Van life UNLOCKED! 2024 Volkswagen Crafter Kampervan review (built by Jayco RV)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- It's not every review that I sleep in the vehicle I'm testing... but this review is different.
I just spent the night in the new VW Crafter Kampervan, an Australian designed RV that is built in conjunction with Jayco in Melbourne, Australia.
We don't get the Europe spec Grand California van due to regulations in our market, so instead, VW Australia decided it would create something specific to the needs of Aussie customers, and I've got to say, they've bloody-well nailed it.
This camper has so much stuff you will love, from the fridge, microwave, cooker, diesel heater, air-con, and bathroom with toilet, to the queen-size bed and storage in abundance.
I had a really, really good sleep.
There's also a diesel engine, all-wheel drive, and two different versions to choose from.
So make sure you let me know what you think about it in the comments section, and be sure to tell me if you'd like more campervan content.
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00:00 VW Crafter Kampervan
00:34 Is it the right price?
01:36 Interior
06:18 Getting set up for the night
07:56 The next morning...
08:38 Cockpit
10:10 Under the bonnet
10:59 Driving - Kampervan Style
17:24 Driving - Kampervan All-Terrain
19:02 Efficiency
20:04 Ownership
20:42 Verdict
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A good-looking van inside and out. With great features included. Please do more camper van reviews.
There's no doubt about The Right Car. If it's got 4 wheels, it will get reviewed. 😊
Great review. If the Crafter is anything like the Multivan (which I have owned) it would be an awesome vehicle. Really like the looks of it inside and out.
Thanks! And yep, it looks great I reckon.
great detailed review its great to see your doing campervans most car reviewers only do cars can you also do a comparison between a motorhome
We were lucky enough to grab one of the first generation Campervan. All Terrain. After 24000km I can attest to it being a great camper. The ability to go just that little bit further than many other vans sold us. I like many of the upgrades on this second gen model but the high level fixed bed would be a deal breaker. Our van has twin bed/single bed flexibility. We have it permanently set up with the twin beds. Practical, easy to make and importantly you have walking access right through the van. The new setup would feel quite claustrophobic.
It is big bit of gear but shrinks the more you drive it and is very cat-like. We have averaged about 10.5 l/km overall including outback tracks. Cheers.
This is great feedback for potential customers. Thanks for taking the time!
You are welcome. Thought your review was very good. We plan to have many more adventures in our VW Campervan. Cheers.
@geoffsshed8433, I agree with all of the above !
AWD is nice to have on some campsites especially if rains overnite. Capable of towing decent boat with AWD giving more launching options. For loop I'd tow cargo trailer to carry extra supplies and toys with small boat on top.
I almost got bogged 1m from the road in a fwd car after night rain.😅
@@mvnorsel6354
3.5 tonne already and struggling at the lights
Nice looking vans with good features.
Yes more camper videos
I hope the 1% of Australian's that can afford this, get to see this.
Have you driven anywhere outside of a city lately? Or driven past a caravan park? Or gone out on a weekend? There's a lot of people who have caravans and 4x4s or campervans that cost more than this thing...
@@therightcar that will be the 1% I was talking about.
It's fitted out well....maybe, too well.
As nice as it is to have an internal shower and toilet, it looks to make the internal space a bit too squishy for me.
Interesting Camper. Wish Jayco would add it to the US market on the VW Chassis. They use Ram Promaster and MB Sprinter Chassis.
£87k is still a wedge of money, but I suppose not that much for a VW camper that is actually practical unlike a lot of plastic rv boxes you see these days, good vid.
Do you think the style would be ok on gravel roads now and then?. I know the ride height is not great but surely with the 4 motion it could do most dirt stuff.
Nice vehicle, the only thing that lets it down greatly is the fitout
What would make it better?
Not a bad camper van for the money. Compared to a Trakka 2wd smaller van this is good value for the price. People who buy these vans want to tour Australia, not go overseas. So yes if I had the cash I would buy one.
$160,000 would buy a lot of resort holidays and overseas trips. It's a bit too compact inside. You look like you had a bad night.
It a a con.
Jaycar cashed in on this contract with vw
Imagine getting 8% compounding on $180k. The interest alone would see you on an European vacation every year. Plus you avoid insurance, rego on commercial vehicle, depreciation and servicing to keep warranty active. All up, you’re in 25k a year to sleep like a homeless 😂
Try and buy a 2nd hand one for a lot less than a new one. You can’t. There’s a good chance you would get back most if not all your initial outlay if it’s been looked after.
@@BobbyDazzler888
I think you mean Jayco.😊
How bout some Japanese import camper van review !!! Big price difference...
Ha! I’d love to. I know a guy who imports them, so it could be a fun one.
Man. Those who are digital nomad this is the perfect car for you. Save more money than a house.
Not much else in Australia AWD so it's hard to beat
Agree!!
Great camper though the length is the killer. I hired a van a little shorter than this in Tassie and it was very hard to find places to park. Mind you - I am used to parking a Merc A Class
Thinking about buying one but not sure its worth another 80k over my rm19 jayco campervan
more campervans pls
That great big box of a shower takes up an awful lot of space and toilet spoils the whole van. These campers never hold enough water to have showers off grid...better do without, and shower at paid sites. You can have an under-seat toilet arrangement, which is much more sensible.
I must of missed where the price is mentioned?
150k
34 seconds in, you might have seen it and gone into shock.
Less than 80k is ok any more a con
hmm cant they have one specced out with a 6 pot diesel and higher towing rating?
With enough money, anything is possible.
Tin of beer ???? Ok wrap it up boys.
I love a beer.
Who are the mainstream RV manufacturers you mention please?
Jayco, Trakka, Avida
What's a trumble drawer?
Trundle drawer. It locks in place but can slide out if you use triggers either side of the sliders.
@therightcar never heard of it, it probably has a different name
Nah. That’s what it’s called.
@therightcar I called the Jayco dealership, the guy said its called "under bed storage". He never heard of "trundle"
It is looooooooooooong............ 🙂
Jayco maybe not
$160K is a bit much.
Nice but reliablity and availability of parts
This is not new - it is the 2nd Gen of this model - and I am not sure what sort of research this reviewer did but let me tell you - on the build side I wouldn’t be so cheerful - the quality of the 1st Gen was not good and talking about the ownership at the end a 5 yr warranty ain’t great if 15 mths into owning one you never had fully functioning product. Yep the Crafter side of things is pretty good the whole package I wouldn’t trust too much just yet because the Camper build side would have to have improved a hell of a lot from the last model to be worth the money and at that still reasonable price point I can’t really see that as the price difference would have been mainly eaten up by some upspec’d components not by more time or care spent on the build.
60k
The problem with VW in AUS is that they charge INSANE prices for their parts. I was quoted $650 for the return fuel rail above the injectors. That's a $50 part. It's literally 30cm of rubber and plastic. Don't get a VW in Australia. I've been there, once bitten, twice shy. I would go any other van now. I've had 2 Crafters.
You have already mentioned the price, no need for me to repeat it.
I'm sure it took you longer to reply than it took to hear it, sometimes we can go a day without complaining, well most of us can..
Not a complaint@@bertskidmore5506
You lost me at the draw fridge, they are hopeless, why would they make the draw without sides on it to be able to stack your food and not have everything fall out the sides every time you open it!
Probably easier for grabbing a beer or chilled wine bottle from outside with a drawer and no sides.
For a $160 000 one would expect a comfortable bed, mate 🤪. Honestly it’s way too over priced for what you get.
Even if money is not a problem? Engine reliability is number 1. 2nd, can any ordinary mechanic fix it?
It's a turbo-diesel engine. Mechanics should be able to fix it. But parts availability might be a bigger concern, say if you're in outback NT or WA...
Thats expensive, you can get 8m RV for same money
The price is nuts!
How about I buy a 2024 LDV T60 for 40k and a Jayco trailer camper for 60k.
For 100k I am having more value for money. I am not even kidding.
No one is forcing you to spend more than you want to mate.
@@therightcar I know Mate. I know no one is forcing me to spend more than I want.
What has this to do with my comment?
Stop attacking people for their comments mate
@@therightcar I know Mate. I know no one is forcing me to spend more than I want.
What has this to do with my comment?
Stop attacking people for their comments mate
Save yourself 140k, buy a 2012 X trail and put a camper box in it
Yeah, and enjoy “the comfort” of that 😂😂😂
@therightcar You'd be surprised. Fits a double, top of the line posturepedic lol
That is ridiculously expensive.
Compared to what?
@@therightcar the Jayco Renault RM19 is a lot better value at less than 100k. Also easier to park and manage. Would like you to do a review on that.
Look at prices of other new class B motorhome even in comparison to uk/us this is great value! Waiting on mine to arrive
160k and up.. lost interest real fast, what a joke 160k for a van with Chinese made crap.
😡😡 DO NOT WANT AN ELECTRIC ONE WILL NOT BUY NON FIRE PROOF CAMPERVAN 😡😡
What??
Are you okay mate?
The ' fire proof ' vans are safe in a bushfire. Peace of mind.😅
it still has a lithium battery,the no electric one
jayco build crap the thing wont last like a proper build