UK's oldest campervan brand is back with an off-grid MAN conversion for four

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Peter Vaughan visits Dormobile and gets the very first road test of its latest model, after falling for two 1972 classics in the showroom. The company's new Ballintrae flagship has a fixed bed, a pop-top and all the kit for off-grid vanlife. It's based on the six-metre MAN TGE, so it drives like a dream!
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@camperlux7151 10 ай бұрын

Nice Review Peter. This Dormobile conversion is sadly lacking top quality spec in certain areas. Having converted my own crafter I can see where they have cut corners such as the electrical system is not good enough to run an air fryer off the grid. Also, a van like this should be prepared for four-season use in my opinion.

@newshamdr 10 ай бұрын

I could not live with that racket whilst driving. I’ve built my own camper and never had rattles like that. Dorobile really dropped the ball letting you take it like that. Total lack of ventilation in the bedroom and wash room, couldn’t live with that either. Few nice touches, but 100k!

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Unlike many converters, Dormobile have listened to the issues I raised. As for the price, that's reflective of the MAN chassis and the spec.

@jenibutler7138 22 күн бұрын

I'm going with the WildAx Altair RS, rather than this Dormobile one. I couldn't find a review on it from you, Peter, it's a great van, would love to see what you think? I've put a deposit down on a nearly new one, will be getting it next month! Can't wait!

@lukedavid4393 10 ай бұрын

Nice video Peter 😀 . I like the interior styling, and the uncluttered outside (no ugly doors, flaps and vents) - yes, a few small things need to be added. PS when I lived in Ringwood in the early 70s - I had a friend who had an original Dormoble (and maybe a Tilley Tourer too) 😄.

@alisonb4898 10 ай бұрын

That rattle coming from inside while you’re driving would gradually drive me mad. And as I’m getting that bit older and would want to keep my next camper for a few years my mobility is going to decline, little things like having the electric hook up under the bumper would mean bending or getting on my knees and the cassette toilet in the garage where you would have to crawl or sit in the garage to pull it out instead of just having it on the side of the van makes me think this would put off he older customers.

@teaforthree1 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Style over practicality

@Madonsteamrailways 10 ай бұрын

The number of drawers to cupboards is very similar to that in the Bedford CF coach built!!

@hotpointbrownlover3365 10 ай бұрын

love this site love all these camper vans like the vw t2 /and the vw t1 that your turning into a camper van

@Agrajak 10 ай бұрын

Loving my Boxer based Dormobile D2B 2 Berth van, and Dormobile have been exceptional with their after sales service. Plus, they are all nice people there and want to ensure it is right.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear. They certainly responded well to all my comments about the test 'van

@neildean7515 10 ай бұрын

Thats what i would want to hear. Too top after sales service. I am sure they get this right. They have bee. around as long time and i suspect this is the main reason. My family has had all these in view, but not the man. But, if they get this right, its a beautifully finished motorhome. Cannot wait to see in real life

@neildean7515 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful motorhome, but, for that price, i’dd expect Fly screens, rear window and a shower that does not leak. Also installed table snd chairs for the outside. Otherwise, if they improve this, it looks like a winner & a beautiful finish.

@robertp.wainman4094 10 ай бұрын

Just look at all that lovely unobstructed SPACE in the old Freeway.......definitely a case of 'less is more!' Can never forget my first holiday as an eight year old in the Transit version - Mum and Dad downstairs and two kids giggling on the pull out bunks looking up at the striped roof - oh, what fun - even preparing full cooked breakfasts for us all.....Mum kept smiling!

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

We went to Bulgaria in a Commer Auto-Sleeper in 1980 - memories that last a lifetime!

@robertp.wainman4094 10 ай бұрын

@@MotorhomeCampervan Wow - that definitely sounds more than 'memorable' - and still in communist times too - what a great adventure! Guessing it was probably in an Autosleeper Commer - with the tapestry style upholstery? I really think I prefer those older conversions for the amount of uncluttered space (and lack of modern bling!) avaliable in a small van.....of course by not including a usually pretty useless bog - sorry I meant washroom - it created a much more open feel. After my parents hired the Transit 'Dormobile' - it planted the bug in me and I went on to live as a student in a 1959 Austin J2 with a box body, on the hall of residence car park for 18 months - before being 'discovered!' No heater other than the cooker, no insulation, ice on the inside of the windows.....but brilliant! Had campers ever since - always elderly.....but as I so often notice - they're the ones that get 'used' much more than the new showpiece! I've always told folks thinking of trying: "Compare it to a hotel and you'll be disappointed - but compare it to a tent and you'll be in luxury!" Keep up the good work with the videos!

@duncangibson9235 10 ай бұрын

Nice video, looks a lovely van but totally overpriced with some very significant shortcomings - lack of ventilation in all the important areas, poor windows/no proper blinds and little to no winterisation. It’s very poor against the competition. It makes my Knaus BoxDrive 600XL on the 4x4 MAN TGE 180 look very good value at £96k. You’re welcome to review that; there are very few UK reviews around on a van which I think makes a lot of sense for families in the 6m length category.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Love the BoxDrive 600 XL - saw it at Düsseldorf last year. Dormobile are making lots of improvements to the Ballintrae, this was the first one built

@JustVince8864 10 ай бұрын

Another great review. Spending that kind of money, I think I would much rather spend it on the Globe-Traveller Voyager Z. Or the Buurstner C644, and sve some money.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

But the MAN is so much nicer to drive than a Fiat

@karlospappy8908 10 ай бұрын

Great to see the old vans but this new one needs some re thinks, crawling under the bed to fill with water and empty the loo is crazy as is a washroom with no ventilation and only 2 opening windows in the van, it's as though they were frightened to cut holes in it. Fridge is woefully small and should have been sited high up at the end of the kitchen next to the bed with a larger option as standard IMO. Like the way the pop top has been integrated and looked smart when down. I suspect one of the issues here is farming conversions out so the converter want their profit as do Dormobile. It's not difficult to see what the competition are doing to create a more user friendly van, for the money I would look at VW Grand Cali which is also not without issues. Cheers K.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

I always like to see fewer holes cut in the van - less to rust years down the line!

@andy5786 10 ай бұрын

Very nice from man camper little over price but it got quality thanks for review 👍👏

@CampervanTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter for a great review. We have a Westfalia Sven Hedin on order coming in October and we're always keen to see what can be done with the 6m MWB Crafter/MAN platform. With the pop-top this could be a winner for some, I don't understand why Westfalia don't offer it as an option on the Sven, given they do on the Columbus... Maybe with the MAN facelift in a year or two perhaps! One question - is the whale heating system blown air or wet/radiators?

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Whale is blown-air

@andrewstevenson6540 4 ай бұрын

A very nice looking vehicle which doesn't shout it's a campervan. Unfortunately that toilet cassette would put me off, imagine how many Scotch Midges could get in while you're in the back playing Jenga. The side step reduces ground clearance and I don't like hook ups etc too close to the ground either. I'd save the 3K and stick with a manual gearbox 👍 Excellent review again, 🙏

@hotpointbrownlover3365 10 ай бұрын

my aunt had a vw t2 befor the vw t25

@michaelmorley6522 10 ай бұрын

Peter loved the references to the 70’s. I seem to detect some 70’s design influence in a few of your shirts. For a company that just does the design and at the price point they are charging, they have overall missed the mark. Off grid with 65L of fresh water for example. Lack of power points, no fly screens, lack of windows and other shortfalls you have highlighted add to this. Lack of insulation and payload again missing the mark. Thanks for the review, but overall “could do better”, and with Dormobile history, “should do better”.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

There's a lot to like here, too, and it's a 3,500kg van, so there are limits. Also, many of the points made (eg ventilation) are being addressed

@nigelk780 10 ай бұрын

Im afraid it's a bit confused a 4 berth with the support capacity of a 2 berth , fridge, fresh and waste etc. Even my california had mostly double glazed windows for instance. I realise it's a first attempt so my advice fwiw and free to ignore is that Dormobile take inevitable criticism as a gift to get things sorted quickly and not to be defensive which is harder than it sounds. Some of which Peter has already pointed out. Good bits are the base van, length, the name and the top is nicely integrated into the outer profile. Resale of 4 berth better relative to the asking price ? I would do a tin roof option under 100k optioned it will also have good resale.

@Agrajak 10 ай бұрын

Having purchased a camper from them (not one of these) I can believe they will do exactly that. They are a small enough company , they really want to get it right, and they can and do react quickly.

@bitminerbob6731 10 ай бұрын

Get rid of the poptop and you'd have a great camper.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

You don't have to use it and it'll make it easier to resell (as it's a four-berth)

@andywass3196 10 ай бұрын

A generous review and verdict I think..... Would love to have seen around that CA Debonair on their forecourt! .... For me some details require attention, tiny fresh water capacity, inboard garage fill point and loo emptying access, serious 3 season only use!! daft double door access to the fridge. v. small table, v. narrow toilet/shower room. Ladder access and no ventilation to rear bed, no flyscreens, all of the chassis hung ancillaries looked a bit low and vulnerable ........ A proven layout and a classic name perhaps deserve better! ......... Having said all that, love your content and review style Peter, ATB!

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Sadly, the CA Debonair is a coffee truck as all its interior had gone AWOL. The D4/6 and Freeway are 100% original, though.

@andywass3196 10 ай бұрын

Hi Dormobile, Nice to see a response to my comments, and thanks for being polite. Good luck in developing this one and introducing new models and ideas, I wish you every success.

@markbur1503 10 ай бұрын

Hi Peter good video shame about the van. At nearly £105k we will stick with our 2022 Ducato based Swift Select 164. 👍😁

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Why shame about the van? Drive a MAN and you'll soon want to change from a Ducato!

@mikegilboy 10 ай бұрын

Agree with the comments - very disappointing for that huge price tag

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Another brand is just adding MAN to its range, at £12k more than a Fiat. Are you taking that into consideration?

@Agrajak 10 ай бұрын

Spec a Murvi out similar, it’s a frightening price, but competitive for what you get.

@savingelectric 10 ай бұрын

This type of vehicle will always be more expensive than a motorhome but people like the campervan as it will fit in parking spaces and driveways easier. If you want a cheaper one, buy a second hand VW California for £70k without a fixed bed or bathroom! Personally I like our motorhome but see the reasons for campervan purchases, each to their own

@jamesiwcooper 10 ай бұрын

There seem to be a lot of issues with this van: the gas fill at the lower rear and vulnerable to knocks on rough ground, the electicity hook up below the rear bumper also vulnerable and difficult to use, the toilet cassette inside the storage area so inaccessible when the store is full, the water fill within the same area so any leakage on filling within the store, the main double bed less than four foot wide and accessed by ladder, the main bed lacking opening windows, a canvas sided pop-top on a semi high top six metre van (why???), two doors on the fridge, limited room between the rear seats and the kitchen units, limited daytime living area despite this being a four berth. Not on my shopping list even if I was considering spending £100,000.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

I like the hook-up below the bumper on my T6 - less holes cut in the body looks so much nicer. Double bed is wider than in many VW campers. A pop-top to give you four berths - like a lot of rivals, this is becoming increasingly popular. Gap between seats and kitchen is typical for this layout. Obviously, not your cup of tea but there's also a lot to like here and, unlike a lot of converters, Dormobile is listening. A window has been added in the bedroom and other changes are being made.

@jayt5970 10 ай бұрын

Desperately needs rear opening windows but a nice looking van and interior

@peterrose9886 10 ай бұрын

Not sure that this offers very good value tbh. I own a VW Grand California 680. Brand new with a much higher spec than this and it comes in at £96k! Build quality is excellent and was faultless for a recent 1600 mile trip around the Outer Hebrides.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Higher spec? You haven't got a £5k pop-top, probably not a lithium battery... Maybe more kit on the base vehicle, though. But the Grand Cali 680 is a great 'van, too, although much longer and not able to be driven on a Class B licence

@terryhere3889 10 ай бұрын

It’s a lovely van but a lot of money 😥 and a shame the water tanks are not 4 seasons, can you order it without the pop top?

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Any camper based on the Crafter, MAN or Sprinter seems to be heading towards £100k now. The plan is to build them all with the pop-top (better for resale), but they might entertain a special order without.

@nigelk780 10 ай бұрын

@DormobileLimited Hmm. You might want to reconsider as I for example now actively avoid the pop top as it adds cost, cold in winter, nowhere to fit roof vents or aircon, weight eating into payload. Prefer the at a pinch 3 birth option around the front seating area. I should say we like many these days are only two travellers and I bet at least 50% are that could afford this van.

@broadpete 10 ай бұрын

I agree. No opening windows in the bedroom is a complete no no, and no vent in the bathroom is even worse. Both are solved a d a huge chunk of change saved by deleting the pop top. How many folks with kids can afford £105k. It's reserved for wealthy retirees, who travel in twos.

@CamillaI 9 ай бұрын

Visited Dormobile last Month and looking to buy a T6 automatic Portrush version . Any thoughts on their VW conversions please ?

@MotorhomeCampervan 9 ай бұрын

Sorry, we haven't tested one. If you're looking for a T6, we'd always recommend starting by looking at the California. Then, these were our award winners in the VW class for 2023 - www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/information/best-volkswagen-campervan-award-winner

@CamillaI 9 ай бұрын

Thank you @@MotorhomeCampervan 👍

@jenibutler7138 Ай бұрын

I always enjoy your reviews? I'm looking for a small motorhome or large campervan, and though this one has some nice features, it wouldn't be one I'd choose, lack of ventilation in bedroom and loo, 3 season only usage, lack of flyscreens, awkward access to loo cassette, etc. would be no-nos for me. Pity, because I would love a better alternative to Fiat/Peugeot, and I do love that the step syncs with opening/closing the door!

@_bav 10 ай бұрын

Lots of folks in the comments here that are totally out of touch with reality regarding prices. In the post-pandemic, inflation-ridden world we find ourselves in, comments like "you can getter a better spec in a £60k 'van" are off-the-scale idiotic.

@pauharpe8464 10 ай бұрын

Sounded like the interior was rattling its t*ts off

@lukejack56 10 ай бұрын

Nice but I wouldn't fit on the toilet I got rugby shoulders, not sure on handbrake having to be down to swivel the seats either not always on level ground..

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Handbrake is still on when folded

@jenibutler7138 Ай бұрын

Yes, true about the handbrake/swivel seat issue, I thought the same - also, one armrest only on drivers seat would annoy me.

@wayneevans9682 10 ай бұрын

For that pricing think Hymer White line.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Different beast for a different customer, but yes the White Line is a very nice 'van

@evolutionaryfield4091 10 ай бұрын

PETER VAUGHAN

@SqueakyduckDesign 10 ай бұрын

Nice finish, compromised by some really poor design (in my opinion). Half the garage empty to get access to empty the loo. Tiny fridge for the van size (and 2 doors to get in there!). Bathroom looks poor. Gas and hookup both look like they are could be clipped quite easily. Then that price.. Wow.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

There's a LOT to like here and Dormobile are making improvements. A bigger fridge is available, too. Price reflects the MAN chassis (superb) and spec (lithium battery, etc)

@lesleywall4186 10 ай бұрын

Let's be honest. The rattling in the background was atrocious! The biggest pro. You can sit up in bed. For the rest a lot of cons. A shower without a vent means you cannot dry wet clothes in there. You didn't say whether there was a heating vent in the bathroom. Having to empry everything out of the garage to get to the waste tank would be a real pain- Air exchange seems to be non-esistent. For that price I, personally, am not impressed.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Rattles? You should be some of the mainstream models that I test... Dormobile are making improvements; this was effectively a prototype

@CosmicSeeker69 8 ай бұрын

I got as far as the leccy system - First look and there's a LOT of space wasted - which could/SHOULD house a second battery... Let's face it the amount of devices any single person has these days - plus you could then drop gas altogether ... A Van for the early 2000's

@MotorhomeCampervan 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure you could add a second battery. However, not many buyers want the expense of going fully electric on the habitation side - gas is still best for cooking for most owners.

@fatsanta55 10 ай бұрын

Great video as always Peter, but a very dissapointing van.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

What don't you like? The quality is nice, the bedroom works well, the garage is huge and the kitchen has a microwave or oven, which most imports don't...

@howardtennant5766 10 ай бұрын

Trying to put to much into to little see what it looks like in 2 years

@williamfence566 10 ай бұрын

Basics missing that are found on vans at £70k. Shame.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

There aren't many good-quality campervans at £70k these days, and certainly none on a premium base vehicle like this

@_bav 10 ай бұрын

B.S.

@williamfence566 10 ай бұрын

@@_bav Thank you for your considered and articulate response.

@_bav 10 ай бұрын

@@williamfence566 You're welcome. Thank you for posting drivel.

@williamfence566 10 ай бұрын

@@_bav Just following your lead.

@commuterbranchline8132 10 ай бұрын

£100,000 English pounds for a van? It’s very well specified, it just £100k.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Have you seen the price of empty panel vans in 2023?

@turbojones8562 10 ай бұрын

Rolf Harris! Hi

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

He's dead.

@gordonkerr4300 10 ай бұрын

Very poor for 104 k no fly screens one armrest on drivers seat and the sink in washroom is a joke. A lot more thought needs to be done to justify that ridiculous price. Sorry Peter but I must disagree with you there.

@MakeDoAndMend1 10 ай бұрын

Great video. So many things I don't like about this motorhome. To mention in the comments. Just yuk yuk. Cheers from old George and Jane Motorhome Adventures. 😢

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

A bit harsh? A very popular layout in the best base vehicle and Dormobile have listened to a lot of the issues, unlike most companies

@vincentzielinski7157 10 ай бұрын

Overpriced !!! Can't believe you would have to empty so much out of garage to empty loo , and probably in the rain ...wet bed .

@Agrajak 10 ай бұрын

You say that, but spec up a Murvi, or any other 4 berth van for that matter, with auto, lithium, powerful solar and inverters, Fiamma awning, etc, and they will not be far off. Frightening price for all of them really!

@darrenjones3681 9 ай бұрын

Why not put opening windows higher up on the rear doors

@jamesmackay4652 10 ай бұрын

Think there having a bit of a laugh.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Not sure why?

@jamesmackay4652 10 ай бұрын

@@MotorhomeCampervan Cost,empty and reload each time to empty the cassette.

@lowmileageimports 10 ай бұрын

Too many basic design errors. What a shame they didn't ask you to look over it before they released it for production Peter.

@900daysandcounting5 10 ай бұрын

Rather than this being an objective review, you seem to be fighting Dormobiles corner very hard, especially in the comments that it’s overpriced. Most of the people who commented say this. Makes me wonder if you received any financial benefit from Dormobile for making this video. ??

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

No, we don't receive any payment from any maker or dealer when filming these reviews. They are 100% objective. Look at 2023 prices - Auto-Sleepers has just said its new M-Star - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldyCjbZ0052tiGg.html - see will be £125,000

@jmwintenn 10 ай бұрын

is man a daimler company? looks like a mercedes.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

No, MAN is VW Group

@crosgor 10 ай бұрын

Just too many compromises made slush box, toilet cassette access, wash room space, lack of ventilation, storage for four berth, side bulges to accommodate bed, very little spare mass with four up and their gear and all for just a tad over £100000.

@MrBerry67 10 ай бұрын

Great looking vehicle- bit overpriced though

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

It's the MAN chassis that puts up the cost - worth it though IMHO

@wiltonlewis5369 10 ай бұрын

Big on price and fancy features, low on basic features. This looks like a campervan designed by people who dont go camping.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed using it and with the improvements Dormobile are making, it'll be a great 'van. The price is down to the chassis and spec

@darynsax 10 ай бұрын

Over £100k for a rattly van wow how many people can afford that. Think I would prefer to do my own van conversation. £100k+ I can't get over that price wow

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

But very few folk have the skills to build a professional-looking conversion that's safe - and then the resale value will be very poor

@pamelahughes595 10 ай бұрын

Far too expensive for what they're offering x

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Compare it with other MAN/Merc campers and the price is spot on

@stevieeffingham9314 10 ай бұрын

100k to sleep in a tent?

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

If you're referring to the roof, same as many other campers at this price.

@pauharpe8464 10 ай бұрын

Less rattles from a tent…

@dansmith540 10 ай бұрын

3 £100,00+ NOT GOOD YOU MUST BE KIDDING

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Look at the price of the base vehicle and components!!

@andym1908 10 ай бұрын

They are a great looking van . Great to drive . But just so unreliable. And you will pay the price for that being an MAN . none of the dealers are prepared for vans only HGVs . And volkswagen dealers are not much better.

@CampervanTime 10 ай бұрын

When we went to MAN in Peterborough to test drive a TGE 3.180 they were telling us the sheer quantity of TGE DPD vans there are (and they service) and also private ambulances too. They were certainly servicing them and seeing them all the time there.

@andym1908 10 ай бұрын

@CampervanTime trust me the issue is the unreliability. Of the engines its shocking considering you are buying a premium vehicle.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

The engine is proven VW, so what's the problem? As for MAN dealers, I'm only hearing good things

@andym1908 10 ай бұрын

@@MotorhomeCampervan You are deluded . Go on the forums . You see the same recurring problems. I had a 68 crafter from new now on 116k . EGR cooler . Engine rebuilt. Fuel pump .fuel rail . Injectors. Turbo . Ad blue tank ....... shall I go on ,

@andym1908 10 ай бұрын

Yes they are selling lots but they all have the same problems .

@TheStaymaker 10 ай бұрын

Overpriced and a lot of shortcomings in my view. the toilet, no window nets, glass windows all round = condensation all round? Etc. Sadly I think Ducato is still best base vehicle for a camper. Its wider for the bed and of course the latest Ducato is rated as the safest by Thatcham

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Thatcham rating is for all the electronic systems (mostly extra-cost), not actually crash performance. MAN is narrower inside but a million times better to drive than a Ducato. Dormobile making plenty of changes to improve the conversion since my review.

@brutallyhonest7242 9 ай бұрын

Rear door mounted spare wheel more room for larger tanks, solar and more batteries, composting toilet and no bloody pop top, van works do a better van

@teaforthree1 9 ай бұрын

Very pretty van but the more I watched the more I went nah!

@jaminthevanuk296 10 ай бұрын

Ahaaaaaa haaaa gaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaajhhaaaa haaaaa haaaaaaaa.mike the plumber Scotland...on the floor ahaaaaa

@MonkeyMagic10 10 ай бұрын

Hmm just seems a bit clinical and boring looking inside. And no ventilation in the bathroom is a big no.

@combatsurfers 10 ай бұрын

It sounds like a rattling bag of bones.

@TheUrbanSplash 10 ай бұрын

Fail to see why this is £100k. Outrageous. What’s going on in the roof? Jokemobile

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Find another MAN/Merc camper with similar spec and pricing will be similar

@johnfoley865 10 ай бұрын

Far too expensive and absolutely no imagination in the build

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

As I've said to others, compare the spec with other MAN or Merc campers and it's not dear at all in 2023

@georgeshort4112 10 ай бұрын

Overpriced dosent look that good a quality. Would be a stuffy van with its poor ventilation.

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Quality is good, ventilation being improved

@Desmond.TuTu. 10 ай бұрын

Not worth the money…..

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Look at other Merc and MAN campers and you'll see the pricing is right

@mikecarroll6358 10 ай бұрын

Vastly overpriced. The VW competition are cheaper and better built. Ridiculous.

@epj900 10 ай бұрын

Dormobile are going to learn along the way??? At the expense of the mugs who buy these over priced status symbols. This guy needs to do a more objective test of this thing and tell it like it is, not how Dormobile wants it

@MotorhomeCampervan 10 ай бұрын

Just a market price and, if you want a status symbol, buy a Range Rover. After 40 years of campervan testing, I think I can be objective...