Review of the amazing new motorhome that thinks it is a campervan

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Review of the amazing new motorhome that thinks it is a campervan - the Chausson X550 (2021)

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In this video we review in detail the amazing new motorhome that thinks it is a campervan from French manufacturer, Chausson. This is the X550, which aims to give buyers the best of the campervan world combined with the best of the motorhome world in one compact model.
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◼️ REVIEWED BY: Peter Vaughan, Group Motorhome Road Test Editor for MMM magazine and What Motorhome magazine Editor. Peter has been writing about motorhomes since the age of 14, has a love of touring France and is mad about old Italian sports cars.
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@normg2242 3 жыл бұрын

I love how they decided against putting in windows on the right side so they can put up a small circular pinboard. Very clever. Honestly - who would want a window when he can have a pinboard...!!!

@graceygrumble 3 жыл бұрын

@fds1805 3 жыл бұрын

The reason the constructor gives is that the bed is too long for the tickness of a window on that side. Personally I would rather have a shorter bed and a window.

@philipevans1027 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure u could retro fit a window there with it honestly it's got everything you'd want, this is the van I'm buying there's only me and my pup .

@JoeCoastal 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the mirror 😀

@leonhughes9014 2 жыл бұрын

sarcasm at its finest ... well done sir!

@sloughman2180 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video, watched several of yours. Having a mid life crisis and deciding to retire soon after a dreadful set of events in my wife’s family and try and enjoy ourselves. Haven’t got a clue what to get so your reviews and knowledge have been superb! Brilliant

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope you find the right 'van soon and can get out on the road to enjoy yourselves

@eddienascimento2816 Жыл бұрын

stay strong my friend, to all of us at some point in life things really go down the hill but life is full of ups and down the difference is how you manage to take it.

@jameslewis1605 3 жыл бұрын

Yep it looks like a senior citizen's van. Lovely.

@veganvocalist4782 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO ;D))) hey its def NOT cool enough for a senior citizen

@OsianLedger 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning van! Only problem I see is you could be a target for bank robbers, am I the only one who thinks this looks like a security van 😂

@onlyoneamong300 3 жыл бұрын

It does!

@philipevans1027 3 жыл бұрын

When I get mine 2 years they'll have windows both sides and be wrapped in a welsh flag perfect 2 person van

@suzie_lovescats 3 жыл бұрын

@@philipevans1027 lol 😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

@mraquanaut126 2 жыл бұрын

converted ambulance!😂

@joycebowen8958 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ best I have seen so far. Why can't American companies do this?

@pattyolson3842 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I would love to have one. It's probably on a Mercedes chassis. + The drop down bed in a B+ is great! + I'd feel very comfortable driving it myself. - kitchen is very small Any solar? He mentioned the engine and eco drive/ power drive function, but I'd like to see a rack for bikes and some storage, maybe a roof rack.

@robertd9850 3 жыл бұрын

They do. See Leisure Travel Vans.

@pattyolson3842 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertd9850 Those are very expensive. This one isn't.

@robertd9850 3 жыл бұрын

@@pattyolson3842 Very expensive is relative. I can afford both.

@spicer878 2 жыл бұрын

Americans wouldn’t fit through the door 🍔🍟

@krimke881 3 жыл бұрын

That is the most optimistic review I've ever seen of a micro camper. The ceiling bed is great, the fridge and the bath is awesome. everything else is just tons of bad compromizes

@stevewainwright3344 3 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree. The beds are fine if your 5ft 4 inches tall but not near long enough if your 6 ft or above. The guy doing the review never laid down and there was a pillow on the bed which takes up a foot of the length. That shower wasn't big enough to turn around in. That camper might have been ok for a weekend but would not be good enough for a two week or longer trip. Not near enough water. 100 liters is only 26 gallons for toilet, cooking, and shower. My credentials: 12 years of boondocking. 44 years of tent camping.

@Jester-Riddle 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevewainwright3344 Agree. There didn't seem to be any serious amount of storage either ... for clothes, & equipment ... Just a short trip van really.

@stewartmcdowall2285 3 жыл бұрын

We own a WildAx Pulsar. All singing and dancing in 5 metres! We love it!!!

@jewellui 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevewainwright3344 beds are 1.93cm that’s more than 6ft. Shower definitely has enough space to turn around.

@jewellui 2 жыл бұрын

Can you expand on the compromises?

@shastafog2516 3 жыл бұрын

I love the knowledge and honesty shared. Hate the sloppy shade, moves too much. Art on side wall looks cheap

@romulopereira4867 2 жыл бұрын

It's the most intelligent and beautiful motorhome I've ever seen. I wish I lived in one of these.

@stuartwarden6265 2 жыл бұрын

Seen the review , found a dealer with 1 to look at, made my mind up , it's the best 6 metre van I have looked at by a mile. Ordered and collect early 2022. Thanks for a great review..

@peterv3642 2 жыл бұрын

You're a lucky man. Great that you found a dealer with one for sale - I believe they're selling fast. Enjoy!

@jimbradshaw 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent review, thank you. One thing nobody seems to be mentioning here is your taking the time and trouble to respond to so many comments. IMO that's a rather rare but very laudable thing to see so, again, many thanks for that!

@Mirpurmad 2 жыл бұрын

best washroom for a camper van of this size I have seen so far

@blackbear7792 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way he told it as it is. Love it.

@stevebrown6665 3 жыл бұрын

I often think that some of those fancy horse boxes are more attractive that typical the typical white coach built, so here is one that looks like a horse box. Great looking inside and out and the washroom is great too. A real practical alternative to a PVC.

@danoc51 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a nice van. Here in the USA we have so many single nomads and couple with no kids doing the RV thing. As a single traveler I'd like to see something that makes better use of the space this dedicates to seating, like having a larger door. The size of this is perfect. I don't see an awning, which is something we Americans have grown to expect. In any case, what a nice RV! Thanks for bringing this to us!

@pauulmerucci9081 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the us manufacturers would build something like this at that price

@eileenfostel2645 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, and the price point iscreasonable...

@EvanWharton 3 жыл бұрын

I missed the pricing-how much are they asking?

@patriciacullenbach8472 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, awesome for the US market...

@craigbalsinger648 3 жыл бұрын

I think he said 15000

@jmwintenn 3 жыл бұрын

@@EvanWharton 3:12 58 grand, 58,000.

@vertigobridge3024 3 жыл бұрын

Much better exterior design than we have in the States where we have swooshes and stripes. I have no idea where those designers get their ideas.

@user-tn7xo7ky9o 3 жыл бұрын

If this was a US rig you'd b lucky to get this rig

@stuartwarden6265 2 жыл бұрын

Buy something else then 🙄

@rick3747 2 жыл бұрын

Correct....it seems RVs in the US are basically geared, marketed to retired Boomers with very inflated prices.

@DudeMannn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm American. But, I will always repeat over and over until I die that the European products including RVs impress me much more than our boring products. Europeans have taste. They don't just copy what Americans do. Their RVs are stunning inside and out and even before I clicked on this video, I knew that I would love this RV. I was not disappointed. Good on you Europe and good on you England !!

@roberthunter6927 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent review with a lot of thoughtful and sensible commentary. Thank you. I think it deserves the title of a small motorhome, rather than a camper, because of the excellent bathroom and bed. The market in brick and mortar, and in motorhomes seems to demand towards relatively massive kitchens, at the expense of other things, such as toilets and shower spaces. I don't understand the logic, but there it is. The lack of window on one side of the van might be a mistake, I agree. Sometimes the weather can be bad, and so plenty of windows prevents the impression of being trapped in a tin can. The fold-up passenger seats does give the van versatility, and I suppose they are aiming at a market of a family of four, which is reasonable enough. But there being only two of us, I would remove them permanently to free up more storage space. With the large fridge, electrical hotplate, and the power-assisted bed adjuster and other electrical gadgets, I would like to have some solar power on the roof, but given that you didn't mention it, I am guessing it may not be an option. One annoying thing about camping with other vehicles can be generator noise, and at least when there is plenty of sun, solar power or available shore power can be a boon. Things like a revering camera are really a must these days, and I am glad to see that this vehicle has one. The option of automatic transmission is also good. Automatics are good when buying new vehicles, but when buying second-hand, it is often wiser to go for a manual vehicle, because in general, manual transmissions can tend to have a longer service life.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Solar panel is a dealer-fit option

@Daniel-1948 2 жыл бұрын

En faisant le pas d'investir dans un Challenger X150 Open Édition, je savais que je prenais un gros risque dans la qualité du produit. Entre "Camping-cariste" la mise en garde sur la qualité médiocre du matériel Challenger, m'avait souvent été répétée. Et j'ai quand même osé ! Quelle erreur de ma part .. J'ai quand même pu parcourir 180 kilomètres avant que l'on m'avertisse que le lit pouvait me tomber dessus. Depuis, je vous ai fait 3 Mails qui sont restés lettre morte ,aucune réponse. Je vois que la qualité du personnel et votre souci de satisfaire sa clientèle et digne de la qualité du produit que vous distribuez, c'est à dire très proche du zéro. Vous devez avoir une force de caractère hors du commun pour rentrer chez vous, sans honte bue, après une journée de présence à lire les doléances de vos clients. J'ai plus de succès avec KZfaq ou mon aventure tourne en boucle, si ça peut détourner "quelques" clients si infime que ce soit, j'aurai le sentiment de les avoir mis en garde.

@JosephDiveley 2 жыл бұрын

glad to see a design where the bathroom is actually practical

@mikes3827 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL rig!! Have to say, as an American with a plethora of very good Class B units (Winnebago, Airstream, Pleasure Way, etc.) from North American manufacturers, I find the interior of this rig to be especially utilitarian AND stylish like no other. I almost wouldn't change a thing, though I would convert the windowless wall to host a 32" computer TV screen w/ an extension arm, so one can simultaneously use the big table as a workplace (for laptops, tablets) during the day, while at night use that same 32" screen to allow 2-3 people to watch a movie on Netflix from the far seating, including driver's seat. Aside from that, I wouldn't change a thing! Oh, and I LOVE the black-white styling effect. I want to buy one of these beauties, but hopeful I can get one for the US market. Glad I came upon your video. Thanks!

@peterv3642 2 жыл бұрын

I reckon a dealer could probably fit a TV there, as long as it was super-slim to clear the bed mechanism

@hriattearalte 3 жыл бұрын

Motorhome with this size and width, it's the best layout ever... Love from India

@TheKittenspause 3 жыл бұрын

Needs that other window instead of the "blank" wall. It really does!

@Icelandlover 3 жыл бұрын

It would be a deal breaker for me if this model would be available in Canada. It must be because of strenght and stability issues.

@veganvocalist4782 2 жыл бұрын

Just feels unbalanced with only one window , its awful

@smiffy8364 2 жыл бұрын

That bed dropping right down is brilliant.

@l4nsw 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, I love the dropdown bed. I would opt for a window rather than artwork, but I do love something a little bit different than the norm, could do with a little more worktop in the kitchen. Fridge and bathroom excellent.😀

@random_an0n 2 жыл бұрын

nah get rid of that shite pinboard and slap a 50" tele there

@ohspikymiky Жыл бұрын

I think the windows will Interfere the bed

@peterhobbs7609 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant little van, hats off to those Frenchies for their ongoing innovation, it’s on my list, great video review as usual Peter

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

you can count on Chausson to come up with something different and clever!

@m80116 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. I have a van but this has the space of a 7 meter motorhome and almost the same practicality of a van conversion.

@normancockroft4040 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best I,ve seen

@garyh155 2 жыл бұрын

Collect mine in November had solar , outside shower , tracker , gas lo added cant wait live in it 👍😎

@peterv3642 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy - and let us know how you get on

@garyh155 2 жыл бұрын

Will do Peter i bought it after watching ur great review 👍😁🍺

@sontaranlee3369 3 жыл бұрын

Just seen this in the flesh. Highbridge caravans centre, Somerset TA9 4EX love the inside and still think outside OK, not so keen now I've seen it. The bed is fantastic and large wash room, nice and modern but for me no where for my bike. As only me.

@sheilafeldman6480 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful van! If made for US, we would definitely would like a window over art decor.

@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын

I'll see the 2024 version in a few months. Fingers crossed for an extra window!

@markknopflerisnot 3 жыл бұрын

Corkboard on walls instead of windows [side and back].....hmm, not convinced that is a good exchange

@veganvocalist4782 2 жыл бұрын

its awful

@tarrek 3 жыл бұрын

Who on Earth thought that a cork notice board was preferable to a window??

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Just trying to be different, I think. Everyone is saying add the second lounge window...

@adiehull 2 жыл бұрын

Great little motorhome

@fookdatchit4245 3 жыл бұрын

Recent subscriber, really enjoying this channel. Thank you Peter.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. Don't forget to subscribe!

@tp7485 3 жыл бұрын

Much prefer a rear fixed bed with a decent sized garage. And no driver’s side passenger window is just silly.

@101perspective 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the hiding bed is cool but who wants to be disassembling their living area every night? Plus, it would suck if your partner wants to stay up later or get up earlier than you. Not only does it limit what they can do inside the van in those situations but would require them to climb over the top of you every time they go in or out of the van. You might be able to avoid some of this by leaving the bed up high... but it would still be a bit of a hassle.

@grahamsaunt2440 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and great camperhome ! Typically Chausson innovation that puts them way ahead of the completion and it feels like a 2022 van

@drivingthefrontier 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very fresh, interesting concept. No problem with the 'missing' window. Put a nice 55 inch TV on there. Sorted. Thanks for the review, Peter.

@jonnywayner 3 жыл бұрын

Be in the way of the bed coming down

@drivingthefrontier 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnywayner it is a very fair point

@ohspikymiky Жыл бұрын

Use projector

@drivingthefrontier Жыл бұрын

@@ohspikymiky you are quite correct ,my friend

@brianiswrong 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant (other than the missing side window) design.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@newvillagefilms 3 жыл бұрын

The interior decor (round lights and mirrors and corkboard) is really naff. 😂

@veganvocalist4782 2 жыл бұрын

;D))) yep

@seanmivey 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool. Really like how versatile that table is. And DAMN that's a nice bathroom in such a tiny "motorhome". They should take this to the states and throw it on a Ford Transit chassis. Unfortunately at 2m, it ain't big enough for me (saying "ain't" and using metric is confusing I know...~6'6"). Actually, I'd figure out how to sleep folded up for that bathroom.

@LucozadeClw 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like something that should have "HORSES" on the front and the back.

@ishyandmikkischannel8811 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Or donkeys..

@veganvocalist4782 2 жыл бұрын

Amish community maybe ? ;D

@SailorGreenTea 2 жыл бұрын

So good!

@2011ppower 3 жыл бұрын

Going to view one at Lowdhams this week. Very interesting concept but I definitely think the dartboard and mirror should be replaced with a window!

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

I know Lowdhams have sold some already. It seems to be going down well with customers

@andrewjohnston9115 3 жыл бұрын

Even if they didn’t change it, it would be massively tempting to get the jigsaw out 😀

@muddymarvellous 3 жыл бұрын

Horse box

@gasgas2689 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewjohnston9115 I am certain you could fix a window in there. The wall is only aluminium/foam/plywood. I expect there will be converters in sheds on industrial estates who will be doing it.

@jewellui 2 жыл бұрын

@@gasgas2689 how much would something like that cost? Seems risky

@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247 3 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber. In Love with this Camper van

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the videos

@forfluf 2 жыл бұрын

Something needs to slide down or pop up to add some more counter space in that tiny kitchen, otherwise overall a very clever layout.

@andrewbeale2585 3 жыл бұрын

The gold standard in motorhome and campervan reviews, thanks Peter. As you said yourself, the lack of window for the offside passenger is a major no, and needs sorting in production. Overall a nice van, but I will stick to my lovely California Coast for now !

@lomate1963 3 жыл бұрын

Needs S.W.A.T. On the side Peter 👍🏻

@lloydwalden3541 3 жыл бұрын

QUALITY COMMENT.🤣🤣🤣

@lisadefries6718 2 жыл бұрын

I like it a lot but my only concern is size of kitchen sink. If you are going on holiday for extended time frame would be better to have a larger sink . Great van and certainly looks like it worth purchasing if you have close to 60 grand .

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 жыл бұрын

Motorhome sinks are always smaller than domestic size. You wouldn't want to use too much water when you only have around 100 litres.

@feliciahazelton754 3 жыл бұрын

US manufacturers head this. Awesome, with exception of no passenger side window, perhaps a televating wall. Could use a slide too.

@NomaddUK 3 жыл бұрын

I. Liked. The..... Van. But his.... Timing. Of. His speech..... Drove. Me .... ..... Crazy!

@chrisonYTtour Жыл бұрын

Very tidy piece of kit, love the look of it, definitely needs a window over a cork board, but all i can think is… how can VW justify their camper prices?

@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын

The VW is a more expensive base vehicle (and more car-like) than the Fiat and it's more expensive (far more labour-intensive) to convert a van than build a coachbuilt. Hope that helps explain the pricing.

@joshyoon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a nice looking van! Much better than the EKKO.

@G-ra-ha-m 3 жыл бұрын

There's a trend - at all price levels - to delete the rear window, and in this case, bizarrely to remove a side window. The whole point of camping is to see the scenery: to drive hundreds of miles to stare at a cork board is not my idea of fun. The panel van conversions have, in general, rear windows and they do get used: I can't imagine being in a van and not being able to see back. But like I said, even the posh motorhomes often have no view out the back: I'd never buy one with this limitation.

@carrot595 Жыл бұрын

driving hundreds of miles to sit in a van?

@chrispnw2547 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, you are past-it and have not kept up with changes in the market. A large portion of young customers use these vehicles to live in within major cities in stealth mode. The windows increase the likelihood of break-in and undercut the stealthiness of the vehicle. Thank god we have choice and not Designer G-ra-ha-m

@G-ra-ha-m Жыл бұрын

@@chrispnw2547 You think that's a stealth van ?!

@chrispnw2547 Жыл бұрын

@@G-ra-ha-m looks more van-like than motorhome. It looks like a high roof van with a loud paint scheme. In many HOA communities I could park this in my driveway but a traditional motorhome - not. This particular model is not stealthy but many others are.

@ZZZXYZ 3 жыл бұрын

that wardrobe door and area is some magic trick.

@geezer4962 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is Viva La France.

@IslandComputers 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, but needs that window!

@mrkjd435 3 жыл бұрын

Not having the side window means you can sit up in the bed but I guess it's a compromise too far for some. And that "blind" on the nearside window, I thought it was a projector screen! That would be some TV-in-bed experience!

@stetomlinson3146 3 жыл бұрын

More important than all the bling. What are the weight restrictions on this van? I presume its 3500 Kgs. Which means people will be very tempted to overload it. Once you load your food, clothes, levelling ramps, hoses, hook up cables, telly, bedding and passenger(s), I bet there's very little left for a bike rack, bikes, or box on the back. A visit to the local weigh bridge might be your first outing!

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's 3,500kg maximum gross weight but with a payload of 731kg (even as an automatic) it has loads more capacity than most coachbuilts. For once, I don't think you need to worry about overloading.

@Macca5 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty in your reviews 😁👍🏼

@gilachess 3 жыл бұрын

I played this at 1.25x speed and the narration was way better :)

@reophonic 3 жыл бұрын

First impressions ' horse box'

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Nay!

@jtthe3rd634 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts to lol

@muddymarvellous 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a horse 🐴 box

@extectic 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish van manufacturers would stop tapering the sides of their high top vans. A boxy shape may be somewhat less aerodynamic, but it's so much more practical. This is basically just a van but with straight sides, and as a consequence it has much more room especially at head height. Straight-sided vans would be far easier for upfitters to build campers out of, and it would also leave much more space on top for serious solar panels - and of course, more space. That said this is a great little RV. The drop-down bed enables that very nice bathroom space and a decent kitchen in such a short unit, very impressive. And, to circle back to the tapered walls thing - the elevating bed in this would not be possible to do in this fashion on a tapering van, because the walls aren't straight.

@workermannamrekrow2768 2 жыл бұрын

Precisely what I need in a camper van. A proper pin board or two.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone needs the pinboard but it does have a lot of good feature, too...

@teresaames972 3 жыл бұрын

I like the van.

@alhart1048 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant motorhome ,!

@davidstonehouse6647 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Peter your videos have helped tremendously with our shortlisting. We went to see this one, agree with all the comments on the missing window but was more bothered by my head almost scraping the bottom of the drop down bed, I am 6 foot. ended up reserving a pilote 626d again thanks to your video, a bit bigger around but felt far more spacious

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your Pilote! That's another great compact 'van.

@uwiesachrum9936 3 жыл бұрын

Wow cool ❤️❤️ I want this camper❤️❤️❤️thanks for uploading 👍👍❤️

@MotorhomeCampervan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gasgas2689 3 жыл бұрын

If I could find a dealer that would GUARANTEE that the drop down bed would work for the life of the warranty or refund the motorhome cost I would buy one of those . . . . . . . I cannot. Before I bought one with a drop down bed (that failed every month until I dumped it) I visited three dealers where they were unable to show me the bed working. I now have the email address of the bed designer in Italy and the installation workshop manual for them because I had to fix mine when the dealer could not.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you were unlucky - with the dealer and the 'van. There are huge numbers of these drop-down beds out there now and I'm not hearing a lot of problems. I'm also finding far fewer problems with these beds on test vehicles

@gasgas2689 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterv3642 Thank you for your reply Peter, that is very reassuring. Maybe I will look at another one, but my experience cost me £8,000 in devaluation of a new motorhome. I don't like the wasteful washbasin though . . . actually I could use the kitchen sink to wash in, as we used to do before there were separate bathrooms

@chrischris8550 2 жыл бұрын

They could have done away with the sliding pocket door to the bathroom and just used the revolving screen for the shower to meet the frame. Obviously using the cupboard door as the main bathroom door, the screen being secondary. What i never understand with campers, especially this version with the with the shower and toilet at the rear is why they don't have that rear unit as a sliding box that would give an extra 4/5ft at the rear (extending worktops) when parked up. Allowing for the shorter wheel base whilst driving and more interior when parked? Great camper that start's at a reasonable price. Look forward to the all electric version.

@davidmcculloughbell342 3 жыл бұрын

A great piece of kit, will consider it for an upgrade.

@eyicelbazan6973 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the size of the fringe. And the bathroom shower

@nihmks8270 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and well explained review. Is it available in Dubai? How I can book one?

@alancooke1131 3 жыл бұрын

Window and blank wall is an issue. Blank wall = perfect headboard with window for view. But then you have blindspot with RHD - needs that extra window big time!

@peterharris7682 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great review Peter. As a result of watching this (several times!) and seeing an X-550 in the flesh we have ordered one. It seems to me that most of the criticism (apart from the lack of a side window) relates to size and lack of a garage. These people have totally missed the point. We are moving from a 5.5m PVC and to us it represents the height of luxury and space. We have no room on our drive for anything longer than 6m. We have learnt in the 12 years of owning a small PVC that we need to be very careful with what we take with us. I believe that large MH owners view their vehicle as a replacement for home. We see it as a posh form of camping and love it. I do share the views about the lack of a side window but it isn't a deal breaker for us.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll love the X550. What they've packed into 6m is pretty incredible. I test all sizes of motorhomes but would never want to own anything TOO big. Right now our VW T6 is perfect - and we camp with two kids in that!

@QazaqtynUly 2 жыл бұрын

This motorhome is best for leading nomad life, even if you have kids.

@fds1805 3 жыл бұрын

First video of yours I watched but certainly not the last. Thanks for all the info. I don't see any awning on the side. I hope it doesn't have any, as I dislike them.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Awning would be a dealer-fit accessory, so you don't have to have one. Don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss future reviews. Thanks for watching

@teaforthree1 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of a brilliant van. Bet next year’s will have window instead of stupid cork board. Peter didn’t show us the Webasto heating but if I understand right the fridge, off grid, the hob and most importantly the water heater, all work on gas. In which case 6kg is a joke. Needs a refillable especially for continental touring

@peterv3642 2 жыл бұрын

The fridge and water heater can work off 230V when hooked up but will use gas when off grid. The heater is diesel, so that's a big saving in gas consumption. If you're serious about wild camping, I'd suggest you need to add a solar panel or two, a second leisure battery (or maybe upgrade to lithium) and, of course, a refillable gas cylinder or underslung tank. You'd be fine for a couple of nights or so off grid in standard form, which will work for many buyers.

@philipevans1027 3 жыл бұрын

Agree this van is amazing but only a 2 birth nice to see you can leave the bed made up when lifted up

@riboid 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure I saw 2 beds, which is a 4 berth.

@philipevans1027 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are 2 beds but a van this size only caters for two why I said it's a 2 birth .

@lindi4351 2 күн бұрын

Great van, but lose the fancy round stuff and put a window in its place. I like the light. Thanks for a detailed video.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 күн бұрын

They've done exactly that on the 2024 version and made a longer (X650) model, which we've also reviewed - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y6dhqcyS1buyqXk.html

@manicmode 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT 😍 👽💗

@freduk5342 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and I agree with the conclusion. I hope they will produce a layout for family of 4. There is over 1 year waiting list in Europe. They guaranteed the price despite it'll be delivered with the new Ducato in 2022.

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

I think there will soon be a long waiting list here, too. And with the new Ducato cab it will be even better

@briankeniry219 3 жыл бұрын

The internals a very much like the Chausson 640 at 6.99m or 650 at 6.4m - those are coachbuilts with a 2.35m width and have large end garages and wardrobe in the extra space.

@roughy762004 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews ever

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@teresaames972 3 жыл бұрын

I like the see through shades. A little privacy but you can see out. 👍👍👍👍

@richardgreenwood3355 3 жыл бұрын

In my van (touring caravan actually) I achieve this just by pulling the flyscreen, so I must admit this didn't strike me as particularly 'innovative'.

@LetsBeCivilShallWe 3 жыл бұрын

The big blank wall, if an option cannot be had for a window, would be good for some overhead storage and/or a television. Maybe I’m too Americanized in my expectations though.

@normancallaghan1750 3 жыл бұрын

"Somewhere to stick your momentos or postcards"! more like the Monty Python Whicker Island sketch.

@JoeGator23 3 жыл бұрын

I would cloak that side door seal that says, "Open me!" to robbers.

@richardgreenwood3355 3 жыл бұрын

I quite liked the circular light in the ceiling. The shower was good. Apart from that I didn't like it at all. I think back to my old 1989 Autosleeper Rambler and wonder how much extra this gives you.

@riboid 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you not like it, Richard?

@richardgreenwood3355 3 жыл бұрын

@@riboid I had to re-watch the video to remind myself. A lot of it is the styling. Externally Peter describes it as 'sporty' but I think it looks more like a slab sided, over-tall, delivery van than almost any motor-caravan I can remember. No doubt much of this is down to the paint-job and could be changed, but it didn't entice me. Internally too, the styling is not to my taste. I'm not a fan of making leisure vehicles too 'fashionable' because what's fashionable today will go out of fashion later. So mainly it's the decor that turned me off, but I did refer to my old Autosleeper Rambler from 30 years ago. I would argue the kitchen in that was far better than this. It also had a folding door to open up the washroom across the entire rear of the van and it had no extra infill cushions kicking around. I'm not saying that things haven't moved on but personally if I was choosing between this van or a modern equivalent of my Rambler (there is no direct equivalent unfortunately) I think the Rambler would win out. In fact I'd choose neither because I have long-since switched to towing a touring caravan which suits my life much better, but that's another story! P.s. Too few windows!

@dustycoutu2721 3 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive videos! Love em!

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them

@r5gtturbo197 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking van wish I could afford one

@MrJasdog107 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review .

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoy them! Please subscribe to the channel so you don't miss out on future reviews

@stuartw969 3 жыл бұрын

Great van! Great price! And a greater video!!

@peterv3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I certainly enjoyed making this video

@Daz555Daz 2 жыл бұрын

The lack of a window is frankly hilarious.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 жыл бұрын

I think a window will come but there are technical issues to be resolved first

@ukgroucho 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting compromise between a coach build and a PVC... and the length compromise also. I think the lounge and bathroom accommodation look amazing. Although the compromise of loosing storage with 4 belted passengers is a bit annoying. Kitchen looked fine apart from the work surface being quite limited. My biggest gripe would be transverse sleeping arrangements... and the tight squeeze to get out the door if the bed is down. If they did a 6.36m version of this with forwards to rear sleeping and better door access I'd be interested.

@ManjitSingh-mp8jy 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing

@ArnoldClarke 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is the Attenborough of mobile homes.

@peterv3642 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - although I'm a little younger!!

@marinadela1361 2 жыл бұрын

The changing room idea is very nice

@paulhornsey-pennell1931 Жыл бұрын

this is superb! imagining it all done in a matt black, think that would look rather slick but this van really really works. the only quibble is its a pity there are not windows on both sides of the lounge area.

@MotorhomeCampervan Жыл бұрын

See our look at the 2024 range - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLlyirKYqZbcY2w.html

@paulhornsey-pennell1931 Жыл бұрын

@@MotorhomeCampervan yes! fantastic. the logo is a bit in your face ... but this makes all the difference. the 650 looks interesting too ... looking forward to your full review ... any idea of the price of it?

@darrenjones3681 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I’m really not happy with those rear travel seats not having fixed Cushions as there is the Submarining factor in an accident to consider and that missing window is also I feel a mistake, I’d rather a traditional twin fixed travel seat on one side and removable section to on side sofa

@Flyingtwiglet 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a different van then. As this van works best for 2 (I have a 640 which is similar) we never use the rear seats so it wont be an issue for most.

@stuartwarden6265 2 жыл бұрын

Try not to crash it then

@gracesichel3409 11 ай бұрын

Good review, hired one recently, lack of storage ment kept things in the shower area, which is amazing but such a waste of space. The newer models now don’t have to move all the cushions at night, that was a right pain! And we didn’t have 4 people, agree sitting at the table with no window opposite is not really pleasant. We had manual but now we would only go for automatic. Heating was good on diesel. gpl gas we didn’t like! van must be very level to get it to work properly and it’s sluggish in very hot weather. Would personally prefer bit longer and twin beds. And more storage, smaller shower.

@MotorhomeCampervan 11 ай бұрын

Have you seen the X650? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLlyirKYqZbcY2w.html

@johnkean6852 2 жыл бұрын

I do LOVE the design (the Italians should be proud) but ludditily scared of all the tech 😱

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 жыл бұрын

Only the cab is Italian, the rest is French!

@LibbyRal 3 жыл бұрын

I'd trade a window for that stupid pinboard and mirror any day. And the setup right behind the front seats reminds me immediately of a camper van, not a motor home. The table is great - size and adjustability. Same for settee that converts to a travel seat. The fold down bathroom sink is brilliant. i've always thought sinks were a waste of scarce space in the shower when the kitchen sink was so close. But for those squeamish about hand washing in the food prep area, this is a perfect solution. The main thing i'd like to see is more windows.