Say what you like, but I love mine and I ain’t parting with mine.

At the start you said you wanted an every day vehicle that would fit in a normal car space and a camper. That's what this is! Any small camper is going to be a compromise. For me, this would be ideal because I have an even smaller van at the moment. When I get one of these, if the sloping became an issue, I would look into getting it modified which wouldn't be that hard. It's easy enough to lower it slightly on the rear and that would help with the stepping into the back as well. Or higher profile tyres on the front and lower on the back! Each to his own I guess.

I'd never have thought about the slope. And the lack of cupboards. Very helpful video - thanks

Its only a little van, there will always be compromises. I think they've done a great job. The forward lean: could this be because you have the 2.2 engine which is heavier? My 2.0 2004 one is level. The original was designed in a time when people were, er, smaller. So it will be a challenge for those of a larger build. Get a bigger van. But bigger vans don't fit in supermarket spaces and they're more cumbersome. Horses for courses.

Well just brought one of these we both love it. To stop banging your head on the bedding cupboards hang a bell over it to remind you to duck. Why have loads of cupboards? You only need the bare essentials Travel light, enjoy the experience and fun.

We bought a Talbot Express Autosleeper motorhome. 1992 model. It suits us because of price. It was cheaper to buy than hire one for 2 weeks. Despite its ongoing problems its value for money. Design wise it's much better than a VW camper and other Motorhomes of similar age. Like video. Cheers from George and Jane

You should have got a four berth , plenty of storage in those and chocks to level up. All the Symbol's I have seen pre 2000 are level anyway. I banged my head getting into the drivers seat as well but I only did it once! I nearly knocked myself out🤣

Brilliant reckon best use side door to get in and out.. put a 3 inch cushion on the seat, buy a table for your coffee and bend down to get in the cab also dont forget a storage box to put your feet on when you spin your passenger seat around

This is just BRILLIANT! Everyone who is thinking of buying an Autosleeper camper really ought to watch this - really valid points are raised, and when I look at one next time, I will be bearing this all in mind! Thank you so much for making it!! And definitely a THUMBS UP from me!!

I can’t stop laughing. Joking aside it’s totally true, everything you highlighted reminded me of what we had in our same design camper. Drove me insane , I was clapping when it went down the road with its new owner. I’m 5 ft 1 and my feet used to dangle off that seat. After banded heads , pinched fingers and twisted joints it had to go. 👍 for your video

I have just watched this after 5 years of the original posting and I can honestly say I have never laughed as much since a watching many episodes of one foot in the grave, pure brilliance thank you for sharing loved it 👍

Agree about the head banging -still do it occassionally! But why oh why didn’t you just use one of the other doors?🤣

I actually thought the video was helpful! especially being 6ft tall, though at the end of the day it is a campervan and not a motorhome, hence it is a lot cheaper and there are compromises to be made.

This is brilliant, i really needed a good laugh, you're a star mate👍🤣

I have been thinking of buying one but you have given me lots of food for thought. You are right - where are the cupboards? And a loo door directly behind the cooker is silly. I hated that clunky side door too. Well done for making us laugh but pointing oit some real issues. If people think they can live with them that's fine, but it's useful to understand the compromises involved.

What a hoot - loved this! Thank you :)

This is the configuration I will adopt, when I build my camper van, nothing to better it for a mk8 Transit L2 H2 Fwd, the design has everything and you can park it in Tesco's car park which was emphasized more than once. I ain't got no Tardis.

Loved this ,really helpful and very funny !

Lot of head banging going on , really enjoyed the video ,nice to see the limitations in this type of camper , picture quality lets it down a bit , but I watched the whole thing because your commentary was so good , had a laugh 😂 👍

Interesting video. However, nothing you’ve highlighted here would put me off buying one. We are looking at getting one next year.

Handy if your putting a heavy motorbike on rear chassis mounted rack. Otherwise use levelling ramps?.. Or prozac! 😂

I laughed so much not only that I've just bought one! I would of looked for a wider one if I saw this video first!

this video has made my night i cant stop laughing 😂😂😂

Thanks for the video. I've just retired and there's only me so I have been thinking about this van. I think for one person, it might be okay. Lots of useful information. Is rust a big problem with these vans? What are the major things to look for when you look at one? Thanks.

Would it have been possible to put a bigger tyre at the front to even it up a bit?

Yep l agree with all things he says,but being smaller type van its always a compromise, really had a good laugh thanks

Brilliant!! This has made me laugh! But I've found it very useful as I've been wondering if to sell my current motorhome and my car and just have the one vehicle. So I'm looking at smaller motorhomes, and came across your channel! Thanks 👍. Very helpful, I'm liking the look of your Vista. 😃

I watched this video and in the end last September I decided to buy a 2002 timberland freedom 2 and in my opinion the timberland is of a better build quality and also very well thought out I have been meaning to thank you for a while I also enjoyed your videos at bala lake

There's water in the sink? Hmm, thought I was pernickety, lol. You make me look laid back 😄.

maybe they all slope just like every vehicle, did you put water in the tank to see if that levelled it off??? a slight slope wouldn't bother me at all, water in the sink, no issue!, fill the cabinets with food etc, extra weight might have lowered it at the back? i'm looking at one of these right now, wouldn't bother me at all, i had a Rapido 6m Motorhome before, that slopes forward, never bothered me at all just buy levelling ramps

OMG! Hilarious!! I couldn't stop laughing!!

Pmsl for the money its a bargain love the layout . What a van think you need somthing bigger.

Thats a lovely "verickle" !

Have you ever had or owned a auto sleeper Mazan, I'm on my own and don't want anything to big. Respect your opinion. Cheers 👍

ty for the info

Should of kept the Bongo....love mine

Are you from bristol or Somerset?

It should come with a crash helmet hahahahaha

Where can we buy the cab deadlocks from ?

wished mine was high at the back, mines low ! :)

Too funny

UNLIVABLE ! lol