Nice van Andrew , my Coachman, Pastiche 470 Aug 2013 is still in good condition , but have had quite a few issues with it , over the years , still luxury van though , I have had 11 touring caravans since 1984 , so lots of experience , lots of great features in this dealership special , so spacious and comfortable , well done Kimberley Caravans , no stone unturned Andrew , thanks as usual great job , hope you are having relaxing days at home , with Dougal by now , I 'm home after 3 weeks in Bonnie at my van , bit of an endurance with so much rain and only the odd dry sunny day , but heyho, good to be home again , take care , good health and happiness lovely man , hugs
You missed a sales point! That height adjustable table will drop an inch to lessen typing fatigue for people who work on a laptop a lot. Cool RV, looks like a private jet inside. ❤️👍🏽👻🎃
Great thorough review Andrew, thank you. Just goes to show that even the elite end of the market they are not without faults. Not enough to put me off though. Thanks again Luke.
Thank you Andrew for the review of this beautifull caravan 👍 ! A bit too big for us 😄🇨🇵 This caravan is made for à seasonal pitch not for traveling...😉
I know it’s not designed for it, but this would make a superb tourer for a solo caravanner, as you say, working from home / agile worker - the dedicated office space dinette would be ideal (with an extra socket!)
Hi Andrew! Beautiful caravan! Well most Coachman vans are, very stylish and homey (is that a word?) Too big for me though, I prefer the ickle, tiny ones!! I do hope you're having a well deserved rest now you're back home? I presume you're back in your little piece of heaven up in North Uist?! Take stock and take great care of yourself and Dougal! We need you each week to bring us some serenity and comfort into our otherwise boring lives! (too deep?!) Sending love and hugs as usual xxx 😘🥰🐕
Lovely to see a dealership that started life just down the road from me doing so well. I suspect the reason for the MPK rooflight rather than a Heki is simply the cost. Much as I'd have loved a Mini Heki to replace the original rooflight on my refurbished Freight Rover, the MPK option for a 400x400mm aperture cost £72.52 including flyscreen, sealant, and shipping (current price £77.48), whereas the equivalent Mini Heki S was more expensive, currently £130.78 (£154.85 for the Mini Heki Style).
If Kimberly will add the few not very expensive missing details you've mentioned, it would likely increase customer comfort, appreciation, word of mouth advertising, and sales: when potential clients see and are shown those improvements that make so much difference in comfort. I would personally suggest also adding a small seat in the shower that greatly assists comfort, washing feet and shaving, & a fold down from the ceiling adjustable position holder for a large screen display for TV or computer so it can both be out of the way or when down, in a higher position, as just holding the head up slightly as often as possible, is the number one exercise for preventing a double chin! Also a pull out table for laptop & wireless computer for utilizing a large screen TV as a monitor would be an excellent and needed addition. Andrew ALWAYS gives a much better, much more enjoyable and helpful sales tour than any professional sales tours I've EVER heard. KIMBERLY: Just implement the simple improvements he's recommended and have him do an updated tour, as those faults will turn into praise & appreciation, and you've got the best advertising you could hope for! 👍
We are trading a two year old Swift for a new Coachman, fed up of gluing and screwing the furniture after every trip. Build quality of Coachman looks and feels a lot better. Enjoyed your talk at the NEC.
Coachman still persist with the same paper side wall boards with joining strips that are a pain and peel off. Why can they not make GRP interior walls like Bailey that you can wash without fear with most chemicals. Hopefully the roof interior is not coloured white hardboard as well.
Agree. The joint strips in our Sprite were pealing, I’m pleased our Bailey has grp sides and roof, as the Sprite roof was also showing stress lines at less than 10 years.
Mr Ditton, I'd very much like to see you take to the water down on the Norfolk broads, specifically upon a modern broom boats sedan style cruiser, 4 berth. God bless
It's funny you should mention that Adam, I actually quite like the idea of a narrowboat holiday, but I'd need a second person with me as I think Dougal won't be much help with the locks! Many thanks.
Down on Norfolk broads Andrew. A lock free river system and broads. You'll be fine on your own. Broom boats offer more luxurious sedan or bathtub style cruisers, though brinks barnecraft are equally as good, juts be aware some of the cruisers are sated but it's nether here or there really. Still enjoyable
As always an excellent review. Where it says coachman at the front can the air/wind pass underneath that reverse spoiler as it looks like it’s going to cause a lot of drag?
Hi Andrew, this is a Beautiful Caravan with Lovely Upholstery although certain aspects have let it down. The Layout could be improved by having the Washroom to the back of the Caravan & making the Bedroom more Central allowing more Space in this Area. An additional Socket in the Dinette area would be ideal too. When it comes to Caravans & Motorhomes You are a Valuable Asset & this Review has been Excellent. Lovely to see Dougal & You of Course!! Lots of Love to Both of You ❤️❤️💜💜💖💖 XX XX
I can only speak from experience, and my experience as a customer collecting a new caravan from Kimberley saw it thoroughly prepared and 100% fault-free.
Hari OM Hmmmm, the quality looks good overall - but I am realising that I have a distaste for the 'French bed' arrangement; in standalone or motorhome. Making up the bed and the crawling in and out would finish me off! YAM xx
It's a sponsored video, which is stated by declaration in the video and a paid promotion banner at the beginning. Please be assured that I only accept sponsorship on the basis that I have to 'say what I see' and the content is as genuine as with any non-sponsored video. I like to sleep well at night.
Nice-ish van, but all new vans look great don't they....However NOT for me. L- shape lounge never again. French bed never again. No extractor over cooker. Nicely presented vlog tho...👌👌👌👍
Pitch presence?...did you really use that phrase Andrew? Caravanning is about just enjoying ones time away, not waving ones willy at other caravanners..
Nice van Andrew , my Coachman, Pastiche 470 Aug 2013 is still in good condition , but have had quite a few issues with it , over the years , still luxury van though , I have had 11 touring caravans since 1984 , so lots of experience , lots of great features in this dealership special , so spacious and comfortable , well done Kimberley Caravans , no stone unturned Andrew , thanks as usual great job , hope you are having relaxing days at home , with Dougal by now , I 'm home after 3 weeks in Bonnie at my van , bit of an endurance with so much rain and only the odd dry sunny day , but heyho, good to be home again , take care , good health and happiness lovely man , hugs
You missed a sales point! That height adjustable table will drop an inch to lessen typing fatigue for people who work on a laptop a lot. Cool RV, looks like a private jet inside. ❤️👍🏽👻🎃
Great tip!
Very good in depth review, I think I can learn a thing or two from this. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Graham! Was good to bump into you at the NEC.
Great thorough review Andrew, thank you. Just goes to show that even the elite end of the market they are not without faults. Not enough to put me off though. Thanks again Luke.
Some days, I just miss you.❤️
Thank you Andrew for the review of this beautifull caravan 👍 ! A bit too big for us 😄🇨🇵
This caravan is made for à seasonal pitch not for traveling...😉
Thanks for watching!
I know it’s not designed for it, but this would make a superb tourer for a solo caravanner, as you say, working from home / agile worker - the dedicated office space dinette would be ideal (with an extra socket!)
Absolutely!
Hi Andrew! Beautiful caravan! Well most Coachman vans are, very stylish and homey (is that a word?) Too big for me though, I prefer the ickle, tiny ones!! I do hope you're having a well deserved rest now you're back home? I presume you're back in your little piece of heaven up in North Uist?! Take stock and take great care of yourself and Dougal! We need you each week to bring us some serenity and comfort into our otherwise boring lives! (too deep?!) Sending love and hugs as usual xxx 😘🥰🐕
Thanks Anne, nearly home...
Lovely to see a dealership that started life just down the road from me doing so well.
I suspect the reason for the MPK rooflight rather than a Heki is simply the cost. Much as I'd have loved a Mini Heki to replace the original rooflight on my refurbished Freight Rover, the MPK option for a 400x400mm aperture cost £72.52 including flyscreen, sealant, and shipping (current price £77.48), whereas the equivalent Mini Heki S was more expensive, currently £130.78 (£154.85 for the Mini Heki Style).
That's great to know, thanks Trevor!
If Kimberly will add the few not very expensive missing details you've mentioned, it would likely increase customer comfort, appreciation, word of mouth advertising, and sales: when potential clients see and are shown those improvements that make so much difference in comfort.
I would personally suggest also adding a small seat in the shower that greatly assists comfort, washing feet and shaving, & a fold down from the ceiling adjustable position holder for a large screen display for TV or computer so it can both be out of the way or when down, in a higher position, as just holding the head up slightly as often as possible, is the number one exercise for preventing a double chin! Also a pull out table for laptop & wireless computer for utilizing a large screen TV as a monitor would be an excellent and needed addition.
Andrew ALWAYS gives a much better, much more enjoyable and helpful sales tour than any professional sales tours I've EVER heard.
KIMBERLY: Just implement the simple improvements he's recommended and have him do an updated tour, as those faults will turn into praise & appreciation, and you've got the best advertising you could hope for! 👍
Remember there’s a limit on weight, all these suggestions great as they are add weight, and of course cost.
Thanks for the comments - I'm sure Kimberley will be considering any suggestions.
Love Dougal x
Nice to see you Dougal😂 loved video ❤
Glad you enjoyed!
We are trading a two year old Swift for a new Coachman, fed up of gluing and screwing the furniture after every trip. Build quality of Coachman looks and feels a lot better. Enjoyed your talk at the NEC.
Thanks for coming Steve, and enjoy the new caravan!
Never buy a swift it's put together buy unskilled work force hence amount of problems they have COWBOYS
Not the van for me but it represents great value...any chance of seeing a 835 or 850 version??🤔💕🇬🇧🇺🇦
Ooh firm sleeping areas, that could sell this van for me, if it wasn't so big
I always wonder what’s going through Dougal’s mind when you’re talking to him!
I think it's not always complimentary! ;)
Good review. Looks lovely but too big for us to tow.
Coachman still persist with the same paper side wall boards with joining strips that are a pain and peel off. Why can they not make GRP interior walls like Bailey that you can wash without fear with most chemicals.
Hopefully the roof interior is not coloured white hardboard as well.
Agree. The joint strips in our Sprite were pealing, I’m pleased our Bailey has grp sides and roof, as the Sprite roof was also showing stress lines at less than 10 years.
Mr Ditton, I'd very much like to see you take to the water down on the Norfolk broads, specifically upon a modern broom boats sedan style cruiser, 4 berth. God bless
It's funny you should mention that Adam, I actually quite like the idea of a narrowboat holiday, but I'd need a second person with me as I think Dougal won't be much help with the locks! Many thanks.
Down on Norfolk broads Andrew. A lock free river system and broads. You'll be fine on your own. Broom boats offer more luxurious sedan or bathtub style cruisers, though brinks barnecraft are equally as good, juts be aware some of the cruisers are sated but it's nether here or there really. Still enjoyable
As always an excellent review. Where it says coachman at the front can the air/wind pass underneath that reverse spoiler as it looks like it’s going to cause a lot of drag?
Good point, but it's actually quite narrow so shouldn't make a noticeable difference. Thanks for watching!
Hi Andrew, this is a Beautiful Caravan with Lovely Upholstery although certain aspects have let it down. The Layout could be improved by having the Washroom to the back of the Caravan & making the Bedroom more Central allowing more Space in this Area. An additional Socket in the Dinette area would be ideal too. When it comes to Caravans & Motorhomes You are a Valuable Asset & this Review has been Excellent. Lovely to see Dougal & You of Course!! Lots of Love to Both of You ❤️❤️💜💜💖💖 XX XX
Great in depth review as always.!!👍👍
Many thanks Nathan.
I need a wireless phone charger in my caravan!
Would rather have a solar panel. The 520 VIP does have a socket by the side dinette and lockers are soft close.
Nice review Andrew, as usual.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Many thanks Pete!
You really think they would pick it up on pdi don't think so.
I can only speak from experience, and my experience as a customer collecting a new caravan from Kimberley saw it thoroughly prepared and 100% fault-free.
Hari OM
Hmmmm, the quality looks good overall - but I am realising that I have a distaste for the 'French bed' arrangement; in standalone or motorhome. Making up the bed and the crawling in and out would finish me off! YAM xx
Good point! You need to be supple if you're on the inside, and the older I get, the less supple I am in the morning!
Is this paid promotion, Andrew?
It's a sponsored video, which is stated by declaration in the video and a paid promotion banner at the beginning. Please be assured that I only accept sponsorship on the basis that I have to 'say what I see' and the content is as genuine as with any non-sponsored video. I like to sleep well at night.
Nice-ish van, but all new vans look great don't they....However NOT for me. L- shape lounge never again. French bed never again. No extractor over cooker. Nicely presented vlog tho...👌👌👌👍
Pitch presence?...did you really use that phrase Andrew? Caravanning is about just enjoying ones time away, not waving ones willy at other caravanners..
😂😂😂
Guffaw. It matters to some people ;)
@@andrewjditton shallow people yes agreed.
5 berth? You and Dougal would be rolling around inside like marbles….