N+B Polch factory visit 2017 (1 Viewer)

[funflair]

Well less than 24 hours ago we were just leaving the Bonfire meet at Shrewsbury, we are now parked at Arnhem in the Netherlands,

A nice spot as you can see and handy for watching the boats go bye, in theory you pay €9 per night but only with an app available in Dutch and possibly a Dutch bank account as well, the man in the cafe said if you don’t want electric don’t bother so that’s Good enough for me.

Anyway it’s about 70 easy miles from Rotterdam leaving about 160 miles tomorrow to get us to the Niesmann+Bischoff factory at Polch.

N+B are now part of the Hymer group but have their own factory at Polch near Koblenz and they produce vans to their own designs and standards, the parent group seem to let them just get on buildings vans that are concidered my many to be the flagship of the Hymer range.

So we are on our way to the factory for their annual open weekend which is totally free and open to anybody who wants to turn up and park in the field or anywhere they like around the town as they are quite relaxed about Motorhomes as so much of the smalll town earns a living from the factory and surrounding suppliers.

The event doesn’t really start till Saturday but it never hurts to be early as it can get busy in the parking.

Anyway that’s enough for now, updates to follow.

Martin

 

[Ambilkate]

Crickey within 24hrs look where you are fantastic that's what it's all about this motorhomeing look forward to your posts Martin. Love the stopover you are at.

Bill has your cable you left behind at Shrewsbury will keep it and return it to you at Christmas meet x Kate

 

[funflair]

Crickey within 24hrs look where you are fantastic that's what it's all about this motorhomeing look forward to your posts Martin. Love the stopover you are at.

Bill has your cable you left behind at Shrewsbury will keep it and return it to you at Christmas meet x Kate

Ah thanks, tinsel will be fine for the cable thanks.

Cheers

Martin and Jen

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[funflair]

This one worried my navigator

Martin

 

[funflair]

Illusive first pictures of @Robert Clark van.

Martin

 

[nicholsong]

This one worried my navigator

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Martin

I think Martin that with the good seals on N+B it would float - maybe the gas locker vent might let a bit of water in.

Please let us know whether any standards have changed at Polch - I agree they seem so far to have been left alone by Hymer group, but please give the SMove a good look over

Illusive first pictures of @Robert Clark van.

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Martin

Is that Jurgen's company car?

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[Hellski]

Illusive first pictures of @Robert Clark van.

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Martin

At long last

 

[funflair]

I think Martin that with the good seals on N+B it would float - maybe the gas locker vent might let a bit of water in.

Please let us know whether any standards have changed at Polch - I agree they seem so far to have been left alone by Hymer group, but please give the SMove a good look over



Is that Jurgen's company car?

I like the Smove, very stylish outside and in But most likely not practical on a proper trip as the kitchen is not exactly huge but if you eat out all the time go for it.

Martin

 

[Just smiffy]

Illusive first pictures of @Robert Clark van.

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Martin

It’s incredible how @Robert Clark got all those batteries in that...

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[funflair]

Or if you have a spare £500k or £600k

OK it’s not a N+B but if you must hey ho.

Martin

 

[canopus]

And a HGV licence to boot Martin.

 

[Lenny HB]

Or if you have a spare £500k or £600k

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OK it’s not a N+B but if you must hey ho.

Martin

Just think about how many batteries @Robert Clark could get in that.

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[jongood]

Or if you have a spare £500k or £600k

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OK it’s not a N+B but if you must hey ho.

Martin

Go for it Martin, hgv licence isnt as difficult as getting that into lidl carparks.

 

[Hellski]

Or if you have a spare £500k or £600k

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OK it’s not a N+B but if you must hey ho.

Martin

Had to take a double take as it looked like someone was standing naked in the doorway

 

[jongood]

Or if you have a spare £500k or £600k

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OK it’s not a N+B but if you must hey ho.

Martin

What's he got in the back of it Martin? It looks set up to carry something heavy with the rear steering tag.

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[funflair]

What's he got in the back of it Martin? It looks set up to carry something heavy with the rear steering tag.

I don't know Jon, will have a look over the weekend as it was about dark last night as you can see from the photo.

We parked on the field yesterday with a few other vans but now they have blocked the entrance with 4 new Arto's, I think we are hostages till we buy something.

The Clou is still there BTW.

Martin

 

[funflair]

Everyone’s needs are catered for this weekend,

That’s Gabi on the left and I think Hiedi on the right, the caravans aren’t in the best of condition so I didn’t go in.

Martin

 

[Robert Clark]

Everyone’s needs are catered for this weekend,

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That’s Gabi on the left and I think Hiedi on the right, the caravans aren’t in the best of condition so I didn’t go in.

Martin

I’d want to do a damp test before going in there

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[funflair]

Just watched them reversing an Arto onto a truck for delivery? Or it might have been a clutch judder test anyway it’s on, Scary stuff though.

Martin

 

[funflair]

Field is filling up now and the jumble sale starts about 9:30, all vans are half price right up to the doors opening

How about this for “up on yer jacks”

And for any bird watchers I went for a walk this morning and saw a golden oriole.

See I can do some subject other than Motorhomes, but fear not normal service will resume tomorrow,

Martin

 

[Brian and Jo]

Looks great Martin enjoy the weekend.
Brian & Jo

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Thought they would have cut the grass

 

[PORKSTER]

I’d want to do a damp test before going in there

Take youre moisture meter with you

 

[funflair]

Patiently awaiting the jumble sale opening,

Spotted this on my early morning walk,

Martin

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[Robert Clark]

Are you planning to buy anything Martin, or are you just browsing?

If you happen to see a spare wheel lying around will you please ask N&B if it’s the one that I ordered for my new van as I’m still waiting for it.

 

[funflair]

Well been and done it, nothing for me, half the hall is jumble sale this year and half traders showing their wares.

Back into the showroom, then possibly over the road to Niesmann camping and the Concorde open weekend.

Martin

 

[funflair]

Are you planning to buy anything Martin, or are you just browsing?

If you happen to see a spare wheel lying around will you please ask N&B if it’s the one that I ordered for my new van as I’m still waiting for it.

Hi Robert

They were flogging wheel and winter tyre sets at 200 euro a wheel,

Fiat wheel trims 5 euro a pair, had to be the bargain of the day.

Still not buying, going to have a look around Morelo next week.

Martin

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[funflair]

The factory were building the Smove when we went around, the guy doing the tour said its alovely van to drive and for a weekend but not to use properly.

A few photos will have to follow as it about Pizza time and then the "party"

Martin

 

[funflair]

It’s party time

Martin

 

[Hagstrom]

Wallet alert!! Don't go to the Morello weekend with your wallet. Leave it with a trusted friend. You know it makes sense. Norman (Totana)

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