Another great review Peter. Thank you. I wonder whether this £59K campervan is hailing a return to more sensible pricing in the campervan market? Targeting a 'van specifically at the UK market suggests european manufacturers may be struggling to sustain the record levels of sales they enjoyed during the covid / staycation era? Certainly, the average £80k+ prices are proving to be horrendously prohibitive to many in these inflationary times. Can we look forward to the return to more sensibly priced vehicles appearing in the coming months? I hope so.
Sadly, I think it's just a reflection of Rimor's growing success in the UK. More sensible pricing definitely needed elsewhere but I can't see that happening with current energy costs...
Excellent review, and van well worth considering if you want a new 6m van on a budget. The diesel heating is a big plus as LPG is getting harder to find. LPG pumps have been getting much fewer in the three years since I bought my Auto Sleeper van...
Good review as usual Peter, so you wake up with perfect hair Eh😂😂 We looked at the 45 before ordering a CV40, main things we didn't like were lack of roof vents, black fixings on the rear door panels, seat material, stainless fruit bowl in shower room and just the overall feel inside. Yes the CV was more expensive but it just felt a better product but the Rimor will do the job of much more expensive vans as you said. Cheers K.
Hi Peter, Debbie here, fantastic honest review as always. A nice looking van but tbh, it does look a bit cheap on the inside, and you really do need the options that that one has, which does increase the price a lot. Still a good van to put your own touches on, We have ordered a Consort Reef S2, have you heard of or reviewed them, if so, what do you think of them ? x x
Have a look at our Campervan awards. We've not done a full review of a Consort but they look good. www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/information/best-large-campervan-award-winner
We have a CV20 and can't fault it in any way, took a wee bit of time to get what ticked all the boxes but well worth it. Over 18 months of off gridding with no problems.
Love it Peter nice set up but disappointing the cushions move while driving but am sure rimor will look into that and put some poppers on it so they don’t move this is ideal for those scary narrow roads in Devon and Cornwall 😂👍🏽👍🏽
Nice van for the price but as you pointed out the black screw covers would have to go they would drive me crazy. Many thanks for another informative video peter.
Thanks for introducing this van. Price excellent, specification average. Can you recommend a UK friendly model (max 6 metres) with a Murphy bed and a few more bells and whistles please? Stuart
You won't find a Murphy bed in any mainstream UK 'van. How about a fixed bed layout? There are plenty from brands like Globecar, Dreamer, Malibu and many others.
So stupid question time, we have just subscribed to the magazine & are catching up on some relevant videos. BUT what the hell are the three M’s in MMM ? just can’t get the third one lol…
No, it's built in Italy. Auto-Trail has built some campervans for Chausson and Roller Team but, I think, it's only building its own range at the mo. Chausson is starting to import campers from Italy, too.
@@MotorhomeCampervan Interesting. Good point about the wide locker flap btw. Its also true fixed bolsters get in the way, though even I managed a velcro/2 part epoxy fix for that.
Have you seen our reviews of the RP Rebel and Rebellion? Or why not just add lithium batteries and extra solar to any mainstream model? Actually, loo capacity is often the biggest issue, so a spare cassette, too!
@@MotorhomeCampervan a great rp rebel 4x4 was parked next to me yesterday. Very nice! I'll watch your review. Do you happen to know who makes the rebel windows? Many thanks
Enjoyed the video,I’m in the middle of converting a van, can anyone recommend foam for a fixed bed. I don’t know whether to go for 3inch 4inch or memory foam. The foam will have to be cut to an irregular shape.I’m think 4inch will be more comfortable but I’ve been told it won’t be, is this correct? Thanks in advanced if anyone can give advice.
Nicely reviewed as ever. I would have expected more flair from an Italian company. All seems functional, but those rear doors are basic and uninviting. Top top marks for diesel heating. At least if you are stuffed finding gas for cooking ( or anything else for that matter), you can at least keep warm.
With the desirable extras it's still £65k for a FIAT base camper. And some aspects look decidedly 'budget'. I can buy a relatively low mileage high spec Ducato,/Relay/Boxer for around £20k. I"d like to think a £45k conversion would have a little more quality than this.
List price for a Ducato starts mid £30k and this is still one of the cheapest new campervans of its type on the market. Quality is pretty good for an entry-level 'van
@@MotorhomeCampervan Today I agreed a deal on an L3H2 140hp Citroen Relay (same van). With all the gadgetry and 25k miles on it - looks new - in nice metallic grey. £18,600. Even with new wheels and rear camera total cost will be £20k.
@@markheywood8236 Pay for a good-quality conversion and it'll be £50k all in, so a saving. But that will be reflected in resale and it'll be registered as a Van with Windows, not a Motor Caravan, with all the negatives that entails
@@MotorhomeCampervan Come on. You know I can get professionally converted and formatted correctly for re-registration (the van already meets many of the criteria) for less than £40k.
What is this obsession with lounges? They are most uncomfortable, especially if they have muliple cushion needed to make up the bed! So many motorhome "designers" really have no idea!
This type of layout is the best seller in the UK in this size of 'van, that's why so many motorhome companies make them. In this one, you sleep lengthways and the joins between cushions are also lengthways. The cushions fit snuggly together, so you probably won't notice any joins at all.
£60,000 for a Van Hilarious 😂…….Get a LDV at auctions for £4000 with less than 50,000 Miles and Fit 3 tinted windows for £700 then Get a pre cut and Built Interior Camping Kit for £1200 Fit it’s out yourselves and buy off cut Carpet fit it for around a few quid , Cut some foam to size for a Bed , £13 , Sink £37 , Cooker second hand £40 . BOOM 💥 You got a Camper ….Saving £50,000 £££££££s 😂
You've also got a vehicle that has a resale value of about 50p and, unless you have incredible DIY skills, may well be unsafe. Whereas buy a proper campervan and its residual value will be vastly superior to almost any car. That's why the VW California sells so well, despite costing £75k or more.
A few folks seem very out of touch wrt pricing these days. You'd struggle to get a decently-specced VW panel van for under £48k nowadays and that's before you consider the conversion costs.
Good luck with that one. We've had our Autotrail on order since 2021 and no sign if it yet. "No news no Fiat chassis" is all were being told by the dealer. Not even a chassis number. Other dealers have tild me Elldis have stopped taking orders and producing this year because of this. The reviewer needs to do some homework and start saying when these will really be avaiable. If ever. Reviewer needs to do some real homework and stop selling vans which are not there.
Rather than making comments like this, try ringing the importer of Rimor - M and C Ltd in Hull. They have physical stock of some Rimor models with others available on short delivery times. As a motorhome reviewer of 40 years' experience, I ALWAYS do my homework...
@@MotorhomeCampervan Whooaaa- steady there partner. Looking good for someone doing this that long! People have a right to know what the delivery times are as it is the only thing in Motorhome buyer conversation at the moment. So these are in stock for immediate delivery? I have rung the Trigano factory in Grimsby who build for for Hymer, Autotrail, Team Roller etc. and they won't talk to me. I have no date - 'Ring your dealer.' They use only fiat chassis and the dealers and the not on their websites concur that there is no regular supply of these vans and to expect an extended delay. You made it sound like you can just pop down and buy one in the video. I'm not buying from the people in this video but they will still have to source the vans from Fiat. Be nice if you did a video investigating fiat base vehicles extended delivery times, none delivery, cancelled orders being kept on by dealers and sold at top current retail price. Just a suggestion. 😉
Peter, another excellent and honest review, which is why you are the best reviewer. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
another honest and excellent review by Peter, keep them coming
Thank you. We're trying to bring you two new 'vans every month
Another great review Peter. Thank you. I wonder whether this £59K campervan is hailing a return to more sensible pricing in the campervan market?
Targeting a 'van specifically at the UK market suggests european manufacturers may be struggling to sustain the record levels of sales they enjoyed during the covid / staycation era? Certainly, the average £80k+ prices are proving to be horrendously prohibitive to many in these inflationary times. Can we look forward to the return to more sensibly priced vehicles appearing in the coming months? I hope so.
Sadly, I think it's just a reflection of Rimor's growing success in the UK. More sensible pricing definitely needed elsewhere but I can't see that happening with current energy costs...
Excellent review, and van well worth considering if you want a new 6m van on a budget. The diesel heating is a big plus as LPG is getting harder to find. LPG pumps have been getting much fewer in the three years since I bought my Auto Sleeper van...
Diesel heating is a great option in a 'van like this. You'll always have diesel on board!
No problem getting LPG in the Highlands, 3 places near us and a campsite has recently installed a tank and pump.
A really nice van. Horus is an Egyptian god.
Possibly the Egyptian God of Campervanning???
@@MotorhomeCampervan More likely the Egyptian god of thrift.
Very nice Rumor motorhome 2 berth so cool great videos brilliant reviews 👍
Thank you
Good review as usual Peter, so you wake up with perfect hair Eh😂😂 We looked at the 45 before ordering a CV40, main things we didn't like were lack of roof vents, black fixings on the rear door panels, seat material, stainless fruit bowl in shower room and just the overall feel inside. Yes the CV was more expensive but it just felt a better product but the Rimor will do the job of much more expensive vans as you said. Cheers K.
Hope you get your CV40 soon. And enjoy it!
You should see my hair when I wake up....
I was surprised to find myself liking this van……..😂👍👍
Yes, it's not just the price that's likeable!
Hi Peter, Debbie here, fantastic honest review as always. A nice looking van but tbh, it does look a bit cheap on the inside, and you really do need the options that that one has, which does increase the price a lot. Still a good van to put your own touches on, We have ordered a Consort Reef S2, have you heard of or reviewed them, if so, what do you think of them ? x x
Have a look at our Campervan awards. We've not done a full review of a Consort but they look good.
www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/information/best-large-campervan-award-winner
@@MotorhomeCampervan Well Peter, that is not good enough you must get hold of a Consort, now come on 🙂 x x
Nice info on the re or. 🙏
Just a smidge of HP Sauce on that sarnie, to really set it off. Great video, thanks.
I prefer mustard!!
@@MotorhomeCampervan Not on bacon!
Good review Peter, of a commendable little van however for the money, the Elddis CV20 is a hard one to beat. Still nice to see alternatives out there.
The Rimor is available with reasonable delivery times, though. Elddis website still doesn't even quote a price for the CV20.
Elldis aren't taking any more orders for vans this year or producing according to the dealer. No regular supply of Fiat chassis.
@@AB-bf9ne it’s a testament to how good a value their vans are. I own a CV40 and it’s perfect design for our needs.
We have a CV20 and can't fault it in any way, took a wee bit of time to get what ticked all the boxes but well worth it. Over 18 months of off gridding with no problems.
“Named after Greek god”…proceeds to show Egyptian hieroglyphs 😂😂😂😂
Great review 👍
Can you review Ford eRV2
Winnebago 👍
Love it Peter nice set up but disappointing the cushions move while driving but am sure rimor will look into that and put some poppers on it so they don’t move this is ideal for those scary narrow roads in Devon and Cornwall 😂👍🏽👍🏽
Glad you liked it
Nice van for the price but as you pointed out the black screw covers would have to go they would drive me crazy. Many thanks for another informative video peter.
Thanks for your comments
Great review, thanks. Beware of the importers MSC, and Webbs dealers, both dishonest, evasive and confrontational.
That's awesome 😊
Glad you like it!
Thanks for introducing this van. Price excellent, specification average. Can you recommend a UK friendly model (max 6 metres) with a Murphy bed and a few more bells and whistles please? Stuart
You won't find a Murphy bed in any mainstream UK 'van. How about a fixed bed layout? There are plenty from brands like Globecar, Dreamer, Malibu and many others.
Pretty bog standard van conversion 😮
Yes, but at a great price and with better quality than some of its rivals
Can you put the back cushions on the outside? So pull the two main cushions together in the middle therefore having only one seam in middle.?
I'm not 100% sure but I don't think so because of the shape in the corners of the 'van. The cushions do fit well, though.
So stupid question time, we have just subscribed to the magazine & are catching up on some relevant videos. BUT what the hell are the three M’s in MMM ? just can’t get the third one lol…
Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly!
Thanks for subscribing - enjoy!
Duh 🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂ Thanks@@MotorhomeCampervan
Curious as to where you view the output of the rear view camera.
The radio screen?
Maybe, or it could be a separate monitor. You'd need to check with the dealer, M and C in Hull
Looks like it comes out of the Grimsby factory, certainly a lot in common with Autotrail. Would like the outside shower, dead useful.
No, it's built in Italy. Auto-Trail has built some campervans for Chausson and Roller Team but, I think, it's only building its own range at the mo. Chausson is starting to import campers from Italy, too.
@@MotorhomeCampervan Interesting. Good point about the wide locker flap btw. Its also true fixed bolsters get in the way, though even I managed a velcro/2 part epoxy fix for that.
The Grimsby factory can't get a regular supply of vans.
We have a tap attachment to give us an outside shower in our CV20, works very well after a swim on the West coast.
Please review some off grid campervans and motorhomes.
Not all of us are tied to campsites!
Have you seen our reviews of the RP Rebel and Rebellion?
Or why not just add lithium batteries and extra solar to any mainstream model? Actually, loo capacity is often the biggest issue, so a spare cassette, too!
@@MotorhomeCampervan a great rp rebel 4x4 was parked next to me yesterday. Very nice!
I'll watch your review.
Do you happen to know who makes the rebel windows?
Many thanks
Enjoyed the video,I’m in the middle of converting a van, can anyone recommend foam for a fixed bed. I don’t know whether to go for 3inch 4inch or memory foam. The foam will have to be cut to an irregular shape.I’m think 4inch will be more comfortable but I’ve been told it won’t be, is this correct? Thanks in advanced if anyone can give advice.
4inzch not memory foam - you'll sweat through the night and have a bad back.
Nice van 👍
Agreed, especially at the price
Upside-down power sockets high up seems odd.
Nicely reviewed as ever. I would have expected more flair from an Italian company. All seems functional, but those rear doors are basic and uninviting. Top top marks for diesel heating. At least if you are stuffed finding gas for cooking ( or anything else for that matter), you can at least keep warm.
If you want Italian flair take a look at the Laika Ecovip campervans. Rimor is more about budget pricing.
Could this be made by Auto-Trail? I know they sub-contract for Roller Team or Benimar for example.
You won't get one until 2025 if it is - 2 years waiting list at our dealer.
No, it's built at Trigano's campervan factory in Italy
Not for me thanks.. I’ll stick to my VW California Ocean. Good video as always thanks
I used to own a Cali. Lovely 'van but very different to this.
Thanks for your comments.
With the desirable extras it's still £65k for a FIAT base camper. And some aspects look decidedly 'budget'.
I can buy a relatively low mileage high spec Ducato,/Relay/Boxer for around £20k.
I"d like to think a £45k conversion would have a little more quality than this.
List price for a Ducato starts mid £30k and this is still one of the cheapest new campervans of its type on the market. Quality is pretty good for an entry-level 'van
@@MotorhomeCampervan Today I agreed a deal on an L3H2 140hp Citroen Relay (same van). With all the gadgetry and 25k miles on it - looks new - in nice metallic grey. £18,600. Even with new wheels and rear camera total cost will be £20k.
@@markheywood8236 Pay for a good-quality conversion and it'll be £50k all in, so a saving. But that will be reflected in resale and it'll be registered as a Van with Windows, not a Motor Caravan, with all the negatives that entails
@@MotorhomeCampervan Come on. You know I can get professionally converted and formatted correctly for re-registration (the van already meets many of the criteria) for less than £40k.
Horus was an Egyptian god
What is the reason the English like/prefer a rear lounge?
Because it's too often cold and wet outside, so we spend more time sitting IN our 'vans
Horus is the Egyptian god of war and the sky.
Thought 5.99 metre was medium wheel base 🤔
Got it now forgot about the xl wheel base.
It is.
Medium wheelbase is 5.41m, long 5.99m, extra-long 6.36m
12:23 Who's the lucky lady?
Haven't you heard, sex sells 😂😂
What is this obsession with lounges? They are most uncomfortable, especially if they have muliple cushion needed to make up the bed! So many motorhome "designers" really have no idea!
This type of layout is the best seller in the UK in this size of 'van, that's why so many motorhome companies make them.
In this one, you sleep lengthways and the joins between cushions are also lengthways. The cushions fit snuggly together, so you probably won't notice any joins at all.
I will certainly not be paying £60k plus a few more £ks needed for "extras" that I consider essential requirements for that.
Just look at the prices of rivals. Most start with a 7, some with an 8...
Great review but uninspiring van.
But look at the price!
£60,000 for a Van Hilarious 😂…….Get a LDV at auctions for £4000 with less than 50,000 Miles and Fit 3 tinted windows for £700 then Get a pre cut and Built Interior Camping Kit for £1200 Fit it’s out yourselves and buy off cut Carpet fit it for around a few quid , Cut some foam to size for a Bed , £13 , Sink £37 , Cooker second hand £40 . BOOM 💥 You got a Camper ….Saving £50,000 £££££££s 😂
You've also got a vehicle that has a resale value of about 50p and, unless you have incredible DIY skills, may well be unsafe.
Whereas buy a proper campervan and its residual value will be vastly superior to almost any car. That's why the VW California sells so well, despite costing £75k or more.
There’s more to this van than the rear lounge,yet you wouldn’t think so the amount of time spent showing you the rear lounge,,
It's the lounge that's the main reason to buy. But we do show the rest of the camper, too
A Very disappointing van. Poor finish all around inside and our. This one is not for me.
Where is the poor finish? Outside it's just the same Fiat van as used by many, many others
Get away with you. For the price it’s spot on.
A few folks seem very out of touch wrt pricing these days. You'd struggle to get a decently-specced VW panel van for under £48k nowadays and that's before you consider the conversion costs.
Good luck with that one. We've had our Autotrail on order since 2021 and no sign if it yet. "No news no Fiat chassis" is all were being told by the dealer. Not even a chassis number. Other dealers have tild me Elldis have stopped taking orders and producing this year because of this. The reviewer needs to do some homework and start saying when these will really be avaiable. If ever. Reviewer needs to do some real homework and stop selling vans which are not there.
Rather than making comments like this, try ringing the importer of Rimor - M and C Ltd in Hull. They have physical stock of some Rimor models with others available on short delivery times.
As a motorhome reviewer of 40 years' experience, I ALWAYS do my homework...
@@MotorhomeCampervan Whooaaa- steady there partner. Looking good for someone doing this that long! People have a right to know what the delivery times are as it is the only thing in Motorhome buyer conversation at the moment. So these are in stock for immediate delivery?
I have rung the Trigano factory in Grimsby who build for for Hymer, Autotrail, Team Roller etc. and they won't talk to me. I have no date - 'Ring your dealer.' They use only fiat chassis and the dealers and the not on their websites concur that there is no regular supply of these vans and to expect an extended delay. You made it sound like you can just pop down and buy one in the video. I'm not buying from the people in this video but they will still have to source the vans from Fiat.
Be nice if you did a video investigating fiat base vehicles extended delivery times, none delivery, cancelled orders being kept on by dealers and sold at top current retail price. Just a suggestion. 😉
Overpriced!
Really?? Have you seen every other maker's 2023 prices??