Love this video. Exactly the model of van I’m looking at for a European tour of festivals. The internal storage space in the bathroom and garage for bikes was what influenced our thinking. Love the kitchen shelf mod you did too. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels and definitely do the ‘ mundane’ stuff too, cooking/water/ driving/ parking etc as that would be really instructional. Keep em coming! Good luck.
Sweet van. I picked up a motorhome a few months back & having to do a few jobs on it. Setting it up to take 2 bikes & all our bits & bobbs for weekends & holidays away on the rd.
@@McTrailRider thanks mate A lot more work than I was hoping to do but getting there slowly. Big job was the gearbox that had a hole in it & had to get fixed & at the same time had the timing belt replaced & oil & filter. Sorting out the the shower & the hobs at the mo. sorted out the garage to take all the bikes & the gear. We have had 2 nights away close to were we live just to try it out & see what else we need to do before our big trips away.
Beautiful van! interesting video mate! I was always curious about how these vehicles were inside. Everything is very tidy and clean! thanks for showing it. Alex is lovely!
Andrew, nice tour of the van sir. That bed setup, going up and tucked away, is such a sweet touch!!! Nice to see all the storage space...hey Alix is back in the videos!!!!! Keep up the amazing content...you have had some great videos from Spain!!!!!!!!!!
That's a really good setup, i would love to experience a bit of van life one day, great overview and i shall look forward to future van life episodes :)
Def down to watch some more van life vlog type Vids! Suggestions to keep it bike related.. getting ready before a ride, pre ride meals, unloading and getting the bikes and camera stuff ready, after ride cleanup/ packing up bikes, maybe a weekly special like an after ride cook out series that's like half riding then an after ride meal/hang out. Cool camping spots.. etc. Just riding stuff but mixed in with daily stuff. These things seem to make the vids more personal and develop a deeper connection with the audience!! Keep up the good work!!Keep
Even if I run the risk of repeating myself, my driveway always has an open spot for this one... I'll keep watching and if it looks like you're coming close to my area i'll drop another line I can show you around the palatinate forest in Germany, but the trails are nowhere near as chunky as the stuff I've seen you tackle in Spain
Great review Couple of questions Do you sleep transverse or longitudinal, I'm 6feet, how long is bed that comes down? Do you have air con, do you need it ? Safe travelling and cycling
Cool. Where did you wire the solar controller to charge the battery? Looks like the lower back of the cupboard that the controller is in? I can't see anything obvious on ours.
Andy, great vids and your van looks spotless after being lived in for 4 months. Mine's like a tip after a week :o) How much fresh water does she hold? Thank you so much for the guided tour.
Looks like a great van! You seem happy with it overall, and living in it for extended periods is a good test of build quality, as opposed to the odd week's stay here and there. Were you pleased with the build quality and reliability, and would you recommend Chausson for longer trips please?
We didn’t experience any real problems in the year we lived in the van. You would definitely get better quality in some other Motorhomes, but at a higher cost. I think Chausson offer some of the best value, which is why I went for it.
@@McTrailRider Thanks for taking the time to respond. Chausson do seem to be good value and well equipped. I like the Ford base vehicle and the idea of Webasto heating. We have a well regarded medium sized dealer local to us with good after sales which is also important.
@@McTrailRider Last year I took a cross Canada trip in a US motorhome - big but big. NO capacity for bikes. Constant noise - drove with Bose Noise Cancelling headphones. The RoadTreks and Airstreams are built for the uSA retiree market - not practical, reliable or maneuverable. Your camper looks luxury on capare with Road Trek and definitely the build quality would be higher. If you would like to visit Canada - you are welcome to stay with us for a while.
Would you mind sharing how much the van sets you back monthly? Gas, electronics, etc? Understandable if you'd rather not but I'm just curious as doing the van life might be something I'd like to do in the future for a short while.
Great overview, much better than the wooden sales pitches we normally see. Keep it up!
Thanks Kevin 👍
Hi guys, we are very close to buying this van in the not too distant future, so will definitely carry on watching your progress. Cheers for posting up
Very organized, and the new design features that you came up with spot on.
Love this video. Exactly the model of van I’m looking at for a European tour of festivals. The internal storage space in the bathroom and garage for bikes was what influenced our thinking. Love the kitchen shelf mod you did too. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels and definitely do the ‘ mundane’ stuff too, cooking/water/ driving/ parking etc as that would be really instructional. Keep em coming! Good luck.
What a brilliant video guys. Thanks for showing us.....
You guys have a very nice and cool van/rv! Definitely looks comfy inside.
Sweet van.
I picked up a motorhome a few months back & having to do a few jobs on it. Setting it up to take 2 bikes & all our bits & bobbs for weekends & holidays away on the rd.
@@McTrailRider thanks mate
A lot more work than I was hoping to do but getting there slowly.
Big job was the gearbox that had a hole in it & had to get fixed & at the same time had the timing belt replaced & oil & filter. Sorting out the the shower & the hobs at the mo. sorted out the garage to take all the bikes & the gear.
We have had 2 nights away close to were we live just to try it out & see what else we need to do before our big trips away.
Beautiful van! interesting video mate! I was always curious about how these vehicles were inside. Everything is very tidy and clean! thanks for showing it. Alex is lovely!
Such an awesome van. Loving following your Spain trip
Andrew, nice tour of the van sir. That bed setup, going up and tucked away, is such a sweet touch!!! Nice to see all the storage space...hey Alix is back in the videos!!!!! Keep up the amazing content...you have had some great videos from Spain!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, very intersting. I like that it has a lot of sun inside.
Alix/Andrew, thanks for the tour guys. Great job.
Very helpful video, thanks for taking the time to share it. Xx
Thanks for watching 👍
That a great bitter kit fair play ..... Respect to you both
Brilliant guys - looks like you're making the most of #vanlife! Love the mods you've made and not jealous at all! Haha. Keep on truckin'!/ biking!
That's a really good setup, i would love to experience a bit of van life one day, great overview and i shall look forward to future van life episodes :)
If the bike thing doesn’t work out you will make a good coach builder , van looks great and videos are great
That's loking very tidy Andrew! Loving that beach weather too!
Loving the way the channel is going lately.
Keep it up!
Awesome vanlife what an amazing view to have as well. Keep up the great work both 👍
we have a 610 2017 model, you have given us some great ideas on this vid cheers Bro and we're Scottish too lol
What a fantastic bit of kit. Loving your travels in it.
(got your drone working at the end of the video 😉)
Def down to watch some more van life vlog type Vids! Suggestions to keep it bike related.. getting ready before a ride, pre ride meals, unloading and getting the bikes and camera stuff ready, after ride cleanup/ packing up bikes, maybe a weekly special like an after ride cook out series that's like half riding then an after ride meal/hang out. Cool camping spots.. etc. Just riding stuff but mixed in with daily stuff. These things seem to make the vids more personal and develop a deeper connection with the audience!! Keep up the good work!!Keep
Even if I run the risk of repeating myself, my driveway always has an open spot for this one...
I'll keep watching and if it looks like you're coming close to my area i'll drop another line
I can show you around the palatinate forest in Germany, but the trails are nowhere near as chunky as the stuff I've seen you tackle in Spain
..great stuff...when can i move in?...i've got a fiesta,in red,lol...cheers man,thanks for showing us...
@@McTrailRider ...if ya twisting me arm!.lol..you can leave the bikes in it...!!..cheers!
Swivel seats are key! Cheers!
Great van and nice mods.
Smart van! I'm somewhat jealous!
Great review
Couple of questions
Do you sleep transverse or longitudinal, I'm 6feet, how long is bed that comes down?
Do you have air con, do you need it ?
Safe travelling and cycling
Thanks, more reviews pls about your experiences with the motor home
Looking at getting a Chausson
Have you had any problems with it?
In particular, any problems with the electric bed? Has it got a manual override?
Great stuff. You have the cleanest oven in Spain no doubt ;) And a nice botlle of red too ;) Only a bit jealous LOL
Cool. Where did you wire the solar controller to charge the battery? Looks like the lower back of the cupboard that the controller is in? I can't see anything obvious on ours.
Great van, great vid.
Just wondering about TV ariel, connectivity and ease for editing etc.
Keep living the dream!
Living the dream 👍
I was at this point anyway 👍
Andy, great vids and your van looks spotless after being lived in for 4 months. Mine's like a tip after a week :o) How much fresh water does she hold? Thank you so much for the guided tour.
Cool van tour. Is it not possible to charge the ebike using the solar panels?
Nice van! We'd love something similar but I'm 6'5" and not sure I'd fit in one...
Looks like a great van! You seem happy with it overall, and living in it for extended periods is a good test of build quality, as opposed to the odd week's stay here and there. Were you pleased with the build quality and reliability, and would you recommend Chausson for longer trips please?
We didn’t experience any real problems in the year we lived in the van. You would definitely get better quality in some other Motorhomes, but at a higher cost.
I think Chausson offer some of the best value, which is why I went for it.
@@McTrailRider Thanks for taking the time to respond. Chausson do seem to be good value and well equipped. I like the Ford base vehicle and the idea of Webasto heating. We have a well regarded medium sized dealer local to us with good after sales which is also important.
How does she get down the road, can she get a move on and does the beast handle OK for a motor home, still gealous of ye lol keep it going and enjoy
@@McTrailRider lol can imagine, be like a washing machine full of bricks, cheers for reply keep living the dream 👍
This RV seems much nicer than the ones available in Canada and the USA.
@@McTrailRider Last year I took a cross Canada trip in a US motorhome - big but big. NO capacity for bikes. Constant noise - drove with Bose Noise Cancelling headphones.
The RoadTreks and Airstreams are built for the uSA retiree market - not practical, reliable or maneuverable.
Your camper looks luxury on capare with Road Trek and definitely the build quality would be higher.
If you would like to visit Canada - you are welcome to stay with us for a while.
Would you mind sharing how much the van sets you back monthly? Gas, electronics, etc? Understandable if you'd rather not but I'm just curious as doing the van life might be something I'd like to do in the future for a short while.
@@McTrailRider I look forward to that video! Good info already. Thanks mate.
HP Sauce, for that taste of home!
Trying to make a Motorhome less 'motorhome' with some stickers.. lol never gonna happen but I like your optimism.
4 mths travelling? what do you do for a living?
How did you make the shelf that fixes on top of the seats?
I have a table saw, the shelf it just slots over the backboard of the seats.
Hi we have the same van, where does your solar connect to after the controller, is there Pre installed wiring. Kind regards
I got a garage to do the work so can’t say for sure, but I think that I read that there is wiring pre installed.
Is it fitted with a cambelt or a chain ?
Play music
I believe it’s a chain on the Transit’s
How is the transit any issues with it mate
@@McTrailRider thanks mate look forward to a few more reviews of the van as this model is on my short list of vans
Is it front or rear wheel drive?
It’s front wheel drive
That garage yo
More stickers...😎
Ha ha.. Your gonna need a lot of decals to make that beast look like a van..
Be careful with putting stickers of high end bicycle gear on your cars/campers. That’s a good way to attract thieves :( Stay save!
Halo bha mi dìreach airson faicinn cò ris a tha a ’bhan seo coltach!
Why do people kid themselves that it’s “vanlife”...it’s a luxury motorhome!!😂
Because if I titled it Motorhome life, people wouldn’t watch it.
that aint vanlife. its a motorhome ffs
If only I’d mentioned a Motorhome in the title or put a picture of one in the thumbnail 🤔 ffs
Very cool set up. How much do you think it cost all-in?
McTrail Rider Fair price given a new mini costs £30k. Your rig way more useful.