That’s crazy money for an almost 20 year old vehicle. If that’s the state of the market the industry is in trouble.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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@suesmith4209

2 ай бұрын

That's what you will pay for a hymer of that age, they are brilliant vans and go on forever

@davidevery427

Ай бұрын

No, you've got things the wrong way around. High prices in this industry mean (1) that there is a lot of demand for the goods sold in the industry and (2) that healthy revenue and profits can be made by companies operating in this market. They show that the camper market in the UK is currently a very strong, healthy and attractive industry for companies to sell into.

@6581punk

Ай бұрын

@@suesmith4209 The caravan part might last, not so sure of the van it is built on.

Vans made prior to the new 2006 Boxer/Ducato/Relay had few galvanised parts and were expected to do 30K per year and be written off before 10 years old. Chassis and panel corrosion remains a key problem, for motorhomes/campers with high residual values.

@6581punk

Ай бұрын

I saw what I could get for my money and the base vehicles are ancient, the OEM parts supply will have dried up and you'll get taxed off the road the way all these air quality charges are going. Bought 2018 VW transporter instead. I expect even Euro 6 won't be enough for ULEZ etc when the next version comes out.

Great condition for it's age! A very good starter van.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

It sure is! Timmy 😃

The layout is fantastic. £20k is steep tho.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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I really like it when you review older campers this so nice and the little touches that a couple of camper builders could learn and for £20000 all that camper van and its great ideas

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

We agree! Les 👍

That bed idea is so simple but it works and I can’t believe it’s not still being used in today’s modern vans, great video again

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Terry 👍

Its amazing how all the cupboards, doors and fixtures seem so solid and still work so well after nearly 20 years! What a testament to German build quality back in the day. If you knew someone who could make up some more up to date seat and cushion covers for a few hundred quid, and if you could maybe refinish over that very dated-looking wood with a nice light but modern colour, I bet that interior could be done up to look fantastic, and for not too much money. And it will last another 10 years, easy. The big question mark is over potential future emissions regs that might limit travel in some towns or in Europe, so personally I'd be looking at fitting a brand new engine (not a recon) that meets the new emissions regs, if that was feasible. Would that cost about £10k? So what you'd end up with, for not much more than £30k, is a van with a new engine and a cleverly designed, smart looking interior that is built to last years. Yes you'd still have that dated cab, but if you weren't fussed about outward appearances it could make a great project. And it wouldn't draw the attention of thieves the way a new £80k van would. Am I making any sense at all, or should I be taking meds? 🤣

It’s ok for a starter van it’s a bit tired looking the most I would pay is £8,000. Then if I got three years out of it I would be happy.😃

@THETATTOOGARDENER83

2 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same about £8k for an old starter van

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@gary-kr7dm

2 ай бұрын

I just sold my 30 year old Autosleeper on a Ducato for 10k. If looked after they do hold their price. So this Hymer is well worth the money.

A relative of mine has a furniture company based in the Italian lakes that makes custom built furniture and count Serie A and Ligue 1 players among their clients so deliver anywhere from Naples to Paris. Their IVECO Daily has the 2.3 motor and 6 speed 'box. It's done 400,000 kms in the four years they've owned it with no issues.

@kelvinlewis4065

Ай бұрын

Wow...certainly had their use out of that !!!!!!!!

Great van for its age, good space throughout, thanks for sharing 😊

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Lee 👍

I had a motorhome from 2005 to 2015 ,but I will never 👎 pay the stupid prices for motorhome s now ,thankfully I’m not that thick ,I’d rather go without debs xx

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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Absolutely beautiful motorhome. I love hymer ones ❤️.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

We agree! Hugh 👍

I bought an identical one of these a few years ago, from a local dealer with a good reputation. It was built in 2004. Great looking van. Loved that it was 5 berth, and had so many seat belts. Hated that it didn’t have central locking. The downstairs beds were actually very uncomfortable for sleeping when the beds were made up. However mine had a lot of faults - gearbox issues 2nd to 3rd, brakes distinctly dodgy, engine funds escaping into cab when driving. Plus - though it sounds funny - the toilet door lock failed leaving my daughter trapped in the toilet compartment. I was there (with screwdriver ) to get her out but usually it would have been me on my own, so a fairly terrifying scenario in that case. I ended up returning it after 3 days and then had a huge battle with the dealer for my refund. They denied there were any faults. Wouldn’t have succeeded getting a refund without the support of Trading Standards, so remain grateful to them. I posted a review on Trustpilot about the dealer - as did someone else with a similar experience buying from them - and was very disappointed when the dealer forced Trustpilot to remove both of our reviews. I’m sure though there will be no such issues buying this one, and they are great vans with a great design.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Oh no Beth sound like you had a nightmare! they are a great van if everything is still in good condition.😃

@iancampbell6925

2 ай бұрын

Don't trust Trustpilot, they only look after the businesses involved to create the illusion of trustworthy enterprises to fool the public.

I paid £22k for my 3bed semi Lol. A nice example and gets you on the motor home ladder sounds expensive but it’s all there ready to roll. Hymers always hold money for a reason.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Very true Dan 👍

Hymer, Good quality build , nice.👌

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Yes Peter great vans 👍

I Absolutely love it! ♥️

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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Yes very nice Van indeed! Only Downside is the Hab door on the Wrong side! But as Euro Van it's expected!

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

You are right!👍

Love this van!

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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Great Motorhome. Cheers lads.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Trevor 👍

Hymers go on for ever, they're solid and well built and they hold their value.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

HI Sue, Yes they are a solid well built van 👍

Brilliant van! The new motorhomes could take a leaf out of this book.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Very true Swanning 👍

Another good video lads 👍👍👍👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it again Jimmy 👍

Great review boys . Stokie in Cyprus 👍🇨🇾✌️

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it fellow Stokie 😃

@theeuropeancyclepaths8206

2 ай бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan Always Duck! Great videos from you guys. Keep ‘em coming 🙏

Jason being awkward, as if!!😂 I like this old van, I can see how I'd make it my own & it'd be a home from home I'd be proud of. Thank you for showing it to us guys.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Your welcome Annie 😃

Old vans can be OK. But what about the mechanical parts of it? IE, is it going to cost you a ton in welding costs to get it through the next MOT. If you have £20k to buy this, then you should be prepared for additional cost to get it through the MOT each year because of its age.

proper old skool build homely feel and comfy lol

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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If you’re starting out it might be worth considering but not silly money. Being German built it seems to have held up pretty well .

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Yeah great vans Mark 👍

Why is it kevs laugh reminds me of Barney Rubble 😊👌

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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That’s a lovely motor home, just needs a bit of TLC. If looked after should last another 10 - 20 years.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely Gary 👍

I would buy that!

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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I have a hymer 30yrs old. It's brilliant.. there coated under and don't rust..the Germans make campers. At 20 grand. I'd highly recommend that van it'll last you if kept well 30yrs.. its all your needs, or you could spend 70 grand so people cannot look at you more..

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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Pricey unless a no quibble full warranty for 3 years. Spares still available like light lenses etc?

@davidhayes4814

2 ай бұрын

Who would give a full 3 year warranty on a twenty year old vehicle?

I`d have it ,,,really like the layout 5 stars 👍👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Tony 👍

this one reminds me of a Japanese Toyota camroad

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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Hey chuckle brothers. Prices are going to after drop big time b4 I'm willing to trade my van in😉👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed!

They hold their prices well I'd pay that amount ,but I'm looking to use one full time ,so another man's meat is another man's gravy 🙌

@mintywebb

2 ай бұрын

You won't get any better than that for 20 grand whether you want to live in it or use it for a weekend once a year. The only thing I'd look for is perhaps an oven/grill. It's a perfect size to drive about because you'd have issues putting it anywhere. People tend not to like RVs rocking up and parking.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Very wise words Roy 😃

So far Forfar 5, Fife 4.👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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@josephdaly3327

2 ай бұрын

....or as Stan Boardman used to say....Fife 4, Forfar so far 5... and since it was the Germans that bombed his chippy, (for the purpose of this video) Hymer sure that counts as satire!

For every time he said "Kev" you get .5% discount. 😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

I would be skint Flaggyt 😂

Calm down. We see it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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A citeon Berlingo micro self build....

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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It looks tidy for the year..But I sold my very tidy 2006 Ducati based camper late last year because of the emissions you won't be able to drive these non compliant vehicles much longer, drive through cities or get them insured...

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

There's a few years left before that will happen Steve.👍

Well screwed together, what a nice van. Bit worried you Shropshire types see a big bed and wonder how many you can get in it😂😂😂 Cheers K.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

😂😂

I like it lads but I'm easy to please ✌️

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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is this for sale @TheMotorhomeMan? Lubbly van.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

caravansandcampersltd.co.uk

@davebroderick6338

Ай бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan Don't see it listed there, sorry guys. Do you still have it?

"East Fife 5, Forfar so far haven't scored" is what I think you're looking for, Kev

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

Thanks for that 😃

I’ve always loved the small romahomes , all the rest seem just too big for me.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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I wondered where captain Haddock had gone!

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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how much ??

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

caravansandcampersltd.co.uk

A cute caravan that will last for a while. but this is very expensive. It is not clear where and when a problem will occur in the car.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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You 2 are a funny pair init kev

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Rob 👍

What's the cameraman called?

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Errr think it's Kevin 😂

Proper coachbuilt.

@TheMotorhomeMan

14 күн бұрын

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feels as though where you're stood with the bed made up, if you put any weight on the part in front of you to get into bed it's not the best kind of support and will easily bend or break

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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Is it still for sale

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

caravansandcampersltd.co.uk

This must have been well ahead of the game in 2005.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Yes Martin they sure were 👍

If going to Europe a Euro5 or 6 motor is imperative...Both accepted everywhere.....Crit Air sticker needed....Easy to get .5 Euros.

Is the magic roundabout still PC 😂😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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is the camerman called kev by any chance 😆🤣

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

How did you guess Tim 😃

This happened 2 1 of my friends he bought a camper similar 2 this 1. 20yrs ago 4 £20.000 and sold it a few weeks ago 4 about the same he paid 4 it. Inflation has gone mad.😜🤪😝🤑

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

Great stuff Russell 👍

look like gary barlow with the beard lol

@TheMotorhomeMan

19 күн бұрын

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The camper van market needs recalibrating big time. Nice little van but Jesus, 20k. Nah.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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Did not see air conditioning

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

No Sheila not in this one 👍

Dont like the "Camp" logo on the drivers door , could give the wrong impression .

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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They won't be much left of it either, but the time he's stopped smashing it about in his 'review'.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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2:13 "So...Hymen..." 🤣 Er...... no.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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A class van but would not pay twenty grand

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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Of course its worth it , your selling it 😩

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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So.....is the camera man called Kev ? 🤔

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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East Fife 4 - forfar 5 😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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20k for that in 2020 at the end of the 1st lockdown.. maybe... but now in 2024... NO WAY

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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🎉not rocket science to open a locker 😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

😂

Interesting but the comedy show doesn't really work for me...

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

😐 it gets better.

Anyone willing to pay 20k for this antiquated piece of garbage is out of their minds. Far better hiring one considering the amount of use most get.

@Cyberdyne-kg8ku

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's so garbage it's lasted 19 years. You 🔔🔚

@farnyone

2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more....ridiculous price

@YllaStar95970

2 ай бұрын

It may also struggle with emissions regulation zones, on engine, tyre, and brakes. With cameras going up everywhere, you may be the last to know, that you have just attracted a financial penalty ( per day).

@rickystewart2839

2 ай бұрын

Youd get $80,000 for that it New Zealand Equivalent of £40,000

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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2 empty heads

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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East Fife 4 Forfar 5

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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@josephdaly3327

2 ай бұрын

East Fife 4, so far Forfar 5...at last I've nailed it. We all must've watched the same performance, or this gag was in every '70s comedian's repertoire. This is how Rap was born Kev, it's all in the flow...you know. Now sort your act out!

Your on drugs 😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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Interior is completely done wrong Bathroom too small, how you pass to the bathroom from cab bed over bed in mid car? Completely wrong, this Hymer is big disappointment from that time! . see some of Italian makers how they do the interior on same chassis of Fiat. Engine / gearbox an reach 500 000 km no problem, chasis is galvanized no rust. Kitchen chatastrophic layout! I never seen worse. Dinet too big and not ergonomic. This car is completely disappointment if compared with others as same age!

Trade propaganda! Still trying to rob you!

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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You know your stuff on campers and caravans, but spoil with the comedy, it just don't do anything for me. Your not even funny. Stick to the serious stuff.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

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I’ll give you $10,000 another penny more

Some ideas from this van could be brought back on modern vans. Makes me feel practicality took precedence over looks. Great little van.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

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