€96,000 FIVE seat family campervan by Affinity - choosing our new campervan! The Affinity FIVE!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- Is this the family campervan to answer our needs? Is it a suitable replacement for our wonderful Ford Nugget? With the kids growing and us needing more space, plus a bathroom, have we found our new van? The Affinity FIVE appears to fit the brief, but does it win us over?
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Really nice van with a great layout! The only thing to me is that it looks more of a camper than van: elegant and classy but missing the van vibe a bit…The Nugget was a great compromise there!
Curious to see what you went for at the end!
Enjoy the summer with the new van!!😉
Regards from Canada!🇨🇦
Another one thing…the affinity you showed has a low clearance and that can be limiting…a bit higher clearance will be better…and if you plan to use the van all year long I would add a 4x4 so you are ready for anything..!😎
Wow, you hit exactly the reason we didn’t buy this van. The van vibe just wasn’t there. It is beautiful inside and out, but has more of a look of a european style motorhome, than a ‘van’. Actual new van announcement coming soon! Thanks for your great observations!
I know what you mean! Our new van is has identical ground clearance to this one though….they don’t do a 4x4 version of what we wanted unfortunately. Although, it’s still very good and has a prper van vibe!
I do like this van especially the triple bunk beds and bathroom. It seems to have everything you like. Look forward to seeing what you went for. Take care Gill
Thanks Gill! We were impressed, but not impressed enough and there are several practical draw-backs with this van for us. Thanks for watching! Best wishes from us all 👍
Mooi alternatief ter vervanging van de Nugget, succes met de keuze👍. Groeten uit Nederland.
Love it. Palatial adventures await you and your wonderful family. Keep living the dream my friend.
Your nugget is an exceptional example, one of the best I’ve seen but with a growing family you definitely need a change. That looked really nice, tough choices to make but all good fun I’m sure!
Hello! Yes, it is fun and you’re right. The Nugget is fabulous but for all season use and 3 growing girls, we ideally needed a bathroom and a bit more flexibility. Thanks for watching and keep an eye out for our next van video to see what choice we actually made. 😃
Oh my 😍😍😍, this a huge van upgrade, love that brand 👍🏻👍🏻🚐😍. Congrats 🎉 🎉 amazing adventures coming up 😉. Cheers, David 🤗
Hi David, we didn’t go for this van in the end due to Polish tax complications and the lack of versatility with the layout, plus a few other reasons too. However, our new van has arrived and we are looking forward to new adventures coming soon!!!
We were wondering how you were all managing to fit into the nuget as those gorgeous girls grow. 😂 That van is certainly a great option. Looking forward to seeing the surprise! cheers
Hope it is this one, absolutely beautiful and definitely more practical size wise. We are trading our Nugget Plus and have bought something we can stand up in and with a bathroom! Is only 5.53m long, but perfect for 2 of us! We cannot wait! Don’t keep us waiting too long confirmjng the big Van reveal! How exciting for you all! Massive Congratulations 🥳 🎉
That is a good size, especially for just two of you. The Affinity is a beauty, but we decided on another manufacturer instead. Van reveal coming soon, I promise!
I like it, very clever. Looking forward to your next shortlisted choice...
It is a clever design. I hope you like our new van…coming soon 😃👍
It looks great on the inside - nice and spacious. We hired a Weinsberg Carabus last week, built on the same van, and the extra size on the outside makes so much difference to how it feels driving around small towns and narrow roads, and especially trying to park in a normal carpark. A nugget is cosy in a normal carpark space, but the Carabus does not fit, so best to look for 2 spaces side by side and a grass verge behind, though maybe as a family you can use the parent & child spaces and get enough width?
I won't be getting a van that size again - might as well go for the full motorhome.
In the UK at least, the Nugget Plus seems discontinued for 2024, which is a shame. A PHEV or BEV van is perfect for a campervan, as you have a huge high voltage battery that can directly run a high power 230v inverter. That means you can ditch the gas & leisure batteries, to free up some internal space. Use induction hobs, kettle or coffee machine, microwave etc, instead of combining Gas, diesel and leisure batteries.
This is exactly why we have tried not to move to a motorhome. Exploring and parking is much better in a van sized vehicle. Shame about the Nugget Plus being discontinued, but no surprise. Yes, a PHEV would be advantageous for a campervan, but it’s taking the market ages to catch up, as usual. Thanks for the comments 👍
Perfect fit for your family.
I’ve been really looking forward to seeing this van. I’m not convinced and a little underwhelmed, sorry. I guess it’ll grow on me but for me I think my money would go on a motorhome. I think our boys are a little older than your girls and our Nugget Plus still works really well for us.
I do look forward to seeing how you settle into this van.
Don’t worry….this isn’t the one! And, I appreciate your honesty. The Nugget is a tough act to follow and there are compromises….but I think we’ve managed to get a nice one and maybe you’ll like it more than the Affinity 👍🏻
@CaliCamperFamily well I bought the Nugget without seeing one other than your video from the Dusseldorf show (& Silvernuggetadventure)! So really it's all your fault 🤣. I'm sure your new one will grow on me, time will tell?
I guessed wrong 😄 ( the Dreamer family select van ) congrats with your affinity van
…our did you guess wrong?!!! We didn’t buy this Affinity in the end….instead, we went for something else….you are very close indeed!!!
Look forward to seeing which van you went with 👍🏻
Nice to see a different layout and catering for 5. I really struggled. Had to go bespoke and got 3 seats upfront and a rib in the back. Then a pop top on a MAN tGE. At a push all 5 could sleep inside van but much easier with the pop top for one or 2
It’s a real struggle to find a van (even a motor home actually) that carries 5 people legally and sleeps everyone comfortably. I like the MAN TGE’s…good looking van 👍
That’s a clever design, very plush too 👌🏼
Cracking van. Looking forward to your next adventures in that beauty.
This beauty didn’t win us over…we have just taken delivery of someting a bit different to this. Thanks for watching and keep a look out soon for another video soon!
Brilliant van for your growing family😊
It is. And albeit an innovative layout, we didn’t order one…we have just taken delivery of something similar but with a more practical and flexible arrangement. Thanks for watching!
Good to see this video. Nice van though the bunks looked a bit claustrophobic. Can’t wait to see what van you’ve bought. I hope that villa build is coming on well
How nice to take Izzy and jump on a plane to another country to evaluate a new campervan. It looks very nice but I can’t help thinking it’s about €10k too much. Can’t wait for your next video to find out.
It looks very similar to the Nugget. My only observation is the sockets nd control panel is above the cooker so I’d be worried about water/steam ingress over time. Excited to see what you get. We have the Plus pop top and love it for a family of 4 plus Labrahooligan. It can sometimes be a little cosy but the flexibility it gives us is amazing.
The whole market is dominated by 3 companies with all the known brands under them who make no new developments. Affinity is of a new level and as a small company they go their own way. We love the brand.
We agree! It’s refreshing to see something different and more innovative, well done Affinity!
I would see if you could put blackout curtains in the bunks for privacy and it should allow all your daughters to sleep when you put the lights on in the living area, or if the had reading lights they wouldn’t disturb anyone else.
Great minds think alike! I drew a picture to explain exactly this to the manufacturer but they declined to help. It was one of the things that put us off in the end.
Nice one, 3 bunk beds nice for the kids, not sure if the more regular double bed of that type of interior would be ok too. Since the kids seemed to ok sharing big bed. Mostly for the maybe bigger storage under the big bed. Im planning a similar for solo use with 1 german Shepard. Office in front. 2 can work, 4 meeting. And fixed double bed, always available. And huge storage under the bed. Under 6 m length is my goal, so 5.40m is on my wish list. Have been fun following your familys adventures. Keep on rolling :)
What a brilliant design - hope Affinity bring it to the NEC in October - would love a closer look. Is it 6.36cm? Can’t believe they have managed to get 5 berths in all of which look comfortable. Happy travels and good luck with your decision making - Sharon x
That is excellent and totally suits your family. I do wonder where the seat for this and the nugget comes from as it doesn't seem you can get hold of them privately only the not-so-nice rock and roll beds. The Rib bed is ok I suppose but not as good as seat in there or nugget.
With the girls getting bigger you definitely need a larger camper. I looked at the Affinity range at the NEC in February! One concern, no ladder for Izzy to climb up to the top bunk? Good luck and can't wait to see you bought?? 👍
Yea, the lack of ladder means it’s like a climbing frame all the time! Would probably wear a bit thin after a while. However, Affinity said they would engineer in some wooded foot/hand holds to help. Thanks for watching and commenting…new van arrived so new video coming soon on that one!!!
@@CaliCamperFamily Looking forward to seeing the new van! Good that Affinity said they would make it a bit safer to climb up to the top bunk. The villa is also coming on well! ☺️
When you are in Krakow with a camper, go to the town of "Ojców" and see "Hercules Club in Poland" it is call "Pieskowa Skala Castle"
Grazie 🙏
@@CaliCamperFamily If you like extra camper adventure, there is also Silver, gold and salt mine, under ground, it cal "Kopalnia soli Wieliczka" Kopalnia srebra w Tarnowskich Górach"
I'm sure I suggested this van in the comments section of one of your earlier videos.
Where do I buy this van
I hope you get it, but how is the building work going,? Missed seeing Jo, Poppy and Holly though
We live in Fl Usa and dont have access to your options. I love your nugget and would buy one in a minute here. We are 2 adults so i understand why you've outgrown your's. I would really enjoy you telling us how you got to live in Italy living a glimse of italian life through a Englishman eyes. ImEnglish living abroad since i was 25 35 years ago. We want to come to italy one day.
We looked at these kinds of panel van conversions but the issue is payload. Miro 3090 and gvw 3500. Payload of 400kg to include 4 passengers (assuming driver and tank of fuel included in miro). Weight of 4 passengers. Water on board. Clothes and pots and pans if you're lucky. The only way they work is if up plated. Im old enough to have taken my test in 1992 but i was post 1997 thus no automatic c1. To pass c1 you need a medical every 5 years and the medical requirements are higher than for a car B. I cannot pass the medical due to a condition and so it's a no go for me. But we have 2 boys and can fit in the nugget plus pop top. Wish theyd release the hardtop in the uk. I found a cool tailgate tent that goes up in 30 seconds for showers though! Pack a shack based near Edinburgh. Not an awning youd keep up but designed to offer temporary shelter when needed. All things being equal the right panel van conversion vans are amazing. This does have nugget vibes but there is something that made me think this isn’t the one.
So what happend to the nugget?
We did a trip to Paris and the weather was awful. It was at this point we decided that if we wanted to have all season use, we needed more space for the family. However, we still wanted a VAN. Not a motorhome. So, we sold the Nugget and our new van announcement is coming soon!
That’s amazing! I was just thinking this afternoon, it’s a while since I’ve seen one of your videos and I was wondering how your house rebuild is going and if your van had arrived in time for the school holidays 🤣🤣. I think the van looks perfect for you and it’s similar in shape to the Nugget, it’s a bit like a Nugget on steroids. The internal design and finish looks fantastic, so modern and spacious, and excellent quality. The vans are becoming so expensive but I think you’re getting a lot for your money and you’ll make the most of it. We have a 6.36 Fiat Ducato and we love it. I can’t wait to see your next video 😊. Thanks for the update.
Hi Sylvia! You had sixth sense there! I like the Nugget on Steroids comment! Glad you like your Ducato 6.36. We have just taken delivery of our new one…but it’s not the one in the video! 😅…stay tuned! Villa coming on well, and an update is next on the editing table 😃
@@CaliCamperFamily I can’t wait. I’m very intrigued. 😁
I'm guessing it's a different van? Dash looks different...
It is…😎👍🏻
I prefer to stay in luxury hotels with fantastic restaurants and a pool when I travel.
Then why follow a campervan channel?
My thoughts exactly 😌
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Grazie 🤩
😊😊😊😊@@CaliCamperFamily
Just a heads up.. you tube, dropped you videos to me. I fixed it.
Here's, my thoughts on the, NEW NUGGETS 2.0.. THIS WHAT I THINK IT MIGHT BE MISSING.. THREE KIDS, DIFFERENT AGES. BUNKS, ARE GREAT.
BUT,. I WOULD ASK, ABOUT, CURTAINS, PULL AROUND FOR EACH KIDS BUNK.
ALSO, ( DONT KNOW HOW. ), CHARGING PORTS AND A LED READING LIGHT IN EACH GIRLS, BUNK. ALSO,. SURE IT WOULD NOT COST MUCH... A SMALL, FLIP OPEN MIRROR ON THE WALL FOR EACH GIRLS BUNK..( LIKE A SUN VISOR IN A CAR, NOTHING TO FANCY. ALSO, I WOULD WAS... FOR, ON THE GIRLS BUNK WALLS, FACE OUTSIDE.... CHEAP, MESH, NETS,.. HANGER, SO THE GIRLS, CAN,PUT STUFFED, ANIMALS, .. BOOKS, THERE READING, TABLETS, IN THE NICE, WALL, MESH, YOU KNOW, THE, MESH, IS SCREWED TO THE WALL, ALL AROUND, TOP IS OPEN, AND STRIGHTCH OUT, TO MAKE. Basket... The same, for the wet bathroom.. you need, a way, for soap, hand sanitizer, girl,( stuff ), to have a up high.place...yes I saw the medicine cabinet...
I'm talking about, your taken turns, for a quick, shower.. where, do u hang the towel,. I would ask, can, a curten track be added, outside the bath, room,. So mom can help the girls, wash, and still have, privacy. Also, in this day and age...
Solar is kind of a must... Line, the roof, with new modern... Flex, glue down solar...and, hide a couple of, leathem batteries in back.( Yes it will cost a few thousand more.), but in the low run, lights, AC, cold drinks...and u can bundock...cheap, for free, as you show off, Europe... Also, SECURTY.., night, vision camera, motion camera, and, outside, alert, flood, lights, if someone, TRYS to break in and the family asleep. . I would ask, for a 2 to 4 inch, lift kit....I have watched, where you drive... That RV rides low, and would bottom out.. ask, if they can add those wheels in back, that lift, the RV, up, before, it, drags bottom...
... Good, luck...., how's the house... You bring us along, then stop.....
Love to see, how the new add on looks.. as I ramble...a small, tailor,. I closed, to hold, the e bikes. Girls getting bigger, your going to need, 3, or 4., or a hitcher hicker, bike, extension, like two bikes in one. ...
Wow, thanks Frank! Awesome comments and suggestions here, some of which have ran through our minds, but many cool suggestions here. I like the mirror idea for the girls, and certainly the curtain. So many good practical ‘brainstorming’ ideas here…much appreciated!!!! This particular van, we decided against. Our actual new van has just arrived, and some of your ideas are ones which the new van either has, or we will try and impliment! We have found a double stack solution for our bikes! As regards the house build, sorry for the delay! A new video has just been published today, so would appreciate your thoughts there too 👍🏻
@@CaliCamperFamily I'm glad you liked some of my thoughts. Thinking ahead is not easy when your right there. I try to project, the what if of years down the road and say the kids are five years older. Glad you found a good fit. I'll pass this on to you . I'm older, in my 60s, This is a good rule.. ( don't second guess , what's is done. You made a great pick for the new RV,.." done ". No second, guessing u know it was the right fit.)
My thoughts on the house.. just watched, the video. Things, I would have.. two wall, safes. Or one in the floor. You travel alot, as there building if you buy or find the safe. They can adjust, walls, make a cavity where you slide the safe in . And maybe, a hinge wall, that opens up. It not a daily safe. But for birth records, wills, car titles, ECT,. And some fall back, emergency cash in different country's currently. I would also, add... Harvesting, the lake wind.. you could have tons of free electricity there. Modern, roof top, low profile, wind turbines, are cheap now. Look very cool. More like spinning art work. ( Go to you tube, channel? TECK zone. ) They show case new stuff, just getting out to market. There, are new ones now easy to install. They look like a kids, pin wheels, toy. There also, a cool one, that looks like a box on a roof, but to catches wind from all 360 degrees, and thru luveors,, German makers and Dutch, seem to have ones with the highest out put. ( If u look, find out, what your town aloues by code first.)
But wow, if the lake wind can be harvested. You have the perfect place to do it. Zero electric bills, sounds great. And a battery bank. To run the house. Would need to be add now. Where the battery, shed would go. One more, thought... Say if your gone, and bad guys, go after, the girls... One, safe room I would add. So mom, and the girls can run to it..lock there self in and call the police. Nows the time to say up grade, master suite, door frames, to metal, longer anchors..and, also, a SECURTY video system.
Good luck.....house looks, great...