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Picking Up Our NEW CARAVAN | First Trip & Full Tour
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- The time is finally here, we are picking up our new caravan and taking it on the first 'tester trip'!
In this video we take our old caravan to Sussex Caravans as it was being part exchanged for our new one. We collect our lovely new caravan after a hand over session with the wonderful team up there. Then we head to Concierge Camping for a couple of nights to try it out and get used to it all.
Come with us as we spend the first couple of nights in 'Trailer Swift' and give you a full tour too.
We want to give a special mention to Sussex Caravans, especially Erin and Justine, for looking after us so well and Chris for giving us a very thorough handover. We really can't recommend them enough, absolutely first class service!!
If you're joining us for the first time and caravan vlogs are your thing, then stick around, we have loads in the pipe line! If you enjoy travel content, why not check out some of our other playlists.
In any case, we're happy you're here and really hope you enjoyed this video, thanks so much for watching!
All the best
Mac, Sarah & Dozer
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I truly don't have a clue how this video ended up in my 'recommended' list, less still why I watched it! Nonetheless, pleased for you both and the clear enjoyment your new caravan is bringing you, and may I wish you many happy memories in the years to come of using it on your travels...
😂 that's the RUclips algorithm for ya, who understands it? Well we're grateful to you for watching and thanks for your wishes!
All the best, Mac & Sarah
Same here!
I've been watching these types of videos for a a few years. Everyone tries to do a great job with lighting, speaking (not too much rambling), sound quality, hero shots, b-roll, etc. and I must say you two have won the prize. I really felt like I was watching an episode of HGTV or something (those design makeover shows, and I loved the BBC versions too! Yes a US cit. here). Aside from that, your old caravan looked lovely and very well cared for too (wish I could have bought it!), and the new one is really lovely. Your nickname for it is hilarious and cute! I have been seeing more UK-area videos and their vans and I am starting to think yours are better! In any case, very well produced, super informative and I wish you many fun trips. As this is 5 months after your purchase, I'm sure you've had many already!
Hi Jeanne 👋 thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it ❤️ Yes we've had lots of lovely adventures in Trailer Swift (😂) over the last few months and we're still so happy with our choice! Yes it's so interesting how UK and European caravans are different to US ones. Typically they're smaller of course but design wise they are both unique from each other
We're so glad you enjoyed our video and thank you again ❤️
All the best
Mac, Sarah & Dozer x
Nice to see keir starmer enjoying caravaning lol
Even got the red decals
@@MacSarah I like him more now 🌹
Haha i was just thinking he looked exactly like him 😂
I was just about to say that. 😂
Fixed bed and still a compact van perfect really
Absolutely! Spot on for our needs 👍 cheers Greg
So pleased all your research paid off for you. Love the new caravan. Your dog is adorable, something very special about an old Labrador
Hi Jane! Aww thanks, we couldn't agree more, he's a super good boy and has such character, we love him to bits ❤️❤️
Thanks for watching 👍
You have an elegant, well designed caravan. Poochie pup has great accommodations as well. What a nice couple! Happy travels.
Hey, thanks for watching! Yes Dozer has the ideal set up now 🙂
Hi mac and Sarah thank you for showing us around your new caravan its a very nice caravan glad you went on your first trip with it and showed us
Hey Sally! Hope you're well, thanks for watching and for your support as always 🙏
Very happy for you and the caravan looks really lovely. Bless the old delightful dog, love him x
Aw thanks Brenda, we appreciate it 😊. Dozer says hi 😀
Enjoy, I know the excitement you are feeling...Good luck🎉
Thanks so much Lynda 👍😀
Love your new caravan guys and especially bought with Dozer in mind having his own bed ! he is just lovely ! Enjoy.
Ah thanks Andrew!! It's all for Dozer bear after all 😀 thanks for watching, much appreciated
I’m so happy that you don’t need to wake up Dozer in the new caravan 😂😂.
Seriously, this sounds wonderful, and I love the windows in the front.
Aww thanks Mandy! Dozer is definitely a fan of the new arrangement lol
Thanks for watching, all the best x
Lovely new caravan both, so exciting, look forward to following you on your many times away and making fab memories 😀😀
Thanks so much Tristan, very much appreciated 👍 all the best
Hello Mac and Sarah 🌞
Thank you so much for sharing your first week-end away in your new caravan 👍
Your caravan is very nice and the way you have done the vidéo is perfect. Thank you and enjoy caravaning 🎉🎉🇨🇵
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support and thanks for leaving us a comment 👍 have a wonderful day
That’s one big dog. Bless. His eyes may not work but his nose works ❤️
He's a good boy and doing well, his noce sure does work 🙂 thanks for watching
Congratulations both of you. We were doing exactly what you were doing three weeks ago - emptying and cleaning our Sprite to go in for part ex. Trailer Swift ! Excellent 😅
Great to see Dozer settling in too! 😁👍
Thanks Alex! Ooh so exciting!! Have you got your new van now?
Congratulations. What a stylish caravan. Enjoy making lots of lovely memories in trailer swift ❤ xx
Thanks so much Lori, much appreciated 😀❤️
So pleased for you! I got my first ever new caravan last year having always bought used, so I totally related to your excitement and happiness. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Thanks very much Chris & Rachel 👍 isn't it lovely to have a new one? We feel so lucky!
Thanks for watching, all the best
Mac & Sarah
Very nice and I love that fact it has fabric upholstery vs vinyl.
Oh yes fabric is so much better in our opinion 🙂 thanks for watching 👍
Your new caravan is lovely!! Happy days ahead for you two xx
Thanks Jackie 😀 we certainly hope so.
Thanks for watching x
Hi Mac & Sarah, lovely caravan and some really worthy extras being a dealer special. The graphics are excellent. You seem delighted with it, times ahead👍
Hi Stewart, we really are so happy with it!! Thanks for watching, all the best 👍
Absolutely beautiful,so cosy the bed makes it enjoy 😊
It does feel so cozy, thanks Rob!
Enjoy your new caravan and your travels. I hope you have plenty of covers on seats Etc, as All labs seem to shed hair, whether copper/black/ golden. And nothing changes with that breed, they can sniff out food getting their noses in where it shouldn't be.
Your layout is what we had in our old caravan. If your careful with fluids, there's no problem when emptying the cassette if you have an awning up. The plus side is not getting wet when raining taking it out and re-inserting it. apart from walking to/from Eslan point.
After many years we have changed to a Swift Challenger 560, with a longitudinal island bed, which we both find it easier to get in and out of bed. And a central bathroom.
Both layouts means if you have visitors/friends, you can shut off the bedroom/toilet area, But in our case, daughters can have a shower/get washed Etc in private.
Hi Kevin, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment! Yes all those lovely things that come with having a Labrador 😂 We have indeed ordered some seat covers!! Ah the Challenger 560 is a fine van!! Sounds like it's the perfect layout for you!
Thanks again and all the best
Mac & Sarah
Woohoo exciting new adventures ahead . Well done and enjoy.
Thanks very much 🙏 and thanks for watching
The best caravan journey review I’ve ever watched. You’re both so natural and informative.
Wishing you many happy caravan expeditions from someone who has been exploring for 50years.
Well thanks very much Paul, very good of you to say so! We really appreciate it! We're so enjoying our travels and adventures so far. Hopefully we can keep at it for as long as you have! Thanks for watching
Mac & Sarah
Mac and Sarah love the new caravan I'm sure you will have some great times with it. (Geoff)
Thanks Geoff, much appreciated 👍
What a fab name, love it! Stunning caravan and so pleased for you. Dozer looks very happy and that’s all that matters. See you again very soon we hope.
Hi Ken!! Absolutely, Dozer's happiness is everything 😀 thanks so much! Yes hope to see you soon!
What a gorgeous labrador.looks just like my much missed Charlie😢
Aww thank you 🙏 sending boops to Charlie 🌈
Congratulations on Ur new van .. delighted for both of ye ...hope it gives ye years of happy trouble free holiday's
Thanks very much, we really appreciate it 🙏
Exciting times! 👍🏻👍🏻
Very exciting 😀 thanks for watching
Very nice vlog thank you. Wishing you both many happy times in your new home away from home. 😊
Thanks very much Howard, much appreciated 👍
Congratulations on the new caravan - very enjoyable and informative first video, too. Thank you! 😀
Thanks Michael, much appreciated. Thanks for watching 👍
I really enjoyed this video it was amazing 🤩🤩🤩
Ah thank you so much, we're so happy you enjoyed it ❤️
Great to see the new 'van in action. and yes there's lots of mods to make it even better. as mentioned there's a clear plate to attach over the fridge display/touch pad, we did this and it's brilliant. also some LED spotlights instead of the 'under the locker' lighting at the front. We might ever do them over the fixed bed too at some stage. we have a small awning that doesn't fit right to the end of rear of the van so the toilet/cassete is easily accessed. something like a Dometic 260 would be fine. Glad you're loving the new van. We aren't thinking of changing ours anytime soon. it works great for us and hope you have many days/nights in it too.
Hey Chris! Thanks for watching and dropping us a comment 👍
Yes it sounds like there are lots of little projects waiting in the wings for us 😀 thanks for the tips, much appreciated!!
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Hi Mac and Sarah,
Love the new caravan and look forward to some more adventures over the year.Thought your Christmas video was great fun we realy enjoyed that one. Keep up the great videos,you always cheer us up, All the best.
Ah thanks Steve, we really appreciate that!! The Christmas one was a lot of fun to make lol
Thanks for watching, all the best
Mac & Sarah
I love the decals - looks fantastic. I’d buy the caravan just because of that!
Gorgeous aren't they? So good to look smart and different. Thanks for watching 🙂
I was just looking for a new upload from you guy's about an hour ago... The new caravan is lovely and I'm looking forward to more exciting adventures in your new one! ♥️
Ah thanks very much 🙏 we appreciate your support! Thanks for watching, all the best. Mac & Sarah
Caravan looks lovely have some great adventures
Thanks very much 🙏
Awesome guys enjoy the new van it’s lovely
Thanks very much Trevor, all the best 👍
Your Dog is so Beautiful ❤❤. Everything is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I. Really appreciate it
Ah thanks Stacey, he's a handsome boy and a good dog! Thanks for watching
Looks grand, I really like the front skylight. I reckon your dog is not bothered as long as he's comfy as with ours and most :)
That's very true Alan, he's pretty easy going 🙂 yes the l skylight is a lovely touch, so light.
Thanks for watching 👍
Don't normally watch these sort of video's all the way till the end but thought this was OK very professionally presented
Thanks Felix, really appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it
Trailer Swift 🤣🤣Congrats on your new van, very stylish. Thanks for the tour.
😂 glad you like the name lol. Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍
Love watching your videos and adore Dozer. Lovely new caravan. Like you we bought a new caravan last year and like you found not as much cupboard space for storage, we found that although loads of storage under beds and sofa, it was quite heavy to keep lifting several times a day, so what we do now is we have converted the locker that opens out into our awning into a larder. It's amazing how much you can get in there especially the dog food ect. Looking forward to watching your adventures this year ❤
Hi Julia, oh that's lovely, thank you!! Oh that sounds very interesting and a great adaptation! It's all about our individual needs and how we use the space isn't it? I'm sure we'll settle on our own little hacks over time too.
Thanks so much for watching, all the best
Mac & Sarah
Congratulations and many happy memories in Trailer Swift, great name. Sussex Caravans are a great dealership we’re on our fourth caravan from them. Layout is very personal we went from two berth to fixed twin beds and back to two berth plus dinette (Coachman Ashington based on VIP 520) as we much prefer the extra lounge space and making the bed up is not an issues for us. Looking forward to seeing more of your vlogs.
Hey Peter! Yes they're a wonderful team aren't they? Absolutely, layout is everything, glad you found the right one for you too 👍
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment
Mac & Sarah
Dozer is travelling is style! 😎 Winston and I wouldn't know what to do with so much space! 😅
So glad you like your new wheels. Wishing you all lots of happy adventures!
Ah thanks Roseanna 😀❤️ Being a big doggo Dozer needs turning space lol. He's loving it so far!
Thanks so much for watching, all the best
Mac, Sarah & Dozer. Give Winston a boop from us ❤️
Very nice. Enjoy your new caravan!
Thanks very much Ross 👍
Great vlog guys. Caravan looks awesome and great layout. Dozer certainly looks like he approves 😊. Happy travels
Thanks Dan!! Yes Dozer definitely approved, especially when we could leave him asleep on the sofa at night time haha. It's all for him you know! Thanks for watching
Dozer is absolutely gorgeous, got to love labradors.
Enjoy your new caravan
Ah thanks very much Craig!! Much appreciated
Lovely caravan guys❤. Sarah, for Mac's birthday, buy him a drill and corner steady extension socket ( if he already doesn't have them) - makes raising and lowering the steadies a doddle.
Looking forward to more touring videos.
Give Dozer and pat and a hug from us and take care.
Steve n Jeanette.
😂 thanks for the suggestion, always looking for gift ideas lol
Thanks so much for watching both, as always we really appreciate it.
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Fully support this suggestion. Even if Mac already has a cordless drill, one from Lidl/Aldi with a small (2Ah) battery is perfect for the van and doesn’t cost the earth. We have one (Lidl Parkside brand) for our van.
My garage looks like a Makita showroom (avid DIYer) but the Parkside drill was less than £35 for the drill, battery and charger - these all live in the van so you are never without them, especially the charger!
Also you will learn what setting to use on the drill’s “screw” clutch, so you just wind the corner steady down roughly level, and finish it to the clutch setting - never too hard or wobbly, and after a few days you can retighten to the same setting if things settle a little.
Great suggestion, and using the German discount stores you get something with a 3 year warranty that doesn’t break the bank.
Congrats on the new van.
When we got out first caravan years ago,the person we bought it from advised us not to put any tinned food or anything heavy in the top cupboards cos if one dropped out accidentally it would very likely chip the kitchen counter.Happy travels in your lovely new van!
Beautiful couple I absolutely adore your pup 🐶 and your camper is so comfy and homey 🥰 ❤ cheers & blessings from Alaska
Hey there! Well thanks so much, we really appreciate that ❤️ thanks for watching and all the best, Mac, Sarah and of course Dozer x
Great video, guys. so exciting when you get a newer caravan.
I hope you are going to get a front protection cover for when towing to look after your new caravan ❤
Hi John. Yes it's a great feeling! Definitely going to get a front cover for towing, want to keep it all nice and pristine 😀 thanks for watching 👍
I love your new caravans name trailer swift 😅 good one 👍
🤣 we just couldn't help ourselves
Congratulations on your new caravan x
Thanks Christine ❤️ all the best
Hi both and Dozer. Love watching you guys and so glad you love your new van. Trailer Swift is an amazing name too. We have a similar draining board in our Coachman Lazer but I can highly recommend a Joseph Joseph one which also drains into the sink but has a pop up plate rack on it so that plates and bowls etc can drain without falling over. It’s one of the best things we have bought for our van. Love from Amanda and Paul.😊
Hey Amanda and Paul 😀 Oh that sounds great, we have a couple of Joseph Joseph things too and they're lovely, will definitely look out for one.
Thanks very much for watching, glad you like the name too 😂
Take care, Mac & Sarah
Great video. Loved your caravan but loved your dog even more! Happy travels. X
Aww thanks Kathryn, Dozer sends lots of boops ❤️
Congrats. To make sure the van stays new and tidy at the front invest in a decent towing cover. They are a must do. Enjoy.
Hi Andy, you're absolutely right, it's on the list! Thanks for watching 👍
New subscriber here, you popped up in my recommendations. I’m looking forward to following your travels. Superb filming, you two are total naturals in front of the camera, I felt like I was watching a tv show, and I’m in love with Sarah’s voice, such beautiful narration Sarah. 🏳️🌈😊
Ah thanks so much Matt, we really appreciate your kind words!! And thanks for subscribing too, so glad we popped up in your recommendations 😀
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Love the new van, we’ve had our Swift for 4 years now and it’s been brilliant. You mentioned the ridiculous control panel on the fridge that operates/beeps every time you brush past it. A simple fix is to fit a removable strip of clear acrylic over the panel, Lost Weekends Caravan channel have a video on how to do it. Super easy and a very neat solution.
Chris
Hi Chris! Good to hear you're a satisfied Swift owner too! Yes we're definitely going to have to get one of those for the fridge lol
Thanks for watching 👍
Trailer Swift 😂😂
Love Dozer. Such an old guy, love that you chose the new caravan to suit you and Dozer too.
We have the same problem with the fridge settings too! You can buy a cover to go over the top that helps.
Hey Jo 😀 yes a few people have mentioned the cover for the fridge controls lol, seems we're not alone there 😂 oh yes, Dozer is the most important thing so it has to be right for him too ❤️
Thanks for watching x
Beautiful trailer God Bless♥️
❤️ thanks Tina
We also have a dealer special and you mentioned about extending the heater into the toilet/shower this was one of the first things I did, you just need to buy a T piece to fit behind the bed outlet using the piece you remove to fit behind the new outlet you fit in the toilet plus a metre of heater pipe which if you talk to your dealer they might just have a piece knocking around to give you. Mac said he was the chef, well I was actually a chef and I fitted a shelf at the bottom of the wardrobe to take tins at the bottom and packet stuff on the shelf itself. I also felt that with the heater in the toilet compartment I wanted more hooks to hang towels and wet coats on, this I solved with a Kampa jack hanger which I took the end caps off taking 2 of the hooks and putting them through the 2 vent slots in the shelf in there these are actually fitted back onto the hanger but face the opposite direction. I just love tinkering so there are a few more bits I’ve done so if you would like to send me a message I’ll send you the photos of how these look.
Hi there Jim! Thanks for watching and for all the great tips. I'm fairly certain that we'll make the heating alterations so good to hear your experience with it. We've now got a little cover for the fridge controls and a nifty hanging storage thing which is great 👍
Thanks again for watching and leaving us a comment. All the best
Mac & Sarah
Nice looking caravan theres nothing like a great feeling when you pick up your new caravan. As for tea bags 1 bag will make 2 mugs of tea. Fixed bed is a must.
Thanks for watching Brian! Oh yes we are now never going back from a fixed bed, game changer 😀
Love you two! You are pros at video making.. Asmr you making that cup of tea 😂... Lovely to join you in your very cosy new mini home on wheels!!
Hey guys love your new van I felt sad for you when you traded the old one in .. but I'm sure your make loads of happy memories in the new one 😊😊😊😊 trailer swift I like it
Hey Charles!! Oh it was a little sad trading in the old one, it served us so well 😀 but we're super happy with Trailer lol.
Thanks so much for watching
All the best, Mac & Sarah
Happy Travels, do hope we bump into you 3 one day. Look like you have it all sussed.
We booked there flowing your vlogs
Happy travels
Katie & Gary
Hi Katie & Gary! That would be great, we'd love to!! So good to hear you booked to stay there, hope you love it as much as we do!
Thanks for watching
Mac & Sarah
Hi guys , really nice new van nice to see how enthusiastic you both are about it. Our turn in 2 weeks .can't wait.
Oh that's exciting Neil!! That new van feeling is amazing!! Thanks for watching and good luck for your new van too 👍
THIS was NICE; ENJOY your “caravan”-- 👍🏻‼️
Thanks very much Alva 🙂👍
I love my dealer special, although a different dealer, it has all of the same features. I purchased a little sea through cover off of eBay for the fridge controls, it attached with Velcro so easily removable should you need to make any adjustments. It only cost a couple of quid and it’s stopped us from accidentally changing the settings. We’ve used our caravan all through the winter and found that if you just leave the bathroom door ajar slightly the heat gets in there no problem. Enjoy your new caravan and can’t wait to see all of the adventures you have in it.
Hi Leanne 🙂 the dealer specials are great aren't they? Definitely going to get one of those covers for the fridge 🤣
That's a good tip about leaving the door ajar a bit!
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment 👍
Beautiful caravan 😊I’m so jelous of the fixed bed!! Dozer looked very comfortable! Happy caravanning to you all xx
Aww thanks Gaynor, yes Dozer definitely approved lol. So far we're loving the fixed bed 😀 thanks so much for watching
Awwwww SO SO happy you’re loving the Goodwood, such a great caravan ❤Another amazing video guys 😅 LOVVVVVE IT 😉♥️
Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️ we really are loving it, so happy with our choice 😀
I enjoyed watching the Video 😊
Thanks Jamie, much appreciated
That was brilliant. Your van looks very nice indeed. What a nice friendly couple you are and your dog is ace by the way.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey Mark! Thanks so much, we really appreciate that!! Dozer is the star of the show ❤️
Blessings guys, I'm watching you from South Africa ❤❤❤
Ah thanks very much!! Great to hear our channel reaches so far 😀
So happy you love your new caravan
Suits your lifestyle to a ‘T’
Great video as always a pleasure to watch
Aww thanks so much!! We really appreciate that 🙏❤️ all the best
And I had right old chuckle at the name - Traylor Swift 😂😂😂
Beautiful caravan guys, the extra space will make so much difference to you and Dozer. I think if your still going to use your porch awning, the toilet box position wont be a problem. Enjoy 😊
Hey Teresa! Yes the extra space is wonderful!! I think you're right about the awning too, we do still have the same awning so it should work ok.
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment 👍
Lovely caravan ,we brought a new swift chilgrove from Sussex caravan in October still on drive covered up not used yet ,out at Easter first time went from fixed bed for more room .
Hi Terry! Oh that's brilliant, bet you're looking forward to getting away in it at Easter!
Thanks for watching 👍
We’re picking up our D44 with French bed on Monday. Can’t wait for a fixed bed.
Ah fantastic!!! We hope you enjoy it, it's been a game changer for us. Thanks for watching
I’m new to your channel and great to find you guys. Awesome and looking forward to the next one. 🎉
Ah that's wonderful, thanks very much! Really pleased you found us! All the best
Not had time to watch it all but one thing for sure you will love not having to make the bed up each night. We bought a coachman coming up two years ago, four berth doible dinnete, first couple weeks was all fun as new toy but soon got fed up making the bed, it was either change the van or give up vanning, we changed the van to a fixed bed and what a difference the whole thing made. good luck with the van.
Will watch the rest of the video later on today if i get time.
Congrats to you both and your channel has done so well.
Oh that's really interesting to hear. Yes already the fixed bed has become an absolute game changer for us! Improves the whole experience. Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment 👍
Nice caravan tour.✅✅ The width of the bed seems to be smaller compared to the other caravan. I did not hear any comment about that.
Hi Peter, yes that's right, the bed is smaller overall but we've found it fine so far. The bed, once made up, in our last caravan was bigger. Thanks for watching 👍
Well, it looks fab you cannot beat a fixed bed, caravanning is so much easier and dozer looks like he loves it that makes it all worth while. If the fix bed ever feels like you’d like to make it 4 inches longer drop me a line. I have a small hack to make it feel bigger. Enjoy your new caravan, wonderful Gary
Hey Gary, thanks for watching! Yes Dozer loves his new caravan 😀 We'll keep you in mind for the bed hack, luckily though neither of us are very tall 😂
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Just found your vids the other day, really good and informative, but the big thing im in love with dozer if we are ever on the same campsite he will get all the cuddles and all the cheese he wants. lol
Hey Greg!! Ah so glad you found us and enjoy the content, thanks so much! Awww Dozer would love that, he's definitely the star of the show!! Thanks again, all the best
Mac & Sarah
We’ve a Swift based dealer special (Astbury SBW from Leisure Sales) and we’re over the moon with it too, dealer specials are great value for money. Finding the right layout for you is the key thing. Get that right and your set…. Love to Dozer. What a guy!! ❤
Thanks la for watching Andy! Absolutely agree that dealer specials are great value, we're loving ours too. Oh yes, layout is king! Dozer says hi 🙂
Hi Mac and Sarah,
Lovely to see the new van, and you seemed really happy with it,
We have a dealer special of the same van, we moved from a 2 berth and yes the fixed bed is a must now.
If you are like us, you will keep moving things about for the first few trips, but we are now sorted.
Under bed storage, we have put in some non slip mats to stop things sliding about whilst travelling.
We have also changed the little spots above the bed for directional dimmable spots with usb ports built in.
The fridge you can get or make a little perspex cover that sticks with velcro over the controls stops it changing everytime you brush past it.
In the wet room we added a battery powered sensor light for night time use.
Hope these tips help.
Happy travels and enjoy the new van.
Take care all,
Paul and Joanne 👍 😊.
PS Mac, get yourself a drill for doing the legs 😓😅
Hi Paul & Joanne! Thanks for watching and for the helpful tips n tricks! Great to hear you have the same van, sounds like you've made some great changes and enhancements!
The non slip matting is something we talked about the other day actually.
So funny that the fridge controls are so much of an issue for others too lol
Thanks again and all the very best! Mac & Sarah
@MacSarah
Hi, you're welcome.
The sensor light idea is more for if you need the loo in the night/early hrs saves lighting the van up and searching for the switch 😊.
P and J 👍
Hi mac and sarah😊 your caravan is identical to ours.. we purchased and collected ours from Robinsons caravans based in Chesterfield. We’ve had two nights break at Henley on Thames last weekend and off to a local site here in Kent this weekend. Lots of other trips already booked. Happy travels ahead 😊😊
Hey Jackie! Oh that's fantastic!!! Great vans huh? Glad to hear you have lots of trips planned for this year! Happy travels 😀
Thanks for watching, all the best
Mac & Sarah
Also I had a huge Hereford bull I named Dozer, for obvious reasons. No love was greater!
Oh that's wonderful and very aptly named in his case 😀
Mental that the van you moved from is where I work, and your replacement is where two of my mates sons work 😄
Oh that's something haha. Thanks for watching 👍
@@MacSarah must have had my location on for food delivery for it to recommend your vid to me, shows some algorythms still works on here. happy travelling 👍
Hi guys, wow lovly caravan, hope all 3 of you have a great time on.
We have just picked up our fist caravan, coachman vip 460, coming from a campervan, .
All the best and we realy hope to meet you somewhere , we are booked to go to that site your at, looks amazing.
Hi Mark, I'm sure we'll bump into each other soon! Wow a Coachman VIP 460 is an awesome van, congratulations on the purchase! Bet you're loving the extra space coming from a campervan!
Hope you enjoy Concierge Camping too, we love it so much there!
Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment, all the best
Mac & Sarah 👍
We did the same last year traded in our 2 birth Compass Corona as we didn't like having to make the bed nightly and pack it away again in the morning. Our Sprite 4 is also a dealer special called Daresbury from Leisure Sales in Sandbach. Our only issues are the lack of the set of draws in the front and also the pull out table. Also the shorter front seats are getting a while to get used to. All in all though were very happy the fixed bed makes all the difference.
Hi Neil, ah That's great to hear! We totally recognise the things you mentioned and weighed them all up before making our choice. We're over the moon so far!
Happy travels in your 😀
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Hi Mac & Sarah.
Great content and presentation even though I have a Swift 694 motorhome. Also I live in West Sussex.
Clive.
Thanks for watching Clive! 👍
Great video. Enjoyed watching that one. Dozer looks happy with his new bed 😂
We’ll post a video tour of ours when we go away at the end of March (@wookiesontour). We also bought from Sussex Caravans, we got the Penshurst Premier Edition you viewed on your previous video. Happy touring…
Hey Dominic!! Ooh the Penshurst was lush! We'll look out for the video 😀
Yes Dozer is super happy and that's what matters the most to us
Thanks for watching
All the best, Mac & Sarah
Hi Mac and Sarah and of course Dozer. I have only just come across your channel recently and am loving your content ( been binge watching ) we are also customers of you know where 😂 and agree they are brilliant. You have even got my wife watching your channel ( the only one she does don't you know) we do feel somewhat left out by most caravan content creators as we must be the only caravanners that don't drink😀 however in an effort to join the gang this weekend we are going to have a drink whilst watching this video, the plan is to have a drink every time either of you say " sussex caravans" Wish me luck😂😂
🤣🤣 oh Dave we don't want to be responsible for a messy drinking session haha!! You're right, we did say it a lot 😂 I promise it wasn't sponsored in any way!!
Ah we're so pleased you enjoy the content, that means the world to us and we feel very privileged that your other half is also watching, thank you, truly!!
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Hi guys,your caravan is very nice😍
Thank you very much 🙏
Hi Mac and Sarah and Dozer too.
This is the first video I've watched of yours. I absolutely loved your easy presentation style and enthusiasm for your new caravan. It's quite a stunner by the way, although the layout would not work for us.
We were new to caravanning last year and these vlogs provide us with a mine of useful info and tips. It's always helpful to see how others go about enjoying themselves and setting up their caravans.
3 suggestions - a drill and extension socket to speed up lowering and raising your steadies; an automatically engaged motor mover for me; and my wife loves her electric egg boiler which eliminates steam in the cooking area if like us you fancy a soft boiled egg or eggs for brekkie.
I look forward to seeing how you get on with your awning with the new caravan in due course. Keep smiling both. 😊😊 Love your work. ❤ Enjoy.
Hi Graham, thanks very much for your kind words 🙏 we're so happy you found our channel and like our videos 😀
Yes we have a few more things on our shopping list and now you've got me thinking about soft boiled eggs and soldiers 😂 yummy!!!
Thanks again for watching and leaving us a comment, we really appreciate it 👍
All the best
Mac & Sarah
We were sceptical at first, but we have used it at least twice every time during longer trips. The egg boiler is made by Duronic. Bought it off Amazon. Very impressive lightweight and affordable. You might have to write off a "snotty" 🥚 in order to achieve your preferred consistency though. All the best ❤️ Graham and Pam
We are currently waiting for our new Swift 580 to arrive... the ship's left Indonesia and on its way around Australia... gets to NZ 5 March! First trip - Easter!
Ah that's so exciting!! Fun to trace it's journey too. Congratulations! Wishing you a fab first trip at Easter! Thanks for watching. All the best
@MacSarah We had a 2001 Swift Charisma exactly same layout as your previous - but there comes a time when you just gotta have a fixed bed and separate living area!
We have a 2023 Swift Alpine 2. Love it! We've travelled through most of the South Island (NZ) so far. We put foam squabs on the seats and keep them as beds made up fulltime, with nice plain covers. They act as sofas during the day. The full size bathroom at the back is a real plus.
@@bernicebabe4154 sounds fantastic and what a ln awesome place to travel 😀
Ένα από τα ωραιότερα πρακτικά και αισθητικά τροχόσπιτα!Αν δεν γίνομαι αδιάκριτη πόσο σας κόστισε;✨🩵✨
Thank you so much for watching
Hi guys,
We are both so very pleased for you and Dozer with your beautiful new van. It is always fun and games finding new homes for all you bits and bobs but that's all part of the adventure.
As we write this we are at Walnut Tree Farm in Norfolk in our van and wifey has just beaten me at Jaipur (I seem to remember Sarah beat you in most of your matches Mac 🤔😂).
The rules took at least two glasses of wine to understand but we are getting the hang of it 🤪
Keep up the great videos and happy caravaning 🥂
David & Rachel (Colchester) ❤
Hey David & Rachel 😀 ah that's fantastic you have Jaipur, one of our faves!! And yes, Sarah wins most often, and it's not just that game, it's most games 😂 I think letting her win is the gentlemanly thing to do lol
Enjoy your trip away thanks for taking the time to watch and leave us a comment 👍
All the best
Mac & Sarah
@@MacSarah ❤️
My mum and dad have just got a 2023 Pegasus around 22 feet in length with our full awning on we just unzip the back end and walk easily out that end instead going all the way to the front where you normally come in
That sounds great, wonderful caravan!
Thanks for watching 👍
Excellent video and some good tips , we prefer the island bed style , but that makes the whole caravan bigger unfortunately, we have some extending poles that hold the containers still in the cupboards, may work with your tea and coffee containers, just remove when at site for a better look , thanks again for the tour
Hi David, thanks for watching! Extending poles, that's a great tip! Thanks I'll look into it. Yea we'd love an island bed one day, for now we wanted to ensure it still fits down the driveway. Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it 👍
Hi mac and sarah just found you yesterday love your videos watching them all morning especially the devon ones as were at Tiverton we have a campervan called cedric just to tell you my mum and step dads campsite at mevagissy in Cornwall is lovely it has a lovely private beach called carehayes dog friendly all year just a mile walk from the farm its trevoer farm gorran st austell you should take your new van this year you will love it there keep up the great videos😊
Hey Philip!! Ah thanks so much, we really appreciate it 🙏 Your parents site sounds wonderful, I've put it on the list for future trip ideas 😀
Thanks again and all the best
Mac & Sarah
👍👍Superb! You have replaced 'John & Mary' from Father Ted as my new favourite couple!
That's high praise indeed 👍🤣 thanks very much!!