No problem and thanks very much for watching the channel..It really depends what payload and towing capacity you want.The fault with the van was just a split turbo hose, which led to all that trouble and the real issue was the stupid tow truck driver! Don't be put off. We went for the Iveco because it can tow up to 3,500 kg and we tow a car when we are in the UK on an A Frame. Also we do not like being on the limit for the payload for the van,I have too many clothes and shoes! The Iveco has a much larger payload and we never have to worry, we can even put 450kg in the garage. The Mercedes is a good option but if weight is important go for the Iveco.It does drive really well. One point to note however is that it comes limited to 68mph, not even our speed limit and you need to get this taken off by the dealer on PDI. We did not know and wondered why this so called great engine died when we were reaching 65. We then found out so had it taken off and now really love it, not that we bomb around at 70 but we are now in control.

Thankyou again for your brilliant response and incredibly valuable advice and experience in this field, we are writing down rafts of questions as we go. I don't know if carthargo listens to there customers but but it seems to us there's still room to improve in certain areas on design. Please tell us your thoughts small tho they may be bit at this price point important. Iveco customer service response worldwide especially Europe. Glass instead of perpex on shower doors, design and place of nespresso machine and other items we don't even know about. As always manufacturers sometimes do cosmetic changes each year improving or not.. on such items. If you had your time again would you buy the same van. And lastly there's never any mention on any videos of these van owners of how much diesel is to fill uo and roughly how many miles it lasts driving at a responsible speed. My wife and I always raise a glass of wine to you on each video. If you can think of any further questions before we go to the show at the NEC October Tues 15th please let us know. Support as always. Graham & Glenys.

@@ssMan-nf9kn Hi again both.Yes we would buy the same van again we absolutely love it. The Iveco roadside assistance is OK as far as contacting them, although its all run out of Italy wherever you are in Europe, they all speak good English.The initial time in getting out to you is about an hour, so pretty much like the AA but you get a proper mechanic from the nearest dealer. Our problem was because the tow truch driver damaged the gearbox and therefore Iveco put it onto their insurers. We did not think that was right, but it transpired that in Spain that was correct much to our annoyance. We did have to call them out in the UK when we first got it for something that turned out to be our lack of knowledge and they were very good and helpful. I don't actually mind the perspex shower screen, it is light, does not seem to scratch and does fit very well. Coffee machine is great where it is but one issue is that it holds up both by friction and a magnet and the magnet has come unstuck, just happened, the dealers are going to fit a chrome twist catch instead to avoid the problem happening again. It is OK on fuel, about 24 mile to the gallon.It has a big tank so we can get around 300 miles on a tank at a reasonable pace, it does take a bit more when towing. The Adblue seems to last quite a while too. We have an underslung gas tank and it comes with a German fitting so you need an adaptor, the dealers gave us one so all OK. We have an external barbeque point which was fitted by the dealer as the factory fitted one is inside a locker so better to have the dealer do this. We love the slide out trays for storage, no more climbing under the van floor to get to the back and you do not lose any useable space.We would not spec the satellite TV if we had another van, it is a good system but does not always get the channels you want so we have a Firestick which works all over Europe and with a VPN on the router it's like being at home. The lithium batteries are also a good option.My favourite part is the ceramic loo with the holding tank, or maybe the underfloor storage where I keep all the wine! We did not go for the overhead bed, there are only 2 of us, although we did go for the cushions to make up another bed, we have not used them.We got extra lockers and two huge skylights and no noise without the over cab bed. Any questions just drop us a line, always happy to help. We will be back in the van in June, going to Hermanfest so more videos to follow. All the best Sha and Alan

Hi Sha & Alan, cannot thankyou enough for your utterly superb detailed response, it's so valuable to all your subscribers your wealth of experience. Thanks Graham & Glenys xx

@@ssMan-nf9kn You are very welcome

If you get one you will not regret it. As for bespoke sites, we use all types as one of the advantages of the van,especially with the black holding tank, is that we can stay up to 6 days without emptying. Tranquil Parks are good, adults only sites. We have not been to Concierge but it looks good. We use Caravan and Motorhome Club sites a lot and all have black waste drops but to be honest we have done everything, even the occassional lay-by if we have been stuck. Europe has been easy even without booking. We have had some great sites, but there has been the odd one we would not touch again and one in Spain where we drove in and straight out again!

We used Southdowns in Portsmouth who have been very good. Personal service and they have looked after us. It obviously depends where you live but I have heard good reports from European Motorhomes in Cannock. There seem to have been some good extra things on the 2025 model, I do hope you go for it and love it as much as we do.

The brief was our past and present leisure vehicles, that's what we did, no showing off just telling our story .

Our pleasure, we enjoyed going back down memory lane.

Yes, quite varied, we had fun doing this one.

I know the feeling, it was hand to mouth in those days, hence the tents

I love the Carthago too, I think it's perfect for where we are in life now, although do still miss the boat.

Thanks. Lots more stories but couldn't fit them all in!

Yes does help, at least it did a time or two, we were even rescued by the Coastguard once!

Very difficult question. Right now the motorhome, but most enjoyable, on a hot still day, the boat, but we get very few of those and you can even take the van out in the winter!

Not quite in that league ,but it was wonderful.

It's good how everyone shows something different, makes it better for all of us viewing eachother.

Thanks for your comment. We are now claiming for the alloys on our insurance, that's another story!

No but I hear it's excellent. I did see a good KZfaq video on it but can't remember who it was. Enjoy Winchester, we always do.

Congrats!!! Hope you love it as much as we do and as for the wine it's called the Search the label is white with a map on it and yes Waitrose. You need something nice to toast your new addition.

Great to have you on board. Keep watching and Southdowns are still looking after us!

Thanks. Yes we have moved on but it is a great place we will be back,there's so much to see especially if you do it on foot.Alan is still recovering so much was done by car. The pub up the road looks good too. We are now in Wickham for our last few days before going back to Guernsey.Good to have got back on the road.

Glad to hear you wave. Motorhome parking is a matter of courtesy and common sense, but you are right better than work!

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Yes get that, but then we will all be looking at the view! Thanks for watching.

We also often do it when we are in the car and forget we don't have the van, lot's of confused people saying "who was that?"

..and don't forget the wine!

They call it execise!

Not sure it was burnt animal, too smoky to tell! Not our worst experience either but we didn't film the worst which was at Centenary, could not have seen it anyway due to the smoke.

Just watching yours right now!

nice of you to take the time to watch it

Thanks for your comment, taken on board.

We really enjoyed the Stamford site and Fineshade Woods. I did arrive separately on a motorcycle though which the warden didn't seem keen on.

@@ttxela Oh dear, why not? It's great countryside for a motorbike!

I watch him do it. It always worries me but I have to admit he's quite good at it.Thanks for watching

Yes seems a lot and as someone who lives on the seafront I am glad they keep an eye on it but the East coast is a big issue.I can't begin to imagine how worrying that would be.

Thanks and hope you too get away soon. It's so good to be back!

Such a joy after all of this time.

Thanks. Glad you enjoy them, more soon now we are back on the road.

Coming soon!

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We love it! Just got back to it after 8 months and just released our video. Thanks for watching

They should have picked it up on PDI but it is very difficult to see and yes you are right about the tow truck driver!

Apologies for the typos

Thanks for your comments. We are off for our first trip since July, Alan has been ill, on Wednesday so look out for those road shots!

He's got a lot to answer for!

I'm living the dream!

Thanks. The older I get the more things I need to ignore! It makes me feel sorry everytime we look at the drone video, but it did survive and is still flying despite it's dip

Only done a few practices yet, it seems good but we will keep you posted!

They are very tasty, he has his uses!