MORELO factory visit 2023 (1 Viewer)

[funflair]

Loved the interior in the liner but €200k plus for a credo??
Any idea which gearbox do you get if you dont tick for the ZF? Is a manual still available?

Yes you get one of those old fashioned ones with a stick.

 

[funflair]

I think you need to change that to €300+ for a Credo Jon, €296 plus any options.

You have to pay for top quality

Plus extra 1% as that has only 19% added.

 

[funflair]

Cycle ride this morning

Lunch stop, looking around at the beers on the tables I am not sure how we are all going to get back

Concorde factory in the distance.

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[funflair]

Straight off the cycle ride and into a factory tour in English, then a busy evening so only getting around to boring you with the details this morning,

These first two images are the "festzelt" or party area from last year, its is now the furniture production hall where we started tour,

Furniture modules are assembled ready to go to the production line.

So now we are in at the start of production and assembly, this area itself is an extension to the production line where they have added more assembly stations, what's more where we are parked they have started erecting a new building and in April 2024 this will open as the production hall for truck based vehicles over 12t, this will ease production bottlenecks and allow a significant increase inproduction to approaching 1000 units per year.

Mercedes Actros truck chassis ready to begin its journey,

Floor assemblies constructed and tanks and plumbing fitted, the floor is then bonded to the chassis,

With the floror on the chassis they can crack on fitting all the likes of Alde heating boiler and pipework and all the wiring, and trust me there is a lot of wiring

Breakfast time so taking a break i"ll be back.

 

[Mr porky]

Any news on the smaller morelos ie wooshbangs.

 

[jongood]

Any news on the smaller morelos ie wooshbangs.

They used to make a smaller Fiat based home early days but sooned dropped it. By snaller I mean lower, think they were all tags. See a few early Concorde whooshbangs around

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[funflair]

Any news on the smaller morelos ie wooshbangs.

In a word NO, somebody did say that next year there will be no big changes with the new production coming "on stream" and then 2025 may be the year for some developments but no clue which direction that will be, I am not sure they would want to add more model lines at this location as they are currently quoting over two years wait for Empire and Grand Empire and just under a year for Palace Loft etc.

 

[jongood]

Cycle ride this morning

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Lunch stop, looking around at the beers on the tables I am not sure how we are all going to get back

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Concorde factory in the distance.

That white bike is an interesting machine Martin

 

[funflair]

A few more and then I am going outside for some fresh air and get sorted as we have to move from the factory today,

As we move through production there are a variety of different vehicles being assembled so these images are not all the same type of vehicle or even the same chassis, I am just trying to show the stages in order they happen.

A few batteries and a bit of wiring and then the floor goes in, the pre assembled furniture modules can can go in and then the walls, can go on,

The floor, yes this is assembled along with the Alde heating pipes and then pressed with the top and bottom layers, each one is different of course and the layout dictates the run of the pipes.

Walls ready, complete with windows,hatches and even the graphics,

Walls on,

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[funflair]

That white bike is an interesting machine Martin

Strange isn't it there were actually two on the ride, I say "ride" but it turned out to be more of a pub stop than a ride but MORELO were buying the drinks so that was OK I suppose, I would say at least 50% was actually off road but the Pino handled it well

 

[Ridgeway]

That white bike is an interesting machine Martin

E- tandem semi recumbent / hybrid. Won’t be too small when packed down

 

[Flairy]

Thankyou for all your pictures can we have some on the journey

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[Paul F]

Looks like a great weekend. As a newbie to the world of Morelo I really wanted to go, but couldn‘t make it this year. Have already pencilled it in the diary for 2024 though.

 

[jongood]

E- tandem semi recumbent / hybrid. Won’t be too small when packed down

it was a bit of a tongue in cheek remark we ve got a very similar one.the front boom telescopes in and the handlebars fold down and in so it actually takes similar room to an mtb.. we get ours in the garage alongside 300cc scooter.

 

[Steve and Denise]

it was a bit of a tongue in cheek remark we ve got a very similar one.the front boom telescopes in and the handlebars fold down and in so it actually takes similar room to an mtb.. we get ours in the garage alongside 300cc scooter.

What is the idea of such bikes they do seem a bit of an overly complicated bit of engineering for a push bike ?

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[GAVLAD]

Two years is a long time to wait for an Empire or Grand Empire. By the time it’s collected, the Actros would have had additional developments to it.
That said, it just goes to show that there’s money about if their order books are like this and good on them.
It would have been interesting to be a fly on the wall in the boardroom at Concorde when the decision was made to build the Morelo factory so close as a direct rival.
Nearest this country gets to that is another hairdresser or estate agent opening in the same village.
Would we be able to use campsites over here if we had an 11m Motorhome? I struggle with my sub 9m on the club sites. (I’m getting ahead of myself with stressing about this, I know.)
Your photos and itinerary look superb though and I know which model I’d buy now when my lotto numbers come home so thank you for sharing them with us all.

 

[jongood]

What is the idea of such bikes they do seem a bit of an overly complicated bit of engineering for a push bike ?

For us its because my wife is a liability on a bike. I sit on the back with all the controls, Sue sits in a comfy seat on the front, can pedal or not and has both hands free so can even take photos

 

[Shortybird]

I would worry about the mpg

If you had the money to buy the thing I don't think you would be worrying about mpg!

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[WESTY66]

For us it’s because my wife is a liability on a bike. I sit on the back with all the controls, Sue sits in a comfy seat on the front, can pedal or not and has both hands free so can even take photos

For christ’s sake don’t let Mrs Westy see that

 

[Riverbankannie]

If you had the money to buy the thing I don't think you would be worrying about mpg!

It was a joke! I think most got it.

 

[funflair]

Looks like a great weekend. As a newbie to the world of Morelo I really wanted to go, but couldn‘t make it this year. Have already pencilled it in the diary for 2024 though.

Next year around 9th May as it always ascension weekend.

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[WESTY66]

Next year around 9th May as it always ascension weekend.

Gives me around 48 weeks to win the lotto

Looks like a great time was had by all

 

[funflair]

Thankyou for all your pictures can we have some on the journey

I’m not finished the factory build yet, just moved and having a break, more this evening including 1520ah of lithium and 1690watts of solar factory installation.

 

[funflair]

E- tandem semi recumbent / hybrid. Won’t be too small when packed down

Packs down in a couple of minutes really skinny and short enough to sit inside

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[funflair]

Two years is a long time to wait for an Empire or Grand Empire. By the time it’s collected, the Actros would have had additional developments to it.
That said, it just goes to show that there’s money about if their order books are like this and good on them.
It would have been interesting to be a fly on the wall in the boardroom at Concorde when the decision was made to build the Morelo factory so close as a direct rival.
Nearest this country gets to that is another hairdresser or estate agent opening in the same village.
Would we be able to use campsites over here if we had an 11m Motorhome? I struggle with my sub 9m on the club sites. (I’m getting ahead of myself with stressing about this, I know.)
Your photos and itinerary look superb though and I know which model I’d buy now when my lotto numbers come home so thank you for sharing them with us all.

If you are on the waiting list you get the latest spec chassis and build. Would you be able to use it in the UK? Yes but you would end up with a list of sites you could use and it would be limited, would we buy one? NO.

 

[funflair]

What is the idea of such bikes they do seem a bit of an overly complicated bit of engineering for a push bike ?

Jen finds it more comfortable on the front than out normal tandem and of course the electric comes in handy as we are not getting any younger complicated ish? Yes but a lot of standard parts so hopefully not built in obsolescence.

I will also add Steve, if Denise was sat behind you not only would she not see anything but she would have very little air to breathe.

 

[AndyVW]

Martin . Absolutely brilliant collection of pictures and commentary . I’m sat here in Mexico (hench unable to be with you and I can honestly say I wish I was) Like you factory tours do it for me, we ,ve got Jon good out off his Fiat, now he is clearly an MAN fan, next task to get onto Automtatic
Keep it all coming see you soon
Andy

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[jongood]

Martin . Absolutely brilliant collection of pictures and commentary . I’m sat here in Mexico (hench unable to be with you and I can honestly say I wish I was) Like you factory tours do it for me, we ,ve got Jon good out off his Fiat, now he is clearly an MAN fan, next task to get onto Automtatic
Keep it all coming see you soon
Andy

I wouldnt hold your breath on that one Andy, I'm currently having hassle with my Merc car automatic AGAIN !!

 

[funflair]

Right this is the last batch,

Scooters up and down the factory line,

I did promise/threaten, 13x130watts on the solar

5x340ah lithium,

Full size washing machine waiting to go in, hope its reliable as it looks like it went in before the roof went on,

And finally,

The the the that's all folks till next year anyway ,

Now sat on the stellplatz at Dettelbach taking a bit out of the batteries with the air con so the solar can stretch it's legs tomorrow.

A room with a view

Thanks for reading and hope you have enjoyed joining us on this trip.

 

[Flairy]

Marvellous thanks for your efforts Brian&sue

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