Compact six metre motorhome with unusual layout. Ilusion 590 

It was the end of the day, the only battery I had still in operation was the one in my phone. However you can see a more recent video here : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Kr6263AgyQ.html

You are one of Americans who likes these cars, what do you think is better about Europeans compared to US motorhomes?

No he’s not... the Class B RV (sprinter, transit, and promaster based) movement is huge here but crazy expensive. The B+ models are usually slightly bigger vans but even more expensive due to the custom van like body. A lot of us want something just a bit bigger and cheaper, but our class Cs are huge... it’s difficult to find something like this... but I’d buy this. Probably even try living out of it for a bit.

I agree with you. This is the perfect size. Why are they so pricey here in America? Ughhhh 😫😫😡

@@michellehirsch-davis3968 Are European motorhomes much more expensive than those produced in the US?

@Petter Kiev I can't say more expensive I'm just starting out learn the market. The price conversion on this to American dollar is about $5000 difference from Euro's. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Quoin Entertainment yes my thoughts exactly and those are important for Camping/Traveling so very odd he didn’t show them

It is a trade fair - not a sales demonstration.

@@VanlifewithAlan what is the difference between the two?

@@VanlifewithAlan You do sometimes show the inside of the refrigerator, though. It's nice to figure out what the capacity is.

I have an elnagh 58. About the same size and far better use of space. This van seems to be incredibly badly designed re use of space.

Barbara Smith yupppp me too.

Barbara Smith They’ll never learn as long as they can sell the idea of “bigger is better” to the masses. 🤬🤬🤬

You'd be surprised what companies in the US are doing, though

Thanks for watching Tim!

I try to open it when I can but it is not always possible as sometimes they are locked. There are only around 15 types of fridge in common use. I often speak on the subject of fridges!

I do my best!

I hope you do lol!!

Why would you need to fill up the sink first to wash your face? unless you have separate cold an hot taps😂

I think I have more of it in a separate video!

If I remember correctly, the Hymer Starline 550 had a lounge in the back that converted into a bed.

@@VanlifewithAlan These two models was very good : 510 and 550 . both under 580cm(if mercedes and the fiat models was 15-20 cm longer) with drop bed in front. here you can check some pictures. www.southdownsmotorcaravans.co.uk/stock/1916/used-hymer-550-starline-motorhome-u1916_001.html

Georgia, it is not that easy to do it oneself. I have this channel with thousands of vans and in my own van build I made mistakes!

My idea was to buy a property in Sicily, I bought a motorhome to go there and look for a place, then I found that I liked living in a van more than I would living in a property!

Alan Heath Hope you are enjoying Sicily.

@@calgal5752 I did - I am not there now but I constantly think of going back.

You can stay in hotels then...lol 😉

Thanks Haris, that is very nice to read!

Not useful in a neighborhood that does not allow these things to sit in the drive. You would need to "garage it", which would require a 10' garage door which would require a garage with a ceiling height of about 12 feet. In other words you need a house designed around the vehicle

@@jimbraun8727 such neighbourhoods exist??? Lol

What you state here is not at all obvious for someone with plenty of cooking experience in a motorhome... The flares are standard apart and in my brother's old Hymer I typically use three if necessary at the same time with no problem whatsoever... the cooking in this context is of course not generally employing the utensils in the greater range for obvious reasons (space) but when I use the big pan for one meal I just overlay it to cover two of the flares at the same time. We have also traveled with friends and their motorhomes and it is the same in all of the other ones. No one has ever complained about this issue and cooking is greatly enjoyed by all... :D

I didn't see a drain in the bathroom "sink".

Camie Foust They usually pour into the back part, sort of past where it folded. Then there is a drain hose back there. Ingenious use of space. . Bit messy, but I think worth it so as not to have toothpaste and such all crammed near the kitchen sink.

Which one? A bed or a back?

@@VanlifewithAlan hahahah! 590 H , picking it up in 10 days thanks to your video. I live in Spain, so "buy Spanish..." I watched so many of your videos and nothing seemed quite right for me... then this video appeared.

The 1st on that is!!

For the product he's reviewing and for the advertised price of €52k euros he has reviewed far better alternatives recently.

Thanks for watching!

Regulations have a lot to do with it

That is such a pity but it is quite common. I think many people buy RVs because they come to the opinion that they did not see their children growing up so they want to see their grandkids growing up and taking them away on holiday. However it never works out like that!

@@jobeaumont6621 I have to admit, I considered the speed of packing the bed away in the design. The fast getaway is one of the reasons I want an RV rather than a trailer. Once I got the van, though, it turned out the width wasn't sufficient for a comfortable bed so I had to move it into the back. As for security, I'm a software guy so I've been doubling up the backup/driving cameras for intruder detection when I'm parked.

Thank you!

I will post a separate video of the second one!

You can send me one and I will use it.

@@VanlifewithAlan That was an unhelpful reply, you don't seem to be big on social graces. You DO need a wide angle lens, it's very difficult to get an impression of the motorhome from your stream of closeups.

@@eekamoose Then send me one!!! I will use it.

eekamoose I agree. He’s just plain rude, even with his response to other comments. 🤮

@@JoyofRVing not really, you guys are being babies lol

That is not the biggest problem - the biggest problem is if you can register the vehicle and unfortunately I don't have an answer. You would need to speak to the vehicle licencing agency which is local to you. But on the other side, you need to pay import tax plus purchase tax on the full amount which will include the shipping which would be around USD2,000. On the positive side, the price would be reduced by the amount of purchase tax, called Value Added Tax in the EU, which is around 15 - 20 percent depending on where the vehicle is bought. My advice would be to speak to a customs clearance agent who deals with vehicles.

The USA has individual trade arrangements with each EU country. The other issue in Europe these are not made with petrol engines and an automatic transmission will always cost more

I don't know why there are more seats than there are beds but the manufacturers do it!

i dont understand either. i keep looking at these things and theyre trying so hard to put in all this seating and im like "i'd rather have more space for the shower/tub, toilet, and perhaps a standing wardrobe over those extra seats any day." i prefer my toilet to be in a separate closet from the shower and i'd much rather make sure i have that then all this extra seating. a van is for 1 person or a couple (maybe bff's) , what are you going to have a bunch of people in your van for dinner? lol.