Look out Euro manufacturers, another must have goody from the US trade deal.

So many good ideas and excellent construction techniques
Only one thing I am not keen on is the tv location as it means the large 'shelf' it is under cannot be used for anything as it would have to be cleared before the tv can be deployed...
Unavoidable I know but......................................................
 
I like the rear lounge version, hope they start importing them , with a decent dealer
 
Olley, is in fact right, Most US manufacturers are still using "Traditional" construction methods. Largely because the Main use is for more "Summer" related activities. The vast majority of those used in "Winter", are moved to warmer climes eg; "Snowbirding". Also Fuel per-se is cheaper, and therefore less of an issue. Even in February we made more use of the Air-con, than the heating!. 70+ on the "keys" is not unknown!.

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Most Americans use their 'RVs' in quite different ways to the way we use our European motorhomes. They don't use chemical loos, they have large onboard generators and expect hook-ups that include fresh water, waste water and high current power. And they frequently tow large vehicles because their RVs stay static for periods of time... more like the way Brits use caravans. And they don't tend to worry too much about fuel efficiency or the 3.5t weight limit.

And the guy in the video classes this 7.5m van as 'small'.
 
Lovely motorhome, just wondering if Ford have managed to fit more secure door locks yet!
 
If I was having one built it would have 2" in the walls, 3" in the roof, and the the slides would have the same except 2" in the roof and the floor all in Celotex or similar. As the RV is double floored (Full basement in the jargon) and heated no insulation needed in the main floor, triple glazed windows with thermal breaks and a wet heating system,

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Guigsy said:
I bet that AC unit on the roof would trip out a lot of European campsite feeds on its own.
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Not correct I can run both of a 16amp supply I think from memory they run at about 5amps each.
 
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Starting price from 114000 dollars or the rear twin bed at 121000 dollars. If I had the money I would go for the rear bed option
 
I like the way they have thought through your needs such as WiFi , TV etc in European vans it’s all add on extras and a lot of the time not fit for purpose.
Full marks to designers who have obviously done some motorhoming???

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Paddywack said:
It is if there is a fire.

But as we will be enjoying a "bonfire of red tape and regulations" probably quite fitting.
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Polystyrene is used in lots of EU motorhomes including those built by Hymer not far from your location. So no bonfire of regulations needed, unless you’re really keen on having hairs in your paprika, or whatever nonsense can be dreamed up next.
 
I like it. Very much!
 
Speve said:
I like the way they have thought through your needs such as WiFi , TV etc in European vans it’s all add on extras and a lot of the time not fit for purpose.
Full marks to designers who have obviously done some motorhoming???
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Great to see a van with everything you'll ever need. Even a £100K N&B needs an alarm installing and has no central locking to include the hab door or awning . . . crazy.
 
As the yanks now own Elddis may be they'll TRY to build a decent van here. Let's not hold our breath.
 
wasp said:
Starting price from 114000 dollars or the rear twin bed at 121000 dollars. If I had the money I would go for the rear bed option
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add 20% VAT to that. also, these are not from the USA but Canada.

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pappajohn said:
Average hookup lead rated at 50amps and as thick as your finger.
Average onboard gennie.... 5.5kw
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50 Amp US EHU`s are usually 4 wire, and in excess of 3/4" dia. At 110 to 120V the cable size needs to be greater. 3 Wire (US) hookup cables are rated 30Amp, and still the size of your thumb. I`ve still got the one that came with the first R-V, which I converted, back in 1996(ish). All the cabling was over size/spec when used on 230V. And the colour codes??? where a nightmare, White, Black and Green. And If I am correct the BLACK was technically "live". But all the US switches where Double Pole, anyway. I "Sleeved" all the terminations, RED, BLACK, Green/yellow as I worked through them. Surprisingly, I don`t remember the A-C pulling more than 5 amp on full chat, but the startup surge was quite high, and did "drop" the occasional site EHU.
 
When did Canada become part of the USA?

Robert
 
Fantastic van.
I take it this is the sort of van that would be used for “full timing” as I think it’s called and not aimed at UK , but continental use mainly.?
Either way, very nice but in no way in my budget range, sadly.
It also only seems to be a 2 berth, but I could be wrong, and often am!?
 
Makingtrax said:
Great to see a van with everything you'll ever need. Even a £100K N&B needs an alarm installing and has no central locking to include the hab door or awning . . . crazy.
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Most N & B's only have 1 door MT.

The later flairs have remote locking for all the hatches although personally I prefer a key.
 
Makingtrax said:
Great to see a van with everything you'll ever need. Even a £100K N&B needs an alarm installing and has no central locking to include the hab door or awning . . . crazy.
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You would find central locking on the options list I believe but a factory alarm would not be much use if your insurer requires "thatcher approved", what you would get though is a good insulation including double glazing and a decent garage, things that are not as easy to retrofit.

Martin

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