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[ceejayt]

Visited the factory today to see progress on the new vehicle - pick update is 27th November and am now officially very excited

Took a few photos, guys crawling all over it today in the final phases of finishing...

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[Anthea M]

Wow it's going to be amazing!

 

[scotjimland]

exciting times..

what make/ model is it ?

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[ceejayt]

RS Elysian A Class - single large slide out kitchen and lounge area. I posted a spec on my blog here. Retirement present to myself - planning more and longer breaks from next year including 9 months Canada and US in 2017.

 

[funflair]

Looks like they need to crack on for the 27th.

Looking good though, liked the RS a lot more at the NEC this year without the high gloss interior, pool ogives if that your favourite.

Martin

 

[Southdowners]

Lovely vehicle!!

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[ceejayt]

Well, they are 6 weeks late but it is booked with DVLA for type approval on 25th November and that's not really a moveable feast. I have an interior shot or two - it is quite complete internally - shots are a bit dark though - will put them up. They really are all over it - about 6 guys working on it. I am pretty confident.
Booked to go to VanBitz for Growler December 10th.

 

[ceejayt]

This is the slide out section from inside - kitchen and lounge sofa are both in the slide out...

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And this is the dashboard area - awaiting seats...

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[ianandkath]

looks very nice, may you enjoy for a long time

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[ceejayt]

looks very nice, may you enjoy for a long time

Plan to hang on to it until at least 70 (9 years) and longer if I can keep my over 3.5ton licence - here's hoping still fit and healthy then

 

[Rob and Val]

Looks fabulous and we are very envious.

RS Elysian A Class - single large slide out kitchen and lounge area. I posted a spec on my blog here. Retirement present to myself - planning more and longer breaks from next year including 9 months Canada and US in 2017.

Are you going to export it and then re-import it? We would love to tour USA in a motorhome but health insurance costs now prevent it - unless we can win the lottery.

 

[ceejayt]

Plan to ship it with Seabridge from Antwerp to East Coast - goes on a Ro Ro Ferry (!), they also provide motor insurance and a 110v to 220v transformer - so not an export and import, just straight ship it out and ship it back.

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[Spud]

Looks the business!

Am considering ordering a new A class next year and RS are high on my list, so will be interested to know how you have found them to date and what things are like for the first few months after you take delivery, so keep on posting and good luck.
Spud

 

[ceejayt]

Experience of the last one was great in terms of service. They are absolutely rubbish sometimes at getting back to you on email and you have to pick up the phone but always really friendly when you speak to them or go there.

Definitely worth a visit to the factory and loads of vehicles to take a look at.
When it comes to choosing a layout it's basically entirely up to you. Start from one of the basic layouts and then choose what you want to change - which can be anything and everything. Unless you want something outrageous the cost doesn't really change as the vehicle already comes kitted out with everything that clicks and whirrs, onboard generator, underslung LPG tanks etc etc.

I admit I am a fan but then we all have our favourites when we have owned a van.

 

[mitzimad]

looks absolutley fabulous and im very jealous what chassis is it on? and the real question how much

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[Bobby22]

looks absolutley fabulous and im very jealous what chassis is it on? and the real question how much

145k for a 2 year old one with no slide out or solar ....Iveco 4.2 ton odds 3litre

I wonder if you can get remoulds for it?

 

[Jenben]

Plan to ship it with Seabridge from Antwerp to East Coast - goes on a Ro Ro Ferry (!), they also provide motor insurance and a 110v to 220v transformer - so not an export and import, just straight ship it out and ship it back.

We met a German couple on our travels who had used Seabridge to go to US and recommended it.

 

[Scout]

RS motorhomes just up the road ( and round a few corners) from me allways seem friendly when visited, sadly Im too poor to purchase

GOOD LUCK with your van..it looks great

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[irnbru]

Plan to ship it with Seabridge from Antwerp to East Coast - goes on a Ro Ro Ferry (!), they also provide motor insurance and a 110v to 220v transformer - so not an export and import, just straight ship it out and ship it back.

Your new MH looks like it will be beautiful. Do you get to sleep in the MH onboard the ship or do you need to travel seperately. And can I ask how much it costs to have a mh shipped.?

 

[ceejayt]

looks absolutley fabulous and im very jealous what chassis is it on? and the real question how much

Iveco 7ton chassis. This has the new 8 speed gearbox, apparently very smooth to drive. Our last one was a six speed and always had plenty of power but this should be a big improvement.

 

[ceejayt]

Your new MH looks like it will be beautiful. Do you get to sleep in the MH onboard the ship or do you need to travel seperately. And can I ask how much it costs to have a mh shipped.?

You travel separately. You can see the price in the Seabridge site as it is a cubic metre cost. Definitely cheaper for a long trip plus you can take all your own stuff.

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[scotjimland]

@irnbru
perhaps you remember, Queenzlander used a RoRo ferry to Canada , it cost them £1800 for a PVC

you can read about it here http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/leeds-via-americas-to-brisbane.103776/#post-1333246

 

[32143]

Plan to ship it with Seabridge from Antwerp to East Coast - goes on a Ro Ro Ferry (!), they also provide motor insurance and a 110v to 220v transformer - so not an export and import, just straight ship it out and ship it back.

Great looking van, too big for us though, we hope to tour Canada and US in the future so would be very interested in your adventures will you document stuff on your blog?

Lin

 

[alfandM]

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[ceejayt]

Great looking van, too big for us though, we hope to tour Canada and US in the future so would be very interested in your adventures will you document stuff on your blog?

Lin

Will definitely be blogging throughout the trip and coming up to it. The current plan is to leave Feb/March 2017. There is only one fly in the ointment on timing which is our 13 year old labrador - she is already on borrowed to,e but we won't embark on a 9 month trip leaving her behind because off she hasn't shuffled off this mortal coil by then she would while we were away and that would be a bit like abandoning an elderly relative knowing you wouldn't see her again. She has been a big part of the family and loved by our 10 grandchildren.

Will make a decision around September next year on timing.

 

[32143]

Will definitely be blogging throughout the trip and coming up to it. The current plan is to leave Feb/March 2017. There is only one fly in the ointment on timing which is our 13 year old labrador - she is already on borrowed to,e but we won't embark on a 9 month trip leaving her behind because off she hasn't shuffled off this mortal coil by then she would while we were away and that would be a bit like abandoning an elderly relative knowing you wouldn't see her again. She has been a big part of the family and loved by our 10 grandchildren.

Will make a decision around September next year on timing.

Will follow with interest, same with us our old girl is 11 so waiting a while yet, although she would love it don't want to put her through a long flight, younger two possibly.