This is my dream campervan. I’ve owned 2 campers with a fixed rear bed and 1 with a rear lounge. The latter is much more comfy. People whinge about space but I managed perfectly on my 6 week trip around Europe.
You can't please everyone. Some will always prefer a fixed bed (and the storage it provides), others like the sprawling space of a rear lounge. Perhaps, RP's raised rear lounge will be the best of both worlds?
Van envy is a terrible thing. I'm very happy with my Merc Hymer MLT630, and took several years before deciding it was a perfect fit. I saw your review of the RP Explorer and thought THAT is what l really need. Now I've seen this I've changed my mind again. The RP rebel 4x4 is all l need especially with the slide out bathroom option enabling twin swivel seats, oh and the 319 engine. I really wanted a Raleigh Chopper as a kid but when l got it, it was a nightmare to keep up with my mates on their bikes.
Peter The bigger RP rebellion you also reviewed, would you say it was the leader in its class? I’m about to buy one however its price is higher than most but it does look perfectly finished. Just wanted your opinion as you see so many
You can get a Rebel on a 3,500kg chassis, so OK for a car licence. Just check the adequacy of the payload, though - especially with 4x4 and other options.
@@MotorhomeCampervan Thank you for responding. Having the companies of the products you are reviewing contributing to the cost of production of the review must be a difficult line to tread. Good luck for 2021.
Be interested to see how much body/ fittings shake in real world testing, I remember our van use to drive us round the bend , because it had shocking fittings rattle , it was 3 year old a Iveco Daily similar 4x4 spec , lovely to look at , but it was unbearable on long distance touring upgraded it to air suspension , but that made it worse🙄😂
It's a good point and we always recommend taking a good test drive to pick up some rattles and get them sorted. But rattles from things like grills and pans, etc, can be sorted with judicious use of tea towels!
@@MotorhomeCampervan Tea towels, socks,most items of clothing were improvised in to position 😂 But the worst rattles came from body flex or scuttle shake from the main van structure, amplified by items like wardrobe/ shower / toilet / drop down roof bed assembly being the most unbearable especially when leaving the main roads and mystery touring on our wonderful rural back roads 🙄 👍
In my experience, Mercedes-based models often rattle less than other chassis, probably due to softer suspension. It's a few months ago now but I'm pretty sure the RP didn't rattle at all on some pretty arduous terrain; the quality of the conversion makes a big difference here
You can't camp unless this van is perfectly levelled. It's a fundamental flaw that your feet go underneath the units at one end. That means your heads are always at the back of the van and you can't sleep the other way on a gentle slope. Even having your head 2 degrees lower than your feet makes most people feel unsettled. Edit - it's still very nice though. I camped off grid next to one yesterday. Not 100k nice though!!!
Just add some levelling wedges for a few quid and you'll be level. Or levelling jacks if you want to spend more. Having your feet under the units is a fairly common - and practical - solution to fitting everything in a small (6m) 'van. Better than going for a longer vehicle IMHO. If you think it's not £100k, do some sums - just look at the cost of a 4x4 Sprinter to begin with!
@@MotorhomeCampervan Levelling wedges are a pain if you have to use them constantly as you would in this van. Once covered in mud they're even worse. You'd need 3 ramps which is an extra level of tedium and precision. I already looked at the van prices. 40k new a couple of years ago, so it's a 60k conversion. Value is subjective and is a comparative assessment. It's very different from cost.
Price depends on spec but around £100,000. Engine - choose from any of the Sprinter units, which will all now be four-cylinder as the lovely V6 diesel is being discontinued. Up to 190bhp is possible and seven-speed automatic
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Making a bed up every night and putting it all away in the morning, no thanks. Even if it only takes five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the evening that’s ten minutes a day or over an hour spent making and unmaking your bed on a seven night break. Also minimal storage and nowhere safe to put your ebikes. I’ll stick with my twin beds over a large garage thanks, but if you really need four wheel drive (I’m sure some people think they do, providing they have plenty of money) then it does make a little sense but not in this country as there are so many restrictions on where you can and can’t go off road that I really can’t see the point.
I have a demountable camper (or truck camper as the Americans call them). It sits on a proper 4 x 4 pick up and as it has a shorter wheel base and more ground clearance than this van it will go to more places. No bed making for me either, there is a massive double bed in the overcab area. The best thing of all is if we're staying on a site for a few days, 10 minutes work will see it demounted from the truck as a stand alone habitation unit and then we really can get anywhere. A second hand camper and a new pick up came in at under 1/3 of the cost of this van.
Yes it is each to their own. Some people don't mind making up a bed, others hate it. There is so much choice out there that you will find a motorhome/campervan that fits what you are looking for. Perhaps the budget will be an issue but the choice is massive. We do know RP has made this 4x4 as a result of requests from its customers so there is a clearly a market desire for this model but, like we said, it is each to their own and some will find it is not what they are looking for while others will love it. I love it!
@@tonysutton6559 I've been looking at 4WD options and think these are likely the best format for all the reasons you describe. They might not look as posh, but you can't beat them for practicality.
You get what you pay for (usually). Most campers are cheap because they're made out of cardboard. 4WDing requires higher spec components at every point.
faboulous but law says every time u are note allowd to go on a wood paht u arent event allowed to park outside a facking camping ..... taht the issue of all this camper van life and no one tell you that :)
@@MotorhomeCampervan well I would ask myself how much the van costs and subtract that from the price of the finished camper then ask what I could buy for or make from the remaining sum. To me it’s like household kitchens, some chumps in Greenwich quoted me 35 grand in 2010 for my kitchen and I built the same thing for about 7 and a laugh. After all we are taliing about a bit of mdf, some kitcheny showery stuff, a water tank and a tiny bit of plumbing. The end result looks great but the profit margin on this van must be enourmous.... Good reveiw though :)
that is a massive disappointment as a van, you would expect the interior to match the 4 x4 exterior and it just doesn't, its a very expensive van, and for that much money the blinds and fittings are very much just standard run of the mill motorhome stuff you would find on a van at the bottom end of the market. There is nothing special, no particular thought gone into the design infract the opposite its just poor, who wants to be bending over for the microwave, it needs to be at waist or eye level, for the cost I would have expected extensive Lithium batteries and electric only cooking facilities, having half the cooker you can only use when plugged in is NO advantage in a 4 x 4 go anywhere van. Nope that is a monumental expensive poor design
Have to disagree….go on to their website and see the spec….I think huge thought has gone into it….as has quality. You can also have different layouts including a permanent bed so something for everyone. I personally think this is a packaging masterclass. I have to agree though that for the U.K. you do not need 4x4 in a camper van. However, go to Europe and a whole new world opens up for you, particularly if you stray a little further afield like the Balkans, Greece or Turkey which I where I suspect these vans are intended to go. Finally, compared to the cost of similar rigs in the USA this looks to be good value….if you can say that about anything costing £100k!
@@mac22011964 my point is that if you have a 4x4 go anywhere van, why have a cooker where half of it is not usable off grid!! if you load up with electric cooking and electric oven/microwave then you would expect lithium power and sufficient panels to allow use off grid, if designed to be fed by hook up then why 4x4, those two things are somewhat exclusive.
@@richardmunson2180 I think you make good points, however this van has a 12v Microwave and 200ah lithium with a 50amp b2b charger making both the induction and MW more than useable off grid. I did question RP on the reason for the electric element on the hob and the reasoning is that auto gas is rare in some area so if you run out then you have a back up. However, with a large underslung tank I think I would agree, take the risk and have the whole top gas….although I can’t remember the last time I had gas on 3 rings in one go. Also, I could do without the MW.
Love this geezer. He's just grateful for the small things. Add them together and the small things become big.
Don't get him started about reading lights. :D
This is my dream campervan. I’ve owned 2 campers with a fixed rear bed and 1 with a rear lounge. The latter is much more comfy. People whinge about space but I managed perfectly on my 6 week trip around Europe.
You can't please everyone. Some will always prefer a fixed bed (and the storage it provides), others like the sprawling space of a rear lounge. Perhaps, RP's raised rear lounge will be the best of both worlds?
This is good... short RV with "complete" kitchen, toilet, large fridge, big bed.
The ultimate motorhome!! I WANT one!!!
Beautyfull Vans, it would be nice, if RP Motorhomes present these kind of vans on Caravan-Salon 2021 in Düsseldorf in Germany. 👍
I agree but I think they are flat out trying to meet demand just in the UK at the moment
the standard sprinter 4x4 doesnt have much payload, what is the wet weight of the this van? how much is left for personal possessions please?
Van envy is a terrible thing. I'm very happy with my Merc Hymer MLT630, and took several years before deciding it was a perfect fit. I saw your review of the RP Explorer and thought THAT is what l really need. Now I've seen this I've changed my mind again. The RP rebel 4x4 is all l need especially with the slide out bathroom option enabling twin swivel seats, oh and the 319 engine. I really wanted a Raleigh Chopper as a kid but when l got it, it was a nightmare to keep up with my mates on their bikes.
Yes I know exactly what you mean. Almost every time we review a new van, I think that is the one...and then the next one comes along!
Oh dear." I must change my 3 month old phone for the newest model syndrome."
Awesome vehicle , good review, wonder what the mpg is like, maybe 25 mpg ?
25mpg doesn't sound unrealistic, but depends on your driving style. Motorhomes always suffer MPG-wise if you're heavy-fotting it down the motorway
Great production and a good review ...quite surprising how much Worzel Gummidge knows about camper vans ? ...
And I took the straw out of hair especially...
On the outside it looks like a very masculine van but the inside is awesome. The only part that had little thought was the toilet/shower area
😍❤️👌🏼woww... Beautifull van
Peter
The bigger RP rebellion you also reviewed, would you say it was the leader in its class?
I’m about to buy one however its price is higher than most but it does look perfectly finished. Just wanted your opinion as you see so many
It's definitely a market leader in its sector but there is a lot more choice now
Awesome 🎉no words to say❤
Thank you so much 😀
How heavy is this motorhome? I’m only asking to see if I could drive it on a car license in the UK
You can get a Rebel on a 3,500kg chassis, so OK for a car licence. Just check the adequacy of the payload, though - especially with 4x4 and other options.
♥️The motorhome
Awesome review
Thanks! 👍
At the beginning of the video it says this is a paid promotion. What were you asked to say and what is your honest opinion please?
This simply means RP contributed to the cost of the video. Everything said in the review is our independent and honest opinion.
@@MotorhomeCampervan Thank you for responding. Having the companies of the products you are reviewing contributing to the cost of production of the review must be a difficult line to tread. Good luck for 2021.
Very nice car - good competition for the Hymer Venture, I guess.
Be interested to see how much body/ fittings shake in real world testing, I remember our van use to drive us round the bend , because it had shocking fittings rattle , it was 3 year old a Iveco Daily similar 4x4 spec , lovely to look at , but it was unbearable on long distance touring upgraded it to air suspension , but that made it worse🙄😂
It's a good point and we always recommend taking a good test drive to pick up some rattles and get them sorted. But rattles from things like grills and pans, etc, can be sorted with judicious use of tea towels!
@@MotorhomeCampervan Tea towels, socks,most items of clothing were improvised in to position 😂
But the worst rattles came from body flex or scuttle shake from the main van structure, amplified by items like wardrobe/ shower / toilet / drop down roof bed assembly being the most unbearable especially when leaving the main roads and mystery touring on our wonderful rural back roads 🙄 👍
In my experience, Mercedes-based models often rattle less than other chassis, probably due to softer suspension. It's a few months ago now but I'm pretty sure the RP didn't rattle at all on some pretty arduous terrain; the quality of the conversion makes a big difference here
That tiny satnav screen waaaay over there! How much did they pay you to squeeze into that minute driving position by the way...
The driving position is fine - maybe the camera angle?
Awesome!
Glad you think so!
You can't camp unless this van is perfectly levelled.
It's a fundamental flaw that your feet go underneath the units at one end.
That means your heads are always at the back of the van and you can't sleep the other way on a gentle slope.
Even having your head 2 degrees lower than your feet makes most people feel unsettled.
Edit - it's still very nice though. I camped off grid next to one yesterday.
Not 100k nice though!!!
Just add some levelling wedges for a few quid and you'll be level. Or levelling jacks if you want to spend more.
Having your feet under the units is a fairly common - and practical - solution to fitting everything in a small (6m) 'van. Better than going for a longer vehicle IMHO.
If you think it's not £100k, do some sums - just look at the cost of a 4x4 Sprinter to begin with!
@@MotorhomeCampervan
Levelling wedges are a pain if you have to use them constantly as you would in this van. Once covered in mud they're even worse. You'd need 3 ramps which is an extra level of tedium and precision.
I already looked at the van prices. 40k new a couple of years ago, so it's a 60k conversion.
Value is subjective and is a comparative assessment.
It's very different from cost.
Great review,amazing machine,i do like it a lot,Im no sure if you mentioned the price and engine bhp + gear box
Price depends on spec but around £100,000. Engine - choose from any of the Sprinter units, which will all now be four-cylinder as the lovely V6 diesel is being discontinued. Up to 190bhp is possible and seven-speed automatic
@@peterv3642 where could I make contact and buy one?
Nice. Even the van exterior is cool and stealth.
Yes, it looks great, doesn't it? But not OTT
Do they produce for left hand drive too ?
I would suggest contacting RP as RP is well known for working closely with its customers to build what they are looking for.
I would have loved to do that test!!
It was a LOT of fun. Amazing how the 4x4 system (with proper offroad tyres) coped with the conditions
@@peterv3642 I agree. Proper tyres for the conditions are always the key. 4x4 is a waste of money if normal tyres are fitted.
Just imagine this in 7m version with high bed and oudles of storage for kit....coming soon I hear.
Think it's already here, RP Explorer. Even longer Phantom to follow.
When will manufacturers learn to ditch the push button start?!
I'm with you on that one. It's fashionable!
Will it come to China, what will be cost? Please let me know ASAP
Very doubtful, RP are struggling to meet demand in the UK
Your all videos rather vlog are too good to see but dont understand y they dont get likes for that only hundreds of likes means nothing i am from india and i love this culture this kind of caravan campervan i want such kind of content to see please upload this kind of vlogs #mmm
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Making a bed up every night and putting it all away in the morning, no thanks. Even if it only takes five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the evening that’s ten minutes a day or over an hour spent making and unmaking your bed on a seven night break. Also minimal storage and nowhere safe to put your ebikes. I’ll stick with my twin beds over a large garage thanks, but if you really need four wheel drive (I’m sure some people think they do, providing they have plenty of money) then it does make a little sense but not in this country as there are so many restrictions on where you can and can’t go off road that I really can’t see the point.
I have a demountable camper (or truck camper as the Americans call them). It sits on a proper 4 x 4 pick up and as it has a shorter wheel base and more ground clearance than this van it will go to more places. No bed making for me either, there is a massive double bed in the overcab area. The best thing of all is if we're staying on a site for a few days, 10 minutes work will see it demounted from the truck as a stand alone habitation unit and then we really can get anywhere. A second hand camper and a new pick up came in at under 1/3 of the cost of this van.
That sounds like all the advantages of leaving your caravan on site and going off in your car and not having to tow it home, win win 👍.
Yes it is each to their own. Some people don't mind making up a bed, others hate it. There is so much choice out there that you will find a motorhome/campervan that fits what you are looking for. Perhaps the budget will be an issue but the choice is massive. We do know RP has made this 4x4 as a result of requests from its customers so there is a clearly a market desire for this model but, like we said, it is each to their own and some will find it is not what they are looking for while others will love it. I love it!
@@stevebeale2187 Another bonus is that my towbar is still available if I want to take my boat with me.
@@tonysutton6559 I've been looking at 4WD options and think these are likely the best format for all the reasons you describe. They might not look as posh, but you can't beat them for practicality.
Stunning but 100k 🤣😂
Quality costs money, I’ve sat inside their campers and the quality is second to none.
You get what you pay for (usually). Most campers are cheap because they're made out of cardboard. 4WDing requires higher spec components at every point.
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faboulous but law says every time u are note allowd to go on a wood paht u arent event allowed to park outside a facking camping ..... taht the issue of all this camper van life and no one tell you that :)
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Good but 100 grand?!
Yes it's not cheap - but look what you get for the money!
@@MotorhomeCampervan well I would ask myself how much the van costs and subtract that from the price of the finished camper then ask what I could buy for or make from the remaining sum. To me it’s like household kitchens, some chumps in Greenwich quoted me 35 grand in 2010 for my kitchen and I built the same thing for about 7 and a laugh. After all we are taliing about a bit of mdf, some kitcheny showery stuff, a water tank and a tiny bit of plumbing. The end result looks great but the profit margin on this van must be enourmous.... Good reveiw though :)
Microwave at shin level? £100,000??? No thanks.
Better low down than high up (as most are). I'd rather spill hot food on the floor than on my head!
And a microscopoc satnav screen you have to lean over to read.. lucky you have 4xdrive to get you out of that ditch...
You need to get a haircut immediately
I'll let Peter know...although a lot of other comments say they like his hair!
that is a massive disappointment as a van, you would expect the interior to match the 4 x4 exterior and it just doesn't, its a very expensive van, and for that much money the blinds and fittings are very much just standard run of the mill motorhome stuff you would find on a van at the bottom end of the market. There is nothing special, no particular thought gone into the design infract the opposite its just poor, who wants to be bending over for the microwave, it needs to be at waist or eye level, for the cost I would have expected extensive Lithium batteries and electric only cooking facilities, having half the cooker you can only use when plugged in is NO advantage in a 4 x 4 go anywhere van. Nope that is a monumental expensive poor design
Sorry but I have to disagree with you on this one. I like it
Have to disagree….go on to their website and see the spec….I think huge thought has gone into it….as has quality. You can also have different layouts including a permanent bed so something for everyone. I personally think this is a packaging masterclass. I have to agree though that for the U.K. you do not need 4x4 in a camper van. However, go to Europe and a whole new world opens up for you, particularly if you stray a little further afield like the Balkans, Greece or Turkey which I where I suspect these vans are intended to go. Finally, compared to the cost of similar rigs in the USA this looks to be good value….if you can say that about anything costing £100k!
@@mac22011964 my point is that if you have a 4x4 go anywhere van, why have a cooker where half of it is not usable off grid!! if you load up with electric cooking and electric oven/microwave then you would expect lithium power and sufficient panels to allow use off grid, if designed to be fed by hook up then why 4x4, those two things are somewhat exclusive.
@@richardmunson2180 I think you make good points, however this van has a 12v Microwave and 200ah lithium with a 50amp b2b charger making both the induction and MW more than useable off grid. I did question RP on the reason for the electric element on the hob and the reasoning is that auto gas is rare in some area so if you run out then you have a back up. However, with a large underslung tank I think I would agree, take the risk and have the whole top gas….although I can’t remember the last time I had gas on 3 rings in one go. Also, I could do without the MW.