Which Motorhome to Buy...SOLO Full-Time Van Life

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • In this Motorhome Video we'll be talking you through our picks if we were to go and do solo van life full time.
    A newish Swift & an oldish Eura Mobil. There are pro's & con's to each of these coach built vans and both are priced at very different ends of the market.
    Let us know in the comments your favourite motor caravan & we hope to see you again in the next one!
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  • @gustennant5469
    @gustennant5469 Місяць тому +8

    I would have the eura mobil. 23 years still looks good . No desperation. 😊

  • @karlmabe1649
    @karlmabe1649 Місяць тому +12

    The older van speaks volumes over the new one really.. Im surprised you don't retail older vans like that one

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      We do sometimes Karl 😃

    • @lesklower7281
      @lesklower7281 Місяць тому

      I do enjoy your reviews on older mobile homes they are have a sense of quality not seen in more modern camper vans and mobile homes

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Місяць тому +7

    Thanks a lot, guys. Just shared this video, and she's taken my front door key off me. Will be in to see you tomorrow for a van 😂😂😂

  • @elizabethannemarriott8314
    @elizabethannemarriott8314 Місяць тому +6

    Like the older van, I could live in that.

  • @roymillsjnr5172
    @roymillsjnr5172 Місяць тому +6

    Depends on your budget ,if your like me easily satisfied, i just need a bed ,shower ,small fridge ,cooker , tv to play my games on 😂 but i like u shape lounges ✌️

  • @lyntidy1111
    @lyntidy1111 Місяць тому +4

    I prefer the older one as it has a separate shower, so I am with Kev. I have a 2003 Autotrail Cheyenne, done 54,000 miles and is in really good order throughout. Just love her.

  • @chrisdone687
    @chrisdone687 Місяць тому +2

    Love the older vans layout interior is dated but totally livable more so then the newer van and like the man said if you got 50 k to spend use 20 and get a apartment in Spain with the rest.

  • @user-tz7mz4gn7j
    @user-tz7mz4gn7j Місяць тому +3

    Third time watching , trying to catch the heating system for winter ...am I missing it or does the old camper not have heating?
    I'm older and prefer older to newer. The storage is excellent as is the quality... Just what I'd need.

  • @SuperFredc
    @SuperFredc Місяць тому +2

    I`ve seen this Eura Mobil twice now. I want it!

  • @tombowen552
    @tombowen552 Місяць тому +1

    the older van, The quality of the furniture is way better than the newer vans

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      Yes Tom they don't make them like they used to 👍

  • @brotherrob.5999
    @brotherrob.5999 Місяць тому +1

    Hello 👋 guys I must say I love the older van's best. Thank you boys for another informative video. Rob from Wales 🙏

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому +1

      Hi brotherrob yes the old vans are great! and thanks for watching 😃

  • @kevinthornley7659
    @kevinthornley7659 Місяць тому +2

    That old van is a lovely van. As long as it passed the MOT etc and rust wasn’t an issue then the old one all day long.

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Kevin. All checks are made and a mot nothing goes a miss 😃

    • @kevinthornley7659
      @kevinthornley7659 Місяць тому

      @@TheMotorhomeMan I just bought a Jag or I would have had it.

  • @andrewholloway231
    @andrewholloway231 Місяць тому +3

    That 2001 van is growing on me.

  • @demo9108
    @demo9108 Місяць тому

    I have a 22 year old bessacarr E435 I've had it 3 years and I love it, I do prefer the u shape lounge though, but mine is comfortable and in really good condition, I love it 🤗☺️

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  26 днів тому

      Glad you enjoy it they are a great van Demo 👍

  • @sandrapearson728
    @sandrapearson728 Місяць тому +1

    Microwave/ breadbin you can put a little air fryer in the older van instead. Love the compressor fridge and the little bin hidden in the worktop

  • @grahamharrison1943
    @grahamharrison1943 Місяць тому

    23 year old . Old is gold

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 Місяць тому

    The older camper van all the way the interior so nice real wood

  • @karlospappy8908
    @karlospappy8908 Місяць тому

    You lucky lucky men but to really compare them you need to do a road trip to Spain or Italy and just for a full comparison, I'll bring our CV. The older van looks great but there are more and more restrictions re emissions in European Cities. Cheers K.

  • @leenewcome85
    @leenewcome85 Місяць тому

    Well Jason on this occasion Kevin's van wins it for me, ive seen this van a couple of time & im sure you said you were going to move it on, are keeping this great looking van 😊great video thanks for sharing 😊

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      Hi Lee yes Kev's van is great! And thanks for watching again 👍

  • @iangiles7038
    @iangiles7038 Місяць тому +1

    The older van no computers or dpf they just keep going i would use the money saved for touring
    I also think that people who change new vans regularly with very little mileage is just a status symbol Weather new or 23 years old they still do the same thing

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Місяць тому

    Another good video 👍👍👏👏

  • @Calmmind-living
    @Calmmind-living Місяць тому

    iv bought newer as its less worry over the engine and suspension. but it all depends on your budget and if you want to live full time or just holidays , if I was buying just for holidays I would of bought older one

  • @IanSuttton
    @IanSuttton Місяць тому +1

    Good video, plenty to love about the older one (trust Kev to choose well). Continuing the philosophical discussion - how old is old? When do you start to see issues with rust, motor reliability, appliance issues, damp, parts availability? (All depends on how it was used, of course, but generally - how old is old?)

  • @mrgrumpy9077
    @mrgrumpy9077 Місяць тому

    Bank manager in cupboard was the midland bank. , every day's a challenge working with you Jason 👍🤣 old one. if I spent £50k on a vehicle I'd be scared to leave it in a car park for an hour

  • @Dansbus1
    @Dansbus1 Місяць тому

    I’m surprised you’ve still got that older van as it got a lot to offer for the price. Parts will still be available for years to come as it’s based on a fleet vehicle that are still in everyday use. The newer van is nice but won’t be when it gets to the same age . It will suffer from dpf issues and injectors it will have assorts of problems especially if there’s lack of maintenance . The newer van won’t stick full time living and things will deteriorate quicker with full time living.

  • @steven1515
    @steven1515 Місяць тому

    The old van for me 👍👍

  • @afscm23
    @afscm23 Місяць тому

    Bachman turner overdrive :) ps great video as always men.:)

  • @mattwestby1169
    @mattwestby1169 Місяць тому

    I preferred the older motorhome, everything in the right place 👍

  • @duncancameron9734
    @duncancameron9734 Місяць тому

    Brilliant guys , I'm going for the "bomb proof" 2.8 and the flat in Spain 🤣

  • @davesandall4530
    @davesandall4530 Місяць тому +1

    That eura mobil is superb

  • @JJWilliams-uk3rf
    @JJWilliams-uk3rf Місяць тому

    Bachman-Turner overdrive for the song, love Kev's van

  • @gordonbyatt7846
    @gordonbyatt7846 Місяць тому

    You can’t beat older vans they are built better and stronger

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      They sure are Gordon, thanks for watching 😃

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 Місяць тому

    You two are priceless. I own an older van and love her. Sadly I find the steps to the upper cab are far too steep and haven’t managed to purchase a set with a more decent angle.

  • @daven2928
    @daven2928 Місяць тому

    Another great and informative video 👍🏼 I have a few questions; how do cassette toilets work? What are the pro/cons on automatic vs manual transmission, and finally what do you mean by waste water tank? Thanks guys.

  • @garyhanley3477
    @garyhanley3477 Місяць тому

    I'll go with the old one.

  • @1tonyboat
    @1tonyboat Місяць тому +2

    Give me the 23 year old m/h anytime .... 2.8 ltr as Kev say`s bullet proof ...

  • @tomchapman8427
    @tomchapman8427 Місяць тому

    The great Bachman turner overdrive

  • @RichardJeffries
    @RichardJeffries Місяць тому

    BTO Bachman turner overdrive is the band

  • @mervt9610
    @mervt9610 Місяць тому

    Brilliant vlog, Kev I’d buy your van 😂

  • @stephenpoessl5464
    @stephenpoessl5464 Місяць тому

    I would takes kevs any day it's much nicer in every way

  • @blairoutproject
    @blairoutproject Місяць тому

    I'd like to see Kevs van on a ramp...I'll bet the underside tells a different story. Seen a few on my mates ramp with stunning bodywork but the chasis is as rotten as apear with corrosion everywhere.

  • @felixcorrales1483
    @felixcorrales1483 Місяць тому

    What size is the water tank in each van? I feel modern vans are getting larger tanks each year. That old van would suit me perfectly.

  • @tonysutton6559
    @tonysutton6559 Місяць тому

    Kev is head and shoulders above Jason (for once).
    The old van is a massively better living space but my main concern would be possible water ingres & damp.
    A third alternative would be to spend the £50,000 on a newer version of the Kevmobile.

  • @matthewwall3319
    @matthewwall3319 Місяць тому

    Older van for me but I'd have to do something about th woodwork. Maybe paint over it. To dark for me

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      Yes a lick of paint to your style and all good Matthew 😃

  • @craigmelvin5206
    @craigmelvin5206 Місяць тому

    i think i like the old van - free up a few quid

  • @perrotjeanmichel5883
    @perrotjeanmichel5883 3 дні тому

    Very beautiful. Love it. What is your name, dear man ?❤❤❤❤

  • @debbiealston6584
    @debbiealston6584 Місяць тому

    Interesting challenge chaps! How long is each van? How about a similar challenge based upon a certain van length ie the length of a typical drive at home. Our drove is 6m which is going to limit our options!

    • @tonysutton6559
      @tonysutton6559 Місяць тому

      I think that a 6m van is the perfect length. Big enough to have a fair bit of space inside but small enough to go into cities. Ferry prices tend to shoot up once you get above 6m.

  • @wingertstrasse1
    @wingertstrasse1 Місяць тому

    I would miss a garage in the back in both models, I have to say.

  • @deanmacartney7111
    @deanmacartney7111 Місяць тому

    Lovely old van as said live in better engine too no add blue unreliable

  • @annamric6597
    @annamric6597 Місяць тому

    What is the length and width of the 2 vans, the newer looks narrower, easier driving through road furniture & traffic.

  • @Cyberdyne-kg8ku
    @Cyberdyne-kg8ku Місяць тому

    Bachmann Turner Overdrive

  • @bilbp41
    @bilbp41 Місяць тому

    I’d buy the old van and do it up with the rest of the money I had left over

  • @markleese6764
    @markleese6764 Місяць тому

    Eura say in their brochure decades of use... think you've proved their point

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      They keep to their word! Thanks for watching Mark 👍

  • @rscosworthfan
    @rscosworthfan Місяць тому

    clean air zones spoil it for the older one

  • @greg-mz7vr
    @greg-mz7vr Місяць тому +1

    Old one absolutely smashing 🫡 !!! Much better than new ;)

  • @MrYugo68
    @MrYugo68 Місяць тому +1

    2,8 best eng

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Місяць тому

    Bachman Turner Overdrive - BBBBBBBBBBaby you ain't seen nothin' yet

  • @MrSidMuff
    @MrSidMuff Місяць тому

    I'd love an older motorhome with an auto box...alas, they're like hen's teeth at a reasonable price. We have a Bongo presently, but one day, one day...

  • @roymillsjnr5172
    @roymillsjnr5172 Місяць тому

    Older one of the two ,like kev 😂 🙌

  • @michealpercy1741
    @michealpercy1741 Місяць тому

    No need to Google.....Bachman Turner Overdrive.

  • @UOO303T
    @UOO303T 5 днів тому

    Both beautiful vans but not everyone has 50k to spend there are some older bargains to be had especially if u have some basic mechanical knowledge

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  5 днів тому

      Yes agree with you UOO303T, Thanks for watching 👍

  • @mac760
    @mac760 Місяць тому

    You ain't seen nothing yet , Bachman Turner Overdrive .
    I prefer the older van .

  • @rudithedog7534
    @rudithedog7534 Місяць тому

    Bachmann Turner Overdrive.......you ain't seen nothing yet ...ba...ba...baby you ain't seen nothing yet.

  • @garethlewis3647
    @garethlewis3647 Місяць тому

    Set Kevin a challenge? Send him home 😅

  • @mocha74
    @mocha74 Місяць тому

    We are looking for a motorhome struggling to find one for 15k

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      Depends on what your looking for Mocha, Always check vans for damp etc even newish ones 👍

  • @robpullen
    @robpullen Місяць тому

    You don’t wanna sell me that old van. I have one to px. Not even joking. Let me know

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Місяць тому

      👍

    • @robpullen
      @robpullen Місяць тому

      @@TheMotorhomeMan does this mean you want to sell me the van ?? lol.

    • @robpullen
      @robpullen Місяць тому

      @@TheMotorhomeMan have you still got the van to sell ? Or just for the video ?? Thank you

  • @blairoutproject
    @blairoutproject Місяць тому

    Here's a challenge for Kev. Ask him to stand in a barrel and piss in the corner ! 😄

  • @JaneDoe-bo9tz
    @JaneDoe-bo9tz Місяць тому

    Why’s he got one eye closed ?

  • @01322521959
    @01322521959 Місяць тому

    I'd take the older van. What has happened to layouts? They seem far less practical these days.