Its no wonder motorhomes are expensive!

[Bustup15]

Just had a cost for a new Iveco 4x4 7 ton chassis cab. For avoidance of any doubt this is a bare chassis, does not include any form of motorhome body shell, fittings, electrical, batteries, gas, furniture etc.

Including a substantial discount and an 14 month lead time £101,000 Inc vat.

 

[Reallyretired]

At the other end of the scale. Noticed going past a local 2nd hand dealer 5 year old Ford transits at £30,000.

 

[funflair]

That would be the IVECO daily I am guessing?

 

[Bustup15]

That would be the IVECO daily I am guessing?

Yes

 

[L' Hobo]

Just had a cost for a new Iveco 4x4 7 ton chassis cab. For avoidance of any doubt this is a bare chassis, does not include any form of motorhome body shell, fittings, electrical, batteries, gas, furniture etc.

Including a substantial discount and an 14 month lead time £101,000 Inc vat.

If you took off the 20% vat, I could, perhaps, understand. It's when the habitation bit is put on top and it doubles in price that I can't get my head around?

 

[Bustup15]

If you took off the 20% vat, I could, perhaps, understand. It's when the habitation bit is put on top and it doubles in price that I can't get my head around?

I wish, MAD quote £140k for a quality body fitted out.

 

[Bustup15]

I wish, MAD quote £140k for a quality body fitted out.

Plus vat I think

 

[Mixyblob]

My dream base vehicle, the Iveco Daily 4x4, one of the most capable off roaders.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[funflair]

I wish, MAD quote £140k for a quality body fitted out.

Have you had a look at some of the German Daily 4x4 stuff if that's the way you want to go.

 

[PP Bear]

 

[Bustup15]

Have you had a look at some of the German Daily 4x4 stuff if that's the way you want to go.

Yes, will be at Caravan Salon this year for a good look around.

 

[funflair]

Yes, will be at Caravan Salon this year for a good look around.

Lucky you I am grounded until I have saved up a bit

 

[Lenny HB]

About 6 months ago I priced up a Ducato high top with a suitable spec that you would want on a conversion came out around £64k inc., vat. I could have easily put another 10k of extras on it.

 

[funflair]

This seems to be a 4x4 with empty habitation shell, I didn't even realise this option was available.
Broken Link Removed

 

[Lenny HB]

This seems to be a 4x4 with empty habitation shell, I didn't even realise this option was available.
Broken Link Removed

It's by Leerkabine who make shells for expedition vans.

Leerkabinen für Expeditionsmobile - Boxmanufaktur

GFK & Aluminium Leerkabinen für Expeditionsmobile - Allradreisemobile - Fernreisemobile - Weltreisemobile - Offroadreisemobile - Pickups - Geländewagen

boxmanufaktur.com

 

[rod_vw]

You don't have to go that big to be frightened by the price of a new base vehicle for a PVC.

A VW Crafter (or MAN TGE) LWB (6.8m) high roof with a decent specification will set you back at least £60k, probably more.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Bustup15]

There is also a complete kitted model at €210000 with at first glance a very decent specification and loads of payload

First-class expedition vehicle developed by us:

• with 300 transfer kilometers
• Wheelbase 4175mm
• 265/70R19.5 OFFROAD tires
• Additional vehicle key with remote control
• Spare wheel with holder
• Multifunction leather steering wheel
• Airbags for driver and front passenger
• Luxury seats with armrests, hydr. sprung for driver and front passenger
• Automatic climate control
• Roof storage above windshield
• Comfort dashboard
• Seat heating
• Storage package
• DAB digital radio
• Dometic Perfect View reversing camera with two cameras (near/far) and monitor
• Central storage compartment with USB socket
• 6 x storage boxes
• Trailer hitch 3500 KG
• Diesel tank under cab
• 4 x 20 L reserve canisters in addition
• Permanent four-wheel drive with 3 differential locks + reduction
• Dometic CRX 80 compressor refrigerator
• Access to driver's cab (600 x 600 mm)
• Luggage compartment with removable partition net
• Interior doors can be used as room dividers
• 2 burner induction hob
• Dometic cooker hood
• Dimmable Led lighting
• 6 x adjustable Led reading lights with USB sockets
• Interior in ash wood
• Table adjustable in height and position for bed conversion
• Seating group can be converted into a bed 200 cm x 140 cm
• Fixed bed above garage 200 cm x 140 cm
• high-quality Bultex upholstery with microfibre cover available in different colors
• 4 KW diesel air heater with height adjustment
• electr. underfloor heating
• Liontron Lifepo4 batteries 12 V 800 AH (10.68 KW)
• Victron 12v electrics with 3000w Victron Multiplus inverter
• Solar system 1000 watts
• Emergency start function via body battery
• Led outdoor light
• WM-Aquatec water filter
• Fresh water tanks 280 liters frost-proof
• Gray water tank 150 liters frost-proof
• Water flush toilet with 150 liter toilet tank frost-proof
• Heated electric tank drain valves for gray and black water
• Screen door
• Fiamma 46 Pro
• 10 L electr. boiler
• Bathroom convertible into large room bathroom through interior doors
• Interior dimensions of the cabin (LxWxH) 4570 (without alcove) x 2100 x 2000
• The cabin has 40 mm wall and ceiling thickness, floor 79.5 mm
• The ready to drive weight with full tanks is 5200 KG
• TÜV, vehicle registration, drain hose, charging cable included

==> also available as automatic in different colors

Motorbike and bicycle racks, sun sails and much more. extra charge

All statements without guarantee

 

[cyberyacht]

I saw a 2019 Hymer Grand Canyon 4x4 on a Merc Chassis at £100K in Southdowns yesterday. That's a lot of dosh to drive through camel dung in Morocco.

 

[EuroTrotters]

My 2014 Window Van, Mercedes Sprinter 7G-Tronic Auto is pushing £50,000 new

Yet trying to get any insurer to insure for a value over £10,000 is impossible. Despite the fact that anting second hand could be bought for that price.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

I saw a 2019 Hymer Grand Canyon 4x4 on a Merc Chassis at £100K in Southdowns yesterday. That's a lot of dosh to drive through camel dung in Morocco.

Was going in for a browse yesterday and went down the Eastern Road about 12ish but unfortunately Mrs CC was driving and got in the wrong lane
Never had much in when I went in a few months back

 

[Verteuil Man]

There is also a complete kitted model at €210000 with at first glance a very decent specification and loads of payload

First-class expedition vehicle developed by us:

• with 300 transfer kilometers
• Wheelbase 4175mm
• 265/70R19.5 OFFROAD tires
• Additional vehicle key with remote control
• Spare wheel with holder
• Multifunction leather steering wheel
• Airbags for driver and front passenger
• Luxury seats with armrests, hydr. sprung for driver and front passenger
• Automatic climate control
• Roof storage above windshield
• Comfort dashboard
• Seat heating
• Storage package
• DAB digital radio
• Dometic Perfect View reversing camera with two cameras (near/far) and monitor
• Central storage compartment with USB socket
• 6 x storage boxes
• Trailer hitch 3500 KG
• Diesel tank under cab
• 4 x 20 L reserve canisters in addition
• Permanent four-wheel drive with 3 differential locks + reduction
• Dometic CRX 80 compressor refrigerator
• Access to driver's cab (600 x 600 mm)
• Luggage compartment with removable partition net
• Interior doors can be used as room dividers
• 2 burner induction hob
• Dometic cooker hood
• Dimmable Led lighting
• 6 x adjustable Led reading lights with USB sockets
• Interior in ash wood
• Table adjustable in height and position for bed conversion
• Seating group can be converted into a bed 200 cm x 140 cm
• Fixed bed above garage 200 cm x 140 cm
• high-quality Bultex upholstery with microfibre cover available in different colors
• 4 KW diesel air heater with height adjustment
• electr. underfloor heating
• Liontron Lifepo4 batteries 12 V 800 AH (10.68 KW)
• Victron 12v electrics with 3000w Victron Multiplus inverter
• Solar system 1000 watts
• Emergency start function via body battery
• Led outdoor light
• WM-Aquatec water filter
• Fresh water tanks 280 liters frost-proof
• Gray water tank 150 liters frost-proof
• Water flush toilet with 150 liter toilet tank frost-proof
• Heated electric tank drain valves for gray and black water
• Screen door
• Fiamma 46 Pro
• 10 L electr. boiler
• Bathroom convertible into large room bathroom through interior doors
• Interior dimensions of the cabin (LxWxH) 4570 (without alcove) x 2100 x 2000
• The cabin has 40 mm wall and ceiling thickness, floor 79.5 mm
• The ready to drive weight with full tanks is 5200 KG
• TÜV, vehicle registration, drain hose, charging cable included

==> also available as automatic in different colors

Motorbike and bicycle racks, sun sails and much more. extra charge

All statements without guarantee

Just a note on induction hobs. A friend of mine that had a pacemaker fitted said that she has to stay clear of them as it does something naughty to her device.

 

[gus-lopez]

At the other end of the scale. Noticed going past a local 2nd hand dealer 5 year old Ford transits at £30,000.

Come to Brighton .They are 3yearolds for that .

 

[DerryW]

What amazes me is the price of some pretty basic PVC, how on earth they can justify the prices.

 

[rod_vw]

What amazes me is the price of some pretty basic PVC, how on earth they can justify the prices.

As I said above, it's the base vehicle price.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gus-lopez]

As I said above, it's the base vehicle price.

I think that is what he is talking about the ridiculously inflated base vehicle prices .

 

[rod_vw]

I think that is what he is talking about the ridiculously inflated base vehicle prices .

But obviously what commercial fleet and individual buyers are willing to pay for these vehicles.

Smacks of the same principals being applied by campsite owners prices here in the UK!!

 

[Richard n Ann]

When everything doubles in price, it's equivalent to our savings halving. Very depressing.

 

[grhm]

Just a note on induction hobs. A friend of mine that had a pacemaker fitted said that she has to stay clear of them as it does something naughty to her device.

As a fellow pacemaker recipient I suggest you show your friend these articles. But the bottom line is ... keep the pacemaker at least 50 cm away and you'll be fine. Slightly further if it's a unipolar pacemaker. And don't keep hold of the pots while they're on the hob.

Can I use an induction hob if I have a pacemaker?

Our expert answers a question about the risk of interference between a pacemaker and appliances that contain magnets, such as induction hobs.

www.bhf.org.uk

Do induction cooktops interfere with cardiac pacemakers? - PubMed

Patients are at risk if the implant is unipolar and left-sided, if they stand as close as possible to the induction cooktop, and if the pot is not concentric with the induction coil. Unipolar pacing systems can sense interference generated by leakage currents if the patient touches the pot for a...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov