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Bella's Big Adventures
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Добавлен 20 сен 2020
Hello, My name's Sue. I'm married to Doug and along with our Sheepadoodles Bella & Bonny, we've started this channel to share our love of adventure, travel, related gadgets, food and experiencing new cultures along with all they have to offer.
We bought our Hymer motorhome so that we could start exploring all Europe has to offer. We will hopefully be able to give hints and tips to any other 'newbies' considering a life on the road.
If you too have a love any of these things stay tuned to follow our progress, who knows along the way you may discover some new and exciting places to visit, tasty foods or new products to try!
We bought our Hymer motorhome so that we could start exploring all Europe has to offer. We will hopefully be able to give hints and tips to any other 'newbies' considering a life on the road.
If you too have a love any of these things stay tuned to follow our progress, who knows along the way you may discover some new and exciting places to visit, tasty foods or new products to try!
Carthago Chic E-Line I 64 XL QB - Luxury Mercedes A-Class Motorhome
The Carthago Chic E-Line I 64 XL QB is a luxurious Mercedes A-class motorhome packed full of fabulous features, making it a spacious and stylish home from home.
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Recent Motorhome reviews ➡️ ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JUZg3guy8cmhymTAzqXSy3V
For more technical details or prices, check out Southdown Motorhome Centres website here:- southdownsmotorhomes.co.uk/product/carthago-e-line-i-64-xl-qb/
If you'd like to support our channel feel free to buy the girls some tasty treats, they'll love you forever. www.buymeacoffee.com/bellasbigadventures
You can find us on instagram- bellasbig_adventures
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Hymer Grand Canyon S 700 4x4 (pop-top) 2025 - Lets take a closer look
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Today we take a closer look at the fabulous Hymer Grand Canyon S 700 4x4 pop-top 2025 model #hymer #mercedes Hymers:- ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JX2CYO0JBRsfzLhhFsPBDaV There are 7 colour options and can be ordered without the pop top if preferred. For more technical details and optional extras of the GC S700:- southdownsmotorhomes.co.uk/product/hymer-grand-canyon-s-700-pop-top-4x4-n102616/ Price...
Preparing your motorhome for winter - Beginners Guide
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Other useful videos - ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JWY5pePYg9LnCB2Cj4m-djU With cold weather fast approaching its time to start preparing your motorhome for winter. If you're a new owner it can be quite a daunting task but worry not, here's a beginners guide and its not as scary as you imagine. If you'd like to support our channel feel free to buy the girls some tasty treats, they'll love you forev...
NEC Motorhome & Caravan show 2024- Motorhomes & Accessories
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In part 3 of our visit to the NEC Motorhome & Caravan show we take a look at some of the motorhomes and a few of the accessories that are on offer. If you missed the camper vans parts one & two you can find them here:-ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JXBSTGDet2-Ez2TUzqwizGM In this video we look at Hymer, Burstner, Laika, Bailey, Adria & Fleurette. If you'd like to support our channel feel free to buy ...
NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show 2024-More fabulous Camper vans
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ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JUZg3guy8cmhymTAzqXSy3V In part 2 of our Motorhome & Caravan show visit we look at yet more fabulous camper vans. There was a definite move towards raised suspension 4x4 vehicles this year but also a multitude of car vans too so what ever you're on the look at for its worth a look. In this episode we look at Swift, Autotrail, Mobilvette, Globe traveller, Malibu, Kaktus ...
NEC Motorhome & Caravan show - Unveiling the best Camper vans of 2024 Part 1
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In Part 1 of our visit to the Motorhome & Caravan show at the NEC we take a look at some of the best camper vans on offer for 2024. Part 2 tomorrow. If you're in the market for a van its well worth a look. In this episode we look at Hymer, Eriba, Laika & Dreamer. More Van reviews: ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JUZg3guy8cmhymTAzqXSy3V If you'd like to support our channel feel free to buy the girls so...
Road trip through France's Dordogne Region- Sarlat, Domme & more!
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South West France's Dordogne region has some of the prettiest villages Ive ever seen! More French adventures: ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JXPo7sH3pKHJzQ8vmczTny3 For our vacation this year we drove through some of France's wine growing regions to meet up with friends. We explored the dramatic Dordogne with its fabulous castles, rivers and stunning scenery, testing some of its amazing food & wine a...
Carado T457 Pro+ Motorhome Tour 2024
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Today Im taking a tour around the family friendly 4 bed 7.39m Carado T457 Pro For more van reviews - ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JUZg3guy8cmhymTAzqXSy3V This model is on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a 2.2 Multijet (140PS) Euro 6 engine & 9 Speed Automatic Gearbox and has a GVW of 3650kg. Carado have a summer sale on until the end of October so if you're in the market for a family friend motorhome wh...
Motorhome trip to the Wild Atlantic Way's Hidden Gem: Connemara, Ireland
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Connemara is a place where white sand beaches, emerald green fields, sparkling lakes and dramatic mountains steal your heart. Join us in the final part of our Wild Atlantic Way adventure. To see more of Ireland- ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JWEApHY_oDzXhCO5S231uDy or if youve seen all of those why not try:- ruclips.net/p/PLkiq2Qe_W-JV4rwhOj_lXMjFcec6kmVqE As Our stay at Clifden Eco beach campsite c...
Wild Atlantic Way: Exploring Clifden to Roundstone in County Galway
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Wild Atlantic Way: Exploring Clifden to Roundstone in County Galway
Discover The Stunning Wild Atlantic Way From The Burren To Galway Bay
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Discover The Stunning Wild Atlantic Way From The Burren To Galway Bay
Wild Atlantic Way in a motorhome: Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher
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Wild Atlantic Way in a motorhome: Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher
Burstner Harmony Line Lyseo TD 736 Tour- The 2024 model
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Burstner Harmony Line Lyseo TD 736 Tour- The 2024 model
Battle Of The Hymer Motorhomes 2024: B-MC T 600 Whiteline Vs T-class S 680
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Battle Of The Hymer Motorhomes 2024: B-MC T 600 Whiteline Vs T-class S 680
New pop top Burstner Harmony Line Gallery 689 G Tour 2024
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New pop top Burstner Harmony Line Gallery 689 G Tour 2024
Exploring Europe: Aires in amazing locations
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Exploring Europe: Aires in amazing locations
Our Hymer finally gets a fabulous valet!
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Our Hymer finally gets a fabulous valet!
Surprising twist In our Cirencester Park CAMC plans!
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Surprising twist In our Cirencester Park CAMC plans!
Escape To Malvern Hills CAMC: A Dog-friendly Weekend Getaway!
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Escape To Malvern Hills CAMC: A Dog-friendly Weekend Getaway!
Mont Saint Michel & Ile de Re: France in a Motorhome
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Mont Saint Michel & Ile de Re: France in a Motorhome
Taking our motorhome out of winter hibernation!
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Taking our motorhome out of winter hibernation!
Collecting our motorhome: via Rouen & Nantes
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Collecting our motorhome: via Rouen & Nantes
Carthago C-Tourer i 145 RB LE Superior - Motorhome Tour
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Carthago C-Tourer i 145 RB LE Superior - Motorhome Tour
Hymer B-ML I 880- Luxury flagship motorhome.
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Hymer B-ML I 880- Luxury flagship motorhome.
Carthago S Plus I 61 XL LE - New 2024 Model
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Carthago S Plus I 61 XL LE - New 2024 Model
Hymer MLT 580 Motorhome 4x4 - New 2024 model
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Hymer MLT 580 Motorhome 4x4 - New 2024 model
Austria's Most Memorable Motorhome Campsites: Our Top 5
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Austria's Most Memorable Motorhome Campsites: Our Top 5
Hymer Venture S 4x4 - The Ultimate Luxury Motorhome?
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Hymer Venture S 4x4 - The Ultimate Luxury Motorhome?
Van Life Wales: Exploring Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park
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Van Life Wales: Exploring Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park
The Burstner Eliseo C540 Is A Compact But Feature-packed Camper van
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The Burstner Eliseo C540 Is A Compact But Feature-packed Camper van
Simply stunning 😍.. this is another place that your footage has convinced me I must see! 😅. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you. We loved it and will definitely return despite the weather 😂
Mixed feelings about Austria, some very nice places but seems to be all about the 💰
@@phil342 love Austria but all campsite in Europe seem to have had price jumps recently.
@ be catching up on the uk🙂
$200,000? For that price it sure as heck wouldn’t be that small!
Unfortunately the more compact campers fetch a premium price here in Europe, easier to drive in narrow country lanes and park etc
Would prefer same layout but fully electric with gas removed
@@scottmitchell9505 it is a great layout and given that it’s just the hob that’s gas I’m sure it could easily be changed
Love this van 😍
Ooooh! Perfect van! And you always choose the perfect sound track …
Thank you
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Fantastic! Love the sound track too - very well chosen as always!
Thank you
Wow! I think that’s the very best large van you have covered. Including Hymer! It is also the first I’ve seen where it is designed to be lived in for significant periods. That brings the price into context too for affluent retirees if there are any left out there! I’m not one of those but I appreciate excellence and sheer beauty when I see it. Thanks for another in depth examination. Merry Christmas to you and all the subs!
Glad you enjoyed it. It is a beautiful motorhome. Merry Christmas to you too, thank you for always taking the time to comment it’s much appreciated. Sx
Just loved the canoeing footage. I'm currently planning our first European motorhome trip. This area looks like a must do 😊
It is well worth a visit all the little villages are beautiful and theres lots of water based activities. A foodies paradise too. There were plenty of campsites around too.
Thank you. I'm a keen kayaker in the UK but it will be great hiring one rather than taking my own. Too much faff lol. Good to know there are plenty of campsites too. I think air conditioning will be the next buy or my dogs will struggle.
@@carolinesarahthompson9690 loads of places to hire so def worth leaving at home. If you're going in August like we did air con essential although we did have quite a bit of rain it was still hot.
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Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
Love it
Please write the vehicle price
@@drissbensalem-ol2xx sorry it hadn’t been priced when I visited as it had just arrived in the showroom. It will depend on which options you choose of course but this one is £138,580.00
Erg mooi!!
Thanks for watching & commenting
Just - wow!!! A van to suit everyone - older travellers, families, gap year and global office workers. Stunning looking and every detail thought through. You have done a marvellous job explaining all the features so comprehensively in a concise movie. I loved the teaser short too! 😊
Glad you liked it. It’s a fabulous campervan. I especially like the length of the rear bed.
Awesome review, great kit as well. However, don't let a "global office worker" near it ... 🤨
@@timboz88 😂 thanks for watching
Had one for years...the top gets really really hot...and you put it down and it slips t one side and burns your top
The top is the heating element so it does get very hot but mine has a stand/lip on it so I have never had one slip sideways. Does yours have a lip to rest it on?
I've just bought my 1st motorhome 2 weeks ago and this has been super helpful. It's 6m and I use it as my everyday vehicle too so is it ok to leave cupboards shut and mattress in situ etc at night?
Congratulations. It’s an addictive pastime 😀 If you’re driving it everyday I assume you have the heater on while you’re driving? If the mattresses aren’t needed daily I’d be tempted to remove them until you need them, unless you can keep the heating on low at night? Is it plugged in at home?
I'm driving it 4 days per week for an hour so yes I've had the heating on. I'm going to bring the mattress inside as a precaution. The heater is run from the vehicles diesel via a webasto system. How long would you run it for for on the days I'm not out? It's quite overwhelming when you first do the handover. Total information overload 😅 but I'm very excited planning out trips for when the snow disappears 😊
It is indeed overwhelming but it will become second nature very quickly. With no water in your system and mattress taken out, your trips in the vehicle will be sufficient. Using it all year round is the best part of owing it. Enjoy
Thank you so much Bella 😊
I've watched a few of these as a newbie - winterizing - yours without doubt was the most informative and detail i have watched.. Unusual for a ordinary person to mention exercising batteries as a necessity. It is essential for healthy batteries. That comes from an electrical engineer WELL DONE !!
Thank you for your kind words. I can only say my husband worked in the vehicle battery industry for a few years and listening to him obviously sank in 😂
Really absorbing watch Sue. Meticulous attention to detail as always. Hope Hamish has a nice winter nap!
Thank you glad you found it useful
Lovely sheepadoodles ❤
Thank you
So sorry you have been poorly! And thanks for the good wishes to all of us who subscribe. Those girls are enough to banish the blues caused by viruses!
Thank you. They’ve certainly cheered me up. 😀
Listening to this wonderful woman describe something as simple as a motorhome somehow feels like a guilty pleasure. Like sitting down with a box of your favorite chocolates, or cozying up to a fire on a cold winter night. She's got such an amazing voice, I might just be able to listen to her talk about anything.
Well thank you very much very kind of you. I’m glad you enjoyed listening
Me gusta cuando tienen la cama arriba , separada y desplegable. Siento que la cama es un estorbo cuando esta junto a los demás espacios . Muy bien pensado 👍
Thanks for watching, glad you like it.
233.000 Euros. please...
Yes I’m afraid so. All motorhomes have seen a huge price increase in recent years.
For 200k+ you don't get leather seats, you don't get an oven (typically European tho'), not to mention very little water capacity, extra fuel capacity and only 6kg of gas (kind of important if you are serious about using its 4x4 capability beyond a posing drive along the beach or negotiating a gravel carpark. No one buying this van would take it off-road in a meaningful way; it's too precious as a statement! Beautiful machine tho' if you are into that sort of MH and have deep pockets and long arms.
@@davidwilkinson333 that’s quite a generous water capacity for uk vans but I get your point. Ovens not a necessity and lots of weight to carry when there are so many cheaper and lighter alternatives these days. 200+ seems to have become the norm sadly for any vehicle that has the ability to off road. Prices have sky rocketed in recent years.
200k usd had me. ive seen a 15k for the car and another 25k for the insides and thats 40kusd. 1/5th the price and even more stuff inside of course its a DIY but still!!!
Indeed but the technology installed in this van doesn’t come cheap. Thanks for watching.
Lack of kitchen counter space to prep food. Why are all RVs lacking counter space? Otherwise a very clever design.
What would you sacrifice for more kitchen? Shower room? Lounge? There’s always a compromise as they are not that big an internal space. They do have an add on counter which sits in an open drawer when in use. This is why so many people self convert so they can choose what suits them best.
@ No need for so much seating around a table. Lots of vans I’ve seen have extra counter space through the use of pop-up counter extensions. Something could also be wall-mounted that flips down. There are lots of creative ways to make a kitchen functional.
Yes self converters are full of fabulous ideas.
Everything is on odd angles I am far to OCD for something like this...
@@chrisregister8021 😂
Great tour Sue - and very interesting to see accessories and especially the posh trailer tents. I have never seen one open, just seen them in motorways and wondered how they worked. Very luxurious! I’m really impressed by the styling of these vans - so much nicer than cream and chocolate brown with chrome fittings!
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 yes there are far more interesting finishes these days & I love the Opus trailer tents too!
Massively,massively overpriced. You can buy a top of the range 3 axel A class for less than that.
@@gregchapman5556 the 880 tag axle is about the same price but a very different beast.
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the prices on these things is ridiculous these days i mean £164000 u can buy a house for that
@@michaelsaltsman7550 many are in excess of that but there are more affordable ones and second hand is definitely a more palatable price range. The manufacturers claim the prices have reduced! There are deals to be made these days too, it’s more of a buyers market
Only the 2nd time I have watched your video and found each one most enjoyable. Thank you.
Welcome Bill I’m glad you’ve found us and enjoyed the videos. I hope you’ll join us again. We have a large back catalogue for you to enjoy in the mean time.
Is it just me or are many of these vans rather military-looking? Looks like the days of jolly retirees on a spree are over - these vehicles are pretty hard core. They seem pretty claustrophobic too? I’d love to see what they look like with passengers inside them - and thats before we get to dogs on tour …
The raised suspension utilitarian ones are aimed at an entirely different market. Explorers who like to off road and not to be ageist but slightly younger audience. (i know theres always an exception to the rule too)
Always enjoy guessing the number of times Sue says “storage”. I’m guessing 25 on this one….😂
@@rbadger one of the most important considerations especially when youve got a partner who doesnt know how to travel light 😉
Very interesting trip around the latest in camper vans. Thank you Sue t would be hard to choose.
The show is huge. I wouldn’t envy anyone who was trying to decide on that day! The choice is seemingly impossible.
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😂 bless you my apologies! Oddly I’ve always said it correctly for the place in the US but not for the van name not sure why
I’m not a driver, please could you explain what it is between very similar vehicles that makes one of them need a special license and the other not? It doesn’t look like they have very different contents?
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 the weight of the vehicle determines which type of license you need. Up to 3500kg anyone can drive on a standard road license. If you took a test before jan 97 you automatically qualify for a C1 license under what’s referred to as ‘grandfather rights’ which allows you to drive heavier vehicles over 3500kgs if you took your test after then you need to do a test to get a c1 license. Category C1 You can drive vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500kg maximum authorised mass ( MAM ) (with a trailer up to 750kg).
The camper style is very appealing are you thinking of doing an in-depth look at the trend? It would maybe be nice have to a ‘battle of the campervans’! If you were forced to choose which would you buy? Laika or Dreamer?
😂 was it that obvious which ones i liked best? It’s a tough choice as there are so many fabulous campers on the market these days. The trend at the show and in general definitely seems to be heading into more raised suspension 4x4’s but the prices are eye watering. The rear lounge campers are popular in the Uk but usually have less storage. Theres always a compromise to be made.
I just saw this online at Go Outdoors ! looks good but way overrated!!! 155.00 GBP seems too much for what it is
It’s a great piece of kit but a little pricey. We love ours
@@BellasBigAdventures i think you're paying more for the charger part than the actual wood burner ! If you could Mod it to control the flames, this would be a great
You can adjust how hot it burns with the fan.
Hymer copied it from Grzegorz Duda, who made even better one, few years before hymer did it. Moreover tha budget that he had was 10000€. He made it ona a used Sprinter
@@michar7048 there are a lot of fabulous van converters out there but it’s great that such great ideas are filtering down into mainstream manufacturers
I think Mercedes Benz is falling way behind the RAM brand and other Chinese campers. The very separate control knobs should be in one place. And the roof looks totally awful with that white color.
@@SERINTHETUBE thanks for watching
A beautiful part of France to visit, and well worth a visit to Sarlat. Lovely review
Thank you. Sarlat is a true foodies paradise with far too many tasty treats to tempt you. 😀
Such relaxing delivery Sue, could listen to you for hours! As always the framing of the footage is superb. Like a an art gallery at times! Great fun seeing Doug on the water and yet another filming technique - a great watch, thanks.
@@siobhanmacandrew7068 thank you glad you like my filming style 😀👍🏻
Beautiful video just like the towns you visited.
Thank you very much!
Nice vid. Love the Dordogne. ❤
Thank you yes it was beautiful
Great content as always thanks
Thank you John very kind of you
Well done,we get one,the 440,next week.The video whas a great help.Grts from Belgium.
Glad it was useful. The first attempt is always the slowest but you’ll soon get the hang of it.