These were surprisingly nice cars, liked many of the solutions, the price of the cars seemed very good, great value

The closet in the shower is genius. I actually saw a Tiny House using the same Idea, with the shower hidden behind the closet.

all that and park anywhere , very nice

@VanlifewithAlan

3 жыл бұрын

That is the idea Douglas!

I think it's very nice. With the pop up roof it's perfect for a family of 3

The 5.4m length of the Dreamer means that it can be used as an everyday vehicle. 6m is just that bit too big for car spaces etc. Vans of either length are great in town too.

Great to see a video of so many Dreamer camper vans at a trade fair.

Truthfully Is best. Improvements can be made from truth.

Love the wardrobe in the shower design. I had thought of building one where I hang garment bags in the shower when not in use. This solves that inconvenience.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of people use the shower as a wardrobe and not as a shower! The idea makes sense!

@NoteFromSELF

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Yeah. Why take up valuable space for something we use less than 1/48th of a day? A poor man's version (Sprinter Van) could be a wardrobe on castor Wheels. You'd simply roll it out and back in with all the clothing still hanging. This kind of learning and exchange of ideas is the good side of the internet.

Looking forward to that d62 van. That looked interesting as well

@SimonCurrey

4 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to semi permanently mount a bike rack awthartships on the lower bunk? Suitable for 2 road/ touring bikes. As including oven it would be unique in under 2 metres in narrow van config.

I commented on the SkyDancer as being rather high for driving, abd more luxury than I would need. The second of these with the clever wardrobe placement is closer to my ideas. Looks like a comfortable size for 2 or three people for a touring holiday of 2-4 weeks.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle, I get around 100 comments per day but I remembered you!

I rarely read the description, so if I hadn't read the comments, I wouldn't have known there was a bit about the roof being a pop top bed, not storage, as Alan mentioned in the video. I don't suppose I'm the only one who doesn't read the description either, going by the replies. It was pretty obvious it was a bed up there though, so I was surprised by the mistake. Nice van for the size though.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Instead of saying 'tent' up there I said 'storage' - I am trying to avoid cleaners and security people trying to disturb me, copyright music which suddenly comes on - I think in these circumstances one is entitled to get words mixed up.

I think the wardrobe closing into the shower is excellent! It's a shame it's a fixed bed, a fold down from the wall with seats under it would be better in my opinion. Great small van😁

Hi Alan, maybe you should use the description refering to beds being longitudinal or transverse! I think it's the industry standard terminology 😀😀

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Simon, I have to consider who is watching, two thirds of viewers are not native speakers. When I started saying integrated and semi integrated, no-one else used the terms, now they are used in sales brochures. I might use these words now and again though.

I liked the second one best. The best thing about the red one is the colour, as you say. Not sure why "addict" - except for the alliteration of D sounds. Seems daft that more companies don't make a better range of colours. You didn't say why you don't like Dreamer.

@VanlifewithAlan

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I am beginning to change my mind on Dreamer. I always thought it was as though things fell to pieces on it but it seems to be getting better.

10:28 THANK YOU!! Also for mentioning that a panoramic skyroof beats having that little underroof storage space anytime. What the answer to a proper floorplan is? Take a look at the american campervans like the van from your colleague, Mr Ultramobility

I'd like Alan to show us one of these small foot print vans with extra living, high roof top, pop up roof with one bed up top, and with larger kitchen, storage, bigger fridge/freezer and larger living and bath rooms...ie the main floor of the van just for storage and amenities and living, no bedroom.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

I can only show you what is there - not what is not there!

D55 was my fav , would just give it a customised glitter paint job 😀

That 'storage' up top, is a pop top, ie a second bed. Its basically the same as a Hymercar.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

As is clearly written in the description.

@tooyoungtobeold8756

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Why say it then?

The hinged cupboard in the D55 is a bit worrying. Bearing in mind of Dreamer quality I wonder how much weight that cupboard could carry. I can see those hinges coming off over time as they are supported only on plyboard. I think Knaus do a similar thing.

@G-ra-ha-m

4 жыл бұрын

When I last looked the Dreamer/Rapido 55 was actually quite heavy compared to the German vans of the same size. I sort of liked the layout with the opposite shower/bathroom and combinations but for me the shower was not tall enough and the Globecar Summit 640DK did the arrangement better and with less weight. Also the low cupboards in the bed area force you to sleep heads one way, not always possible when parked on a slope. I was a big fan of the D55 Select, especially with the extra roof window when it appeared but the more I looked the less I liked it. The dinette table isn't that wide either (although better than the tiny Weinsberg ones!).

nice

I am really excited by this van, however I won't like the extra speeding tickets it attracts also...!

Can you video any of the dreamer vans with the separate shower and actually use the bathroom door correctly? It slots in next to the refrigerator to form a partition. It is the MODUL system by Dreamer.

54k€ - i think its a good deal. nice camper 👍

Really like the D55 Limited first one I have seen with separate shower and wash room

@G-ra-ha-m

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you fit into the shower, it's not for tall people!

Real doors and a shower, not a wet shower are a must for me. Ih and a bed , full or queen . Kings takes up too much room

The fridge is a bit too small and the basin is bigger then one needs...unless one is planning to wash clothes in it.

@G-ra-ha-m

4 жыл бұрын

Good for washing hair!

Nothing will ever convince me that a Fiat van is worth so much money.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

And that is a cheap van for what it has!

@simon1066

4 жыл бұрын

Alan Heath it’s staggering, I’ve checked and a brand new base Fiat Ducato van is around £22k including VAT. The converters presumably get them a lot cheaper by buying in bulk, their profit margins must be huge.

Alan, the red one...what are the ladders for?

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

To get into the tent in the roof!

Tienen otra que mide 4.96 de largo, gracias

What do you mean storage in the red van ? it’s obvious it’s got a full length elevated roof lol, come on that’s what makes it special, would love to see it up.

@G-ra-ha-m

4 жыл бұрын

I spotted that too, but I'm not a fan of them. Heavy, generally they mean no skylights, you have to get up there and they present heating and maintenance challenges and they're expensive !

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

It is pretty obvious it is a tent in the roof, obviously I got my words mixed up.

@toddy505

4 жыл бұрын

Alan Heath No problem, i didn’t realise you had broadcasted it live, i assumed there was some editing been done, thanks for the review anyway Alan.

Red makes it go faster

Just to add to my previous comment, if watching on my tablet, it doesn't show the description, so even if I wanted to read it, I couldn't.

Hey Alan, what is your favorite campervan under 5.99cm?

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Ionnis I saw your message five hours ago and have given it some thought and still don't know.

@googohn

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan :) Maybe the best/more practical layout for you?

@travelcampervansandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@googohnUnder 5.99cm it will be a Matchbox campervan! If you meant under 5.99m I'm sure Alan won't mind if I answer for him! He has said that his favourite layout for a campervan of that size is that of the Font Vendôme Bel Horizon/Karmann Mobil Dexter 550. My favourite layout too but they are sadly not available where I live.

FYI, the roof space is a pop top tent. So there is a bed up there!!!

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

As it says very clearly in the description!

@ShiYuMeng2

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Maybe do a popup to let people know its not storage space but a poptop instead?

Nothing wrong with dreamer Al, why don't you like them ?

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

Nearly everything from Rapido seems to fall apart to me except the Florian brand. Not that I have ever owned one or used one for any length of time.

@slfbs

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Al we got a 709f 2004 model it's rock solid and never had any issues with the van, I thought rapido was a quality make ? Cheers for now Sean 👍

what is the ladderfor

@G-ra-ha-m

4 жыл бұрын

To get into the pop-top.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

It was down in this video but I have film of it when it is up and in action which I will post eventually.

@yoomo

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan one thing I don't quite understand (without having any hands-on experience with these vehicles) is why do they locate the access in the front of the car, which seems to me to be a bit in the way of someone being using the living area. Wouldn't it make more sense to access to the pop-up bed from the back, where the other bed is also located? Of course then the roof should be hinged in the front, but that isn't something never seen before (Westfalia I believe?). Do you know the reason for such a design choice? Thank you

Pretty basic to be honest. Shows how good Malibu designers really are in comparison.

Isn't that another bed in the pop-up roof of the red camper, not storage. I think the hint was the ladder on the bed. I am surprised with all your "experience" in looking at vans you didn't see that.

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

What does it clearly say in the description?

@anonymouse1309

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan And yet in video you called it storage and didn't mention it.

I didn't know i had OCD until 5:28

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

What is OCD?

Is it hooked on diesel? Lol

Windows in washrooms where there could be a cupboard?: Will someone tell me under what circumstances do you want to see out, or do you want other people to see in, when you are in a washroom? No comprende! Pointless expense on the part of the builder. They all have roof windows and lights.

The layout of car camping is the same and bad for everyone

Why would I give you money if you can afford something like this?

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

I was not aware that you were giving me any money, or for that matter had any intention of doing so.

@the_original_skytiger

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Hey genius, it says right on your video "contribute to my...."

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

@@the_original_skytiger Something you have not done.

@the_original_skytiger

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan LOL You are absolutely right! My point originally. You still haven't answered my question. Why would I?

@VanlifewithAlan

4 жыл бұрын

@@the_original_skytiger Because as long as I am covering all the costs there is no reason for you to contribute is there? That is your mentality, you expect everything for nothing. You see how well I know your way of thinking?