Decision MADE 

Jenny can't put the microwave plate in either. She had to stand on Poppy's bowl to reach. Agree with you on new Motorhomes. You've no idea how a used van has been looked after. Six months warranty doesn't sound long enough to get things sorted. Never trusted drop down beds. Can't whack a fixed bed! 😁

Hi both, thought about this one. For us Three primary areas of consideration when we recently replaced our van. 1. Do you want to change your van for bigger, smaller, newer, different layout. 2. Warranties, internals and water ingress, protect yourself against bigger losses. 3. Keeping your investment up together, don’t let your investment depreciate too much. When you sell, ideally you don’t have to add too much money to upgrade. For us, 1. we were happy with the layout but wanted to go a bit smaller. Not enough reason to change. 2. We were happy with what warunty we still had left on our Swift KS at two years old. No reason to change. 3. We had reached a pivotal point financially when if we wanted another new van with new warranties and address 1, we would need to jump within a short period of time. Our van had started to drop in value below what we had paid for it and prices of new ones just about to hike up again. We managed to jump for about £15k all told. Next year the same deal would cost us 8k more, and the year another 8k. If you are looking to buy another new van, and like your current van, I suspect your decision is correct from 1 an 2 perspective, but wrong from the perspective of 3. If you look at the current situation, vans will be short in supply for at least another 5 years. When number of imports increase, you will be more effected by resale on your old van so lose lose. From a 3 perspective no time like the present.

Another great video. Happy travels.

Hi Rob & Lynn on Tour, So So glad you are not parting with your beloved motorhome i am really please ! Thats what i was praying for ,because my saying is ,if it aint broke ,don't fix it or replace it ! Now thats my opinion , your motorhome is beautiful 😍 & i haven't yet seen 1 that even comes close to yours its bloody emaculote & looks amazing, & know way would i have swopped it for a drop down bed because if you need the loo 1 of you has to disturb the other & there prown to damp being so close to the ceiling when not in use ! Also there is a weight restriction so there wouldn't be any passion Rob in 1 of them others lol 😊 ,but know seriously you have made the right decision 😊now i can get hammered yey ! Because i was so worried that you would regret it if you brought another second hand 1 only to find out that you would need alot doing to it down the road ,so you have made the right decision & to go for a new 1 for @ least down the road they might come down in price & you would have warranty on your new 1 ,so you wouldn't be having to worry for the next 3yrs what if this goes wrong or that etc, plus you both have to think of your health as you get older as well touch wood but Rob what if you suddenly were out of work you just dont know whats around the corner ! Well i will sleep better now ,knowing you both have made the right decision & kept your beautiful motorhome because you have spent enough & made it into your home ! So yeh Happy Bloody Holidays you 2 love birds 🐦 🐦‍⬛ lol❤ , I am chuffed to bits for you both , & get hammered i am 😂 all my love enjoy your break ,lots of love Linda Dunn from Newport Shropshire xxx 🎉❤😊🎉xxx

We went last year to Brean/Byrnham on Sea in spring (and it snowed). We often went to Unity but it is much too busy all the way along that coast nowadays, so not going there again. I àgree that cauliflower cheese looked fabulous. Lynn has done everything as usual and still looks good.

Good choice keeping your current van the fixed bed is a better option you would get fed up pulling the bed down or making a bed then putting it away.Your van has hardly done any miles keep it for alot longer since use know the van inside and out

Great info , also keep an eye on oaktree motorhomes as they do 3 years warranty + cambelt .

Your current van is beautiful. I think you are wise to wait.

Think you have made the right decision your van is lovely the right one will be out there one day xx

So pleased u have taken the decision. We at times get anurge to change but go back to my Burster and realise no, we have all we need, and Robert has done lots of add ons. So carry on having HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

Hi Rob and Lynne, we hundred percent agree with your reasons for not swapping....also loved the look of the chicken wings on Sunday....keep up the good work Lynne....Happy Holidays

We have just had our van stolen, we are gutted, glimmer of hope is that police found it and is now in one of their holding facilities for forensics, they won't tell us yet of it's condition, please everyone be aware as the value of our van's are making them prime for the taking, may just put in prospective how much you love the van you have 😊

Hi Rob and Lynn, I have just sat through this vlog, and I totally agree with your decision, Julie (head office) and myself are going to go from caravan to motorhome in the future, we didn`t go to the NEC either, we felt it would effect out judgement on layout/price etc, Like you said Rob, its a lot of money to pay out, then find out it doesn`t suit your needs, We are looking everywhere to get some ideas of layouts, we Like the idea of a rear lounge, but we will miss the fixed bed. Julie doesn`t like the idea of a drop down bed, So we are looking for a motorhome with a caravan sized lounge, fixed bed, mossive wardrobe, !! easy eh?? Also we do not want to wait 2 years for delivery, so Whilst we go on the hunt, we shall enjoy our caravan for time being. All the best, Love the channel. Regards Dave. PS. we live about 30 seconds away from where that accident happened!! :)

Hi Rob and Lynn we had a chat with Adam ay Lowdhams at the NEC, He said they are not doing the Swift Kon-Tiki Grand Prix ranger as a dealer special. So the Swift Kon-Tiki Grand Prix 774 you looked at and liked (rear lounge, with a good size garage) they have 3 in stock and 1 display moho, so if your interested give Adam a call say i told you and he indicated he could do a deal. hope your well and love the apron. Catch you soon❤ Dave and Julie & Toby the woof

Hi Rob and Lyn we have been in exactly the same position as you, our van being four years old and we have been looking around and we’re very close to changing it, but after some thought came to exactly the same conclusion as you, we know our van, the service and warranty work that has been carried out and then t having to pay an increased price for something of a similar age, not really knowing nothing about it became a no brainier not to change and we are now very happy that we didn’t commit to a change Best wishes to you both ,

I always have the same problem with reaching my cupboards in our caravan so I carry a small folding step (£10 from Dunelm) if that helps.

I think you should both get matching tracksuits, would love to see Rob in a tracksuit lol

Think you made the decision guys, your van is lovely 🥰 looks nice at the site you are on. Enjoy 😘👍

I think you have done the right thing . Your van is lovely. More great adventures with the van you have got xx

Had many a time at Brean 😊 over the years been loads of times at Northam Farm and Warren Farm. Saw the 70s band The Wurzels in the Seagull!😊😊👍

Your decision makes compete sense, £20k difference is a lot for a van the same age with a different layout. Good to see how things play out over the next couple of years. Enjoy your travels 😊

Hi There Rob Lynn and Doggies , Hope you are all well , Great video , And you went to warren farm yes all nice down there , shame you had rain , i was a hop skip and a jump from you , and yes it pelted down , i was trying to walk the dogs , lol, i agree with you its a lot of wonga for the same year , yes look after your money , so Thank you for sharing , Take care All ,👍👍

Right decision and I luv my fixed bed ………would always want one. and I also luv ❤my blanket as well from Cheeky Monkeys as well. Glad we left it at home though this time as it’s been so hot……looking forward to putting it back as we will be freezing 🥶 when we get back Xx

You’ve got to be comfortable with decision, you’ll get a longer warranty with a new van. We ordered our new Burstner in May 22, it may be here for Christmas! They didn’t say which year😥

It’s definitely the right decision especially if you can’t find out about any warranty work that’s been done on the other van. The whole motorhome industry needs a shake up and we all should have access to the while history of a van/caravan and it’s a lot of money to spend on a (maybe it will be ok). Like you we would love a rear lounge but it’s too much to spend when there’s nothing wrong with our current van which like you we both love. Keep enjoying your van it’s got a lot more adventures in it yet.

You did right . . New vans are a crazy thing. . 20K could make your van how you like. . Still wouldn't swap you my Box. . Cos I built it and know n trust it. Happy bloody Holidays x

Good decision Rob and Lynn! I get your logic 🙂👍

I agree with what you've said about the van and I think you are doing the right thing at least you have found the layout that suits you x

Tomorrow Wednesday, we are going to the NEC, when we leave there, we are travelling down to Warren Farm! for a few days. You are probably back home now. I just hope this storm Babet blows over soon. The last storm Agnes, we were at John o’ Groats! You can’t beat a CCClub pop up site, they are brilliant 🎉.

I really love your van! I’m so glad you decided to keep it💗

We think you have made the right decision. And like you say you know your van inside out and time is on your side . Happy Holidays

Glad you decided to keep your van for now as you never know what round the corner you might see something else as new ones come out all the time and in a few years you could go for it You have a lovely van enjoy

I am so pleased you both made the decision to keep the 599. Totally agree about your decision and your reasons why. The prices have started to come down. Dealers have already discounting new Motorhomes. Dave.

You walked into the bed weight joke Lynn , he got you with that one . !. You could of course hire a van of the type you are interested in buying for a few nights and see how the drop down bed works out .

Totally agree on your decision on the new van, we’re going through something similar at the moment (warranty work) with our brand new van from Swift. Waited over 12 months for it and 2 weeks after taking delivery it’s back with Swift for remedial works!! Just for info, I think I’m right in saying that if you have a “My Swift Life” account you can view the warranty work history on the van. Good luck anyhow, love the vlogs guys 👍😀

Hi both. Totally agree with what you say stay safe and enjoy👍

You made the right choice once you said you could not see what warranty work had been done. Love your van. Glad the weather looked better. Happy Holidays

Yippee we have got off the rollercoaster ride, no seriously you have both made the correct decision, and once the time is right you will get your new van.

Hiya Rob and Lynn can i just say i think you have definitely made the right decision for one 6 months warranty for 20 thousand pounds doesnt bare thinking about like you Rob i would be waiting for something to go wrong and also its a lot of money for the same year as your van when you paid if i remember in the 60 range plus you know every nut and cranny with your van which like you said all the expensive things that could go wrong have been replaced under warranty..... You have such a beautiful van like us we know our vans so i definitely 💯💯💯think you have both made the right decision so a big Cheers 🎉 on keeping your beautiful van ..... Wow cant believe how much it rained when you first arrived and i think its unreal how Duchess and Mavis know when you arrive ...... Have a brilliant weekend..... Take Care ......😊😊🐕🐕

Hi we are in the same position want to change are Adria sonic to a rear lounge, been at the NEC for 2 days didn't see anything which was worth justifying the expense to change. so I have removed the large table in the front and fitted a smaller one, and bought a lottery ticket! lol carry on camping

Totally agree you made the correct decision, 20K for only 6 months warranty totally insufficient. Keep enjoying your great van until you decide to purchase a new one with the comfort of a full warranty. Happy Holidays cheers 🍻

Hi 👋🏻 Rob and Lynn I hope you had a great weekend on the Rally.. I absolutely understand your decision on the new van and I agree, that much money with only 6 month’s warranty is probably risky.. Good on you both.. Your dinner looked soo delicious 🤤 Take care and lots of love ❌❌❌💜💜

Think you guys made the right decision like you we have had our van since new and whilst we look at over units no point in changing for the sake of it it would almost be playing roulette with your money. You have a cracking bus anyway.

We just changed our van but gone from a small 2016 coach built van to a 2022 panel van and spent similar to what you were going to spend. We love the new van as wanted a panel van and love the layout there’s a few compromises but it’s just what we wanted. We got a long warranty too. I agree with you no way I could have done it with short warranty or on something the same year. Interesting watching you drive through Kingswinford as group up round there and not far from where my mum lives.

You're sitting in somehing that the dealers want, they know they can make a lot of money on it and the person that buys it will have a great van. You however could have spent £20,000 for just six months warranty and a rear lounge, thats about £11 per day for six months. Of course you made the right decision, well done and thank you for taking us along. 👍

Think you made the right decision you know your van inside out , the used might be ok but there is always doubt

Good decision people second hand vans are way to expensive at the moment and like ye said rob the market will change I’m sure you will get the layout eventually Lynn 👍

You have made the right choice and I'm not a vanner but I enjoy your channel

We did warren farm a few years ago , charge em cheap pack them in, way to busy at the weekend. The bar & show was excellent.

I agree with lynn a microwave should never be at that height. I feel its dangerous.

So glad you have stayed away from Nick Whales. Cannot even start with the problems we had with them. I’m so pleased your not bothering . Completely the right decision guys.❤️

Just subscribed to you absolutely brilliant but thought I would ask on your introduction we’re are you as it looks like uphill Weston super mare

Wise Decision my hubby and I totally agree with you both

Totally agree with you! I think it is crazy to pay another 20k for a van the same year just for a rear lounge. We changed our van and it is a massive decision, you can’t just keep changing because of the money you lose. By the way we have just come back from a long weekend at Lickhill Manor after searching through your videos for somewhere to go. Brilliant! What a lovely site, big thanks for sharing the places you visit 😊❤

No brainier decision well done. If it had been a couple of years younger with warranty then maybe, not that one though. Happy Holidays. 😊

100% correct decision, 20k can be spent on your travels and making memories 👌🏻👍🏻

I love a tracksuit they are practical,warm,cosy and they dont crease 😊 so shut up robert 😜 xx

Hi again guy's, did you ask Salop for a swap price on a new one??? Tell them you have the full detailed history of your van, unlike their used one 🤷‍♂️ Give us a shout out Sam & Jean in Cannock Staffs 🙏 Good luck - Happy Holidays to all . . .

Lynne needs a grow tall step Rob. In respect of the bus, good choice. You’ve had all the work done now, enjoy what you’ve got. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

I honestly think you have made the correct decision. You have a lovely MH. Really funny blog this week lol

The van will come round again, prices will come down. Its a hard decision to make, however you have done what's right for you both for now. Take care both xxx

I do think you have made the right decision. We were in Brean and Weston just recently great place . Love the throw lot of work went into that Happy Travelling to you both 🚙

Are you recommending Swifts???? After all those warranty propblems. We had an old Hymer, about 5 years old we did over 110,000 in 15 years and had no work done on it, only things like tyres and replaced fridgefreezer. . We had all the records from previous owner and apart from annual servicing nothing had been done.😂

Think you did the right thing as you have put many hours in to keeping the van 100% inside the warranty. The thing is though, vans are like houses. If and when you sell yours you will be in the same market and unless you downgrade or sell yours and wait for a drop? you will still need to shell out more won’t you? Not sure if prices will drop too much if at all either as high inflation has been around for years now 👍

Glad to hear that you have decided which way to go. I seriously believe that you have made the right decision and that the current van is a known entity , which you have both looked after. 👍 On a more serious note, why don’t you have the seats recovered to match Lynn’s tracksuit?

Think you have both made the right decision, everything you have said makes complete sense. That is an awful lot to spend to possibly end up with something that isn’t right ,and if that happened you would not get the enjoyment you get now from your van. Continue your travels and enjoy every minute time will soon pass.Happy Holidays.🥰🥰

glad you made the right choice your van looks grt

Good decision, well worth waiting if your in rush to change the van, hopefully things should start getting back to normal soon and year long delivery dates will be a thing of the past 🙂,

Good decision , i agree just think how many holidays you'll have for that 20k. We often look but realise fixed bed + drop down for grankids is perfect for us. Were going next week , happy holidays.

Definitely made the right decision. You have such a nice van already and no way is that end lounge worth 20k. I honestly think the lack of the garage and making beds up might get you down. We had an end lounge and LOVED it but it really did get old quickly making beds up and losing out on storage space. BTW 6 month’s warranty is pretty poor for an expensive van. We got 3 years with a 4 year old van and 1 year with a ten year old van. So the dealers is definitely not as confident with their product by only offering 6 months. The right van will find you soon I am sure

Really do agree with what you have said and your decision. We considered a second hand , but with the money we were paying and never having had a Moho before and having been burnt with second hand horse lorries we wanted the new warranty’s. At our ages it’s a significant investment . As you said , you know your vehicle with all the repairs you have had . We waited a year . Paid for extended warranty with Fiat professional so have 6 years on the Ducato and the new hab warranty with Swift etc . I think you have made right decision . Like you we were going to go to a rally , our first , last weekend . Shropshire DA . Changed our mind as I didn’t want to park our 4.5 tonne on wet grass with all the rain . Took some of Rob’s advice …. Went hard standing up in Lancashire .

Vans are one of the most expensive things you will ever buy as you know so think with your head and not with your heart. You’ve made the right decision 👍🏽👍🏽

Do not come to Wales ? It's 20 MPH across the board ! Please check before you come !

A very wise and thoughtful decision, thanks for sharing your journey with us .🚐👍

As someone who has an electric bed we have never had any damp problems. We only leave the sheets on and throw our blanket over once in it. That way there is always an air gap. I have seen people who leave all bedding on and no breathing space. Now, years ago when Kon Tiki first came out they were the bee's knees. Unfortunately not anymore. Of all the you tubers we watch the countless problems you see of things going wrong and falling off always seems to be swifts. I hate to say it but I really think that their quality has gone seriously downhill. Very sad to say this. Anyway good decision at the moment. Good video as we expect from yourselves.

I think its the right decision you have been in our caravan and we have a fixed bed but ours goes across ann wanted to change to a bed at the rear like your motorhome but I said like you rob we have loads of warranty work on it its been rebuilt from the inside plus its paid for we are both retired all the big things on the van have been done and i am not going into debt for a new van which i will wait for ages for it to be delivered when i complained to swift i remember is words exactly what he said if you do not like our caravans dont buy another i will never forget that

Good morning I am a new subscriber, you two crack me up so funny together keep it up

Sorry you didn't get the van Lynn, but ye are probably right to wait

Ps love both the tops you wore in this vlog Lynn x

From my experience you have made totally the right decision, well done and love your vlogs, continue to enjoy your lovely van or bus as Rob says 👌

Think your right. 20 grand for a van that’s same year and not really much different. Wonder what they’d sell yours for? About the same!

Totally agree

It's the Decision on the Tracksuit is what iam waiting for grrrrrr 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

when the dealer said the market had peaked was there any info if prices was gonna fall at all ?

Yes Lynn every time there's another war in a different country our fuel goes up what a liberty xx I agree you've had a lot of things done to the van you got, and now it's perfect keep It for the time being you won't regret it plenty of time to change you 2 being so young x

Lynn, I I think your tracksuits are wonderfully and suit you, Rob just jealous. 😂😂😂

You made the right choice. Good on ya!!!

Wise decision. Put the 20k towards the new van . I Think the market as peaked, there's a lot more choice available on the forecourts than there was a year ago. And dealers are starting to reduce the price of new vans

sorry for asking but the van you have now is it yours and payed up?if it is then keep it,if you want a fixed bed do it yourself and you will save a fortune,plus if you did that you would likely keep it even longer,as of now you made right choice like you say you know the van like the back of your hand and how much you have spent on it....thnx for all your vlogs keep um coming...IRENAROB🌠

Youve definitely made the right decision, your van is absolutely beautiful & why chsnge something thats bot broken, save money in the mean time for when you want to upgrade ❤ you two are awesome & behind the scenes its real life & you got to do what right 👍🏼 awesome vlog guys ❤🥂🥂🌹

Hi guy's i think you made the right decision, the US market has dropped. 2 years time vans will be back at right price . Rob got to be Automatic.

A very wise decision . Totally agree with your logic 👍

A definitely agree with youse wait. It's true what your saying, you know ur van. Patiently wait youse have made right decision. 👍

Hi Guys Totally agree with you and Totally think you have made the right choice 👍 Gary & Katie

Diesel is down a bit here in Ludlow £153.9 today x

Ah disappointed for you BUT i think you've made the right decision both, it's no newer than your's and personally i wouldn't give up my fixed bed!!! Absolutely right after all the things you've had done it's worth more (it's like a new motorhome now) yip go new when the time is right, nice one guys happy for you, our neighbours have just ordered a new land-rover and that's going to take 12 months 2. And we waited 9 months when we had our kontiki last year. To be honest against a new van even in a year's time you'll still get what you paid for it. ❤ look forward to many more HAPPY BLOODY HOLIDAYS in the van😂😂😂 stay safe xx

You have both made the right decision guy's. The swift kon-tiki Grandprix in 2020 was about 75,000, I paid 72,000 for mine in 2020. I can't see how it's gone up 7 grand in three and half years. You are better off sticking with the van you know and love. The price of new vans and the quality don't make sense. We are sticking with what we got. We have spent so much on upgrading and just love it. Take care both. Lots of love the Welsh Mods Frank and Jane ❤

My friend lives in Burnham-on Sea, and he hates the Grockles being there in the school holidays. 😂

It's you that's at a stupid height not the microwave 😂😂😂😂 For goodness sake Robert 😅

Wise wise decision guys. I commented that I adored that layout but I wasn’t aware of the price difference for the same year and yeah, we would have come to exact same conclusion. It’s funny because it’s exact same market here in the States, Motorhome etc are still inflated in price and you should NEVER buy high - you’ve got a gorgeous van, sit tight, wait till sanity prevails in the RV industry and grab yourself a new one in a couple of years with a nice full warranty and security. Of course your trade in won’t be as tasty but the purchase price won’t be as high so it all evens out.