First Impressions of Peugeot 3008 SUV - UK Tour 

We live in an amazing world... so well put.

Well a Car you can't buy in the US

@@felixtheswiss I wonder why they don't?

@@paulcullum1473 They couldn't afford the lawsuits!

@@felixtheswiss true you can't buy this in the USA or Canada but all hope isn't lost. Should you want a 3008 you can buy it out of Mexico as the steering in on the right side. One fast cool thing to tell ya about is they have 3 different scents for you to chose from to smell while you drive. This crossover has more options than a James Bond car

Welcome! So great to hear 😀

Me too.

Thank you. I read up about the speed limits in the manual before heading off... but completely missed the towing mirror info! Whoops.

I can't get over how much history you have here compared to NZ🤩

Thank you Bob! So far the adventure has been amazing😀

Oh, I already have so much to share! It's been a great trip so far... couple of stressful patches too, haha. There are so many gadgets on the car🤩

Welcome! Oh your visit home was great timing with the weather. My dads a Scot who moved to NZ 😀

Thanks Andy! It's been a steep learning curve (like taking off the mirrors 🤦‍♀️), but getting a handle on it.

Bit stressful driving but so far it's been amazing!

Thank you! It's such a jump from my car.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! I managed a quick trip to Wales and loved it :)

Hope they’re making sense! Haha

hahaha, it is almost like an aeroplane!🤣

A split boot? I'll need to look into what that is!

Really?! haha. Guess I'm hard to miss with this set-up!

Finally figured that out 🤣So not all the models have a sunroof? It's a fun feature.

'iCockpit'🤣I had to Google customisable head up display - seriously?!?! I need to play and see.

Oh I made it to Barnard Castle! Unfortunately it was a flying visit, so I wasn't able to see more.

Oh good tip! Thanks😀

haha I've seen a few cars on the motorway speeding... wonder if they are trying. Perfect accidental timing with the siren! I'm on the edge of Bristol in this video. There are some great green areas in England.

They might have assumed I knew what I was doing, haha. Getting the hang of it now!

It doesn't work. It's a Peugeot!

Oh that’s good to know! I’m still learning about all the features too 🤣

Completely missed that... but with the narrow roads here, it does make sense!

Ah yes, I eventually learnt about the mirrors 🤣

Travelling K no problem, I thought I’d mention it as you may not have known about our strange laws.

haha I'm happy to buy things! They've been more than generous.

haha that's right! Surely this will motivate them to add NZ to their map now. Really enjoying the trip so far :)

I eventually learnt... whoops!

*It is not illegal to when not **-toeing-** **_TOWING_** a Caravan in the UK, where did you get that from. Never heard of anyone being stopped for that. I usually leave them on as tricky to set up etc, and never had a problem. Have Folding Mirrors as well. However if going long distances best too as saves drag and extra 1½ MPG !*

@@GrrMeister The Law The law is very clear on the subject of mirrors and towing - If your trailer or caravan is wider than the rear of the towing car, you must fit additional towing mirrors Aside from breaking the law, if you choose not to fit them you run the risk of - A 3 point penalty on your licence Being prosecuted by the police A fine of up to £1,000 for each mirror infringement The law also specifies that you must have a clear field of vision 4 metres out from the side of your van, and 20 metres back behind the driver. The diagram below clearly shows the area either side of the car that you need to be able to see. Without the additional mirrors, you will find that you may have blind spots caused by the edges of your caravan. However, the law doesn’t stop there. To prevent your tow car becoming an additional hazard, there is a maximum distance of 25cm that the mirrors must not extend beyond the width of your caravan; this is reduced to a maximum of 20cm on cars manufactured prior to 26th January 2007. You may also find that should you be involved in an accident, your car insurance may be invalidated if you are found to be at fault - so is it worth the risk? Buying Guide Make sure that the mirrors can be adjusted from the driver’s seat Cheap isn’t always best. Bear in mind that when you are travelling at speed the mirrors need to be strong enough to withstand strong gusts of wind - especially from HGVs travelling in the opposite direction. Extendable mirrors must be E-marked (lower or upper case) to show that they comply with EU safety regulations if the car was registered after 26th January 2010. This is not a legal requirement if the car was registered prior to this date. Measure your car and caravan carefully to ensure that you are buying mirrors that can see the full distance required, but do not extend too far Not all mirrors fit all cars, so double check before buying Look for mirrors that are made with safety glass There are many makes on the market, but Milenco is a particularly well-known one with a variety of different mirrors priced from around £20 upwards. They are available from many caravan accessory stockists and also online from Amazon. Fitting Your Mirrors Ideally this is a job that should be carried out by two people. One inside the car fitting the mirrors and another standing back at the required 20 metres and testing your potential blind spot areas. The second person can also help to fit the mirror on the offside of the car, again to make sure the angle is correct. From the driver’s seat, the mirrors need adjusting in the same way. A good rule of thumb is that on both sides of the car you should be able to see - The caravan grabhandle The caravan wheel-arch A clear vision of the road behind you including the road surface alongside the caravan If you can see into the caravan front window, they probably need adjusting outwards a bit more If you have got your mirrors in the correct place, you should be able to see any pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists approaching or crossing close to you. Use your helper to make sure that this is the case. Finally, Don’t forget to remove your mirrors when you have detached the caravan or trailer. It is an offence to drive with them still attached. If you found this article useful or have any suggestions or questions, please leave a comment below. Whilst it is not a legal requirement to have insurance on your caravan, it would be a wise investment. After all, your caravan probably cost you a lot of money and your investment should be protected. Quality insurance from Lifesure is probably cheaper than you think, so call the team on 01480 402460 for a quote and prepare to be pleasantly surprised! Share:

@@gkuk Copy & Paste - "never said it was illegal to tow a caravan without using additional mirrors, but query that they have to be removed when not towing." End of

There's a button that seems to indicate that I do have heated car seats 😋 so flash!

Oh really! What would you recommend seeing? I really did enjoy Ashton Court - peaceful.

@@TravellingK You could try Tyntesfield House, a Victorian Gothic estate, just outside Bristol. In Bristol, I K Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge and S S Great Britain. Bristol Cathedral and St Mary Redcliffe Church - look for the tram line! The Downs, a green space used by all Bristolians (also home to many of the vanlife community). For history, try Bristol Museum, also M Shed on the docks, plus Aerospace Bristol - home to Concorde Alpha Foxtrot. Charles Wesley's Chapel & house... I could bore you with more, but try visitbristol.co.uk for more details. Plus Sunday is the last day of the Bristol Harbour Festival, and next month is the International Balloon Fiesta... Don't know how I'm going to fit it all in! Happy Travels!

Gosh, just a few things you can seen then, haha. Thank you!

My NZ car still uses a key for everything🤣Crazy seeing how far car technology has jumped.

Hi Rob, sure! The Peugeot was a diesel and the caravan was 1389kg MTPLM

LOLOL ... Yup ..

🤣I'm sure it'll let me know when I get back... maybe sulk for a bit.

Ohh a few questions I can’t answer! All I know is it could tow a caravan well 😜

It's the GT it has 2.0 180 diesel

GREAT comments ... !!!

@@ricks.1318 thanks Rick I'm glad you can see through what's going on..I hate to to see people being used by multinational marketeers for extra profit..and this lady is such a lovely human being.. she's a a real struggler for a night in shining armour, but Bailey and Peageot fall well short in my opinion.. Have a great day...

You are right the the car has plenty of gadgets. It's so different to anything I've driven before and aware I haven't even tried all the extra gadgets. I'm grateful to be able to travel the UK in a new car and caravan, but I'm also aware that I need to stay true to my channel. After a couple of fun months, things will be back to normal😝

Unfortunately many new car buyers cannot see the difference between the cars on offer except by ticking boxes for the number of gadgets they have. So the car makers oblige. Ironic that so many people go to the gym for excercise yet they cannot seem to summon the effort to pull a door handle. These gadgets are all things to go wrong after a couple of years - incentive to buy another new car?

Duke your so right..my wife used to say I new how to push all the right buttons, but now I go down the Gym...lol..thank you for your kind comments

haha, yes, just a few crows! I am loving all the history here.

2.0 diesel with 8 Speed gearbix

🤣Fantastic!

I’m aiming to get a Ute one day 😉

I'll come back to earth when I'm back in my NZ car 🙃hehe

I still haven’t tried it 🤣 And welcome!

I suspect it might take a while to slot back into my old set-up🤣Good to know about the trapped dirt! Thank you

I'll try not to get too attached😜Suspect it will be a jolt to the system going back to my set-up. I've got plenty of daydreams going on...

Really glad I learnt this before I did get a fine! Thanks

*Nonsense !*

@@GrrMeister .no not nonsense..you can get up to £1000 fine and 3 points on your licence.!!!!!.

@@johneaston1215 Strictly speaking you are correct, I usually take mine off if leaving site. Think it would be a miserable 'jobsworth' to issue a summons.

I guess you appreciate what you don’t see all the time?

@@TravellingK yes thats what i think it is,if you get the chance you should go to the Shambles in York.it will be packed but its a brilliant place to have a look round the old shops,its like shopping 150 yrs ago lol

Yes it is! Such a beautiful place.

Just a little different😜

haha that's great! Wish I was here longer and could head over your way.

Thank you - that's something I missed when reading up about the differences caravanning here!

I've found it fine to tow so far?!?

I’m not getting at you , in fact I hope you’re having a wonderful time. But I bet bailey or Peugeot mentioned what the nose weight should be.

I might need to investigate more🤣

I am grateful Bailey and Peugeot liked my RU-vid channel enough.

Do you even know anything about cars?This was voted as the best Medium SUV for 2020 ,the quality is excellent

Englishman In England agreed. I had the misfortune to own a Renault Laguna at one point. The electrics had a mind of their own, it blew its turbo at a cost of nearly £5,000 then tried to kill me when a suspension component broke at 80mph, puncturing the tyre and sending me sideways down a busy motorway.

@@spencerwilton5831 don't even compare renault with peugeot lol. Renault is the worst shit that's out there.