Motorhome of the year 2023.

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I really like this van. It’s quite unique and looks really well built. Some of the ideas are original.
But I just feel that with such a small lounge in a 6.3m van conversion is not ideal for 4 people. But I think this is wort a look, just for its unique features. It’s pricey, but high spec.

 
Looks well thought out rather than using a "tried and trusted formula" ...personally like the small length, but lounge is not big enough for four adults maybe 2+2 kids? Or if only used for short trips away. Far too pricey for us but interesting!
 
Looks good, particularly like the rear modification, works well. No idea if it's too pricey, seems about right for what you get. Couldn't be dealing with that high roof though gonna be well over 3M by the time you got some decent tyres and some proper ground clearance 😂
 
I liked it but if I had one I would have a mattress made to leave the rear as a permanent double.
 
mark61 said:
I'd want a big hinged opening window at the rear too. Could stay in bed all day just looking at your fav mountains, lake or what ever. I like fresh air too :)
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At first we wanted rear windows to mark, our new van will have two side windows. But the problem with rear windows and longitudinal beds is your head is leaning against the windows, you can also damage the blinds. And in winter windows are cold spots. Fine in vans with beds going across the width of the van.
 
Fisherman said:
At first we wanted rear windows to mark, our new van will have two side windows. But the problem with rear windows and longitudinal beds is your head is leaning against the windows, you can also damage the blinds. And in winter windows are cold spots. Fine in vans with beds going across the width of the van.
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We have a transverse bed with a side window at the feet end. I do have another window to fit in one of the back doors at the pillow end which I'm told is to be done before the Summer.

Wimmin are so impatient!

Mind you she didn't say which Summer.
 
Robmac said:
We have a transverse bed with a side window at the feet end. I do have another window to fit in one of the back doors at the pillow end which I'm told is to be done before the Summer.

Wimmin are so impatient!

Mind you she didn't say which Summer.
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mark61 said:
They are only cold spots when closed, left open they'll be the same temp as outside. :)
Only problem I see is me pillow falling out the window. 😂
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This is an extremely serious post you two nit wits, get a grip both of you :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
Wooie1958 said:
Why`s he not had his arse kicked by the camp commendant for pitching incorrectly :unsure:

Offside rear to the peg dummy, not nearside rear to the peg 🤬:mad:
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Also take a look at the canopy out when it’s raining and windy with no pegs to secure it, shocking state of affairs, what's the C&MC coming to, they’re letting anyone one in these days. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
Looks nicely put together and I like the idea of the powerful Fiat engine, bet it goes well but its just tiny inside. Just no lounging space whatsoever. Alright for the odd week or two but I wouldnt want to do a five month trip in one having been used to a motorhome with two lounges for nearly 15 years. We have looked at PVC vans and I just cant see one working for us. £92k though. :eek:
 
Fisherman said:
Also take a look at the canopy out when it’s raining and windy with no pegs to secure it, shocking state of affairs, what's the C&MC coming to, they’re letting anyone one in these days. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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It`s Southport C&MC Bill, just up the road from me so that probably explains it o_O 🤣🤣🤣
 
They have sacrificed a lot of lounge space for a bigger washroom. Personal choice obviously, but I think I'd prefer more lounge space.
92k doesn't sound too ridiculous to me. Can just about get a decent empty panel van for that these days.
 
Electric hand brake, dont see that being held on hill starts or if the main brakes fail, also to much wasted space in the back where the battery is, half that would do.
 
trevskoda said:
Electric hand brake, dont see that being held on hill starts or if the main brakes fail, also to much wasted space in the back where the battery is, half that would do.
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My car has an electric handbrake Trev, you forget it’s there. When you put it into auto it comes off automatically, and when you turn off the engine it comes back on. Never had a problem with it in 6 years. But the big problem is it’s either off or on no in between. When manoeuvring on to levellers etc I prefer the control the normal handbrake gives, I have no problem with that. When ordering the new van auto handbrake cost £480, I thought it was a luxury I could do without.
 
trevskoda said:
Electric hand brake, dont see that being held on hill starts or if the main brakes fail, also to much wasted space in the back where the battery is, half that would do.
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It was always going to happen Trev, handbrakes have always been a bit primitive really so they have evolved like anything else.

Personally I still prefer the old style handbrake though.
 
Robmac said:
It was always going to happen Trev, handbrakes have always been a bit primitive really so they have evolved like anything else.

Personally I still prefer the old style handbrake though.
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Trev does not do evolution , I mean, he kept his hands warm many a time pushing his Skoda rear heated window, after breaking down.

I can hear the missiles heading over the Irish Sea now, head for my bunker. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
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