The Big Bus

[@mrsc8044]

Incredible vehicles except the kitchens and overhead lockers always remind me of the Golden Girls set. 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

😁😁😁

[@leslietingey3873]

one of the best video's you have done . must win the lottery

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ha ha! Us too 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@jamieb158]

Wow, you can see why so many live in them. Far bigger than my flat lol

[@RoamingRadfords]

Exactly!

[@ANDREWSMITH-hq5ny]

Those RV's are so spectacular, but how bizarre about the price of a Sprinter based campervan. Also, may I say how great you are at protecting the privacy of your two older boys, who clearly don't like being public.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you Andrew!!

[@EcoTree100]

Great video awesome RV's makes ours look tiny, proper luxury ! 😭

[@RoamingRadfords]

Beautiful!

[@tangerinedream7211]

These big rigs are seriously good value for money, but there's the cost of the tow truck, which starts to balance out, but a double cab top truck then means you don't need a cat. What would the mpg be of a 3.5 tonne truck towing the fifth wheel trailer . Looks like a very enjoyable day there.

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’m not sure , but Petrol is very cheap there!

[@2010katak]

So my F-450 diesel gets 10 mpg when towing our 5th wheel. Cost per gallon is 5.00 currently

[@drivecleanmobilecarcleaning]

What a nice guy!

[@RoamingRadfords]

He’s great!

[@jackfinn2199]

I’m just curious about the amount of water a washing machine would take in an RV

[@RoamingRadfords]

Most campsite pitches in the US are full service so include a water hook up too!

[@johnlangan773]

Loved the reactions, the price of the 5th wheel was amazing.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Those two eldest lads are cute and no bother. George is endearing.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you!

[@deenunya7735]

Those 5th Wheelers are for no Money Considring what you get its Mainly the Fair ground Circus & TV Film Crews over herethat have them. Theres a place nr me sells them on a smaller version of the RVs and the Ford F Chassis's Pity our Roads & Camp sites not suitable. Got to hand it to Matt, Great Guy nothing too much Trouble even though there won't be a Sale , bet he could Sell Sand to the Arabs , lovely Vid .

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Dee. I think with Matt, it’s really obvious that he knows what he’s talking about. AND, he always wants to match the right vehicle to the right buyer. We trust him.

[@doubledutch13]

Suite Travels YT channel is worth a watch for their setup but it’s BIIIIIIG 😮

[@RoamingRadfords]

We will have a look!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Just had a look and wow, what a setup they have, amazing!

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

Glad you hooked up with Matt.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Us too!!

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

@@RoamingRadfords it was interesting having Matt give you insight on the RV industry that he normally doesn’t do on his channel.

[@sallymurray2147]

Those rvs are certainly different out there than here in Britain they are certainly bigger and even have washing machines wounder how much water they would use no idea which rv you would choose as they are all different

[@RoamingRadfords]

Let’s be honest Sally - we don’t really want to be doing much washing on holiday!!! So who cares 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@philbloomfield58]

Great video guys awesome vans but to big for the uk

[@RoamingRadfords]

Absolutely!

[@ianharris1183]

I like to see someone stealth camp in those units .

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣 in a Tesco carpark!!

[@everydaylife2022]

Get one of them around Manchester ..

[@RoamingRadfords]

😊

[@junegrimley5697]

Mind blowing

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤯

[@anthonyellis1409]

No The Bus r The ones wen r you moving in. And is there room for 2. . Have a great holiday

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyellis1409]

That's the one for you

[@andrewshakespeare5291]

Looks like we are moving to the USA 😂 Amazing 😮

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@epcode5121]

They are Big, but built like a work site prefabs. English ones have class and cozy feel 😃⛵ Second hand would be good to import and sell one a year for profit 💰💰💰

[@quamby1able]

So Rads, which one are you go a purchase??? 🚙

[@quamby1able]

*gonna

[@RoamingRadfords]

All or non!! 🤣🤣

[@geoffreyruncieman9503]

There amazing buy the big one I drive hgv I’ll pull it for you lol👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Deal! 🤣🤣

[@anthonyellis1409]

If you lived out there That's all you need. No House , cuz one of them would be a lifetime opportunity

[@RoamingRadfords]

What a lifestyle!

[@EmmaKelly74159]

💚

[@RoamingRadfords]

😍

[@chrischambers5466]

The only problem I have is too many mirrors in them.....with a face like mine you dont need reminding of it 😐

[@RoamingRadfords]

Chris! Be kind to yourself!

[@pault1964]

Bray studios use 5 th wheel for the make up trucks

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ooooh! That’s an interesting insight!

[@susannetoon2709]

Ask him to show you the New RVs which are just amazing with so much technology inbuilt and very important thing today re energy costs.The problem with RVs is towing the weight and I don't think we have all electric cars or hybrids capable of doing that so would need a heavy vehicle to tow onewith very high re cost of Petrol and Diesal so ypu need to calculate cost 9 extra vehicle on top plus extra fuel charges.In UK our Roads are not designed like Anerica so reversing .Turning around and simple parking is all big problem..So my choice and best value for money would be.a motor home preferably Hybrid because they are phasing out Diesal and none in our area that are petrol.So when it comes to choice its aftuaoy not their at the moment to buy for reasonable amount of money.I love your motor home but It is still.a lot to pay for Diesal if you can't claim it back .Also good air conditioning and dehumidifiers Filters on water supply and therapy lights .

[@RoamingRadfords]

All good points. These rigs are only really suitable for the US roads. It’s also worth remembering that fuel is so cheap over there - certainly compared to European prices!

[@lynmoore8355]

well all I can say is...........WOW.............

[@RoamingRadfords]

I know!!!

[@anthonyellis1409]

Wen R you moving in

[@RoamingRadfords]

Asap 🤣🤣🤣

[@PATLIGHT1000]

OMG.!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

😁

[@gaynorprior9864]

👍👍🙂

[@RoamingRadfords]

😍

[@dzonikg]

US caravans and RVs are huge but i would not bet in their quality ..they dont age well

[@don-qb4xb]

Shows how expensive our MHs are.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes!

[@EddieHulme]

Shame we cant drive or park one of those in the UK. I would live in one and sell the house. We are just buying a kontiki thats dearer than some of those RVs. Crazy. As another person said, rippoff Britain.

[@RoamingRadfords]

I think it’s more to do with availability of local components. Sprinters are much cheaper over here. They need to be imported to the US. The big rigs are all “made in America”, so there are some really big cost savings be maximised.

[@jimjeffries8804]

Don't buy any ,stay here in Britain I'll miss you (but don't worry my aim will Improve)🤣🤣

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@travellingtaylors8352]

What does Matt have?

[@RoamingRadfords]

I believe Matt doesn’t currently have an RV

[@travellingtaylors8352]

@@RoamingRadfords I’d have thought he would have had one of those massive ones.

[@WillFealey]

Waits for the next video title: “We’re MOVING to the USA”

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@martinwinther6013]

Hymer, Mercedes.. nothing else is even worth looking at imho

[@alexandrapavoeiro9108]

So, so big ,Not for europe roads🥴

[@RoamingRadfords]

I know!

[@FEARNoMore]

Too big for a lot of American city roads as well. Especially in the North East. Luxury, beautiful but limits where you can visit.

[@pamelaselway6669]

Travel beans store their RV in USA. So there must be places.

[@RoamingRadfords]

😍😍😍

[@jase2990]

Never buy an rv in the UK ,,, problems problems problems n no one wants to know ,

[@borncleary3493]

clickbait

[@borncleary3493]

ps he is a great seller and see alot of his vids