Million Pound Mega Motorhomes (3 Viewers)

[Jamesh]

I liked the overlander stove deffo on the birthday list!

Also the pop top on the race truck.

How could I build one of them!!

Cheers James

 

[Rob Turner]

Julian did make himself look a bit of a knob if I’m being honest.
“same social standing” get over yourself!!
Kept bragging what he’d paid for the RS. Could have bought one of the German offerings for that money.

 

[CazPaul]

Is it a 3 part series?

There must be a Morelo on one of them surely funflair sallylillian

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[Rob Turner]

Agreed, the body movement was very scary. I‘m wondering where they are planning on taking it?

I imagine the body was on air bags with that amount of articulation. Looking at it I’d have pumped some more air in. The body can’t be rigid though but the bimobil trucks don’t move as much as that.

 

[Rob Turner]

Is it a 3 part series?

There must be a Morelo on one of them surely funflair sallylillian

Million pound barges next week.

 

[DMS]

We've known Alan & Ann since the days of MHFacts, from 2005 onwards.

He organised a fishing match at lakes near Nuneaton, between Facts & Fun...........................but then brought in a ringer for his team, didn't you Alan DMS?

Cheers,

Jock.

I don’t know what you mean jock

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[Rob Turner]

I drive the attached for a living (well not at the moment due to Covid) cost 650,000 euros to buy and convert inside. 16 bunks upstairs, large front lounge with widescreen tv, state of the art multimedia systems. Multiplex lighting throughout, Kitchen downstairs along with lounge area and toilet/shower 6k inverters, static air con too!

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Is that like Phoenix buses ?

 

[ceejayt]

So, the good news is that the presenter didn’t make us all sound like nerds who like to be in a tin box and sh*t in a bucket.

interesting to see some of the mega vehicles but I guess most of us have seen them before.

As to campsites and ‘social standing’ the LAST thing I want to be on is a campsite - it isn’t why I bought my vehicle. Pubs, France Passion, Aires and Wild. That is where the real enjoyment is for me. But each to his own.

 

[Cal54]

Probably just cos I’m female but I liked the idea of the toilet the gadget guy mentioned. Converting waste to ash and only emptying once a week for a family of 4 - sounds great. Travelling as a solo would mean I would only have to empty once a month . Not so keen on the price but if they want to see if they can fit one in a PVC I’ll be happy to critique it for them!!

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[Northernraider]

A 3 part series? - I don't think its possible to spend even £500K on a motorhome made in britain? Its easy enough to spend 500Keuros but are there actually that many million quid ones in the world? - Big Vario, maybe , fully loaded STX ?

Maybe not in one go but if you buy a swift you could possibly spend that on damp repairs

 

[pandas]

Thought it might have been a program that I could send a link to family and friends to give then an idea of what motorhoming was all about - no.
For me two good good take outs; the toilet gadget was brilliant. And the removable steering wheel which outside of security would make swivelling the captains chairs around so much easier.
Personally I didn't think it was a good advert for Baileys Motorhomes, more about the conveyor belt build - the side panel installation and insulation looked a bit low tech from the snippet you saw.
We have stayed at Concierge Camping, a good site and convenient for Chichester and Goodwood. Stayed for New Year but unfortunately the bar on site was all closed that night - a bit like now!

 

[Northernraider]

Do they have good fridge door locks in those Overlanders??

Never mind the fridge its the toilet id be worried about

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[Mikey RV]

Give me the overlander any day. ...............and not really sure I can associate with some of you guys now because I have levelling jacks.

 

[pandas]

Million pound barges next week.

Thought they were represented well in last nights program! Yes hopefully Morello which for me is tip top.
Actually how did they spend over a year converting that Overlander with those bits of 2 x 1.

 

[bigtwin]

Its a small world the guy who bought the Concord, Alan is my next door but 2 neighbour.

Some of you might know him as he does the motorhome shows.

He is also the OP of this thread.

Ian

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[Dorset Diver]

At the time that piece was being filmed we used Concierge Camping as a base for a few days whilst Reliance was doing some work on our van. I had a good look at the RS both inside and out. Frankly I was not that impressed. Much of it was too Heath Robinson and some badly built.

 

[Ditcha]

The overlanders are manufactured in the same yard as SAP who fit the jacks in Doncaster, I was admiring one when there last year.

 

[Carpmart]

At the time that piece was being filmed we used Concierge Camping as a base for a few days whilst Reliance was doing some work on our van. I had a good look at the RS both inside and out. Frankly I was not that impressed. Much of it was too Heath Robinson and some badly built.

IMHO, my RS is really well screwed together and with quality materials used in its construction. Actually, it’s one of the things that has most impressed me about the vehicle. Reminds me of an old E30 BMW which I stripped to convert to a track car, that and the RS are just really well engineered and screwed together.

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[Dorset Diver]

IMHO, my RS is really well screwed together and with quality materials used in its construction. Actually, it’s one of the things that has most impressed me about the vehicle. Reminds me of an old E30 BMW which I stripped to convert to a track car, that and the RS are just really well engineered and screwed together.

I'm pleased you like it and hope that you enjoy it but I was not that impressed and in a way I was disappointed. I was seriously looking to purchase one because of the slide-out and added space it provides and the weight being just under 7.5t, but that one put me off.

 

[CazPaul]

Yes I can see those toilets catching on especially if the price comes down, great idea.

 

[funflair]

Agreed Martin, but the chassis was firmly on all wheels, whereas if the body hadn't been on suspension and top heavy, that would have been even scarier.

Cheers,

Jock.

Agreed but with so much movement of "the box" its CofG is moving outside of its normal position so surely that ultimately creates a tipping effect, a bit like a shifting load? I know these cabins have to be isolated from the chassis some how as the chassis twist but that was a bit mad I thought.

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[funflair]

Yes I can see those toilets catching on especially if the price comes down, great idea.

You have to pee in a bucket though, you do with most anyway

 

[funflair]

Thought it might have been a program that I could send a link to family and friends to give then an idea of what motorhoming was all about - no.
For me two good good take outs; the toilet gadget was brilliant. And the removable steering wheel which outside of security would make swivelling the captains chairs around so much easier.
Personally I didn't think it was a good advert for Baileys Motorhomes, more about the conveyor belt build - the side panel installation and insulation looked a bit low tech from the snippet you saw.
We have stayed at Concierge Camping, a good site and convenient for Chichester and Goodwood. Stayed for New Year but unfortunately the bar on site was all closed that night - a bit like now!

That is actually the main reason for offering the removable steering wheel and yes it does make a big difference

 

[ItsEmily]

I'd be scared of spending my life savings on an RS motorhome, do you get a guarantee? They seem to go bust every five years, fleece suppliers, and like a phoenix, they rise again.

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[The Dotties]

It is and I miss it! Can’t wait for Covid to go!

Are you responsible for ’housekeeping’ when parked up, or do you have staff?

 

[Carpmart]

I'm pleased you like it and hope that you enjoy it but I was not that impressed and in a way I was disappointed. I was seriously looking to purchase one because of the slide-out and added space it provides and the weight being just under 7.5t, but that one put me off.

That’s a shame. To be clear, I am talking about how well constructed it is ‘under the covers’ not the gloss and finish side.

When I’ve taken out panels, cupboards etc as part of fitting additional items, they are really very nicely built and put together. Screws torqued up nicely, all the carpentry marks on the framing, wiring correctly supported and well run, logical use of space, good fittings etc etc

 

[Dorset Diver]

That’s a shame. To be clear, I am talking about how well constructed it is ‘under the covers’ not the gloss and finish side.

When I’ve taken out panels, cupboards etc as part of fitting additional items, they are really very nicely built and put together. Screws torqued up nicely, all the carpentry marks on the framing, wiring correctly supported and well run, logical use of space, good fittings etc etc

I didn't get the chance to delve "under the covers". However, it is good that you are happy with your van but the one I saw was not for me.

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[Theonlysue]

Link for ch5 programme.
DMS Can I have your autograph please?

 

[Setras431dt]

Are you responsible for ’housekeeping’ when parked up, or do you have staff?

Yes part of the job to keep it clean! Beds changed every 7-8 days

 

[PhilMary]

Yes part of the job to keep it clean! Beds changed every 7-8 days

Forgive my ignorance, Setras431dt but what is it used for? Do folk hire it and you for holiday tours?

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