Thank you for watching everyone! 😍 There are some good ones in this video, no doubt. I would be more than happy to own any one of them. I'm curious which one is your favorite? Leave a comment and let me know. For your convivence the website links are listed below. Have a great weekend! SUBSCRIBE 🔔 th-cam.com/users/mindseyedesign WEBSITE 🚀 mindseyevideos.com MINDS EYE SHOPS 🛒 mindseyevideos.com/all-shops BLOGS 💻 mindseyevideos.com/blogs ARTICLES mindseyevideos.com/articles MEMBERS 🔑 Join this channel to get access to perks: th-cam.com/channels/Z7qe4QUGie6jtJPPEHQx7Q.htmljoin PLAYLISTS 💽 th-cam.com/users/mindseyedesignplaylists ALL OUR VIDEOS (AD FREE) 😲 mindseyevideos.com/videos-1 CONTACT US 📫 mindseyevideos.com/contact ⭐ FEATURED ADVENTURE VANS AND MOTORHOMES ⭐ 00:00 Intro 00:43 10. EKKO 22A Not just a new model, but an entirely new type of RV. www.winnebago.com/ 02:39 9. BIG NUGGET A fully equipped classic panel van layout with a separate bathroom area. westfalia-mobil.de/ 04:14 8. Globebus T1 Compact Motorhome Credit: Alan Heath th-cam.com/users/AlanHeathTravel @Alan Heath www.dethleffs.de/ 05:54 7. XBUS CAMPER VAN (off-road and standard models) electricbrands.de/en/ 07:30 6. Alphavan 4x4 Edition Premium Adventure Van www.alphavan.de/ 09:10 5. 2022 BEAST MODE 4x4 & MODE LT Camper Vans “A Boon-docker’s paradise.” www.storytelleroverland.com/ 11:00 Honorable Mention e-Camper Adventure Van Pop-top e-Camper packs 61 miles of EV driving and gas range extender. www.levc.com/ 11:46 4. 2022 Sanctuary Class B Camper Van www.thormotorcoach.com/ 13:19 3. 2022 Rize and Scope camper Vans www.thormotorcoach.com/ 15:13 2. Pikes Peak and Longs Peak Off-the-Grid Capable Adventure Vans www.goantero.com 16:48 1. XAV - XTREME Adventure vans mytourig.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA 🗣 INSTAGRAM instagram.com/design.mindseye TWITTER twitter.com/mindseyevideo FACEBOOK facebook.com/mindseyedesignmedia LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/company/minds-eye-media-llc
I would like to see dedicated cooktop exhaust system. “ telescoping stainless steel downdraft range hood” It would keep vehicle cleaner and you would not lose all your heat. I am shocked that nobody has implemented this yet. Seems kind of obvious to me.
In 1986 I brought a new VW Westfalia Camper Weekender package $16,000. Good milage. Had a pop up roof and rear seat that converted to a bed. Simple, not over crowded, decent milage, also doubled as the family car it could seat six. I wish VW had continued that line, these vans are nice but pricy. Its' easy to want everything - but realistically how much do you really need. When I travel, I do not want to sit isolated in the woods, I like to be where there are plenty of restaurants, people, and stimulus, but be able to escape for a few hours or overnight for some solitude.
This!!’ I’ve been looking for a campervan that can seat 6 people! I’m watching all this videos that can sleep 4-6 but doesn’t see where they seat with seatbelts? Not looking for van life but some occasional weekend getaway with the whole family.
Love your work! It would be great if you could dedicate a video just towards electric camping… A field that is developing so fast with lots of new start ups on the horizon
If every one can afford it realy a blessing. Be a standard home less living. Even not so luxury the space and setup is very useful. No more cramp in a small car space. Not even can standing. A much cheaper model always wellcome.
Also sustainability & green materials used.... IMP. STUFF like THAT. Like all of the built-in SOLAR of many models. But COST of OPERATION is a huge factor Too!
If I was buying a van of that size, I would the most of the space. Many of these coachbuilders seem to cram in as much domestic equipement as possible.
EKKO... I love ❤️XBUS looks interesting ❤️love 4x4 vans are what I think is cool.. especially now these days to explore,storyteller❤️2# Ford chassis looks pretty nice also❤️1# looks sweet too..looks like comfort and style❤️
Agreed-but I was disappointed for the ones with no bathroom/shower inside or with the bed only in the pop up…and those were more expensive than others that included them.
@@tonyatehranie3029 External toilet (cassette toilet in a privacy tent) is definitely the way to go. External kitchens not only reduce smells it's just nicer out there.
It sure would be nice if a company could design something for people that make way less than 60 grand a year! I’d have to win the lottery to afford most if not all! If I did I could afford traveling ANYWHERE any way I’d like! Lol
I hear you. Unless you're a design genius and can build your OWN. Hope an ALL-ELEC or hybrid version w/plenty of SOLAR comes down to 50-60K. hahahah. I'll be DEAD!
$hit, I make three times that, and can’t figure out how I could possibly justify spending this kind of money on a depreciating asset, like apparently many do. Bro…Get a simple van, put on some decent tires and build a plywood bed, $20 chef stove, and a lawn chair and GO!
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The Ford Big Nugget has a different Concept than other Camper Vans and RV's. Its build by Westfalia, but this stays in the background, because the Big Nugget is sold only over the FORD Dealerships. That means, for the total service of the hole Camper Van you can go to any 🇪🇺 Ford Dealer and Service Stations. Westfalia will bring a own version of the big nugget under a new westfalia name for the summer season 2021. Another thing is, it is hard to compare 🇺🇸 American and 🇪🇺 Europen Camper Vans. The only chassis that has a worldwide standart is the sprinter. Ford, Fiat/Pro-Master, Renault, Iveco are build for their special America, Europe, Australia Marked and get often no registration in the other countries and their technical specs is totally different.
Very interesting 🤔! I’m digging the Thor myself. I know 10-12 years ago their 5th wheels and Vans had a sterling reputation! And I believe that they’ve kept it too! Thanks guys for yet again another kick butt video!!!! 💞🥰💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗👍👍👍❤️😍💕💖💝
Well, all you need is a German build Mercedes Van. And a lot of money. 👍🤣 I drive a Volkswagen California. Smaller, but cheaper. Perfect for Switzerland and the country’s around. We where in Spain, Italy, France, Slovenia, Croatia and many more countries with such a small car. Believe me, you find all you need in a small motorhome like that.
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Why not make a van with a dry bath for a single traveler? Ie switch the dinette into a fold down table for one and remove the extra seat, incorporating that room into the bathroom. Also a Murphy bed or a 'lift' bed would free up space underneath for a small couch/lounge area. Just my thoughts
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The keyword here is "used." I suggest almost the same thing when I see a viewer comments about a featured item being "over-priced." Any camper in this video will drop in price considerably once used, or even last year's model. I considered buying a campervan a few years back and had my eye on one for around $100k. It was out of my price range, but I really loved that camper, and I wanted to live a piece of that #vanlife we see everyone hashtagging about. I considered dropping the lease payment and going for it because I loved all the bells and whistles, the brand new modern design, the fancy Vegan leather seats, the USB ports that lit up. Most importantly, it had a full wet bath and every possible living in a van need. I've seen so many campers the last few years on this channel that I can no longer even remember the model name or company who made it. Seeing thousands of campers within a few years does that, I guess. Okay, back to my story and eventual point. Despite what looked to be a far better commission for him, the dealer kept pushing a massive 35ft Class C motorhome on me. His sales pitch was highlighted by the words, brand new, four times the size, sleeps up to eight, 1/3 the price, driving it you can see everything because you are 10fft up in the air looking through a drive-in screen size windshield, he almost had me when he offered the extra "free" cupholders though, but I kept my poker face and didn't budge an inch. I remember telling myself there would be no impulsive 35ft Class C motorhome buying on this day. That was a massive step for me. Trust me on that. The never-used motorhome was only $40,000 because it was three years old, huge, no one seemed to want it at any price. Most everyone knows car dealers make more selling used vehicles than selling the latest models. Because the motorhome was taking up vast amounts of the lot space, it was no surprise that could be a reason to want it gone. I had no intention of buying or interest in it. The salesman's sad stories, crocodile tears, and desperate last sales attempt offering his firstborn child along with his earlier extremely generous free cupholder throw-in never once tempted me. My reasons for no interest. The thing was far too large for me to enjoy the drive from location to location. Way higher storage fees and lot rent. I don't have eight friends. I vanished years ago, and very few have seen me since I dedicated every hour each day to this channel. The motorhome was butt ugly compared to my pipe dream, never going to happen, wishful thinking, maybe in ten years #vanlife off-grid vehicle of choice. Why do you think no one else bought that motorhome? Why do campervans cost more than a colossal motorhome that sleeps more friends and family you would ever trust in one place together? I don't think it is reasonable to compare the cost of a 2022 luxury campervan to a used Class C motorhome and use that as an example of why you believe the campervan is over-priced. Like everything else, it all boils down to what that specific person shopping can afford vs. what they need. Every camper and vehicle loses massive value once it's considered "used." So I think it's safe to say just waiting for last year's model will offer significant discounts as well. The RV industry is booming, contributing over 100 billion dollars annually to the economy. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, but for any camper company to over-price its inventory in a very competitive market would be a horrible decision. They risk going out of business and not having any sales. I see the over-priced comment, every video, every subject, and for every price range. And I disagree with almost all of them for some of the reasons I stated above. Most importantly, in 2018, the hashtag #vanlife was used around 6 million times on Instagram.
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The order is highly corrupt and bias suspicious. The first couple placed in barely innovative American reconstructions. A really innovative solution is the London e-camper, and the 7th place, the most demanding construction is the 10th, the most beautiful car is the 5th (for me this is my favorite).
Wow,way too expensive for the average enthusiasts or unwitting buyer. Just about all motor coaches are made from pieces and parts and or left overs from other builds I've only seen similarity in every coach I've done repair work for the last 16 years there no cookie cutter coaches like I began with way too expensive for the economy we have presently in my opinion. They are nice though.
The Ekko from Winnebago that you mention confused me, because the pics you posted and noted say sleeps 4, two in the rear twin beds and two in the converted dinette, however the ‘pic’ when describing the dinette appears to be of a Murphy bed and a different rig altogether. Please update or clarify. The Ekko may very well sleep 4, but that pic is misleading when it’s not available in the same floor plan as the rear twin bed model.
With these prices, it is a thousand times cheaper to buy a used van and set it up yourself. You can arrange the set-up according to your tastes, you can choose what to install and what not to install, you can give up the portholes on the roof and install 4 new generation sunpower solar panels of 600 w each and be completely energy autonomous, with electric cookers , hot water, hot and cold air conditioner, without ever spending money, just water and diesel to refuel. If the energy is not enough, it is possible to install additional removable photovoltaic panels, superimposed on the existing ones, to be used when the vehicle is stopped. The cost of all this would be incredibly lower if you choose a non-4x4 vehicle
A thousand times cheaper? So, your going with a scrap yard special then. Some shag carpet from a garage sale, a 5 gallon bucket and spray bottle for a wetroom, who needs Triple A after all? No upkeep necessery for this 1k mobile palace, fully unloaded, and for a GPS you can just follow the oil leak trails from town to town. I think you sold me on this idea, under one condition. I can't live without an AM radio on long road trips, so that's one perk I would need included. Obviously, I'm just joking with you here. Having said that, I would love to see your super value build when complete, and promise to feature it in a future video.
@@mindseyedesign It would be a dream to be able to give you a demonstration, but unfortunately I don't have the money, otherwise I would have already started to set up a maxi 4x4 Dangel ducato, which new costs about 45,000 euros the best set up However, in Italy it is full of fitters who already transform vans into campers, I myself am a furniture builder, and therefore I could do a good part of the work myself !!! for sure you will need experts in other fields, but rest assured that it would cost at least 30/40% less than those shown in your video, and still having everything included in the set-up !!! It would be a 4x4 with pneumatic reinforced suspension (2000 euros), new, water tanks increased, as I am also a very good welder I would make myself a grill with an electric motor on the roof that takes out Sunpower solar panels of 625w each, (4/6 5000/7500 euro panels) mounted one above the other to be used when the camper is stationary, 4 new generation lithium batteries (about 6000 euro), and a 5 kw inverter (1500 euro) I would totally eliminate the gas, and for emergencies a 4.5 kw electricity generator from agrieuro, (900 euros) in short .... I can guarantee you that my camper van would be an overlander vehicle with a price that does not exceed 70,000 80,000 euros almost completely autonomous
I am loving this Mercedes Sprinter at 12:00 but the price of 148.680.-USD is so typically USAmerican and totally overpriced. The Sprinter I can buy for under 40k so 108,000.-USD just for material and works? get real. Thats why so many companies leaving and let cheaper countries do the labour
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⭐ FEATURED ADVENTURE VANS AND MOTORHOMES ⭐
00:00 Intro
00:43 10. EKKO 22A
Not just a new model, but an entirely new type of RV.
www.winnebago.com/
02:39 9. BIG NUGGET
A fully equipped classic panel van layout with a separate bathroom area.
westfalia-mobil.de/
04:14 8. Globebus T1 Compact Motorhome
Credit: Alan Heath th-cam.com/users/AlanHeathTravel
@Alan Heath
www.dethleffs.de/
05:54 7. XBUS CAMPER VAN (off-road and standard models)
electricbrands.de/en/
07:30 6. Alphavan 4x4 Edition Premium Adventure Van
www.alphavan.de/
09:10 5. 2022 BEAST MODE 4x4 & MODE LT Camper Vans
“A Boon-docker’s paradise.”
www.storytelleroverland.com/
11:00 Honorable Mention
e-Camper Adventure Van
Pop-top e-Camper packs 61 miles of EV driving and gas range extender.
www.levc.com/
11:46 4. 2022 Sanctuary Class B Camper Van
www.thormotorcoach.com/
13:19 3. 2022 Rize and Scope camper Vans
www.thormotorcoach.com/
15:13 2. Pikes Peak and Longs Peak
Off-the-Grid Capable Adventure Vans
www.goantero.com
16:48 1. XAV - XTREME Adventure vans
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I would like to see dedicated cooktop exhaust system.
“ telescoping stainless steel downdraft range hood”
It would keep vehicle cleaner and you would not lose all your heat.
I am shocked that nobody has implemented this yet. Seems kind of obvious to me.
Exceptional in LACK of affordability
These days.....nothing is. Even "used" or "pre-owned" is too expensive.
I totally agree, just using expensive words.
Just shell out a couple hundred for an rv. Heck, why not get a couple.
And lack of imagination
Wonder why the USA prices are so much higher than the ones overseas?
Thanks for showing us what we can't afford
It is all about design. They are not selling!!!
In 1986 I brought a new VW Westfalia Camper Weekender package $16,000. Good milage. Had a pop up roof and rear seat that converted to a bed. Simple, not over crowded, decent milage, also doubled as the family car it could seat six. I wish VW had continued that line, these vans are nice but pricy. Its' easy to want everything - but realistically how much do you really need. When I travel, I do not want to sit isolated in the woods, I like to be where there are plenty of restaurants, people, and stimulus, but be able to escape for a few hours or overnight for some solitude.
This!!’ I’ve been looking for a campervan that can seat 6 people! I’m watching all this videos that can sleep 4-6 but doesn’t see where they seat with seatbelts? Not looking for van life but some occasional weekend getaway with the whole family.
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I think I like the beast!!!!!!
Love your work! It would be great if you could dedicate a video just towards electric camping… A field that is developing so fast with lots of new start ups on the horizon
I can do that. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍
I love your videos! But more dry bath options are preferred for me. Keep them coming!
number 4 deserves a look and then a second look !!
I agree with you!!!!!!
If every one can afford it realy a blessing. Be a standard home less living. Even not so luxury the space and setup is very useful. No more cramp in a small car space. Not even can standing. A much cheaper model always wellcome.
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A great video. I will always cheer for you. I'm looking forward to a new great video. A new friend
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The X BUS is just a revival of the VW van. About time.
Also sustainability & green materials used.... IMP. STUFF like THAT. Like all of the built-in SOLAR of many models. But COST of OPERATION is a huge factor Too!
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If I was buying a van of that size, I would the most of the space. Many of these coachbuilders seem to cram in as much domestic equipement as possible.
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I like a lot of these campers, but I would have to wait for a used one, prices are a little too high for me!!!!!
EKKO... I love ❤️XBUS looks interesting ❤️love 4x4 vans are what I think is cool.. especially now these days to explore,storyteller❤️2# Ford chassis looks pretty nice also❤️1# looks sweet too..looks like comfort and style❤️
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I think I could live in most of these campers off grid!!!!!
Agreed-but I was disappointed for the ones with no bathroom/shower inside or with the bed only in the pop up…and those were more expensive than others that included them.
@@tonyatehranie3029 External toilet (cassette toilet in a privacy tent) is definitely the way to go. External kitchens not only reduce smells it's just nicer out there.
It sure would be nice if a company could design something for people that make way less than 60 grand a year! I’d have to win the lottery to afford most if not all! If I did I could afford traveling ANYWHERE any way I’d like! Lol
I hear you. Unless you're a design genius and can build your OWN. Hope an ALL-ELEC or hybrid version w/plenty of SOLAR comes down to 50-60K. hahahah. I'll be DEAD!
$hit, I make three times that, and can’t figure out how I could possibly justify spending this kind of money on a depreciating asset, like apparently many do. Bro…Get a simple van, put on some decent tires and build a plywood bed, $20 chef stove, and a lawn chair and GO!
Ikr
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Good, but you forgot the top best, Sprinter Hymer Vision.
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Great Thanks.
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Thx
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Really enjoy your video’s. Lots to learn when it comes to RV’s Cheers Rob
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I wish you would do the top 10 that are available in the USA, not Europe.
I wish they would too!!!!!
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Could make nice mobile offices for digital nomads too.
The Ford Big Nugget has a different Concept than other Camper Vans and RV's. Its build by Westfalia, but this stays in the background, because the Big Nugget is sold only over the FORD Dealerships. That means, for the total service of the hole Camper Van you can go to any 🇪🇺 Ford Dealer and Service Stations.
Westfalia will bring a own version of the big nugget under a new westfalia name for the summer season 2021.
Another thing is, it is hard to compare 🇺🇸 American and 🇪🇺 Europen Camper Vans. The only chassis that has a worldwide standart is the sprinter. Ford, Fiat/Pro-Master, Renault, Iveco are build for their special America, Europe, Australia Marked and get often no registration in the other countries and their technical specs is totally different.
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Very interesting 🤔! I’m digging the Thor myself. I know 10-12 years ago their 5th wheels and Vans had a sterling reputation! And I believe that they’ve kept it too! Thanks guys for yet again another kick butt video!!!! 💞🥰💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗👍👍👍❤️😍💕💖💝
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Amazing, I like it
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Well, all you need is a German build Mercedes Van. And a lot of money. 👍🤣
I drive a Volkswagen California. Smaller, but cheaper. Perfect for Switzerland and the country’s around. We where in Spain, Italy, France, Slovenia, Croatia and many more countries with such a small car. Believe me, you find all you need in a small motorhome like that.
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I want one that the Common Man/Woman can afford! All I want is a Insulated van with a cassette toilet and bed!
Do not want much!!!! You should be easy to please!!!!
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Thanks. Mercedes ..
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Very nice car 🙏
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The Scope would be my choice.
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#10 Winnebago EKKO 22A is what I will pick
Tell me where you can "pick " one. I will go there tomorrow.
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At least the one I eventually want is more affordable than the others and it’s electric
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If this was painted in Winnebago EKKO...camo...I'd go into the poorhouse for it!
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Why not make a van with a dry bath for a single traveler? Ie switch the dinette into a fold down table for one and remove the extra seat, incorporating that room into the bathroom. Also a Murphy bed or a 'lift' bed would free up space underneath for a small couch/lounge area. Just my thoughts
You have some great ideas!!!!!
Check out the Hymer Vision, it's exactly what u described
I can agree with that. I been shopping camper vans lately and a dry bath is a must for me. I'd be okay with a wet bath too.
And the HYMER ML-T 570 4x4 Crossover ?
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10+
4x4 and toilet&shower please.
WAAAYY too expensive!! You could buy a good, used Class C for a fraction of these prices. ( 19 to 24 ft so still smallish).
Usually the larger an RV they cheaper they are for some reason
The keyword here is "used." I suggest almost the same thing when I see a viewer comments about a featured item being "over-priced." Any camper in this video will drop in price considerably once used, or even last year's model. I considered buying a campervan a few years back and had my eye on one for around $100k. It was out of my price range, but I really loved that camper, and I wanted to live a piece of that #vanlife we see everyone hashtagging about.
I considered dropping the lease payment and going for it because I loved all the bells and whistles, the brand new modern design, the fancy Vegan leather seats, the USB ports that lit up. Most importantly, it had a full wet bath and every possible living in a van need. I've seen so many campers the last few years on this channel that I can no longer even remember the model name or company who made it. Seeing thousands of campers within a few years does that, I guess.
Okay, back to my story and eventual point.
Despite what looked to be a far better commission for him, the dealer kept pushing a massive 35ft Class C motorhome on me. His sales pitch was highlighted by the words, brand new, four times the size, sleeps up to eight, 1/3 the price, driving it you can see everything because you are 10fft up in the air looking through a drive-in screen size windshield, he almost had me when he offered the extra "free" cupholders though, but I kept my poker face and didn't budge an inch.
I remember telling myself there would be no impulsive 35ft Class C motorhome buying on this day. That was a massive step for me. Trust me on that.
The never-used motorhome was only $40,000 because it was three years old, huge, no one seemed to want it at any price. Most everyone knows car dealers make more selling used vehicles than selling the latest models. Because the motorhome was taking up vast amounts of the lot space, it was no surprise that could be a reason to want it gone. I had no intention of buying or interest in it. The salesman's sad stories, crocodile tears, and desperate last sales attempt offering his firstborn child along with his earlier extremely generous free cupholder throw-in never once tempted me.
My reasons for no interest. The thing was far too large for me to enjoy the drive from location to location.
Way higher storage fees and lot rent.
I don't have eight friends. I vanished years ago, and very few have seen me since I dedicated every hour each day to this channel.
The motorhome was butt ugly compared to my pipe dream, never going to happen, wishful thinking, maybe in ten years #vanlife off-grid vehicle of choice.
Why do you think no one else bought that motorhome?
Why do campervans cost more than a colossal motorhome that sleeps more friends and family you would ever trust in one place together?
I don't think it is reasonable to compare the cost of a 2022 luxury campervan to a used Class C motorhome and use that as an example of why you believe the campervan is over-priced.
Like everything else, it all boils down to what that specific person shopping can afford vs. what they need.
Every camper and vehicle loses massive value once it's considered "used." So I think it's safe to say just waiting for last year's model will offer significant discounts as well.
The RV industry is booming, contributing over 100 billion dollars annually to the economy. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, but for any camper company to over-price its inventory in a very competitive market would be a horrible decision. They risk going out of business and not having any sales.
I see the over-priced comment, every video, every subject, and for every price range.
And I disagree with almost all of them for some of the reasons I stated above.
Most importantly, in 2018, the hashtag #vanlife was used around 6 million times on Instagram.
@@mindseyedesign All of the campers that I want are never sold used. That's probably because nobody wants to get rid of those because they're the best
I think the makers of these campers are dreaming when they set the prices of these campers!!!!!!
@@karenvickers8165 no I'm sure people pay those prices
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WISH THEY WOULD INCLUDE 'COST of OPERATION' in the PRICE$$$$$!!! MILEAGE, MAINTAINANCE, etc.
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The order is highly corrupt and bias suspicious. The first couple placed in barely innovative American reconstructions. A really innovative solution is the London e-camper, and the 7th place, the most demanding construction is the 10th, the most beautiful car is the 5th (for me this is my favorite).
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Wow,way too expensive for the average enthusiasts or unwitting buyer. Just about all motor coaches are made from pieces and parts and or left overs from other builds I've only seen similarity in every coach I've done repair work for the last 16 years there no cookie cutter coaches like I began with way too expensive for the economy we have presently in my opinion. They are nice though.
The Ekko from Winnebago that you mention confused me, because the pics you posted and noted say sleeps 4, two in the rear twin beds and two in the converted dinette, however the ‘pic’ when describing the dinette appears to be of a Murphy bed and a different rig altogether. Please update or clarify. The Ekko may very well sleep 4, but that pic is misleading when it’s not available in the same floor plan as the rear twin bed model.
My thought too. The fold out bed at 1:21 is clearly not in that RV. It's in a far bigger one that has a slide out section.
With these prices, it is a thousand times cheaper to buy a used van and set it up yourself. You can arrange the set-up according to your tastes, you can choose what to install and what not to install, you can give up the portholes on the roof and install 4 new generation sunpower solar panels of 600 w each and be completely energy autonomous, with electric cookers , hot water, hot and cold air conditioner, without ever spending money, just water and diesel to refuel. If the energy is not enough, it is possible to install additional removable photovoltaic panels, superimposed on the existing ones, to be used when the vehicle is stopped. The cost of all this would be incredibly lower if you choose a non-4x4 vehicle
A thousand times cheaper? So, your going with a scrap yard special then. Some shag carpet from a garage sale, a 5 gallon bucket and spray bottle for a wetroom, who needs Triple A after all? No upkeep necessery for this 1k mobile palace, fully unloaded, and for a GPS you can just follow the oil leak trails from town to town. I think you sold me on this idea, under one condition. I can't live without an AM radio on long road trips, so that's one perk I would need included. Obviously, I'm just joking with you here. Having said that, I would love to see your super value build when complete, and promise to feature it in a future video.
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It would be a dream to be able to give you a demonstration, but unfortunately I don't have the money, otherwise I would have already started to set up a maxi 4x4 Dangel ducato, which new costs about 45,000 euros the best set up
However, in Italy it is full of fitters who already transform vans into campers, I myself am a furniture builder, and therefore I could do a good part of the work myself !!! for sure you will need experts in other fields, but rest assured that it would cost at least 30/40% less than those shown in your video, and still having everything included in the set-up !!!
It would be a 4x4 with pneumatic reinforced suspension (2000 euros), new, water tanks increased, as I am also a very good welder I would make myself a grill with an electric motor on the roof that takes out Sunpower solar panels of 625w each, (4/6 5000/7500 euro panels) mounted one above the other to be used when the camper is stationary, 4 new generation lithium batteries (about 6000 euro), and a 5 kw inverter (1500 euro) I would totally eliminate the gas, and for emergencies a 4.5 kw electricity generator from agrieuro, (900 euros) in short .... I can guarantee you that my camper van would be an overlander vehicle with a price that does not exceed 70,000 80,000 euros almost completely autonomous
WATCH THIS NUMBER 1 IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE CAMPING. REASONABLE FOR FIRST TIMERS!!!
I am loving this Mercedes Sprinter at 12:00 but the price of 148.680.-USD is so typically USAmerican and totally overpriced. The Sprinter I can buy for under 40k so 108,000.-USD just for material and works? get real. Thats why so many companies leaving and let cheaper countries do the labour
I want to know where you can get a 4x4 sprinter for under $65k new...
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Great video.
Free overnight stay small charge if need hook up .. let’s all join the friendship movement. And ditch the expensive sights
Sounds like a good plan!!!!
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Sony has to make the PS5 PRO first, THEN they'll make the final slim version.
It'll probably come out around 2025.
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There x bus is the only one I can afford except it's in Germany
True-it mentioned exporting is available. Wonder how much it would cause to ship one to the states?
@@tonyatehranie3029 Probably an arm and a leg!!!!
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看了這麼多，還是自己改裝吧，過癮又經濟，水電床全部自己親力親為一人去做，計劃中.....
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8 is interesting, seems like you could just build out a van for less.
Right! These vans are like 100-300K!!!! my van was like 3K with another grand in upgrades and 2 weekends of building.
@@Reach3DPrinters Good for you!!!!!
min $163000! for that price, I rather buy a brand-new truck for 70000 and spend 10000 on a used camper.
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Who can afford these things?
Too expensive ,,,,germany,,,,
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im in the wrong business
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