This was, by far, the best offering I've seen from PIlote, in the way of a van. Especially with the alternative layouts.
@El-Tel63-Terry.3 жыл бұрын
Without doubt the best reviewer on youtube 👍🏻
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@daveeccles11812 жыл бұрын
Very nice van
@josh_bfc_27693 жыл бұрын
Great spec van. Off grid camping made easier. Great review 👍
@porakone733 жыл бұрын
Like the sofa (if it is genuinely usable, the bottom not sliding away etc) and the rear/up/left storage. Other than that, not going to cancel my order of another brand.
@jimso771 Жыл бұрын
Definitely need the oven option or maybe a microwave, if you had that it would be almost perfect 👍
@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын
Go for a gas oven - more useful than a microwave which can only be used when you're hooked up on a campsite.
@EV-Diary3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a swift koni tiki sport review, shout out to Peterborough I live about 15 minutes from that site
@cristinacucconi74117 ай бұрын
Ma questo spettacolo di van ❤ si può avere anche con la guida normale a sinistra?
@MotorhomeCampervan7 ай бұрын
Yes, of course, but in the UK we want right-hand drive. They'll be left-hand drive in the rest of Europe
@graemeroberts57303 жыл бұрын
Good van……would like to see the 6.36 metre.
@jonm95013 жыл бұрын
The amount of times he says “Extra cost option” / “Optional spec” / “You can have” is ridiculous considering it’s supposed to be ultra high spec already
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
No, it's high spec because the dealer (Hayes) has added lots of options. That's the way with many imported 'vans. You can have a basic model (which UK buyers don't usually want) or add as much extra spec as you desire. This dealer has found that really high spec works best
@jonm95013 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 it can't be ultra high spec if you say the majority of them are ordered with high specs, and still there's stuff missing. Ultra high spec should tick every single box.
@booshallmighty3 жыл бұрын
Looks like the A team van
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
You don't have to have it in black
@christianluff3 жыл бұрын
I’m just pleased somebody else thought of this. I’d imagine BA Baracus in his senior years would definitely appreciate the under bed storage for a generously sized moon chair.
@rosswhittleton62773 жыл бұрын
Good van but I'd like to see a review of the 6.36 metre version. Great review. 👍
@pmkeith3 жыл бұрын
Flush fitting windows that can be “popped out with a screwdriver” are better for security in what way? And what motorhome user with any “on the road” experience would store heavy cans in a high cupboard only held by a magnetic catch? I agree, the shelf at the head end of the bed is an accident waiting to happen. I like the way the toilet goes back into a recess. The sink is worse than a joke. Other than all of the above, great review. Thank you very much.
@Daz555Daz3 жыл бұрын
Bricks really do make any sort of window fitment method irrelevant when it comes to security.
@MrChrisnaron Жыл бұрын
I have just been to the Pilote website and this van starts at £62.500 without the extras. I thought I'd found a real rival to the Adri vans.
@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын
Prices are rising all the time and this 'van was filmed over a year ago. However, it is worth considering against the Adria models. Have a look at Dreamer, too.
@greenjacket663 жыл бұрын
love the suntanned ankles lol
@oilburner2253 жыл бұрын
This is the first one I've seen with a fixed transverse (well almost fixed) bed. Has everything I'm looking for, however with the sliding door on the wrong side it's a non starter for me.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
There are loads like this on the market. If you want one with the sliding door on the UK side try the Adria Twin 600 SPB - a great van!
@yessam1460 Жыл бұрын
I'm just curious because I'm getting a van what does the side have to do with it why would that negatively effect your choice?
@vontrap6942 Жыл бұрын
@@yessam1460 I think because in the UK, the sliding door would open to traffic rather than to the pavement. So it's a safety issue as rear passengers would have to exit into traffic.
@peterhobbs76093 жыл бұрын
Excellent van certainly one of the best, great video peter
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comments, thanks!
@stuartb35023 жыл бұрын
Most wouldn’t consider the 140 engine an upgrade since it’s the entry level on virtually every Ducati pvc.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
A lot have the 120bhp engine as standard (especially the German brands)
@stuartb35023 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 I'll defer to your experience and expertise on this one. Thx for reply.
@Hondadctrider2 жыл бұрын
Get rid of the 2 rear seats, make the shower room a bit bigger and make the wardrobe bigger, there I've fixed it.
@MotorhomeCampervan2 жыл бұрын
Pilote does offer a model without the rear seats but I'd worry about the resale value, with only the cab seats to sit in and no possibility of carrying more than one passenger
@Hondadctrider2 жыл бұрын
@@MotorhomeCampervan Having only 2 seats sounds perfect to me, only the wife and I could go, leave the kids behind, what a shame.
@martingilligan2 жыл бұрын
I do love how you trotted out the options as if they cost next to nothing...🤣🤣🤣
@MotorhomeCampervan2 жыл бұрын
At least you can spec it without them, unlike some models where the spec is fixed
@youngbairn3 жыл бұрын
Great van. Would much prefer a 3 way fridge. Compressor fridges in my experience are far too noisy when you are trying to sleep.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
Have you tried one recently? I think they're much quieter now and a lot depends on where your head is in bed in relation to the fridge location. Some have a quiet/night setting, too. There's no faffing about changing between power sources with a compressor fridge, either, and no ugly vents on the outside
@PAULSWorld1313 жыл бұрын
Waiting for their electric models...
@michaelkeady10362 жыл бұрын
Great review Peter, is there a tv bracket or somewhere to add one, also is it possible to add a factory fitted microwave.
@MotorhomeCampervan2 жыл бұрын
There is definitely a TV station - behind the half-dinette bench, I think. Not sure about a microwave - I doubt it - but you can have a version with a bigger fridge and a gas oven
@carolynhaywood77013 жыл бұрын
Ok but the draws under the bed aren’t much use as you’d have to keep moving the bed to access them.
@f.i.g.llc.33743 жыл бұрын
The drawer that pulls out from the back of the van? It was easily accessible.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
You'd access them from outside, through the back doors, surely?
@mariataif3 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 But what if its raining? Which is typical in the UK,Gonna get a soaking while fiddling in your Drawers
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
@@mariataif That's the same with any external storage, surely? Better than carrying wet gear like mains leads through the van to stow them
@ON-zx1yj3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I’m liking Pilote more and more as they move away from a distinct French style to more quality sleek vans like Adria and Malibu. I think you were quite taken by the P626D which is a few centimetres longer and probably wider too but about the same cost. Which would you have for a 2 bed van and why?
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
I always prefer a narrower van to get off the beaten track, so it would be the V600G for me, but the P626D has a lot more living space
@noone89213 жыл бұрын
Very Nice van...Do they make it for the North American market as well?..as I would love to drive across Canada in one of those vans, minding I stay in the Vancouver area during the winter.😂
@edwardvalivonis233 жыл бұрын
Yes they are available over there
@lesleythomson2823 Жыл бұрын
Love this until I saw the wash basin , really hate those !!
@datomohdhalilshuhadah3 жыл бұрын
May I know what’s the price for high spec
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
As shown, it's £61,500
@datomohdhalilshuhadah3 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 ok great any documents for export to Malaysia
@lesleythomson2823 Жыл бұрын
What’s the length please
@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын
5.99m, but they also do 5.41m and 6.36m versions
@Elektrostal12 жыл бұрын
руль справа и дверь справа - взрыв мозга
@rodbtelenetbe3 жыл бұрын
Don't get it why they don't use more diesel heaters... It saves so much space.... Small bottle to coock and that's it....
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
They used to be noisy but the Truma Combi (diesel version) is excellent
@johnclarke65423 жыл бұрын
Personally don't see how flat cupboard doors cut out of a sheet and edge on a edgebander is luxury, will personally pay less for coloured sheets, must be roasting in hot weather been black having 20mm of insulation can see why it has 6kw heater for winter use.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't choose black, but other colours are available
@jonathanakehurst44893 жыл бұрын
Would you say it's High Spec?
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Just compare it with similar Fiat-based campers
@jonathanakehurst44893 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642haha! I was just joking with ya!
@rightright65822 жыл бұрын
Why do European Manufacturers change the name of the chassis manufacturer?
@MotorhomeCampervan2 жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the badge on the grille? I think it's because Fiat is not seen as very premium when you're selling a vehicle at £60,000+
@rightright65822 жыл бұрын
They would get sue in the States. Never seen that. Odd that the Manufacturer allows it. Fiat is well respected in the Americas, it is after all a European brand.
@michaelhartley113 жыл бұрын
wouldnt call it ultra high spec, cab yes, hab no. lithium. hab aircon. underslung gas. 3 ring gas and oven.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
I can't think of an imported van with an underslung gas tank, they don't go for them. As for an oven, you can have one, but there are compromises in a van of this size
@edwardvalivonis233 жыл бұрын
With £64000 I can get fully stocked Weinsberg CaraBus 600 DQ
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
But why would that be better? I think the design of this Pilote Van is one of the best in its class
@edwardvalivonis233 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 weinsberg gives me more for less money. Sleeps more people and it's shorter. That means less insurance and easier to park
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
@@edwardvalivonis23 If you want more berths, you can have the Pilote with a pop-top. If you want a shorter 'van, most makers (including Pilote) offer the 5.4m Fiat. But for a proper four-berth, I reckon something like the Dreamer Family Van or Living Van would be a much better bet
@edwardvalivonis233 жыл бұрын
@@peterv3642 I still prefer weinsberg, it gives me more and it shorter. Sleeps 5 people and it's cheaper
@predpalina3 жыл бұрын
1st here MATe...
@bassmonk29202 жыл бұрын
Now the Europeans are trying to catch up to the American RV manufactures..
@Solflyer12 жыл бұрын
71500€ To expensive for what you get
@chrisdowning96263 жыл бұрын
Don't care for the driver's side sliding door. Not sure it's too safe. And no cooker/grill.
@peterv36423 жыл бұрын
A lot of imported campervans have the sliding door on the offside. Owners don't seem to mind and this is only a two-berth. It's more of an issue for families