£233,000 Off Grid Camper : Hymer Venture S

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  • Опубликовано: 22 мар 2024
  • The ultimate go anywhere, live anywhere camper can, the Hymer Venture S.
    With thanks to: southdownsmotorhomes.co.uk/
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  • @ErikTheAndroid
    @ErikTheAndroid 2 месяца назад +42

    That shower compartment is genius. I have watched lots of these types of videos and never seen anything like it.

  • @toprock9500
    @toprock9500 2 месяца назад +92

    Usually these motorhomes all seem pretty much the same to me but this one is in a different league! Innovative design and colour scheme with some really clever ideas. Cheers for this one Nick

    • @maxthedoomer
      @maxthedoomer 2 месяца назад +10

      Should be, it’s a quarter of a mil.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +6

      I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

    • @daviddenham1511
      @daviddenham1511 2 месяца назад +2

      Well what u expect for 233k!!!?

    • @Rufusthehound
      @Rufusthehound Месяц назад +1

      The price is in a league of its own.

  • @MARKSHEA-rf3dz
    @MARKSHEA-rf3dz 2 месяца назад +68

    I think I've seen way to many episodes of Aquaholic, because when you walked around the back, I said to myself: "Oh look a swim platform!"

    • @thespacesbetweenstudio3346
      @thespacesbetweenstudio3346 2 месяца назад +5

      i was looking for the crew quarters!

    • @strider6920
      @strider6920 2 месяца назад +3

      I thought the same and was looking for the securing points for the tender 🤣

    • @simonjohnson4704
      @simonjohnson4704 2 месяца назад +5

      I was waiting for “this particular one is not a high low platform but ofcourse if you want one you can have that..”

    • @bruceroaf5750
      @bruceroaf5750 Месяц назад +1

      Me too

  • @jeffreycharles4211
    @jeffreycharles4211 2 месяца назад +39

    I'm not even an RV guy, but I continue to watch your videos. I guess I just find you to be a likeable character, your presentation is tops 👍

    • @tiadaid
      @tiadaid 2 месяца назад +1

      Same here. I can't even afford all the campers shown here, but it just looks so interesting!

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +3

      You're very kind! 🙂

  • @robgaskell2391
    @robgaskell2391 2 месяца назад +27

    That's the first camper I've ever seen I would buy. Such a refreshing change to the copy and paste designs/layouts of so many vans. All I need is to win the lottery tonight and I'd order one tomorrow! Cheers nick for showing it

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @anikinkhan
    @anikinkhan 2 месяца назад +17

    This is absolutely the best conversion I have seen ever. The things like the shower pop out, the back door folds down into a patio, and the stairs are just simply brilliant. Even the little things like the wall clips and how everything is positioned.

  • @darrylalford8879
    @darrylalford8879 2 месяца назад +23

    Genius !! Someone deserves an award for the space management !! Thank you Nick !!

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @thetragicyouth
    @thetragicyouth 2 месяца назад +12

    By far the most brilliantly designed and eminently liveable vehicle you've shown us, Nick. Not excessively huge, but all the essentials are here and there's no obvious compromise on comfort. Kudos to the design team! 👏👏👏

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @fordkahunna675
    @fordkahunna675 2 месяца назад +4

    They need to bring this to America! Nothing here compares to that. Truly great design and engineering

  • @rexpayne7836
    @rexpayne7836 9 дней назад +3

    It's about time i checked out this channel. I love Aquaholics and love your style of presentation. Great video. 🇦🇺 😊

  • @johnwelch5132
    @johnwelch5132 2 месяца назад +7

    Must say, probably the best and creative interior design I’ve seen for this type of vehicle, be it off road or not. Thanks as always Nick. You clearly enjoyed this one 😊👍 As did us viewers.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @rodwilliams4170
    @rodwilliams4170 Месяц назад +2

    This is like the gift that keeps on giving. Compact yet spacious, innovative yet practical, comfortable and very good value for money. Nice indeed.

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley Месяц назад +2

    What a cool,vehicle. Reminds me of a lot of 'troopy' builds that the outdoor RUclipsrs do. They get an older dielsel Toyota FJ or even a Sequoia and they totally go all out. You'll see them with cooking stations, showers, storage racks, fridge and freezers, storage boxes, maybe a roof tent, a power set up of batteries that are recharged off the alternator, or a portable solar panels setup. They usually have an air compressor because they go on the sand and have to deflate tires, plus they need to carry shovels and sand ramps. Lot of money

  • @andrewnewton9137
    @andrewnewton9137 2 месяца назад +5

    Wow, that really does set the standard! When I saw the thumbnail and price my eyes rolled... But after watching the video I just thought wow!

  • @martinregular5003
    @martinregular5003 Месяц назад +3

    I usually like more custom conversions, but this van is on another level...just perfect.

  • @rosalynntaylor103
    @rosalynntaylor103 2 дня назад +1

    Oh Nick, you forgot to mention the storage under the treads of the stairs. I could certainly learn to have an adventure with this beauty.

  • @user-of2tn7ov8w
    @user-of2tn7ov8w 2 месяца назад +5

    Hymer’s design engineers nailed it with this model. Amazing! Great storage and space.

  • @JOlsson01
    @JOlsson01 2 месяца назад +3

    I just love companies that spend time and effort into the usability of their product. Clever usage of the toilet, shower, hanging rails on the wall, and the fly screen of the alfresco at the back is just inspiring. I'd love to spend my kids inheritance, buy this, and me and my lovely wife spend the rest of our days on the road. Lovely review, Nick.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! 🙂

  • @ajaccs
    @ajaccs 2 месяца назад +2

    This is probably one of the best designed vans I’ve seen. Such an amazing layout. Wouldn’t be surprised if you see this copied in cheaper vans, if not already.

  • @chickenlegs5219
    @chickenlegs5219 2 месяца назад +6

    Great design, brilliant use of a space, but the same price as a three bedroom house - way to expensive for a sprinter!

  • @jacquessandilemthembu
    @jacquessandilemthembu Месяц назад +2

    This one is truly something else, one of a kind

  • @shapour1964
    @shapour1964 Месяц назад +2

    You can live in all of the country with this van bravooo😊

  • @shadeinthedark1308
    @shadeinthedark1308 2 месяца назад +7

    It’s a lot of things but what it isn’t, is worth the pricetag

    • @hearmenow909
      @hearmenow909 Месяц назад +1

      Depends how much money you have. To most the price tag is prohibitive, but for those that can afford it, it's not an issue.

  • @lestersmyth692
    @lestersmyth692 2 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely tremendous for the few of us with a spare 250k. 👍

  • @James-gf9jl
    @James-gf9jl 2 месяца назад +3

    I like the bathing platform.

  • @MalcolmBrownie-bf8uw
    @MalcolmBrownie-bf8uw Месяц назад +2

    A van with a beachclub! 🤩 get your tender, Nick! 🤣

  • @jansimonteambondi143
    @jansimonteambondi143 2 месяца назад +2

    I saw this as a concept RV and it's great to see it basically unchanged. I noticed that the rear slide out bbq was not in this model. The price is phenomenal but th fact it packs a full sized shower and bathroom which is the bain of most small RVs. I am a big guy (192cm and fat) and most short motorhomes don't accomodate me but this one looks like it could.

  • @strider6920
    @strider6920 2 месяца назад +2

    That is the most clever motorhome for its size that I have ever seen! Love the upstairs bedroom and bathroom with pull out shower. Even the drop down deck section. They have thought of everything. It looks stunning too. 😊. Thanks Nick.

  • @user-we1hp2uj5x
    @user-we1hp2uj5x 2 месяца назад +5

    I’d happily live in that all year round.

  • @MrDLYouTube
    @MrDLYouTube 2 месяца назад +2

    I wasn't aware they put these into production. I remember seeing this a few years ago, but it was labeled as a concept only. Very cool. Shame to see they got rid of the outdoor grill shelf. On the consept car under the couch they pulled out a full length shelf of the sofa and there was a full grill etc there.

    • @happycamper4329
      @happycamper4329 2 месяца назад

      I think you can still have the pull-out grill, however, I think it's an add-on.

  • @MEK44600
    @MEK44600 2 месяца назад +2

    Hello from France, it's ridiculus for a price, they are absolutely no storages in the kitchen and in the bedroom 😂 It's bad. Thank lot for a visit

  • @ElMuelio
    @ElMuelio 2 месяца назад +3

    Honestly the first coach built motorhome I've seen that I actually want, it's fantastic. The only addition I'd make would be some kind of screen above the stairs so that someone can be asleep upstairs while someone else is downstairs in the morning. I'd also drop the price by around £100k. 😂

  • @MysticMaven
    @MysticMaven 2 месяца назад +2

    The best camper van ever made and we’ll never see it in America 😢

  • @MrPants1970
    @MrPants1970 2 месяца назад +3

    That shower is genius!

  • @SCQT
    @SCQT Месяц назад +2

    they really do a hell of a nice job

  • @simongood9460
    @simongood9460 2 месяца назад +2

    Fiendishly clever. Love to see one of these driven and find out what its really like.

  • @JD-wn3cc
    @JD-wn3cc 2 месяца назад +2

    Didn't think I'd like this but actually ended up loving it. That shower is a work of art. Love how the back opens up with the deck as well.
    That price though...
    And you just know the most off grid the buyers will take this is across the camp site to the pre booked hard standing

  • @mathewchattaway172
    @mathewchattaway172 2 месяца назад +2

    So wish I could afford this, been fascinated by it since the 1st prototype. Looks like they really got the design spot on

  • @michellestafford1319
    @michellestafford1319 Месяц назад +2

    This is beautiful, homey, and roomy!!!

  • @stevelauda5435
    @stevelauda5435 Месяц назад +2

    This camper is epic!, talk about thinking outside the box!

  • @smithers4420
    @smithers4420 2 месяца назад +10

    These are very cool but I feel like the mark up on these campers must be ridiculous, most of them seem drastically overpriced. You can get a decent house for that much money.

    • @LucklessGun
      @LucklessGun 2 месяца назад

      it’s a toy for the rich, but it could impact the industry so that other manufacturers make similar products at more competitive prices.

    • @origin178
      @origin178 2 месяца назад +4

      I agree. There seems to have been a cartel-like greed in motorhome price rises over the last four years that cannot be justified by inflation/parts/labour costs. I was looking at them back then (not Hymer), and a very-well appointed model would have been typically £50-60k. Now they're asking £95-100k for today's versions, still with exactly the same flimsy interior build quality, exactly the same 1980s decor, on exactly the same (or thereabouts) 140/190 bhp diesel Fiat chassis. Motorhomes have gone from an expensive but possible retirement goal to a "no-way-ever will I pay that" rip-off.

    • @michaelmartin9022
      @michaelmartin9022 28 дней назад

      ​@@origin178I'm starting to understand why my dad did a self-build now! Him and mum are out in that thing every other weekend, it seems like

  • @m.k.doshka7447
    @m.k.doshka7447 2 месяца назад +3

    Now this is innovation.

  • @gamercolorviolet
    @gamercolorviolet 5 дней назад

    Excellent build! That is better than other vans I have seen for far over 300,000!

  • @jivebunny3765
    @jivebunny3765 2 месяца назад +2

    Wouldn't have been too difficult to put a TV in there, but the general design and innovation is superb. Very very pricey though.

  • @ApocalypseofMichael
    @ApocalypseofMichael 2 месяца назад +2

    Hymer, love'm like I love Fairline! I want one of these to go with me Squadron.

  • @crazycurtis28
    @crazycurtis28 2 месяца назад +2

    This has been on my dream list for ages. If I ever won the lottery. This is the camper I'd Buy.
    Im Currently converting a caddy Maxi in to a camper

  • @pauljoels7215
    @pauljoels7215 2 месяца назад +2

    Quite possibly the best camper layout ever, however, THE PRICE!!!! Good luck to you if you can afford this, seriously. Kudos.

  • @Squirel
    @Squirel 2 месяца назад +1

    Someone was really thinking outside the box with this one - there looks to be aspects of tiny house design included. Awesome.

  • @VMM34
    @VMM34 2 месяца назад

    Such a unique design. It's amazing. I look forward to your Saturday videos, I get a cup of tea and sit happily watching

  • @mmsmits2868
    @mmsmits2868 2 месяца назад +1

    Practically perfect in every way! Bathroom is really ingenious and the insulated pop-top finally makes it usable! I could see myself exploring the world for a week or so! Thanks for the tour.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @AbdullahHood
    @AbdullahHood 2 месяца назад +3

    Fantastic design! So much thought put into a small vehicle.

  • @SydneyDrums
    @SydneyDrums 2 месяца назад +1

    Everyone mentioning the price keep in mind that this is built out with every high-end specification so many things custom-made and high-quality materials it reflects the man hours and material put into it and for the effort of the company who did this who need to pay the rent and keep the power on while they work.. it’s a showcase of the most premium options and accessories and if you would like a vehicle a lot cheaper with some of these great ideas and designs included then it’s yours.

  • @0tispunkm3y3r
    @0tispunkm3y3r 2 месяца назад +1

    This is one of the best motorhomes I've seen. The style is really fresh and it seems extremely well thought out.

  • @neshrosuryoyo
    @neshrosuryoyo 2 месяца назад +1

    I watched almost all your videos and i've seen many creative ideas for showers. But this one really surprised me. Loved how it was fully integrated with the toilet.

  • @Daz555Daz
    @Daz555Daz 2 месяца назад +1

    It's rare to see a motor home with such great approach and departure angles for offroading.

  • @r.a.monigold9789
    @r.a.monigold9789 2 месяца назад +2

    BEST Camper Van available. Full Stop.

  • @JohnHutchinson-bl7nj
    @JohnHutchinson-bl7nj Месяц назад +2

    What a fantastic Design-thanks for sharing.

  • @susanjennings4113
    @susanjennings4113 2 месяца назад +1

    This is a very smart designed camper love the steps up and the bathroom configuration ❤️

  • @sue8203
    @sue8203 2 месяца назад +1

    That was simply wow , not normally a fan of these van motorhomes but this one was fantastic 🥰.
    Thank Nick for showing us this.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb 2 месяца назад +1

    What a coincidence, I saw a LWB version of this this afternoon. If it wasnt the same make it was very similar. Great tour Nick! Thanks.

  • @tteric67
    @tteric67 2 месяца назад +3

    It really looks great for an off road vehicle but the price is rediculous compared to their other offroaders.

  • @kellyrobinson7955
    @kellyrobinson7955 2 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant design!! Gorgeous finishes!

  • @rvail136
    @rvail136 20 дней назад +2

    Nick, you're lost! Ain't no water near Here! Automatically subscribed!

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  20 дней назад +2

      Welcome aboard! 😄

  • @kitsvn
    @kitsvn 2 месяца назад +1

    thanks for the tour! the origami bathroom is brilliant indeed

  • @bennyf1561
    @bennyf1561 2 месяца назад +2

    Superb and such a refreshing design, love it
    The "galley" sorry kitchen area great too. Nice one nick. Well presented as always.

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +2

      Glad you like it!

  • @rasferrastfarian739
    @rasferrastfarian739 2 месяца назад +1

    What a vehicle! Love everything about it Nick! So clever and so much space! I love the shower/loo. If only it was available in Australia!

  • @davidsantor1760
    @davidsantor1760 2 месяца назад +2

    Everything else about this camper is cool .

  • @manuelvanderslikke680
    @manuelvanderslikke680 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow Nick Wow, What a show this time with this Hymer Venture S a off grid four wheel drive and then we don;t see the inside yet. And that is not dissepointing very beed i would say great with a pop up roof sleeping there for 2 guest and not with fabric but with a air system insulated wow the folding bathroom great and a lot of other need features Thanks Nick 👍👍👍👍👍 👍

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @wareidav
    @wareidav 2 месяца назад +2

    Errrrrrr.... Wow !! Stunning Stunning Stunning...but the price... OMG. You gatta be a dedicated off grid bod to justify spending that much on a van... The uber luxurious motor coaches cost less. Great tour as per usual Nick.

  • @WeirdSeagul
    @WeirdSeagul 2 месяца назад

    easily onle of the best motors you have looked at. very well thought out and just straight cool

  • @judith3653
    @judith3653 2 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic design! This is the camper van of my dreams

  • @gglen2141
    @gglen2141 2 месяца назад

    I've been keeping an eye on this since it was a gleam in a designers eye and WOW!! I am impressed.

  • @briansmith1029
    @briansmith1029 2 месяца назад +1

    Really nice that nick especially amazing use of space in toilet/ shower

  • @davidweston8758
    @davidweston8758 2 месяца назад +1

    That has some very nice and usfull touches and to be able to pretty much go anywhere is a bonus , nice one , thanks Nick

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @andreashauschild7757
    @andreashauschild7757 2 месяца назад +1

    I think the layout is great, specially the bathroom/shower setup.

  • @chrisonYTtour
    @chrisonYTtour 2 месяца назад +2

    I get the feeling whoever designed the interior of this has also designed yacht interiors… or was inspired by at least… great tour as always Nick 👍

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @FLGurl
    @FLGurl 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you. What a very different motorhome this is. Very unique! 🍷

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @bubaks2
    @bubaks2 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved it. Like a yacht on wheels.

  • @jamescoll6952
    @jamescoll6952 2 месяца назад +2

    YOU DO CAMPERS???!! I love this man

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Welcome aboard! 🙂

  • @trispretty
    @trispretty 2 месяца назад +2

    Been waiting for this for ages.
    I want the electric version

  • @justinlinnane8043
    @justinlinnane8043 2 месяца назад +2

    Amazing design. It looks really well executed and on a higher end Mercedes 4x4 Chassis but I'm still choking on the price tag !!!!

  • @ninmc5959
    @ninmc5959 2 месяца назад +1

    So well thought out. Love it ❤

  • @maryholder3795
    @maryholder3795 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice useable van does what it says on the blurb. Like the stairs to the bed. Not my idea of a holiday but for someone else it'll be there dream vehicle. Loys of clever ideas like in the galley and bathroom areas.

  • @catherinesarah5831
    @catherinesarah5831 2 месяца назад +1

    🦘🇦🇺 WOW thank you Nick for such a detailed tour. That bathroom is just so astoundingly brilliant. Would love to see that on some under 100’ yachts. Also the amazing kitchen work bench & the astonishing disappearing table. So many surprises in a small-ish van. That was really interesting. I can see this one in the Christmas top 10. 🙏

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @dannytwohoods8441
    @dannytwohoods8441 2 месяца назад +2

    Going against the consensus here - I think it's naff. I love the exterior and have been envious a couple of times when parked next to one. A few glaring issues. The primary bed can only be used with the top 'popped'. On occasions, say high in the Alps or Atlas mountains, it's going to be really windy, I wouldn't fancy being caught in a storm. If the roof has an issue, how easy to repair, what would you do in the meantime? I can't imagine your local caravan dealer being able to offer much assistance. Those narrow stairs, a 2am wee is going to be inconvenient, especially after a few vinos. Imagine having to navigate that every night once you reach a certain age, not to mention climbing over partner etc. Afternoon nap? You'll need to pop the roof up... there's a lack of lounging space in general. Hymer have made some great vario bathrooms in the past (think B544) but what is this contraption? Far too much effort to shower and cleaning it looks like a nightmare, so many grooves to catch sand in! Kitchen, 2 burner hob just about passable but that tiny fridge! Up to ten days off-grid but only fridge capacity for five days. Those crates above cab look like something from Ikea, I can't seem them lasting more than a few years. Where's storage for everything else that a long-termer might have with them? The whole package seems to be form over function. I wonder how many experienced owners are buying these? Seems like a big shiny thing for aspirational buyers and vloggers - all the gear and no idea...

    • @Scott-ee9nz
      @Scott-ee9nz 2 месяца назад +1

      The walls of the sleeping area look like a casket. 1/4 million pound casket. No thanks

  • @julesforsyth2996
    @julesforsyth2996 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice, brilliant piece of kit but also bloody expensive. Shower area great idea, no freezer, no oven but I'm sure can be arranged. I also like the upstairs, always think those flimsey things can be broken into quite easily but those harder walls would probably give you enough time to get your bat out to defend yourself.

  • @paulholton
    @paulholton 2 месяца назад +1

    Really cool use of space, and the Shower/Toilet area is genius, great idea with the moveable hooks in the kitchen, and office table in the wall at front, is cool, for a compact, vehicle, every thought to detail, and best use of space, has been done, plus as a bonus, its off grid, 4x4, and the decking, almost like a yacht, really impressed with this vehicle! As always, well presented

    • @MOTAHOLIC
      @MOTAHOLIC  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you! 🙂

  • @johnlewis6533
    @johnlewis6533 2 месяца назад +1

    Great tour. Fantastic vehicle.

  • @matthoward5420
    @matthoward5420 2 месяца назад +1

    That’s an awesome van great tour Nick 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @claredonachie5013
    @claredonachie5013 2 месяца назад

    I’ve been wanting you to do one of these for ages!!!

  • @archiedouglas9647
    @archiedouglas9647 2 месяца назад +1

    Really special vehicle. Great review, Thanks Nick

  • @onefrazzer
    @onefrazzer 2 месяца назад +1

    That looks like a swim deck at rear with the teak deck love the storage stairs and the over all motorhome

  • @RichardEnglander
    @RichardEnglander Месяц назад +1

    The rear diff on that 4x4 really sticks out. Gonna get whacked in those farmer tracks.

  • @deniermurch8693
    @deniermurch8693 2 месяца назад +1

    No oven, so you need an Air Fryer, but the cost!!!!!. I just bought a one person Air Fryer for £19.99 and now it's chips with everything, all cooked together, sausage, burgers, and cheese on a roll, delicious. Now that's value.!!

  • @ColtonMetal
    @ColtonMetal Месяц назад +2

    This thing is GENIUS

  • @boganpainter1638
    @boganpainter1638 2 месяца назад +2

    Hymer has such amazing innovation. They were bought by the American company Thor Industries in 2019, who is about the least innovative company in the industry. I hope Hymer’s innovations come to America and Thor doesn’t ruin Hymer.

  • @barryclay9486
    @barryclay9486 2 месяца назад +1

    Totally agree, a great vehicle. I'll start saving!

  • @PJvaleting
    @PJvaleting 2 месяца назад +1

    Stunning great upload

  • @timdurrant7314
    @timdurrant7314 2 месяца назад +1

    Great design and very different from the rest 😍

  • @edwardmartinroberts963
    @edwardmartinroberts963 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Nick, Hymer really have come up trumps with this one. I wish I could afford to upgrade from my ancient B544.