I believe they have

The very last sentence sums up everything. People choose to spend their money how they wish. As crazy as the price may seem. We know you can spend less, but no matter what anyone says, people will still spend how they wish. They could choose a cheap car, as it does the same as an expensive one. A cheap house, because it still has the same function as a more expensive one. Food and drink, people prefer different brands. People spend big money on Apple products, but don’t the cheaper ones do the same? I am of course coming up with ridiculous statements here, because the value is found by the purchaser. I appreciate the Elgrand and the Allhard, but I wouldn’t buy one, nor several other models. I would however like a Marco Polo, but they are crazy money too. I couldn’t spend £80k on a camper and I do understand your point, but it’s your last line what means these vans will continue to sell AND retain strong sale values going forward.

Glad you’re happy with it, they do appear similar. Half price? Even the real cheap alternatives aren’t half price. You must have got a bargain 👍🏼

​@StaycationLifestyle the Vamoose is £100 cheaper and yes you have to bend it a little to fit the the vans contours but even I as a novice fitted in within an hour. The Reimo is just wasy overpriced and the staff at the Reimo stand at The Camper Show at the NEC last year were downright rude

@@MrBoardstupid360 Vamoose is £185 and Reimo is £234 There are other brands cheaper that the Vamoose. Quality of materials, finish and features does vary between the different brands, but ultimately everyone will choose what suits them and their budget. Like there are many variances in other components or even brands of brands vans themselves

@@StaycationLifestyle that’s a good price for Reimo. I couldn’t find it for that cheap but my van is also a LWB so that ups the price a little. I definitely would not go with a cheaper multirail or the Stitches and Steel one. I sadly bought that then had to spend another £40 on the rubber end caps as it does not come with them so the rain would have just dripped through the passenger door when opened

Firstly thank you for the last part of your comment, really does mean a lot 👍🏼 I’ve been saying it wrong for years then 🤣 Ah well. Will see if I can start changing how I say it

That’s not like their stuff, how old is it. I wanted The S&S Tarp for ages, but never in stock. Put my name to be notified, kept checking back and not in. Along with the internal insulated windows covers. Never heard anything, for either. Typical now The Tarp and the 4 Carbon poles I wanted are in stock 🤷🏻‍♂️ Ah well

Did a video ages ago on the S&S stuff I bought. Didn’t do anymore as the stock was always out 🤣 Sold too quick

@@StaycationLifestyle I’ve never had a problem getting stuff from them 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏼

Thank you. I’m pleased it helped. It’s a good practical addition 😃

You’re right, but the same could be said about anything, it’s about choice. You could buy a Nissan Micra instead of an expensive car. I totally get your point, these prices have gone crazy. You don’t even need to spend £15k on an Elgrand though, you could get the same campervanning experience from a £5k van and save even more money though. People buy these for different reasons. Some enjoy the “Transporter Scene” the strong residuals, the aftermarket options. Have you seen the price of some of the new Mercedes Sprinter conversions? Getting towards nearly £200k

@@StaycationLifestyle Of course there are alternatives from a £1 million Earth roamer camper to a tent and a £500 car. You miss the point, In that you can have a brand new camper conversion in an Elgrand or Alphard for around the £18k mark and that includes the vehicle that come with between 250 & 289 bhp V6 , 4x4, luxury leather interior, twin powered doors and tailgate etc etc, with full service history 40-50k miles and are a better quality and reliability than the VW offering. There is also a 'scene' for if you into that sort of thing, and if you are a boy racer then the 280bhp versions make mincemeat of any VW van on the road. There is no logic in spending £80+k on a camper, its just daft, so daft in fact that Im mulling over some ideas on the back of decades campervaning experience for some 'must haves' to bring to market for the VW camper scene, as I want in on the action of liberating these types of their hard earned cash. Each to their own I guess.

Brilliant. Which system is it?

@@StaycationLifestyle It's a Fohen Furnas system with a carbon & phosphate filter. The tap drain meant we had no use for a sink and we also forewent a gas hob in favour of a portable induction hob, leaving a much larger worktop for food prep.

The batteries are spec’d by the customer and can be significantly larger than you normally see. The solar panels would be a minimum of 300w for that kind of setup, still relatively small though if you had the hob maxed out. Regarding the companies going bust, it’s hard to say, would be dependant on circumstances, what’s gone wrong etc. A few have gone bust in recent times, not sure what happened to warranty claims. Some also re setup, wonder if the honoured claims after “name change” 🤷🏻‍♂️

🤣 I think after the first time of nearly hitting windscreen, your subconscious learns. Hope your enjoying it

@@StaycationLifestyle Loving it ❤

I mentioned this in a later video talking about the Bonfire. Smoke can be caused by a few things, the wood being too high so it doesn’t get the second burn (the second burn is what makes it practically smokeless), insufficient airflow (dirty fire pit) or in this case wet wood. If the wood isn’t completely dry, it even the second burn can burn the moisture off

It does work, for many and will continue to do so, it more and more are turning to the multipurpose layout like this. Different circumstances dictate

It’s expensive, for a few reasons. Crash testing of the chassis is costly and once approved it’s for that conversion/layout. A lot of converters like to create different designs and layouts, so if a customer makes a request, they can do it.

Does the NCC not set a standard to follow? I would not purchase a camper van unless it was NCC approved as I think resale value Will be better and insurance cheaper. Some private sellers look at dealer prices and try selling for the same, so you won't know how good the conversion is, such as insulation and wiring ect: and of course no warranty.

Perfect. My current one is massive, too big for what I need. Great that you have one just right

Extremely unlikely, there would be an tremendous amount of scrapped wood 🤦🏼‍♂️

And those listening only wouldn’t have seen a thing 🤣 (Podcast) I understand and will show more in the future. I did actually shoot the clips to lay over, like I did for the torch, but didn’t include them in the edit 🤦🏼‍♂️

There are some nice components used, but a mixed bag. Demo vans give a big insight into a company

Go and look at it. I know what you would say 😂

It is a nice site and a good base for the moors. U shaped are becoming more popular. I still can’t decide what I would like. I change my mind all the time 😀

It certainly does. Crazy eh?

They are so easy to put up, even on your own. I have a large one at the moment and can put it up very easily on my own. If it was the equivalent poled awning, I would struggle on my own

Totally understand your point, but many will disagree, as this and other similar setups sell very well. A simple tailgate awning/porch can provide shelter and a sleeping/storage area.

An inflatable won’t suit everyone, but for me, those storage and transportation reasons are beneficial.

It’s the X-Tension from Isabella www.isabella.net/uk/for-motorhomes/x-tension

It’s only £1500 😮.

I can’t find it on their website. But here it is on Amazon amzn.to/44Vid87

Can recommend! Love ours and would buy again. Bug zapper and light are both great.

Just ordered exact same one off Ebay £14.99 free delivery. Happy days. Put the 4 quid to that awning😂