Been loving your videos on motorhome searching, we are in the same boat at the moment weve been rally camping with a caravan for years and have a buccaneer Aruba but looking to swap just like you guys and we have 2 kids but a boy and a girl and at the moment its the scout that is our choice for the room and storage...... Good luck ...
@campingralliesАй бұрын
Yeah Richard likes the scout too, but we are leaning towards the 596 at the moment. good luck too and thank you for watching!
@marcgransden1566Ай бұрын
Going to unsubscribe for a while as the vlogs are a bit 'same old-same old' now. We thought you had found what you were after a few weeks backand was looking forward to seeing you all get going. Good luck with the search hope you find something soon
@campingralliesАй бұрын
No problem we do the clog so we can record our journey take care
@teedee8939Ай бұрын
Unsubscribe, your breathing is annoying
@davidweston8758Ай бұрын
Thought you had decided on the van layout , you will only confuse yourself, always amazed at vans that sleep more than you can travel with , there are only 2 of us so not an issue , but feel for you guys , great vans but what about the kids !
@mariogajewski60692 ай бұрын
Was watching music drove me mad stop watching😮
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Apologies, we had to do it to stop us from getting a copyright strike
@Richrich0082 ай бұрын
Did you buy out? Looked good
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Only beer and food at this one! 😅
@davidweston87582 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that , gives a good insight as to what it's all about and what to expect, we shall make the effort and visit one of these shows , love the big stuff , think it would cost a few quid , lots to buy 🫣 , thanks for taking the time to do it
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Yes we will definitely take some more pennies next year! It was a really good event to go to, so much to see and do. Thank you for commenting
@rodcarter45022 ай бұрын
Do not buy poorly made British rubbish 🙁
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Thank you for commenting
@delcassie13372 ай бұрын
Yes a garage is great and your comment of "You can get loads in them" made me laugh. You are still restricted by the weight you can carry and that weight needs to be evenly distributed about the motorhome. Filling the garage with all your stuff makes the motorhome over weight on the rear axle.
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@neilmick67782 ай бұрын
Depends how you holiday I guess. I tend to travel around more than stay in one place so a motorhome / campervan makes more sense. If you tend to stay on a site for days/weeks then a caravan is more suitable.
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@vertippins66692 ай бұрын
Morning just started watching you blogs but one thing l say we bought our motor home 2 years ok with auto gree box not a nine speed one you should not say there no good as we had many motor homes no porblems with gree box's it was wrong for that Rich to say to your husband as there's alot of people bought motor homes not new ones out there and we love them sory but we think uour wrong in saying that to hope you do find yours for you x
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Thank you, we continue our search. We are open to new and old but I think as we progress with our search we find things we do and don’t like. These are our personal preferences. We are not excluding older Motorhomes from our search 😀 have a great day
@davidweston87582 ай бұрын
The drivers seat looks like it is as far back as it will go , would be an issuefor some , it's a big van mind , lots of space
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
We noticed this, it could well be an issue for many 😀
@bobthedrive12552 ай бұрын
I notice that the cover for the water inlet on the offside is missing.
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Ooh well spotted we didn’t see that! Thank you 😊
@richardednie51872 ай бұрын
That motorhome company has not got a good writer at all loads of people put lots of complaints on the forums about this dealership. Just be careful if you’re considering buying.
@campingrallies2 ай бұрын
Thank you that’s something for us to consider. Have a great day
@leeb36443 ай бұрын
For 3 or 4 days off grid you most certainly don’t need solar and lithium. A pair of decent 120amp leisure batteries will be plenty. Don’t get dragged into the ‘must have solar’ thought. We can do 7 nights without issue. Regarding the choice of motorhome, if you’re thinking of winter use then fully winterised unit is a must. We have a Burstner 6 wheeler and they are superb to drive and they feel very planted on the road but they are expensive on the toll roads in Europe.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your message, we do not usually just do 3 or 4 nights. We have done weeks previously. We usually camp year throughout 😊
@leeb36442 ай бұрын
@@campingralliesremember that the batteries will recharge while driving. We’ve had motorhomes for 27 years and done a lot of touring ‘off grid’ and never felt the need for anything more than good batteries. We once looked into solar but the way we use the van and with the engine charging of the leisure batteries never felt we would benefit. 12volt led lighting throughout, charging phones and laptops, normal use of tv etc without issue. An older European motorhome will be far better than anything new, and you’ll probably find lots of extras have been fitted. Maybe look for something with a double floor, excellent storage and better insulation.
@nicholaoneill78843 ай бұрын
Have a look at the Benimar mileo 282 I think with what you say you will like this layout
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you we will check it out!
@davidweston87583 ай бұрын
I know I would have come away with lots of things I don't actually need , thanks for the tour , looks like a good day out , hope you get all sorted soon and get that motorhome
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you David, we definitely did see a few things to buy! Natasha wanted to buy one of the folding camping trolleys 😉
@davidweston87583 ай бұрын
@campingrallies had one of those come up on my Facebook feed , from a local camping place , not sure how much it was , the Coleman one at the show looked to be £79 I think
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
@@davidweston8758 yes I think that’s what we will end up getting
@waynebailey87963 ай бұрын
You need a Swift Kon-tiki 596!
@ruxod90023 ай бұрын
You said your caravan fell apart could you change your spots and maybe look after things better !
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
I think you may have taken it a bit too literal, it didn’t actually fall apart.. it was showing it’s age and had the odd thing not working as it once did 😃
@fuse-cw4nb3 ай бұрын
Nice! Looking forward to it
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@KarenHT3973 ай бұрын
Nice tour- way over my budget but I can dream.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
One day 😅
@hallaboard81543 ай бұрын
The Rucks have never had a Kontiki. I think you might be thinking of the Roaming Radfords but they didn’t have this layout and they had a tag axle.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@terrymcdonagh54393 ай бұрын
Massive thumbs for SMC and Gavin is the man - I've had nothing but brilliant dealings with them for the last 9 years and 3 motorhomes
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
They really were fantastic when we went and couldn’t help enough
@mikeland8123 ай бұрын
Like your end comments. Bit of a dilemma isn’t it. So many motorhomes to look around as well. One comment that you’ve said in this and other videos is caravan or motorhome. In my opinion both have a place. A caravan is for making a base for a while whereas a motorhome is for going from place and perhaps only staying for one or two days. Motorhomes have quite a few disadvantages eg calling in at a supermarket or tourist venue. A large garage is a must especially if you have a drive away air awning. Trust me there is a perfect motorhome out there - you just haven’t found it!
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you, yes you are right. We love to camp and are looking forward to travelling Europe for those short stints as we travel between places
@bobhope93173 ай бұрын
falling apart....??? 8 years...???......my motorhome is 23 years old, runs great, everything still works....🤗😁
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@graham273 ай бұрын
You need to buy secondhand for your first van and spend a couple of years with it, then if you still want to throw away thousands then buy new
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Used is definitely the way for us to start, as you say we may decide against it once we have one
@graham273 ай бұрын
You need to stop calling them caravans they are motorhomes
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
That’s a habit unfortunately and one that will take a long time to change
@rodcarter45023 ай бұрын
Do not buy badly made British rubbish you will regret it
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
What would you suggest for us to look at? 😊
@seanmorgans38623 ай бұрын
We definately benefited from hiring our first ever moho.... We went for a rollerteam 747 but didn't get on with the drop down bed as it closed a lot of the van off when it was down. We know we wanted a rear lounge and nothing was going to pursuade us from that. We went for a rollerteam 746 with overcab bed which we love (have a look at them from 2020 onwards. Very smart machine). The only downside of an overcab bed is in France you have to pay class 3 on the tolls for anything above 3m high and they've got laser cameras to confirm so difficult to argue with them otherwise. Good luck in your search but you deffo need to look at the rollerteam 746 👍👍
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you we will take a look! Natasha really would like to hire first but I’m not so sure..
@seanmorgans38623 ай бұрын
@campingrallies For the Sake of a few hundred pounds hire fee, you could be saving thousands in the long run.. I personally know a few people ego bought what they thought was the right layout for them only to find when living with it, it was the wrong choice after all... Could be an expensive mistake. As I said look at the 746 as I think it'll tick most if not all of your boxes. Good luck in your search.... 👍
@gealinga19943 ай бұрын
We met you guys at the show, learnt a lot much appreciated. Hope to see you at a DA sometime. Paul
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Hi Paul it was great to meet you! Keep an eye out for an upcoming video about DA camping, see you in a field soon
@scoutfinch473 ай бұрын
Please provide more information when walking around, too much silence.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Thank you we will take this on board
@julielewis11643 ай бұрын
Loving your channel ❤ would you post out stickers or not
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Yes no problem send us an email with the address 😊
@julielewis11643 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see you all travelling your channel will grow fast ❤will send you my address thanks so so much
@mentalneil3 ай бұрын
Have you thought about carrying a power bank with you, so that you can charge while filming
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
What a good idea. We think the are ok for small B Roll or quick short videos but defo look in to them
@mentalneil3 ай бұрын
@@campingrallies I use one from time to time, that's why I mentioned it, if I'm low from filming I just hook up and carry on filming as normal while hooked up, it makes no difference
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Definitely worth us looking into this thank you
@penkridgewolf86123 ай бұрын
Is there a site you use to find rallies and shows. 😊
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Hi yes, if you register to become a member of the Caravanning and Camping Club we recommend signing up to the Digital membership, once you have your membership number you will be able to Gain access to all the DA's Rally Facebook pages. We will be doing a video about this soon :)
@penkridgewolf86123 ай бұрын
@@campingrallies thanks members of c & c but not Facebook will look out for upcoming video.keep up the good work 👍
@tradecarsdirectltd23443 ай бұрын
Love my 9-Speed Auto Ducato, just be wary of the problematic Comfortmatic gearbox just ask about extending your warranty to leadt 3 year's, worth £500 extra to save £1,000's on repairs. Also check the dealer service history, i.e. Cambelts, gearbox servicing and readaption before committing 🤷♂️ Good luck on your hunt 🙏 Regards Sam - Cannock Staffs . . .
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Great advice thank you
@IainJackson-zo2hp3 ай бұрын
We had same issues and ended up going for the kon tiki 675 high - turned out to be a great choice. You can still use the lounge when the kids don't want to get up as the over cab bed is quite high, the lounge / dining area is big enough to cater for bad weather ( 8 people will fit in comfortably!), the bathroom is a good size and has privacy doors on the kitchen and bedroom side, the rear bedroom has 2 single beds that can be converted into a huge double if you prefer and the bonus is the massive garage which easily swallows up bikes, chairs, table, BBQ and even an extra fridge for my beer. We usually do rallies and have driven it on a month long trip through France, Italy and Spain with no issues. There is a 2019 one available on flea bay if you want a look at some photos
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Great advice thank you, we always need that extra fridge for the beers!
@mrstevepace3 ай бұрын
Hi guys have you considered a Bailey Adamo dual lounge MH it has front and rear lounge both with drop down beds above and a garage. The compromise is the bathroom which is a combined wet room affair. Looking forward to seeing what you finally choose
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
We shall have a look we have not looked at any Bailey motorhomes yet our caravan was a Bailey and Rich was not overly impressed with build quality
@mrstevepace3 ай бұрын
I can't argue with Rich having had a couple of Bailey caravans but if you compare them to say entry level Swifts and Autotrails which will be at the same price point you would be getting similar quality furnishings and fittings. If you have the funds for the likes of a Kon Tiki then I agree there would be no comparison with the Bailey on quality. Good luck with your continued search
@wynhughes90723 ай бұрын
More bang for your bucks with a caravan. At least you can leave the caravan on site and drive around in your tow vehicle.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
My Dad always said when I was growing up if you need to move the van to do something than it’s time to move on and find a new place.. Both have there 4 against for us to travel Europe they so many possitives
@markgaudie804 ай бұрын
Your better saving your money and getting an A Class German build. Something like a Niessmann Bischoff. Come with huge garage and you can get some lovely ones with under 50k miles on for £25k to £35k.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
We have had a look at a few, there are so many to look at it gets confusing at times
@teedee89394 ай бұрын
Erm erm erm erm erm
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Erm what can I say it’s a habit… erm 🤣
@tonylewis11164 ай бұрын
Take a look at the swift kontiki 650 high style lay out
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
will do thank you
@alandciskasmohotravels4 ай бұрын
We have a Rimor with 2 drop down beds and it has a garage under the rear lounge. We can certainly recommend them and the dealer M&C in Hull as well.
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
Thank you we will check them out!
@recardodecaprio12554 ай бұрын
I know it’s a distance for u guys but I just drove past south Herefordshire motorhomes this morning…. They’ve got loads of kontikis on there forecourt…. Happy hunting
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation, we hadn't heard of them. Just looked on their website and they have tons in stock, just need to arrange a viewing prior to arriving!
@matthewbutler54984 ай бұрын
go for fixed rear bed layout/front bed and you won't regret, garage space is often undervalues and not needing to make up beds every day is great especially if you plan on touring.
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
Yes, Natasha is definitely swaying towards this, not wanting to make up and put away the beds everyday.
@Stumpyinavan4 ай бұрын
Don’t underestimate how useful a garage is under a fixed bed you will be surprised how much you use it 4 people travelling with no garage to store 4 chairs a large table bbq even bikes. I had a van no garage and would never go back to a van with out one or a fixed bed look ar Adria matrix layouts 😀
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
Thank you, yes and boy do we have a lot of erm stuff 🤣 when we sold the Caravan we found stuff in that, that we didn’t revenue know we had
@DolbyDogAdventures4 ай бұрын
Buy one local as you will be taking it back for service warranty work.
@campingrallies3 ай бұрын
Yep totally agree with this one!
@pjgwiltshire4 ай бұрын
Glad you have decided to look post 2016, that way any future sale will always be compliant and will not be pushed back by age.. When we first started looking for a Mh back in 2008 a bit of advice given to us. Sit down and between you all set out your main MUSTS. Then add Nice to Have and then list Nos. Then apply that to the layout of the van as Must Nice and No. Once you have worked out what your settled van layout and spec looks like sit down on the web and look at a list of manufacturers Select one and look at all thier respective layouts that they offer and then you have identified a specific model number. that fits your wants and needs Many manufacturers over the years have the same layouts model numbers but just upgrade the finish and on board toys so that particular model will probably go back a number of years to 2016. At the end of the research you will have a list of targeted models that fits your wants. That way it is then a case of searching the stock of dealers through the Uk for your desired van models. That will save countless hours time and money visiting dealers who may not have anything that is on your want list. Also contact the dealers giving your details and tell them what model you are looking for. Any decent salesman will have you on file and when a particular model is traded in he knows to give you a call.
@campingrallies4 ай бұрын
Thank you, yes we definitely agree post 2016 is a must. We are currently waiting for the sale on our house to go through, so we have a bit of time to visit dealers to experience the differences between males and models, however it is a great idea to sit and distinguish between what we want/need thank you for taking the time to comment.