How many w members own a Hymer?

I'm surprised to see so many of you referring to "the van" and not the more aloof "my Hymer"! ☺
I always give you a wave from my humble Peugeot Boxer, sometimes get one back!
 
bartman said:
I'm surprised to see so many of you referring to "the van" and not the more aloof "my Hymer"! ☺
I always give you a wave from my humble Peugeot Boxer, sometimes get one back!
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Always wave to all types of veh pvc,s inc but not often returned I hasten to add.
 
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I sometimes refer to mine as "the van" .I always think its because we started off camping in Vans.
Bedford CA
Ford transit diesel mk1 perkins 4-108
VW split screen campervan
Ford transit lwb semi high top (ex white arrow) 2.5 engine.
Finally a Sherpa.Surprised to see that many :D
 
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2016 mlt 580 Hymer,Mercedes 7 speed auto,heading for Spain mid December.
 
2007 B504CL "The Breadbin" only had it a short while, heading for Spain late January ish (subject to redundancy/early retirement negotiations)
 
We have a 640 Starline on mercedes 2.9 manual chassis 73000 miles

its a 1997 vintage LHD import with cruise control/habitation air con/refill gas/built in Honda genny and new all leather just b4 we bought it.We have had it for 14 months to date.Apart from a breakdown march 2016 going onto Skye being first visit by us all the way from Lincolnshire shame!this being engine problems and 2nd day of holiday from the supposedly bombproof engine and (which took the dealer based in Bawtry (advise everyone avoid this dealer like the plague as we bought it from them and it took nearly 2 months fix) and threatening to sue to get it back lol touch wood it has been great ever since!

anyone needing help with breakdowns by Skye call Morar Motors by Skye Bridge IV40 8AG phone 01559 534329 Kyle of Lochalsh or Skyeways Bus garage IV40 8AH Kyle of Lochalsh phone 01559 534328 (ask for Alistair owner who also owns a lovely Hymer mercedes b700 2001) who will let you wild camp on his garage forecourt small donation but just pay something for the electric if u hook up! He had plans to put in some cheap motorhome hardstandings on his land opposite his bus garage as well so they may be built now?and Local fish and chips and supermarkets too They both looked after us but Morar motors recovered us all the way home 498 miles (they also do very cheap car hire)so you can leave your motorhome at bus garage or at Morar motors and hire a car to drive around cheaply...


regards
 
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I think I know now why other MH think Hymer owners are aloof Ba****ds.
WE both wave at nearly every van but get no wave back , or they wave and think we ignored them.
We sit a long way back and they do not see us sitting there waving so we get branded.
 
I shall keep this thread on track... I have been a mbr of WC for a number of years, I also own probably the oldest Mercedes Hymer in the UK, it started life in mid-1977, and was registered for the german roads in mid 1978, the "Lady" then was imported in 2003. there are only a few models of this type before the Brownie took over, some of you may know me on social media.. I can honestly say Its nice to see four generations in one pic..

Here is our true classic Hymer of 1978 she is a Mercedes Hymer 540BS next to a Brownie S660 then a Goldie S550 and then a modern one :scared:..... even though she is pretty much a true classic or even soon to be an historic vehicle through and through, she is very modern on the inside.. and for that reason I will keep hold of her and update her.. she has served us well and seen many a car park at some fab locations and saved a fortune in hotel bills, but having said that, I know which I prefer, and raising a glass for another 40 yrs of unique Hymering and hopefully be up there with the likes of the flagship 900's - She is the blue print of what you see today...

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1978lovebus,here's a few pics of my 1995 b544,thinkng on changing next year or so wife would luv to keep it until it's a classic ,but I'm worried for parts,but admire your enthusiasm and now got me thinkingimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
I've redone upholstery,splat,modified rear suspension,water pump all belts and idlers,brakes,loads of other unseen things,had bumpers,end caps ans wheel arch mouldings all coded silver,now finding when arriving beside other motorhomes ESP newer hymers the owners point and look at it,often a conversation starter as to the condition,it's a base fiat 2.5 tdi,mmmm do I keep? You have men pondering Again.agh!
 
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mmmm do I keep? You have men pondering Again.agh!
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What I can say is, I don't care what other folk think, if they are die hard hymer enthusiasts and expect such a vehicle to be exactly as it should from the factory then they deserve to be catogorised as ANAL... and with the upgrades and mordern additions I couldnt live with another porta potti after my caravanning days.. I have done what most would think is extreme, but all I can say is most old ones have soul and often a conversation starter and also turns heads and other vehicle users point or take pics, thats whats important to me, not some modern souless camper that doesn't give second glance and is part of the caravan club and has no interest in the camping and caravan club... I like to say individuality is key and not a non comformist either... if you like yours and have grown attached then stick with it... Ive spent money on upgrades and general servicing but in the end its worth it..
 
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1978lovebus,here's a few pics of my 1995 b544,thinkng on changing next year or so wife would luv to keep it until it's a classic ,but I'm worried for parts,but admire your enthusiasm and now got me thinkingView attachment 50148View attachment 50149View attachment 50150View attachment 50151
I've redone upholstery,splat,modified rear suspension,water pump all belts and idlers,brakes,loads of other unseen things,had bumpers,end caps ans wheel arch mouldings all coded silver,now finding when arriving beside other motorhomes ESP newer hymers the owners point and look at it,often a conversation starter as to the condition,it's a base fiat 2.5 tdi,mmmm do I keep? You have men pondering Again.agh!
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I feel you should keep it.When ours broke down on Skye last year only 4 months into my ownership Me and my Mrs so wanted to get rid of it feeling so let down after the supplying dealer built it up in our heads with promises of the bombproof engine etc.We did advertise it for sale after getting it back from dealer after nearly two months as they faffed about supposedly repairing it but when people contacted us when up for sale we were offered silly stupid low money way below what others are advertised at this age and are sold for.So we looked around to see what was for sale in newer models and its an Eye opener viewing Hymers 10 to 15 years younger than ours and what poor condition that they are in i/e not looked after and abused.And is the build quality of newer models as good?To me in your pictures yours looked well looked after and its a similar age to ours and if you have done all those improvements then you will not buy another as good unless you intend forking out a load more cash (with respect if you can afford to)I appreciate some members on here have up to date and very new compared to ours Hymers (and other lovely motorhomes)and Good luck to them as I would love to own a much newer model myself but wonder can I at this stage justify the big purchase expense! :goodluck:

We are now enjoying and have enjoyed many holidays in our Hymer 640 since march last year and relove it for what it is.

please think real carefully before you as they say jump out of the frying pan into the fire!
 
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