£89,000 Camper Van Tour : Knaus Boxdrive 680 ME

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Жыл бұрын

A very smart Camper Van with a surprising amount of space. The Knaus Boxdrive 680 ME.
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@alanpaton694 Жыл бұрын

90k for a converted van!

@macsmith6216 Жыл бұрын

Over £40k for a base van

@stevebennett6727 Жыл бұрын

I could convert a van to that spec for max £20k using top quality products plus full seitz windows which are far better quality than the ones used plus full solar and lithium set up. So that’s £60k. He’s correct questioning £90k for a van conversion.

@kieronseth Жыл бұрын

@@stevebennett6727got any videos, Steve?

@easybigun7825 10 күн бұрын

@@stevebennett6727 Yes, you probably could convert it yourself for £20-£25K. However, the company has to pay the wages and pension contributions of the staff at the company as well as the price including 20% VAT on top of that. Then there are the costs of running the factory itself as well making a profit for the company itself for r and d of the next range and shareholders if there are any. Almost everything is cheaper if you have the equipment and the ability to make it yourself.

@susanjennings4113 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Love the bathroom separating the loo + basin from the shower very clever.

@keith-777 Жыл бұрын

To me it is still a van and an expensive van at that. No cooker, microwave or fly screens on windows and vents. Good tour, as ever, Nick.

@Jagcycle Жыл бұрын

It does have fly screens. They're on the opposite side of the windows to the blinds, he just didn't pull them down. It's still expensive, agreed.

@1corinthians15.1-4kjv Жыл бұрын

Considering it is a van based RV and that not innovative, it is outright shockingly expensive.

@michaelhartley11 Жыл бұрын

@@1corinthians15.1-4kjv the base van costs around 40k i believe

@01thebluewolf 6 ай бұрын

Microwaves are for people who hang around on campsites. This van is designed more for the adventurers in mind. Those who'd say want to tour up in remote Scotland, for example.

@dianewalker4633 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, but no oven?

@andytaylor1562 Жыл бұрын

I love how the sliding door opens into the middle of the road

@marcus577 11 ай бұрын

I'm playing for this model on BOTB. It would get me around Europe. Thanks for the tour.

@darrylalford8879 Жыл бұрын

Again the shower is awesome !!

@manuelvanderslikke680 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, And thank you for this nice show of this Knaus Boxdrive 680 ME also a very nice campervan that travels four guest but its more a couples van even when its possible to make a extra bed in the front of the camper I love the bathroom with that folding wall so you can make a full shower great Thanks again nick a very nice show 👍👍👍👍

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rasferrastfarian739 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Nick - thanks for the tour.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@01thebluewolf 6 ай бұрын

Wow! What a quality van this is, with some ingenious features, too! Pretty much PERFECT for what I want/need my next van to do :-)

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t see, necessary, nay essential, cup/bottle holders in the cab? The transit has two each for driver and passenger. You can never have too many 😅.

@theeverythingworld4576 Жыл бұрын

i love your channel motaholic keep up the good work

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@MJH7777 Жыл бұрын

Muy bonito. Gracias!!❤

@stuartbrown3890 Жыл бұрын

nice bit of kit that nick :)

@brownnoise357 Жыл бұрын

Another Nice one Nick, lots of nicely thought out bits too, and all into the size Camper Van I like as well. I just wish I could still Drive one (I Quit due to a Prescription Drug Wrecked my Vision by blowing the Optic Nerve in my right eye, and damaging my left eye. British Doctors ? Pass. 😒 Best Wishes. Bob. ❤👍⛵️✨️

@johnstephenmurphy546 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice van 👍

@debbiejudd4933 Жыл бұрын

It would be good for an overnight or two. Thank you Nick.

@tonysutton6559 Жыл бұрын

I could quite happily tour France or Scotland for a few months in there with my wife and two dogs. The only thing that is missing for me is an oven/grill.

@michaelhartley11 Жыл бұрын

@@tonysutton6559 yep, needs an oven . and the suicide door doesnt help

@ianmckee6843 11 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, I would be curious to know what your opinion is between the makes of base chassis are, fiat, MAN, mercedes, ford, Peugeot, hymer. For example, service and maintenance costs, eg replacing brake discs and pads all round. What they are like to drive, mpg. For the various makes of fittings, is the soundproofing similar or does it vary for sleeping? Thanks, I really enjoy your videos!

@Mafiadom1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome you do a great job ✅

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@julesforsyth2996 Жыл бұрын

Nice and compact, no licence issues but what I would do in any of these is to lose a cupboard on top of the fridge and have a proper fridge freezer not just a fridge with a small freezer box. It's ok for driving around England where you can go into any supermarket but if like me and Nick, you're a fussy eater, then when travelling around Europe, we would want all our English stuff stocked up ie the smoked bacon not streaky bacon, MARMITE etc etc.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Frozen Marmite..!? 🤔

@julesforsyth2996 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I was sticking up for you there. Of course not but meats etc

@origin178 Жыл бұрын

One of the few almost practical van conversions, only because it's so long. Now price it at £59k and it might be a sensible product.

@davidcambell4183 9 ай бұрын

Great video, do you think this is better than the Westy Sven Hedin?

@duncangibson9235 Жыл бұрын

As a very happy owner of a brand new BoxDrive 600XL, I can only say how good these vans are. Would’ve liked the 680 for the longitudinal bed but with two kids, the 600XL suits much better.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 🙂

@timwright5466 10 ай бұрын

I've got a 700 mx platinum selection..2 years ago 62k ..stunning ..big garage ..alde heating..this van ...not a motorhome is way way overpriced ..no way would I buy it

@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын

Another good video nick ⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@markomarten Жыл бұрын

Not the best but quite well done, especially the shower compartment. Decent fit and finish too.

@paulmarwood4325 11 ай бұрын

Nowhere to chill out on comfy sofas, £90k insane

@Captain_Aardvark Жыл бұрын

It looks a bit like a prison van with those narrow windows all round. I was half expecting to see Group 4 or Securitas written on the side

@Berealwith Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thats funny 😅

@irishterminator. Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick I wonder which type of motorhome you would prefer from converted vans or coach built 🤔 and have a great Saturday bud 👍

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

They both have their advantages. You too! 🙂

@peterdodge6563 Жыл бұрын

Seems a bit pricy. No cooker or microwave or bug screens on windows. I’d skip this one.

@michaelhartley11 Жыл бұрын

bug screens are built in, pull down from top. dometic S7 windows

@alansteele3757 Жыл бұрын

Does this van not have flyscreens?

@tonysutton6559 Жыл бұрын

Do the cab blinds offer any thermal insulation or will condensation collect on the windows behind them?

@michaelhartley11 Жыл бұрын

, i have same blinds and you do get condensation im afraid

@davidweston8758 Жыл бұрын

Do enjoy the van tours , almost as much as the boats , what got you into doing motorhomes , see similarities to some smaller boats ,so maybe that's why

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Richard (owner of RED) did! He builds them so we filmed a couple and they did well. 🙂

@davidweston8758 Жыл бұрын

@MOTAHOLIC makes sense , Nick Whale is not far from me, should take a trip out I guess

@townmann5563 Жыл бұрын

How can they justify the price for a converted van

@michaelhartley11 Жыл бұрын

40k base van

@mmsmits2868 Жыл бұрын

While fit and finish can vary, in the end, all van conversions are pretty much the same thanks to the extremely limited size. Interesting on this one how the van manufacturer switched the driver's side but couldn't be bothered to switch the sliding door to the other side... Thanks for the tour!

@richardmunson2180 Жыл бұрын

a lot of money for what is a very very basic van, the build quality will be good but basic storage, very basic bed, a 2 burner hob is not enough, if off grid that's one pan and a kettle thats not good enough for the money

@alessandrarocco1037 11 ай бұрын

Vero smart

@celtic-audiophile Жыл бұрын

Not sure who this is aimed at, that’s Burstner Lyseo territory as an example, which is a far less constricted feel as that van, and both are 7m. Very upright seats, can’t see those created a comfortable environment on an evening.

@jivebunny3765 Жыл бұрын

No oven makes it a big no for me. No freezer compartment in the fridge either, and no microwave. Shame as the rest of it looks quite nice. I can't help but feel to make space is taken up with the bed, and this has caused the kitchen to be sacrificed.

@AlamKhan-gm8zp Жыл бұрын

V nice 🌹🌹🌹

@AlamKhan-gm8zp Жыл бұрын

Plz location

@smcmotorhomesnewark Жыл бұрын

Great video Nick 👏We would love you to do a review on one of our Frankia I8400 Platin Plus Motorhomes (£223,277)

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Just had a look at your video, it looks great! A shame you are so far away from me. By all means drop me a line though (Google Nick Burnham and you'll find my website with a contact form).

@smcmotorhomesnewark Жыл бұрын

@@MOTAHOLIC Thanks for the reply Nick - we would love to have you visit us to take a look around the dealership we have lots of great Motorhome for you to brows and review.. our coffee is pretty fine too…

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

I have tried to email you a couple of times but the emails just get bounced back as undeliverable.

@smcmotorhomesnewark Жыл бұрын

@@MOTAHOLIC Hi Nick, very odd what email are you using?

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

@@smcmotorhomesnewark Here you go: Kaynan@smcnewark.co.uk, ERROR CODE :550 - 5.7.1 : Recipient address rejected: User email address is marked as invalid.

@Wee-Rex Жыл бұрын

Far too expensive.

@Berealwith Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness anyone spending 90k on this definitely has more money than sense. If you are considering this please please do your homework most of all the other van conversations are by far so much better with spot on layouts, and more gear eg oven, microwave, bug screens bigger windows.

@andrewtaylor8589 Жыл бұрын

If people keep paying phone numbers for a work van with a bed they will keep rincing everybody 🙈

@archiedouglas9647 Жыл бұрын

So much anti-van commenting. It is just your personal preference problem. Just enjoy Nicks tour.

@chrisstockman9128 Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous price.

@robertbryant3805 Жыл бұрын

These vehicles are so not worth the money for a van conversion unbelievable,and it looks so cramped.doesnt yell £90,000 to me.

@markswishereatsstuff2500 Жыл бұрын

Thought you only did maritime.

@malcolmrowe5031 Жыл бұрын

just looks like every other MH in my opinion, nothing extraordinary for £89,000, personally on the bed area they could have made the first two cupboards either side a lot higher so giving more storage, you don't heed the space where your feet are, dining area looked cramped

@marcandsebe Жыл бұрын

The shower had all those white screw caps that look ugly. I was expecting better for £90k

@azza777 Жыл бұрын

Can't help but think it's about 30k too expensive!

@motorhomedepotdorchester Жыл бұрын

I quite like rhis particular model. Great to see you are doing motorhome reviews no Nick. Have been a follower of yours for quite a few years. Aquaholic.(your boat!) I'm a Motorhome Depot broker based in Poole so would love to meet up for a cuppa one day ! Keep up the good work Nick. Mike Marks Motorhome Depot Poole

@davegill7614 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who pays 90k for that needs to take themselves off to hospital for a head examination

@waynekerrr9027 Жыл бұрын

£89k for a work transit van with windows...you havin a giraffe ???

@SandraDebernardi-zo5qk Жыл бұрын

When did Prince Charles start doing the voive over for campervans?

@Dogtagnan Жыл бұрын

I can't understand why you'd pay £90k for this when for the same money you could buy a superb car to travel in as you holiday in 5* hotels

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

If you would rather have a superb car to travel in as you holiday in 5* hotels then you'd be well advised to buy a superb car to travel in as you holiday in 5* hotels. These are bought by people who would rather have a motorhome. Hope that helps. 🙂

@scotiajinker8392 Жыл бұрын

Taking the urine with that price. At least £40k too expensive.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

Have you been in the motorhome retail business long..? 🤔

@scotiajinker8392 Жыл бұрын

@@MOTAHOLIC I’m not in the MH business, but I know when someone/ company are taking the piss.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

@@scotiajinker8392 In that case you'd better set up a business making vehicles of this calibre for half price. You'll put every motorhome manufacturer out of business and be a billionaire inside 10 years. Best of luck, I look forward to videoing them! 🙂

@scotiajinker8392 Жыл бұрын

@@MOTAHOLICif you think this van isn’t waaaaay over priced I’ve got some magic beans to sell.

@MOTAHOLIC Жыл бұрын

@@scotiajinker8392 If it's waaaaaay overpriced, they wouldn't sell any and the company that builds them would have been out of business within months. As I say, if you think you can do it that much cheaper, go for it! Literally millions of pounds to be made IF you are right. 🙂