Gorgeous BAREFOOT Caravan / Trailer - is it all it is cracked up to be?
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- June 2021. In my focus on Small, Simple Caravans, we take a look at the Barefoot Caravan Trailer, one of the best compact caravans on the market today.
Barefoot is made and sold in the UK by www.go-barefoot.co.uk/
In North America it is made under licence by nuCamp - nucamprv.com/barefoot/
The video is broken up into the following sections:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Exterior of the Barefoot
05:30 - Wide angle interior sweep
06:32 - Continued look at the exterior
07:52 - Detailed interior tour of the Barefoot Caravan
12:26 - Bed Sizes
17:34 - Washroom / Bathroom in the Barefoot
19:28 - Conclusion - is the Barefoot the best small caravan, or are there compromises?
21:31 - Outro - He Never Smiles! :)
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literally a landmark design triumph - this is a historic unit that will always be sought after
Your love for your dog is what brings me back!
What a ZIPPIE LITTLE CARAVAN!!!
for one plus a pup or kitty it's SPLENDID!!!...
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ANDREW!
I like the Barefoot, if you have the money and want something quite unique and personal to you then why not. Good to see you both back out again 👍🐾Karina
The embodiment of compact and bijou! 😍
I love it. I am a little Smurfette at 5 foot 2 and it looks perfect for me. I can't imagine I would ever have that money available though and I would be a bit worried about security with them being limited edition and so collectable. They would definitely stand out and catch people's eye, even thieves!
As always, I came for Dougal but stayed for the awesome review ;)
I love a look around things like this...it's so interesting and great fun to watch. Many thanks Andrew!!! 🙂
So nice to see you and Dougal back on the road. Not to mention the caravan tour. Safe travels :)
St. Dougal with the patience of a saint.
Hello, thanks for the video, you just reminded me why we went for an 8m twin axle, fixed bed, large center bathroom caravan! However, I was talking to the manufacturers (Watsonian) a couple of years ago before the Barefoot was launched, and they told me that this was not aimed at the traditional caravan market. It is aimed at people new to the idea of caravanning who want to go away for the weekend to a festival or suchlike. I think that it fits that market, which is very style conscious. Us traditional caravanners would find it very pretty but not at all practical, but as I said it's not us they are aiming at.
Well done to Watsonian for backing a new idea.
KH
Brilliant to see you’re reviewing again
Great to see you out n about again Andrew and Dougal 👍
Simply obsessed with this wee trailer! ❤️ Looking forward to the North American release this summer (hopefully!) 🙏🏻 🇨🇦 Thank you for this honest and closer assessment! I love it even more. 🌺🌼
Glad to see you back.👍🏻
Lovely in depth tour andrew love the commentary and Thankyou dougal for keeping us entertained😄😄😄love you guys.
Glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth :)
It's quirky and different and definitely appeals to a particular buyer. Thanks for a well balanced and honest review.
Stunning no cooking for me in there. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and details about this. 👍🥰
Yay (sound of a diminutive person rejoicing!), saw them in the flesh at the NEC, very cute and lovely to see something completely different available for those want something quite different, perfectly happy with my Eriba mind you and I can actually reach the cupboards unlike lots of conventional vans ;-)
0 dislike, bravo.. good to see u back to this content
Thanks!
£29k for the Barefoot next year? I can get a beautiful Bailey Black Edition with a fixed bed for that and I wouldn't worry about grounding it. This one isn't for me.
The need to make an XL version so people can actually sleep in it. As it this is fun for a picnic outing only.
I did consider this about 2 years ago but as I have a steep drive so would struggle to hitch it to the car, I went for a camper van. I love my camper van, best decision I’ve every made.
Not normally into small vans, but really like this one
Available this side of the Pond now that nuCamp have decided to partner with them....but still not out here in the great white north. Lovely Caravan....Thanks Andrew, and Dougal your patience is remarkable!
We were almost sold on its size and all the things we have to compromise on, until you got to the bed size. My hubby is 6'2". So that's the end to that. Thank you for sharing your review.
Please bear in mind that I got on the bed the wrong way around - Barefoot assure me that they are long enough lengthwise, and I hope to revisit this caravan soon.
I love these. They were supposed to be built by Nucamp here in the USA and at dealers in 2020 but we all know what happened in 2020. Maybe someday Nucamp will finally get them built here.
not likely at this price Debby. Airstream already tried making an overpriced, nice fiberglass camper. Failed utterly
Dougal and you make me smile😀
I am 5'7", not really diminutive, but not really tall either. But I never sleep completely stretched out (who does?). So, I think I would have no problem with the sleeping arrangement, even the single. I love this caravan. Been watching it for several years and now it's available in the U.S. It's so bright and cheery, I don't think I would get claustrophobic at all. But, it's just me and my little Shih Tsu dog. Two adults might be really bumping into each other.
What a pretty unit, it seems a shame that when it was first designed the internal inches were compromised. I am 6ft so would never be able to sleep (or shower?) without discomfort........ However it's nice to see something different in the market, and thanks to you & Dougal for bringing it to us. Happy trails!
Such a cute little caravan 😄
Love it!
Another great video and great to have you back. I parked my Go Pod next to a Bare Foot in Scotland it made the Go Pod look big, but Freedom & Go Pod are half the price, that’s around £15k extra for a small bathroom, but still a lovely well made caravan.
I misread that as “I parked my Go Pro next to a Barefoot in Scotland and it made the Go Pro look big”. 😉
It's small & beautiful 💜
What a great review that was. Honest and factual. Great idea measuring stuff. If you're 6;7" you're going to struggle, but of course someone that tall isn't going to buy one, but it doesn't make it a bad caravan.
They are beautiful, without a doubt, they are pricey, however it's built to order and bespoke and I think you get what you pay for!
You can't get away from the size of it, of course. I'm sure there are many that consider a twin axle too large. Each to their own and we all have different requirements and budgets.
Thanks for sharing...
Cheers Graham! Exactly, it is NOT a bad caravan by any stretch - it's all about giving folks the facts to be able to make up their own minds what they can and cannot live with. It's not often I wish I were smaller - but it would certainly be a bonus if I were to buy this one! Thanks for watching mate.
Hi Andrew good video nice two see you both have good time take care see you next time .
I was so looking forward to seeing this one. It’s made well and the perfect size for Barbie but not Ken. I do agree, it’s gorgeous.
Love the Barefoot..ideal for a woman or a single. Can't get anything like it in Australia. I am not in the market for life on the road anymore at present anyway but I love to Dream..
Must have Dreams.
Thank you Andrew and I just love Dougal to bits ! Always makes me smile..Take care.
Certainly looks like a well built and stylish caravan. For me personally, I think being on the road for some time in this would be a bit claustrophobic for even one person. But, I'm sure this van would suit a lot of people, especially for the price and build quality.
It's great for a smaller slimmer person than me. It's very cute 😍
A very sweet and cosy caravan😄. Looks like it's made for one person I guess🤔
Depends how much you like each other!!
A lovely triumph of style over substance! Looks lovely but wouldn’t want to live in a dolls house! I’ll take my Basecamp any day!
Thank you for your comprehensive review, so helpful 😊 It’s not for me, i do like a bit of space but beautifully made and so individual 👍
Thanks Ann!
Lovely van, a couple next to us had one on our recent visit to Skye, they had the awning too, beautiful van.
Very cool!
Merci Andrew 👍
Lovely little caravan and thank you for the review.but the price...
Big kisses from France 🇨🇵
Cute and a single grp shell does make sense. I love the look.
But very small and quite a few quirks/ omissions.
That socket panel means cables will get damaged.
Love the seats! As a person of reasonable hight - this would suit me fine. We could have done with seeing if it suited a dog - Dougal agrees i think!
Your dog is lovely 😍😍😍💖💖💖💖
Beautiful caravan. Great review.
Many thanks!
Very nice niche product designed by someone who couldn't find a cute, small caravan for weekending / festivals etc. (Hence on-board water tank).
Never intended to compete with mainstream tourers.
Good to hear manufacturer has healthy order book and is meeting its target niche..
Beautiful little caravan. Thank you for all the look round and info.love your videos keep up the good work. I dont think your in Dougals good books
Wow Andrew I’m 5’6” and need some turning and stretch space so couldn’t use it as a single bed. Still like the baby Airstream 😎🏴🚴🏻😀
Honestly... It seems very much more about style than substance. They really haven't thought about the user. For instance; the bed is for shorter people, but those shorter people would struggle using the loo. Also, how hard is it to put a tap in the washroom? And a door catch! Looks great, but honestly I couldn't live with it.
I love this, for just me and my dogs, seriously thinking about ordering. Sending email to Barefoot to ask if they have a French based dealer. I appreciate your vlogs Andrew.
Nice vid andrew 😊👍
Great vid
I love the style and the fibreglass construction. The seating area reminded me a bit of your Airstream. When you gave the dimensions and weight I was surprised. I thought it was smaller, and would be lighter. In fact it is similar weight to my 6 berth Lunar, which looks enormous in comparison. However, I think it is a very attractive package, and can fully understand people that want something a bit different and rather special would be willing to choose the Barefoot.
I think GRP construction is heavier than aluminium which probably explains a lot! Cheers Neale.
@@andrewjditton Yes, I guess you are right. The aluminium sandwich type construction technique is very light.
Cut back on the storedge and put in a fridgfreezer and cut out T dinnette and then it's your underbed storedge.
Well done Dougal for directing your dad in this informative video. Definitely cute with bags of style. I would miss the opportunity though not
to have an aw ning for tothat extra bit of valuable space. Y
Give.,a toot if you see a blue discovery 5!on the A1 northwards on the A1 to York and Berwick
Sending hugs
Thanks Pamela!
Very good.
Oh, that is cute 😊
Great work Andrew . From an old friend
Curious is there a hidden or sliding screen in the doorway? I also would worry about that door without a stop or protector from hitting the outside. I also did wonder what the ground clearance is because there is no additional step and it's very easy to just step up into it. Little bits of things that may or may not catch other peoples fancy too. I do love the size and weight and would also like to see some outside storage like under it and or roof rack for solar panels and wired for such with possible bike rack or a tail hitch where one could be inserted. Overall lots to like. Thumbs UP!
Some small details that need thinking through, like socket placement etc. The mains one in the kitchen needs to be lower down, and around the side of that cupboard, rather than on the front, so the cables won't need to trail over the sink. The other mains socket, along with 12v and aerial point again need moving from the side of that locker (your head or feet might end up there in bed mode) and moving to the vertical wall unit above the dresser. Surprised these sort of things not been picked up by the designers? Yes, it's expensive, but it's bespoke, and that affords that premium. It's not for me but I see the appeal.
Given the size of the bed, I think a small discount could be arranged
Nice! Are you going to look at the Wildax campervan range on your way north? I think they are based in Yorkshire. My favourite is the tiny Pulsar, it's the same length as the Barefoot and fully winterised!
Hi Matthew, sadly not on this trip. I'd like to see them at some point but I'm already finding it a challenge to see everything on my list!
Too, too cute.😁👍
Sweet little caravan! Looks like you've got great weather, fancy taking some back to Uist when you head home? 🥶
I'll do my best a charaid! :)
Good informative video:))
Thank you!
Being 5ft 2 is often a bit of a pain with everything built for giants.....but in the case of this lovely little caravan it's the revenge of the shorties (apart from the loo seat). Thanks for the great review.
Excellent tour but I'm sure Dougal would have added some relevant comments 🙄 😆 brilliant caravan for someone wanting a compact lightweight van
I find two plug sockets is not enough, one kettle plus TVs and where will you plug in your microwave (you can get one for caravans and not use you house hold one)
Very nice but very niche market. I have owned a couple of Eriba vans and my current choice of a chic van would be the Ocean Drive.
Good choice!
Love you and Dougal.
Aww, thank you :)
Cracking SMALL CAMPERVAN - NOT CARAVAN vid guys. Despite the obvious internal space constraints, which doesn't mean 'problem', we're going for a stealth, pro-conversion with pop-top, with our NV200 (tailgate rear door) and we can't wait.
I'll still be able to drive the van to work, park it up in a regular space - or even multi-storey parking - with no probs.
And at weekends, (or any day for that matter), or just for a few hours..... 'aaah, lovely.... and so appealing. A drive-away awning will be used for longer stays.
And all this without the obvious limitations of a caravan ownership. We've owned several caravans, and loved them, but there is so much more scope to be realised with an NV200 campervan, in my humble opinion.
The pro-conversion prices are around £13,000 (inc. VAT) which is fair - and will make the van a much greater asset to us.
Prices for converted vans, have sky-rocketed due to understandable appeal, desirability and demand, but also to greed, sadly.
Continued happy travels both of you ok :-)
Great stuff! Enjoy your new camper :)
The loo would be too high for me lol 😂 I’d be swinging my legs.
This would be a BIG hit in the USA🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🇺🇸
They are being made under licence by nuCamp - check out the link in the description :)
Style over substance maybe but all the better for it. Great video.
Why didn’t they have a useable large drop down wash hand basin. They could have but a small shelf for a kettle above the hob attaching it to the dividing wall between the WC and kitchen area.. I probably would have preferred to see a solid front instead of that huge window .replacing it with sky light strip instead..
Could you stand ok in the shower? What about ceiling height?
Hi Andrew, although more known for Motorhomes, Wingamm do fibreglass monocoque caravans as well. They are also available in the U.K again. I’d love to hear your thoughts. John
Yes, they are only available in Ayr at the moment which is off my route this trip. I hope I will get to see them soon.
Fabulous looking caravan, to me you buy one of these with the heart, not the head, I bet there’s a cult out there that adores these
Hi - what’s the circular thing in the middle of the floor?
That's the socket for the table leg.
Can you please review the Tab 400???
Would love to! Hopefully I'll be able to get one for a live-in review one day.
Lovely van Andrew, but pricey. Having never towed before my wife and I wanted something compact to tow so we’ve ordered a Go Pod. These are GRP construction too like the barefoot. Have you ever seen or reviewed one. Can’t wait to collect ours.
I've seen one but not reviewed one. They really are compact! But certainly fit the bill of 'small and simple' which I see to be focussing on at the moment.
6:22: Seamless link - Barefoot foot mat next to barefoot Dougal.
Isn’t he well-behaved? My dog would be straight inside.
Pink its just gotta be pink. 🇬🇧👍😁
If it was me I'd have Doogle to come in.
How much??.get a decent swift or coachman brand new for that..
I've given up on the US version being released.
Expensive but beautiful
Lovely looking retro caravan, the main thing that would concern me is the Dometic loo, from experience they are totally over engineered and will give nothing but problems. (As seen on the video they are also too high from the floor and very uncomfortable)
Interesting! Yes, my friends have one in their Vanmaster and we don't mention it... :-/
So you have to be small for the beds but tall for the loo...? A little more thought in that department I think. Nice little van though.
Surprised to see such a good looking wet room. But the sizes overall are rubbish, for the sake of six inches longer and wider the bed could be useable but at 29 grand and one high up socket in the kitchen it's way overpriced even for being bespoke.
I would have one tomarrow to match my classic car but....I would have to take out a second mortgage to buy it and that is not a figure of speech!. 12 years ago I could of afforded one. Still I am still very lucky to own an Eriba Puck*.
Why do caravan and motorhome manufacturers put high toilets in vans clearly meant for short people? I'm 162cms or roughly 5 foot 4 inches, so I would fit in the bed no problem, but my feet would dangle 8 inches or 19cms on the loo! I have to take a fold up stool on journeys in my Autosleeper
You didn’t try the bed in the most obvious position to sleep in ie the head at the head of the caravan down the middle … thanks tho … love your detail
Some people on North Uist could buy that after they won the Postcode Lottery last year!Programme about their win was on Chnl4 last night.
Yes! It happened just before I moved there.
No mosquito net either on the door.
It seems that the smaller and less caravan you get the more they cost.