Time for a Globecar (1 Viewer)

[jezport]

I preferred the flush windows when we were looking at them, seem a bit safer and harder to just get a screwdriver in behind and prise off.

A crowbar or large screwdriver will easily open either, and the thief really doesn't give a damn how much damage he causes.

 

[Blue Knight]

A quick update guys: we are currently in talks with a dealer about the purchase of a Campscout Revolution but everything is still TBC.

We went to the NEC yesterday and subsequently looked at every PVC at the show only to be massively disappointed by most. The Revolution is definitely in my top two along with the Hymer Yosemite Pop-top which has quite an innovative layout for our style of living (with a big dog).

The one point that was most apparent from chatting with so many sales reps is that the dealers are desperate to get any business possible.

 

[Garfields]

Time to list the pluses and minuses of each
It's all down to how you use the van and you're personal preference now
At least you're down to a choice of two

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[CazPaul]

If signification is important i definitely would avoid the pop top van Andrew.

 

[gerry mcg]

If signification is important i definitely would avoid the pop top van Andrew.

I think I would avoid a pop top as well ....

 

[CazPaul]

I think I would avoid a pop top as well

Yes and I meant to put winterisation, bloody tablet and auto text.

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[Blue Knight]

Thanks guys, I knew what you all meant including you Paul

We've done a nice thing by adopting our new Rottweiler but by doing so it has made the move to a PVC a bit more challenging.

Nicky and I attended the NEC on Wednesday afternoon for 4-hours (that's time I won't get back ) and after inspecting every PVC at the show we concluded that PVCs and large energetic dogs don't mix well - or that's our take on things.

The Revolution seems to be the best of the bunch while the Hymer choice was just an attempt to grasp at straws because of its large rear walkway space - the pop-top is a £3,500 option but Nicky liked it

If we didn't have the Rotti then my ideal choice from every PVC at the show would be the Campscout B followed by the IH630RLS (slide-out) but the £92,000 price tag was somewhat off putting.

I have a fantastic offer on the table for a Revolution so we'll have to have a serious think to see if it's right for us.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[CazPaul]

Thanks guys, I knew what you all meant including you Paul

We've done a nice thing by adopting our new Rottweiler but by doing so it has made the move to a PVC a bit more challenging.

Nicky and I attended the NEC on Wednesday afternoon for 4-hours (that's time I won't get back ) and after inspecting every PVC at the show we concluded that PVCs and large energetic dogs don't mix well - or that's our take on things.

The Revolution seems to be the best of the bunch while the Hymer choice was just an attempt to grasp at straws because of its large rear walkway space - the pop-top is a £3,500 option but Nicky liked it

If we didn't have the Rotti then my ideal choice from every PVC at the show would be the Campscout B followed by the IH630RLS (slide-out) but the £92,000 price tag was somewhat off putting.

I have a fantastic offer on the table for a Revolution so we'll have to have a serious think to see if it's right for us.

All the best,

Andrew

I would continue to study and refelct Andrew if you feel large dogs and PVC,s dont go together well, which i fully agree with.

We were going to get a PVC but with 2 dogs decided on an A class, even though only 6.5 metres the difference in space is massive, its big decision and requires plenty of thought doesnt it?

 

[Rob Hammond]

Thanks guys, I knew what you all meant including you Paul

We've done a nice thing by adopting our new Rottweiler but by doing so it has made the move to a PVC a bit more challenging.

Nicky and I attended the NEC on Wednesday afternoon for 4-hours (that's time I won't get back ) and after inspecting every PVC at the show we concluded that PVCs and large energetic dogs don't mix well - or that's our take on things.

The Revolution seems to be the best of the bunch while the Hymer choice was just an attempt to grasp at straws because of its large rear walkway space - the pop-top is a £3,500 option but Nicky liked it

If we didn't have the Rotti then my ideal choice from every PVC at the show would be the Campscout B followed by the IH630RLS (slide-out) but the £92,000 price tag was somewhat off putting.

I have a fantastic offer on the table for a Revolution so we'll have to have a serious think to see if it's right for us.

All the best,

Andrew

£92 grand

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[Manxcat]

They're having a larf!

 

[CazPaul]

Wow 92k for a panel van and not even fully winterised.

 

[Minxy]

I wondered what you were talking about earlier!

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[CazPaul]

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I wondered what you were talking about earlier!

I wrote that and then went to work, I only realised what it had been changed to later on, what an idiot I thought.

 

[Blue Knight]

I would continue to study and refelct Andrew if you feel large dogs and PVC,s dont go together well, which i fully agree with.

We were going to get a PVC but with 2 dogs decided on an A class, even though only 6.5 metres the difference in space is massive, its big decision and requires plenty of thought doesnt it?

It's funny that you should say that Paul as we looked at the smaller Frankia and it was quite well appointed for space.

Food for thought mate.

 

[Blue Knight]

£92 grand

The non slide-out model on display was £78K and the slide out option was £14k on top. There were other options available according to the young sales girl which would take the price to circa 100K.

That said, it seems that IH is having problems in getting its hands on the Fiat base vehicles to build it's range of vehicles in the first instance, hence the reason why they could not build an RLS for the show.

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[Blue Knight]

Morning all,

Can some kind Funster tell me what awning/drive away awning they use for their Campscout Revolution please (incl costs if possible).



Andrew

 

[Neckender]

Hi Andrew I bought one of these brilliant awning but to much for me to erect we used it only once.
The reason to much for me is age almost 69 and multiple operations to shoulders and elbow.
If your interested I’d sell it half price, there’s plenty of room for your Rotty.

https://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/gb/Kampa-Travel-Pod-Maxi-AIR-Driveaway-Awning-2017/m-16661.aspx

John.

 

[Blue Knight]

Hi Andrew I bought one of these brilliant awning but to much for me to erect we used it only once.
The reason to much for me is age almost 69 and multiple operations to shoulders and elbow.
If your interested I’d sell it half price, there’s plenty of room for your Rotty.

https://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/gb/Kampa-Travel-Pod-Maxi-AIR-Driveaway-Awning-2017/m-16661.aspx

John.

Thanks John, you're a real gent

If the F45 wind-out awning on the Revolution is about 283cm from the ground then how would I go about fitting that awning to the van - it's all a bit new to me as we've never considered a live-in awning before.

I've checked out a fee pics of the van and I can't see a gutter rail or equivalent; just the awning lip.

Cheers John,

Andrew

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[Neckender]

You would need this Andrew under £25 on EBay.

Click to view larger image and other views

• Sell it yourself
  Motorhome Awning Driveaway Kit - 6mm to 4mm

 

[Blue Knight]

You would need this Andrew under £25 on EBay.

Click to view larger image and other views

• Sell it yourself
  Motorhome Awning Driveaway Kit - 6mm to 4mm

Thanks John, I've just read about that bit of kit but I still have a ficko question for you.

If the standard travel pod maxi awning in your link requires a rail height of 190-230cm then how do I attach that to the F45 which stands at circa 285cm high.

Would I not need the tall version which covers heights up to 290cm

Sorry for the questions

 

[Neckender]

Yes the tall version which I have, I also have electric 12 volt pump which was an extra £50 to buy and used only once.

John.

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[Blue Knight]

Yes the tall version which I have, I also have electric 12 volt pump which was an extra £50 to buy and used only once.

John.

Job lot eh

Leave it with me sir and I'll see how the negotiations go with the dealer.

 

[CazPaul]

Job lot eh

Leave it with me sir and I'll see how the negotiations go with the dealer.

Any further forward with a decision Andrew, we were 3 years without a van due to thinking and researching, whatever you choose you always think is it the right decision, really difficult isn't it,

 

[Blue Knight]

Any further forward with a decision Andrew, we were 3 years without a van due to thinking and researching, whatever you choose you always think is it the right decision, really difficult isn't it,

Yep, it's bl@@dy difficult Paul. I'm a bit sick of it TBH with you.

I phoned the salesman today and I'm awaiting an email back tomorrow with the weight upgrade options.

Funny enough though, Nicky and I were chatting about it again yesterday and we reminded ourselves that a PVC was the main aim.

A flat in Spain would be much easier, lol

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[Blue Knight]

Any further forward with a decision Andrew, we were 3 years without a van due to thinking and researching, whatever you choose you always think is it the right decision, really difficult isn't it,

Yep, it's bl@@dy difficult Paul. I'm a bit sick of it TBH with you.

I phoned the salesman today and I'm awaiting an email back tomorrow with the weight upgrade options.

Funny enough though, Nicky and I were chatting about it again yesterday and we reminded ourselves that a PVC was the main aim.

A flat in Spain would be much easier, lol

 

[Grianan]

Is it the Revolution you’re thinking of Andrew? I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

 

[Blue Knight]

Is it the Revolution you’re thinking of Andrew? I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

Yes, the Revolution seems to be the best PVC to help accommodate a large dog. We looked at every brand of van at the NEC and it stood out from the crowd. The extra height will be good for me too.

I also quite like the fact that we could use it to move lots of gear, i.e. just like a transit.

We'll see how the chats unfold today

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[jezport]

Remember the revolution has quite a curve in at the side due to the extra height so be careful what awning you choose.
If it has the Fiamma f65 canopy on the roof the curved side is more of an issue. If you go for an F45 wall mounted awning it will mean drilling holes into the side of the van but the awning height will be lower and the curve less. Pros and cons!

 

[Blue Knight]

Remember the revolution has quite a curve in at the side due to the extra height so be careful what awning you choose.
If it has the Fiamma f65 canopy on the roof the curved side is more of an issue. If you go for an F45 wall mounted awning it will mean drilling holes into the side of the van but the awning height will be lower and the curve less. Pros and cons!

That's a very useful bit of info - a big for that.

Too date I have only ever specified 'Awning' in the desired kit list to the dealer so what would you recomend I opt for, assuming that the dealer allows for options.

I did note at the NEC last week that Globecar were doing the Freedom Pack which included the F65 but I can remember if this applied to the Revolution model.

 

[1ten]

We got the freedom pack thrown in and the solar panel up graded to a 120w on our revolution . I think it is permanently 1/2 price! our van is a similar spec to that and has the 2nd rear bed.

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