HELP us choose our first CAMPERVAN!
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- Опубліковано 27 лис 2024
- We are #vanlife newbies and are searching for our very first campervan! Where better place to go than to explore the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in October 2024.
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND ADVICE! Which of these vans would YOU choose and why? Don't suggest the Morelo....!
We looked at over 20 vans. In this video you'll see:
Some Pop tops at Hillside
Rolling Homes Darwin EL 6.8
Moto Trek Treka RL
Hopton 600RL
Vantage Sol
Devon Arizona
Wildax Meteor
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Swift Trekker XL
iH Motorhomes 600RL
Etrusco CV 600
Laika ECOVIP CV 645
Bailey Endeavour B62
It was great to meet Gemma and Campbell @highlands2hammocks They love Scotland as much as we do! Nice to get our first Christmas pressie from Aileen from McKay Pet Supplies @bobmckayfreedom We're looking forward to trying out some @BritStops in the future! He said vineyards! Good to meet @ChrisSloanes and @TheUrbanMotorhome on the Park4Night stand!
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Which van would YOU choose and why?
There was so much choice at the show. We have never seen so many panel van conversions before. We saw a few we liked but nothing to replace our lovely Smirf at the moment 😃 Great to see you looking at all the different models 👍🏻🚐💙 Trev n Sue
Thanks! Yes it was a tad overwhelming! N&Nx
Exciting times and lots of options and of course costs …..
I think try to understand what type of travelling you want ie we thought would be on campsites when we first bought Harry but as you know we changed our minds
Parking in a standard bay was a must for us
Showers and toilets will cause a big debate but we’re happy with our approach
Head height is a must for us and gives you more storage
Electric system is key especially if your going offgrid - lithium is a good bet but more cost
Diesel heater a must
Lpg cooking or induction ? Will affect electric decision
Enjoy the hunt
This is very useful! Thank you! Yes, we've had much discussion about most of these points so I'm glad we're thinking sensibly. Phew! Exciting times!
Thanks for watching N&Nx
How exciting. Can’t wait to hear which one you decided to go with.Guaranteed good times ahead.
Us too! We're a bit giddy at the moment! Thanks for watching N&Nx
Great episode, love the motor home show, it’s massive and fabulous, so much to see and you can definitely get your steps up. I always love looking in the massive motor homes that cost more than a house and imagine who would be buying one and daydreaming a little 😍 You’ve got a pen in your hair - proof we have read the comments, we always do 👏
@@cruisefraterpoultons hehe and I always have a pen in my hair when I'm in 'work mode'! Yes, we walked about 5 miles in circles!
Thanks for watching N&Nx
Morning guys
We throughly enjoyed this.
We've spoken about a camper van but not sure if we would get our use out of it and also the ones I like are way out of our price range 🙈
That caravan is cute.
We hope you find the right one.
Sorry we are just watching this we have just got back from our holidays in Tenerife so catching up on everyone's recent uploads over the next week ❤
Have a great day ❤
@morgsjoboo2247 the wee caravan was adorable! We're excited for our next step! Thanks for watching N&Nx
Thanks for the good look around you two, we hope that you have found one that's just right for you👍
@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot thanks guys! Fingers tightly crossed! So nervous!
Thanks for watching N&Nx
Enjoyed that look around the show. Thanks for sharing.
We love our rear lounge layout. Can’t wait to see what van you have gone for. You must be so excited ❤
@@LifeistooshortCK We are beside ourselves! Can't wait to show you! Thanks as ever for watching. N&Nx
So much choice at the NEC, one company not at the show, Consort, based in Leeds, do superb van conversions ,where we got our Pace in September , after moving from a Eldiss CV20, what you get from smaller builders/manufacturers is far better build quality
Enjoy your new van
@colinnewmarch1106 we had plans to visit Consort as friends have one but things changed as we fell in love with the van we chose! N&Nx
Really enjoyed that look around all the campervan 😀 our van is 6meters and I thought I had went to big but it’s just as easy as a car to drive and park. I actually wish I had went a bit longer especially with the 2 dogs. We are up and down single tracks mountain roads all the time never really felt that the van was too big. Good luck with whatever you choose ❤❤
@rufflyadventuring3579 thanks for watching! Yeah we think 6m is enough for us. We won't be taking our 3 cats with us!!
Hope you're both OK. N&Nx
Hi, we went to the NEC and had a really good luck around, not in the market for one as we have a fantastic Consort Reef, with u shaped lounge which we love. I know the van you picked as just watched the video 🙂 great choice 🙂 We did love the orange Hillside Hopton, the wildax Europa XL and the S & L Atlas or Apollo, both awesome vans, did you see S & L at the show ?. Great video guys, all the best Trev Debz and Tyler x x
@tylerstravels0610 yes, S&L were on our short list. We were particularly interested in independent companies rather than one of the 'big guys'
Thanks for watching N&Nx
I bought my first campervan this year, it's a transit custom high top, I woidknt go for a pop top personally. I've decided if I ever upgrade it will be a van with a drop down bed, I believe Dreamer do one of these which arent very common.
Oooh congratulations! Yes, we think the pop top isn't right for us either.
Thanks for watching and hope you'll come back next week to find out our decision! N&Nx
Lots of choices some lovely campervans.I can picture you driving around the country in one of them😊
@LC-d5h So can we!! Too exciting! More news soon...
Thanks for watching N&Nx
I know you are looking for a lounge area but do consider having to make the bed up EVERY night . It becomes a right ball ache after a while 😂
@@michellewatson1093 That's hilarious! A valid point! 10 out of 10 for descriptive language! We have been debating this...
Thanks so much for watching. Hope you'll check in next week for developments... N&Nx
Also using the front driver/passenger seats as the lounge can be great, especially if you only need two seats. They are probably the most comfortable seats in most vans and in turn allow room for the fixed bed option which in turn gives you garage space for levelling ramps etc.
@@muppeteer excellent points! The fixed bed would allow me to be lazy and not pack away the bedding each day!
Thanks for watching and for your insight! N&Nx
All I think is you can get a lot of cottages and hotels for that sort of money 😮
@@carolfranklyn-wi8lp you're not wrong. It's a big step. We really hope it will allow us to get away more frequently on a whim. Yikes, it's tricky!
Thanks for watching! N&Nx
@@grapesodatravels I am not knocking the idea I would love one and they are so convenient. Find a spot you like and stop, perfect.
Keep up the good work. Loved your Mull series as I stay there twice a year. My idea of heaven on earth. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to get
Exciting times and lots of options and of course costs …..
I think try to understand what type of travelling you want ie we thought would be on campsites when we first bought Harry but as you know we changed our minds
Parking in a standard bay was a must for us
Showers and toilets will cause a big debate but we’re happy with our approach
Head height is a must for us and gives you more storage
Electric system is key especially if your going offgrid - lithium is a good bet but more cost
Diesel heater a must
Lpg cooking or induction ? Will affect electric decision
Garage a must in my opinion even if just a small area
Enjoy the hunt
Exciting times! Hope you'll approve of our choice! N&Nx