Is our 9m MOTORHOME too BIG for European Campsites?
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2024
- Join us this week as we arrive in Spain for an Easter trip trying out the new 9m family motorhome in Europe as its a lefty we figured it's the best place to practice driving it comfortably although theres a few close moments...
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All that kit and you looked happiest in the tent!
I have an 8m Motorhome and one of my first purchases was a 360 degree camera system. I’m amazed at how good it is. Also how less stressful general driving is now ( rear view mirror capability) and how easier manoeuvring into tight pitches is. I went with Motorhome Retrofits near Pool. Camos also do one. I would seriously recommend you fit cameras to your new vehicle. I justify the initial cost as a saving against a large insurance claim, evidence in any collision and saving a large repair bill for my Motorhome. The installation cost is probably less than the repair cost and it’s a lot less stressful while driving/manoeuvring a large vehicle.
Aww Bella vista, Many a happy time there. X
It’s great to see you out & about in your new van. Hopefully you found some sunshine 🤞
Thank you lovely lady no we didn’t absolutely gutted never mind let’s hope for a good British summer rxx
What a stunning new van, many congratulations. Have a great trip. 👍
Thank you! X
Great vlog guys! Hope the weather cheers up for you all...and love the new van - it's a beast with beauty ❤
Thank you both appreciate it so much!! It’s a bit big isn’t it haha hope you’re both good xxx
At the Peage use the inside lane that the lorries use - they're wider. Get an automatic gizmo - I use Bip & Go which covers France, Spain and Italy. Makes motorway life much easier!
Great advice thank you x
My favorite theme song is back! Love your video and your new motorhome!
Haha had to get it in there this time glad you enjoyed it x
Love your new van 😍 hope you have lots of fun with it I'm sure you'll work out the campsites that can accommodate you
Thank you x
Great video guys and fair play to the driving skills🔥. That was crazy tight parking 😮
Glad you enjoyed it and yes it was wish we had shown the whole process lol x
Happy Easter Ruck Family.
My goodness I love your van/ truck 😄it’s so beautiful. I can see how scary it was to park 😞good on Stu for his great driving. I hope you find the sun ☀️ lots of love to all ❌❌💜💜💜🐣🐣🐣🐣
Thank you he’s been so good and calm considering the many problems he’s had moving it about haha only the campsites are a problem we are managing with aires fortunately happy Easter to you xx
Good to see you out. We moved to spain in 2006, feb. One of the 1st things we discovered in mar/apr was that spain has april showers just like the uk. Normally over easter you can gaurantee it will rain when all the big easter processions are on. This year it is far worse than normal. But certain areas of spain are desperate for rain. We live in Malaga region and we have many restrictions on so to us this is precious. For holiday makers not so. At the moment we are in our van at La Linea, you know it, its pi--ing down. Bellavista's a nice site, nice fish and chip shop local too. Enjoy your time here but it is set to improve from tomorrow. Take care and enjoy that new van.
Absolutely gutted we didn’t get one day of sun haha it’s also raining back in wales ah well never mind we have had fun as a family and enjoyed being back in Europe happy Easter x
Good skills there Stu manoeuvring the van about. Hopefully the sun comes out for you guys !
Thank you it hasn’t yet x
Aww hope the sun comes out for you guys soon. The positives with the tight van manouvres is that Stu will become a real pro very quickly! the other positive is once parked you really have a lovely big van to accomodate you all nicely and can have the pop up to make your space even bigger - pro's and con's and all of that.
HH yea you are right we are very lucky to have the van and so much space now just hope we can keep it safe haha x
Love that you still have your I ❤Morocco sleeves on your passport 👍👍 Don’t think I am going to take mine off either, it’s a fabulous reminder of a brilliant time ❤️😍❤️xxxx
Absolutely 💯 they are wicked! X
That reminded me so much of our holidays with the Burstner 747 tag axle, they love their trees on the European campsites and the one way systems.....I was more stressed on the sites thinking about getting off the pitch......I had the same problems in Scotland, but most are larger van friendly now....enjoy your break........
Thank you yes they campsites are stressful the Aires we found much easier but still allocate mostly for 7.5-8m vans lessons learned x
The weather is so bad down south for the last 2 weeks we came up to Almeria way suns out but windy
Trees are needed for shade I know unknown in the Uk
Your van is beautiful and perfect for your family Stu your driving skills are amazing we bought the same pop up shelter Out Door Revolution we were impressed with their so easy to put up wind break we bought the shelter try and cut down on the driving hours chill and enjoy your lovely new van
Lush! We tried the pop up once all holiday due to bad weather but we’re also impressed how easy it was to out up and down. He needs to rest but us being us heading home early because we can’t stand anymore rain! Xx
Wow I was amazed how close together those pitches are on that first campsite 🤪 I’d be a wreck trying to get off the site, well done 👏🏻👏🏻 hope the weather picks up for you
Thank you he did so well getting out of that campsite! X
Hi guys, Dave and Soph here. As a highly experienced H.G.V. driver herself, Sophie wants to congratulate Stu on his driving skills. She says that as a new driver in that class of vehicle, and to get in and out of that spot were exceptionally great. Also, his own comments about the learning curve and that he owned the issues, shows that he will make a great driver. As for me, I just look forward to the sunshine, the views, the adventures, the general chatter and the next Vlog. Best wishes, D+S xxxxx
Hello Dave and soph so lush to hear from you both and wow such compliments for Stu he will love that haha 😛 he has done very well though to be fair .. love that you love watching and hope to see you again this year sometime let us know if you are about live us lot xx
Great Vlog guys and loving the new Moho 🚍🥰sorry the weather didn’t work out for you but I hope you had a good break together 👋xx
Thank you both x
Nice driving Sir, fairplay ✌️🙏💙
Thank you both kindly hope to see you this year somewhere xx
Hopefully ✌️🙏💙
As always brilliant video.
Thank you so nice to hear you enjoyed it x
When are you posting the next part of your journey.
Fair play maneuvering the van 🎉
Thank you it wasn’t without help! Xx
Thanks for posting the video. I was looking at an 8.4m tag camper an upgrade from a 7m we currently have. Your video helped us decide not to go there as it would restrict where we could go in Spain.
Pleased you found the video useful xx
Watched you on trolls ,i remember what you did for them,as we cockneys say your couple diamonds.Had motorhome from 2005 to 2015 i miss it so.happy easter debs xx
Ahh bless you thank you for being so kind happy Easter xx
I second getting a tag, especially as you are regulars. We use bip n go and always take the caravan through the far right booth where the Lorry’s go. Much wider.
Thank you for the advice will look out for them as some are very tight! X
Awwww I'm sorry you've driven that far for rubbish weather. We live south of Bordeaux and it's exactly the same and no sign of it changing. We've a friend in Cordoba just the same. It's just one of those years, happens every 5 to 6 years unfortunately but it can only get better and you're on holiday. I'm so glad I've a 3m10 Eriba but then my 3 kids are now adults 😂. Have fun 😊
It’s just one of those things if we come again for longer you are more likely for better weather we just missed everything xx
Lovely to catch up with you guys again, my mum is from Spain, North of Spain so been to Bilbao many times, know you guys only drove through it from the Ferry but is such a lovely place though ❤😊xx
Would be worth going to visit it properly one day then! Thank you for sharing xx
@@TheRollingRucks yes definately worth a visit if you get the chance and surrounding areas aswell, another good place in that region is San Sebastian !!
Good luck xxxx
Thank you x
Love the videos lovely family enjoy your new motorhome looks lovely
And yes continental pitches are so tight no 6mt rule over there
But enjoy every minite life is short
Thank you very much appreciate it xx
Good luck to you all. I must say i don't know how you afford it all especially with three kids. Obviously there is no expense spared.
Thank you x
Are you going to take your test for driving the motor home so you can split driving as before? Your poor hubby looked shattered after all that driving. Hope your new business runs ok while you are away, always difficult in the early days until you have reliable employees.
What a ridiculous comment, you just sound jealous. Life is for living!
I love to see people happy, it shouldn't matter how people like to spend their money, "inheritance, lottery winnings or earnings" life for living & making great memories, remember tomorrow isn't promised 🙏🏼
Enjoy your time in Spain. We are just back from there and had a nice stay in camping Allania Costa Blanca . You will easily fit your MH on that site. We had a fantastic pitch there and there's pools and things to do for the kids. Couldn't get into Raco but found a better site Villa Sol. Anyway you've got warmer weather from tomorrow. We are thinking of coming back down again..👌👍
Thanks mark we have run out of time unfortunately so missed any good weather heading back for more rain haha xx
@@TheRollingRucks Oh that's a shame. Well, have a safe trip back. There's no way I could sit on a boat for 30 plus hours. Plus the cost of your big MH must of been a lot. We just go Dover to Calais. I actually got to the Spanish border in 12 hours steady driving. The campsite Laroulette is the place to head for it's a great stop on the way to Spain. You can turn up until 21:00 find a pitch and pay in the morning. Anyway maybe we will meet up sometime. Best wishes Mark & Louise..x
The van is 🤩😍😍😍🍾
Thank you so much ☺️ x
Hi guys nice to see you out in the new van. Have you tried camping marjal catral? It’s more towards alicante way well worth the stay if your over that way and plenty pitches plenty big enough as there are many American RVs there
Thank you for the tip will try it out next time xx
Great video guys weve done that crossing a couple of times and its very boring with young kids definitely need a cabin! I think we will go from Plymouth next time. Hopefully u found the sun eventually
Thank you yes the ferry and staff were great but too long for children Plymouth on the way back! Xx
It's worth upgrading to the commodore lounge nicer cabinins and free food and drink in the lounge!
Maybe wind the awning out.
Have you got end panels and a couple of side panels?
Ideal for sitting under when the weather is a bit crap.
Yes we did do that once actually worked well too thank you appreciate it xx
We stayed in the second campsite a couple of years ago, on the back wall actually by the orangey coloured apartments. Lottie is 7.5m but we still had snags getting out, the only saving grace was that the people opposite us left before we did so we used bits of their pitch when we were back and forth trying to get a decent swing on. The trees are great in the summer for shade but a real pain as they brush across the top of the MoHo!
Ahh so you see how we had difficulty then haha 😛 thank you for sharing your own experience and hope your Moho was ok x
@@TheRollingRucks MoHo was fine, we've had two slight altercations to date, one with a wall in Portugal (cracked light) and one with a hedge in Greece (scratched grill at the front). Adventure stripes!
OMG where did you get the pop up tent/gazebo I love it, great video well done Stu driving that amazing motor home
Thank you we bought it from Harrogate show x
@@TheRollingRucks yea I watched that video as well but who is the supplier please
Another ace video guys ❤
Ahh thank you appreciate it so much happy Easter xx
@@TheRollingRucks have a good time xx
We removed the carpet and got some of the carpet you have in door entrances cutting around the original carpet. Comes in all sorts of colours. You also need a set of radios to keep in touch while manoeuvring.
That’s a great idea thank you x
That’s a great idea thank you x
That’s a great idea thank you x
Wow, what a beast of a van! Or is it more the Spanish sites? Lovely to see you all again on the road and enjoying life, slightly jealous (Andy). Have a great time, Andy and Kim.
Lush to hear from you just laughing about the last time we saw you both “pineapple” still yet to return your wine haha happy Easter x
@@TheRollingRucks don't know when we'll see you all again, but we can share the bottle! I did see a bottle in your van on a previous vlog of yours. Hope to catch up with you all again soon, happy sunny easter for you too
Hi Guys, Hi Kids, Loving your channel 👍I have just Subscribed looking forward to seeing more to come love your new motorhome really stunning looking Stu you are doing so well you are handling your new home so good 👍 you most definitely got no worries on that score What part of South Wales 🏴 are you guys from All the best to you all Lin 💖
Thank you and welcome to the madness haha always something going on over here hope you enjoy xx
Thank you for welcoming me to your channel 💖👍🙂
Wow. I’d be freaking out trying to manoeuvre that van. It’s gorgeous though and I can understand how annoying it is that the campsites are so tight. I suppose they want the trees for shade etc. I hope you have fun and some sun too. Happy Easter. X. Ps. It seems that the other campers were so helpful. Not so the staff Hmmm. X
The others campers were so good to be fair! It’s definitely a big learning curve and thank fully only showed the part where he got out we were there for nearly an hour! X
Stu you look worn out working all those hours building those vans then every holiday weekend jumping in your motor home off abroad you are going to wear yourself out your body needs rest working like you do love your new motor home
He does well, we do stay home some weekends for him to rest too and he’s well looked after xx
Gutted you haven't found the sun but you're sure to have fun anyway.
Thank you Dave it’s rained all week 😂😂😂
Great driving Stu. Can I ask what the headunit is in this vehicle? Looks like an android system to me. If Sony out could get co pilot on there or even your phone and use android auto or mirror it. It's one of my interests and always changing head units or adding gadgets. Enjoy your new home on wheels.
Sorry for the late reply, this one has apple play not android but it’s easy to use, thank you
Weathers good in Port Mazarron Costa Calida ☀️😎👍
Thank you x
Apparently the weather in Spain has been very stormy at the moment, hopefully you will get some sunshine 😊
It’s raining everyday haha x
is the new van your home now or do you still have a the bricks and mortar
Good practice on Spanish roads for driving the big van. Well done. No its good to have help with the gas it doesnt always work how you expect. We got problems with our van but it wasnt anything like as big as your van. Trees are horrendous on the sites in Spain.
Thank you 🤩 yes great practice fair to say confidence has improved massively because of the challenges involved x
Poor old stu bet he is knackered and he does the bacon baps as well 😅
lol cooking bacon first time in a year haha he is well looked after x
That first sites pitches were a bit tight 😮. Did you not take your dog with you? X
They were super tight to be fair haha no we didn’t x
If you are still there drive to a camp site in torre del mar right on the coast
Thank you for the recommendation x
The van is a bit too big but came in handy when it rained 🙂
Haha yes it did x
Just noticed you have the TotalCool fridge. Does that model have both a freezer and fridge option ? How does it cope in the really hot weather or have you not tried it yet in over 30 degree temps ? Am looking into getting one at the moment as an extra for my 3 way fridge when abroad in the summer. You were lucky to escape that first campsite with the car. We decided to stick to 8m for our new motorhome, we did love the space in the 9m but as it's just 2 of us it did seem a luxury where we may have issues fitting on sites.
Hi mark yes we have the one that goes to both fridge and freezer options not yet tried it anywhere hot yet it’s been cool in Spain so far! Don’t blame you regarding length x
Edit from Stu: It’s a compressor fridge so the outside temperature doesn’t effect these like it does a 3 way fridge. They are extremely efficient and effective. We got the Extreme 55 for £289 at one of the Warner shows 👍🏻
@@TheRollingRucks supposedly the compressor fridges will cool below ambient temperature. But wondering on the performance of these TotalCools in actually hot weather rather than UK temps. As my motorhome fridge works fine here, but as with most 3 ways it struggles when above mid 20's. Hopefully the sun will be out soon for you. My first A-class back in 2005 was a 2002 Euramobil Integra. Loved it, solid quality build and brilliant for Alpine trips with the double floor.
Hi. From an ex truck driver. I have a 6 wheeler RV and how you got in that first campsite I have no idea & how you got out 10/10 That was a tight place. Yes you have to look , think about the pitch , place you are given. ( and taken in to consideration that very very few people understand the turning ability of your vehicle ) That last pitch you were on is a bit better. You had the ability to turn out from the centre of the pitch, if you are on a tight pitch, try and get your self on the opposite side of the pitch that you are turning out towards , then turn !
Now that you have driven a left hooker in Europe I think you would have gained a Load of confidence of now driving anywhere
Wish You Well
Man butt is very happy with this comment thank you for sharing with us x
Lovely motor home. Have you hired it (as it’s left hand drive)?
No it’s ours bought it from a show rather than waiting 2 years for the RHD x
@@TheRollingRucks it looks a beauty xx
Generally, my Camper is 7 m +4 m for my trailer with Car and I have not many problems in Europe
That’s great to hear x
I struggle with a 8ft wide, 8m caravan in Spain so I can imagine you found it difficult on some pitches. Fire regs don’t exist in Spain 😂
Fair play with a caravan we struggled in the uk with one that’s why we went onlooking in the first place x
Ye have a big "jam jar". Them there camp sites were not shaped for big posh motors like thine !
😂😂😂
Some free campers are to blame, as the allowed to park, but not to put camping chairs and tables out next to the van. On some spots they wont even move there stuff for the locals to park at the beach
Thank you for sharing this it’s a shame some spoil it for others Spain are so accommodating of motorhome x
THATS WHAT SHE SAID (sorry Darren nicked your saying)❤❤❤
😂😂😂 sure he won’t mind haha x
Agree, last week I was on the Santander/Plymouth boat last week………. 2 nights is too long on the ferry and I’d rather drive via France.
Yes 🙌 we are heading the Plymouth one back and hope it’s easier otherwise il be back to France driving x
What ferry operator did you use to Bilboa?
Brittany ferries
We took an American fifth wheeler on the same route as you what a nightmare not designed for uk or Europe too much stress when you are supposed to be chilling
Yes it can be totally right! Aires are okay but campsites not so good x
YEEEEEEE HAAAAAA
Why did you buy left hand drive?
Good question, it was purely at it was available we would have waited two years for a RHD and we spend so much time in Europe we don’t mind
Poor old Stu looks Shattered, think he’ll need a holiday to recover from the holiday 🤣.
Think we all do haha x
Yes it too big For touring in Spain ok in UK.best. of luck.😂
Thank you x
Hope you get some sun, not much here either…
Nope nothing! X
Ew I just saw a bit here. I’m hoping to drive to your neck of the woods. Any good basic sites near Betsy-co ahhh what ever it’s called. Snowdon area.
thank you for allowing us to follow you. but see that you buy a finished motorhome when you are so skilled at making them. you should show what you can do and not buy such a new wagon❤❤
Thank you we have built our own van in the past and showed it x
What a fantastic MH , tbh it’s too big for me 😮
Thank you and yes it’s a big one x
Hi what was the cost of the ferry please
This route cost 800 roughly each way x
@@TheRollingRucks 🤕ouch
Iovely van i hope you get some sun while you are there where is pebbles the cat these days enjoy all of you x x x ❤
Thank you we haven’t as yet x
Are you allowed to sleep in your van overnight on a ferry
No you go up on the deck
There’s some huge sites on the way into Benidorm built specifically for big mohos. We passed millions and millions of pounds worth on bike ride out into the mountains. In other news we’ve booked Benners again for Xmas. 😊
Haha good ol Benidorm! Look forward to it it’s great x
@@TheRollingRucks if we see you again we’ll get a porn star martini in :)
If I were you I'd stop in Roquetas, it's on p4n,plenty of room,the trouble with Aguilas is your well out of town you will have to drive into town and back again,Roquetas 5min walk to beach,prom,and bars restaurants, brill prices also.
We have visited there in the past and it’s always full haha we live Águilas but you are right regarding the distance x
You could have pulled a funnier face!
Hello,xx ive noticed you both make fast decisions+you test the energy so if something is off you readjust.We do the same,we deviate to desired state,Not only that but you all are so lovely.x I had a similar relationship w my long dear missing Cosimo who was very close to me+famous musicians using a Canadian star ex husband of mine i made mistake of legally marrying in 1985 were so jelous they set my Cosimo up w girls he never knew+the musicians using their groupies took of us and told us to say we never knew each other as they piled our lost money into their banks.Moral is do not trust Hollywood+beyond...i didnt but Cosimo*s dad did and now we are in the where are we now file with my children so mistreated and a lot of it is my fault as i used to travel without them a lot to States leaving them w my sister who the badfolk looking like churchfolk got to when i wasnt around.i have to start wearing my red killer stiletto heels again.xx
Yes we do haha life is for living go with what feels right x
I think you would be better off staying in England.
We are managing with aires just campsites seem to be a problem x
Have you left the dog at home with the cat 😊
Hi there congratulations on your new nice a class. Hope you have lots of fun with it. I’ve got one and they are brilliant. Lots of storage. I’m very comfortable. I’ve thought about that ferry trip my personal opinion is a very long way to go. I’m much prefer to drive. What do you think? Would you do it again? I know listening to you. I didn’t think I would do it and now I know I will never do it all the best, colin
Thank you so much very kind of you to say and yeah loads of storage we actually have empty cupboards! X