Review of the amazing new motorhome that thinks it is a campervan - the Chausson X550 (2021)

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In this video we review in detail the amazing new motorhome that thinks it is a campervan from French manufacturer, Chausson. This is the X550, which aims to give buyers the best of the campervan world combined with the best of the motorhome world in one compact model.
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◼️ REVIEWED BY: Peter Vaughan, Group Motorhome Road Test Editor for MMM magazine and What Motorhome magazine Editor. Peter has been writing about motorhomes since the age of 14, has a love of touring France and is mad about old Italian sports cars.
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@sloughman2180 3 года назад

Thank you for a very helpful video, watched several of yours. Having a mid life crisis and deciding to retire soon after a dreadful set of events in my wife’s family and try and enjoy ourselves. Haven’t got a clue what to get so your reviews and knowledge have been superb! Brilliant

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Thank you. Hope you find the right 'van soon and can get out on the road to enjoy yourselves

@eddienascimento2816 Год назад

stay strong my friend, to all of us at some point in life things really go down the hill but life is full of ups and down the difference is how you manage to take it.

@jameslewis1605 3 года назад

Yep it looks like a senior citizen's van. Lovely.

@veganvocalist4782 2 года назад

LMAO ;D))) hey its def NOT cool enough for a senior citizen

@user-tn7xo7ky9o 3 года назад

If this was a US rig you'd b lucky to get this rig

@stuartwarden6265 2 года назад

Buy something else then 🙄

@rick3747 2 года назад

Correct....it seems RVs in the US are basically geared, marketed to retired Boomers with very inflated prices.

@danoc51 3 года назад

Wow! What a nice van. Here in the USA we have so many single nomads and couple with no kids doing the RV thing. As a single traveler I'd like to see something that makes better use of the space this dedicates to seating, like having a larger door. The size of this is perfect. I don't see an awning, which is something we Americans have grown to expect. In any case, what a nice RV! Thanks for bringing this to us!

@romulopereira4867 2 года назад

It's the most intelligent and beautiful motorhome I've ever seen. I wish I lived in one of these.

@hriattearalte 3 года назад

Motorhome with this size and width, it's the best layout ever... Love from India

@blackbear7792 2 года назад

I like the way he told it as it is. Love it.

@Mirpurmad 2 года назад

best washroom for a camper van of this size I have seen so far

@JosephDiveley 2 года назад

glad to see a design where the bathroom is actually practical

@drivingthefrontier 3 года назад

This is a very fresh, interesting concept. No problem with the 'missing' window. Put a nice 55 inch TV on there. Sorted. Thanks for the review, Peter.

@jonnywayner 3 года назад

Be in the way of the bed coming down

@drivingthefrontier 3 года назад

@@jonnywayner it is a very fair point

@JeffCM1 3 года назад

@@jonnywayner Great place for a TV but you are right. When are those film thick TV's coming out?

@ohspikymiky Год назад

Use projector

@drivingthefrontier Год назад

@@ohspikymiky you are quite correct ,my friend

@fookdatchit4245 3 года назад

Recent subscriber, really enjoying this channel. Thank you Peter.

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Glad you like it. Don't forget to subscribe!

@2011ppower 3 года назад

Going to view one at Lowdhams this week. Very interesting concept but I definitely think the dartboard and mirror should be replaced with a window!

@peterv3642 3 года назад

I know Lowdhams have sold some already. It seems to be going down well with customers

@andrewjohnston9115 3 года назад

Even if they didn’t change it, it would be massively tempting to get the jigsaw out 😀

@muddymarvellous 3 года назад

Horse box

@gasgas2689 3 года назад

@@andrewjohnston9115 I am certain you could fix a window in there. The wall is only aluminium/foam/plywood. I expect there will be converters in sheds on industrial estates who will be doing it.

@jewellui 3 года назад

@@gasgas2689 how much would something like that cost? Seems risky

@newvillagefilms 3 года назад

The interior decor (round lights and mirrors and corkboard) is really naff. 😂

@veganvocalist4782 2 года назад

;D))) yep

@tarrek 3 года назад

Who on Earth thought that a cork notice board was preferable to a window??

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Just trying to be different, I think. Everyone is saying add the second lounge window...

@mrkjd435 3 года назад

Not having the side window means you can sit up in the bed but I guess it's a compromise too far for some. And that "blind" on the nearside window, I thought it was a projector screen! That would be some TV-in-bed experience!

@pom1964 2 года назад

I'm seriously thinking of selling up retiring & buying a campervan / motorhome to just live & tour around in, it'd just be me with occasional friends or family guest ,the choice is unbelievably hard but this chausson really looks like it could be the one ,would you have any others to consider , I'd add it would mostly be used wild camping

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 года назад

Good choice. Not too big but with everything you need. Maybe add solar, store a second cassette for the loo and add a second leisure battery

@Macca5 3 года назад

Love the honesty in your reviews 😁👍🏼

@chrisonYTtour Год назад

Very tidy piece of kit, love the look of it, definitely needs a window over a cork board, but all i can think is… how can VW justify their camper prices?

@MotorhomeCampervan Год назад

The VW is a more expensive base vehicle (and more car-like) than the Fiat and it's more expensive (far more labour-intensive) to convert a van than build a coachbuilt. Hope that helps explain the pricing.

@teaforthree1 3 года назад

Great review of a brilliant van. Bet next year’s will have window instead of stupid cork board. Peter didn’t show us the Webasto heating but if I understand right the fridge, off grid, the hob and most importantly the water heater, all work on gas. In which case 6kg is a joke. Needs a refillable especially for continental touring

@peterv3642 3 года назад

The fridge and water heater can work off 230V when hooked up but will use gas when off grid. The heater is diesel, so that's a big saving in gas consumption. If you're serious about wild camping, I'd suggest you need to add a solar panel or two, a second leisure battery (or maybe upgrade to lithium) and, of course, a refillable gas cylinder or underslung tank. You'd be fine for a couple of nights or so off grid in standard form, which will work for many buyers.

@IronMountainx 3 года назад

Where do people put their 'stuff', have always had motorhomes with garages to store all the camping essentials and more, could not motorhome without one.

@leetaylor5348 3 года назад

Agree with above comment , no garage !!! . Pity ,as it would be great for me , to go away in for fishing ..

@bobhope9317 3 года назад

No Garage just a broom closet....:)

@TheRealSasquatch 3 года назад

Trailer?

@joshyoon 2 года назад

Wow! That is a nice looking van! Much better than the EKKO.

@alhart1048 3 года назад

What a brilliant motorhome ,!

@gilachess 3 года назад

I played this at 1.25x speed and the narration was way better :)

@reophonic 3 года назад

First impressions ' horse box'

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Nay!

@jtthe3rd634 3 года назад

My thoughts to lol

@muddymarvellous 3 года назад

Yes it is a horse 🐴 box

@uwiesachrum9936 3 года назад

Wow cool ❤️❤️ I want this camper❤️❤️❤️thanks for uploading 👍👍❤️

@MotorhomeCampervan 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@MissMarinaCapri 3 года назад

Impressive motor home, I wonder if they sold it here in the States how much U.S. dollars it would be, with the drivers wheel on the left side of course.

@teresaames972 3 года назад

I like the see through shades. A little privacy but you can see out. 👍👍👍👍

@richardgreenwood3355 3 года назад

In my van (touring caravan actually) I achieve this just by pulling the flyscreen, so I must admit this didn't strike me as particularly 'innovative'.

@saratemp790 3 года назад

I kind of like how there is no huge garage. I prefer space inside. I would want some solar though too.

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Easy to get your dealer to add a solar panel

@EV-Diary 3 года назад

Loving the frequency of the reviews, however would hate to take this van abroad that black is going to really attract the heat. However as someone under 30 who this is probably aimed at I’m not convinced.

@peterv3642 3 года назад

The roof is white, so should reflect a lot of the heat. Not as bad as some of the dark coloured campervans around in this regard

@Mr2pint 3 года назад

I don't see a reason for not having windows on one side, apart from that great looking and good layout 👍

@r5gtturbo197 3 года назад

Nice looking van wish I could afford one

@QazaqtynUly 2 года назад

This motorhome is best for leading nomad life, even if you have kids.

@sivelo5021 3 года назад

Yep, that cheap cork pinboard is so much more useful than another window. Splashed out there haven't they....

@peterv3642 3 года назад

They've still got time to change that before production starts later in the year

@MrJasdog107 3 года назад

Another great review .

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Thanks. Glad you enjoy them! Please subscribe to the channel so you don't miss out on future reviews

@JoeGator23 3 года назад

I would cloak that side door seal that says, "Open me!" to robbers.

@tommytube268 3 года назад

Is it sold in the USA, if not why should I watch these videos?

@r.c.7762 3 года назад

Lovely van, thank you. Your Ad on the bottom of the screen, makes it difficult to see the whole screen.

@phillipestrada7704 2 года назад

Love this motor home like car with all the conveniences I want to buy one nothing like this in the USA How do I go about buying one I’m serious.

@mrsbutterkup3849 3 года назад

Come on. Please bring to the USA!!!

@RedBatteryHead 3 года назад

Great lay-out. Love these seat positions. Not that upright train seats. Looking stunning too. Hope next year they use the EV platform!

@peterv3642 3 года назад

EV motorhomes with a realistic range still seem some way off but I agree, it's a fantastic layout

@RedBatteryHead 3 года назад

@@peterv3642 the eJumpy is there as small camper van. It runs 250km highway. And over 300 secondary road. Pretty decent for a fast charge stop. The eDucato won't make that. Maybe the eTransit next year.

@williamtaylor9628 3 года назад

Where can I find one of these vehicles

@cgmuso6619 2 года назад

The usual common sense annoyances. Size wise this is perfect. I just wish companies would think about an internal garage space to have 2x bikes. The bed positioning is what ive thought about. Great idea Id love to be involved in designing something like this. They never quite get them right in my opinion

@Blastfence1 3 года назад

Looks like a nice little camper but they did not make a place for the ARs and they put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car 🚙

@peterv3642 3 года назад

You can have left-hand drive, too, if you want

@MrT33CEE 3 года назад

Hmmm, I thought I had tuned into the wrong channel and it was a review on a new delivery van.... And no hab windows on the door side..... Younger demographic you say? The same demographic that are struggling to save up for a Mortgage? Not entirely convinced.

@thetessellater9163 3 года назад

I think the 'younger demographic' he speaks of are the under 60's !

@MrT33CEE 3 года назад

@@thetessellater9163 yes, in France you can buy a 10 bedroom Chateau for about the same price as this Motorhome so it might apply for a young French demographic, not so much here in the UK though. And as for the three bits of art decor on the side wall instead of a window, great, when your sweating buckets in 30 degree heat and you can't get air moving by having windows open either side of the van at least you can enjoy it.

@peterv3642 3 года назад

By younger, I mean folk in their 40s or early 50s. If they can afford a mid-range Land Rover or decent spec Audi, they can afford this

@philw4625 3 года назад

@@peterv3642 And you are quite right! As a late 40's type, i am so put off by the (mostly) chintzy UK stuff. That said, more storage would be good.

@gasgas2689 3 года назад

@@peterv3642 Agreed, at £58k it is in the 'very ordinary' price range of motorhomes but Chausson always seems to give more bang for less bucks than other makes

@B2091 2 года назад

Nice motorhome. However the interior bothers me a bit. It looks more like a modern passenger train carriage. Doesn’t seem to homely or cozy. But has some neat designs nonetheless

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 года назад

I think they were going for a younger vibe but you could make it more homely with cushions and throws, perhaps

@bobbya8622 2 года назад

I need one!

@johnriley8761 3 года назад

Oh right!! Good to know the US market is still getting the big stiffy...

@redwolfexr 3 года назад

Not really, we just have Class C's to fill the low cost segment. So Class B tend to be made for the luxury market. Nobody really wants to drive the wider class Cs in the UK so you don't see them.

@nickthegriffin 2 года назад

Thanks for the video I have watched a few now as I was thinking of buying a motorhome but to be honest I can't see the appeal? £80k to sleep In a field in a van setting up beds emptying toilets ect or many many holidays around the world 🌎 🤔

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 года назад

Maybe try hiring one for a week in the summer and you'll soon see the appeal

@nickthegriffin 2 года назад

@MotorhomeCampervan yes that sounds like I excellent idea I did not even know you could do that. Is there any hire company you would recommend in Derbyshire? Thanks for the idea 💡

@LeatherQueen 2 года назад

Thank you Peter for a great review and demo. Love the design but would like a window instead of the art deco. Add TV and microwave, and it will be perfect!!! Will it be available in Canada or US? What is the MSRP (price)?

@peterv3642 2 года назад

It's just over £60k here but I can't see it being offered in the US or Canada, I'm afraid

@therealunclevanya 3 года назад

The MAYDAY advertising graphic along the bottom is very distracting. It should have gone after 10 seconds and maybe come back for the outro.

@mariabetancourt6797 3 года назад

One of the best I have seen

@mikepalmer7687 3 года назад

Loving this

@片岡義男-v2b 2 года назад

右ハンドルなので良いですよね♪ プロパンガスは交換が日本では手間なのでカセットコンロに変えないとまぁ　日本仕様にしたらプラス一千万では収まらないだろうなぁエアコンもmicrowaveも solarも後付け出来なそうだけどw

@rumpuswhatrumpus 2 года назад

Would a solar panel be available, perhaps as a dealer fitted option?

@peterv3642 2 года назад

Yes, definitely as a dealer fit option

@Severon1965 3 года назад

I really like it

@paulcoupland2929 3 года назад

Does it come with a Diesel-Electric Hybrid Engine?

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Diesel only, I'm afraid. There's no hybrid version of the Fiat Ducato

@BettySwollocks13 2 года назад

Tiny kitchen work area but it could easily seat seven…..bag of crisps it is then.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 года назад

It's only a small 'van and I've seen smaller kitchens in much bigger motorhomes

@myozone 2 года назад

Put me on the list for the electric version e-Ducato X550. No need for gas, all electric heat pump heating and cooling induction hob, electric fridge/freezer and water heater.

@MotorhomeCampervan 2 года назад

They need to fix the range first!

@myozone 2 года назад

@@MotorhomeCampervan ~200 miles range is fine, you've got to be mad to buy a diesel or petrol anything now. I'm toying with the idea of converting a Stellantis van to a camper now. In a few years time diesel and petrol vehicles will be almost worthless, after the bump in second hand we're seeing now. But with fuel going up and up electric is the future. I can see campgrounds investing in solar and batteries....

@vikkirobinson4131 3 года назад

Oh dear! I love quirky shapes but this is not good. If this is aimed at the younger generation then where are the eco features? Solar power? Water saving? Eco insulation? Recycled elements? Looks fairly standard, if dark, inside. Nice bathroom though!

@spiritsoul11108 3 года назад

...start stop sys.not good... What s the engine in...renault?

@markwest4936 3 года назад

Looks like a horse box.

@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 3 года назад

I’m new to this, can someone tell me the difference between a camper van and a motor home?

@bluemamba5317 3 года назад

Camper van is a van with mostly intact exterior, converted into a camper/motorhome. Motorhome they remove all/most of the exterior and replace with composite walls/roof.

@welditmick 2 года назад

Had to laugh, it just reminded me of a UPS van.

@Daniel-1948 2 года назад

À la première sortie de mon X150 Challenger, en fin de soirée mon concessionnaire me téléphone en me disant : Danger, il ne faut pas rouler le lit en haut, il risque de tomber, ni de rester à table sans rouler, le risque est le même ! Pour cette fois j'avais pris ma p'tite fille, résultat c'est ma femme qui a pris position sur le lit en position du "Bouddha" se tenant tant bien que mal. Ma p'tite fille de 4 ans en pleure sur le siège passager, obligation de rentrer de nuit à la maison. Avec le lit en bas, ce qui n'est pas prévu pour rouler, le centre de gravité n'est plus le bon et l'avant du véhicule faisait des bons en haut et en bas une vraie balançoire, il fallait freiner régulièrement pour le stabiliser, la honte, un danger permanent. Action de Rappel de l'usine : Circulaire n°08 / 2022 / IMPORTANT Mon concessionnaire m'a repris ce piège, aucune confiance. J'ai fait un MAIL à l'usine à Y.Fontaine pour demander au moins le remboursement de la carte grise et un dédommagement symbolique. Aucune réponse. Si vous en voyez un en exposition : Fuyez au plus vite.

@DiamondNYC 2 года назад

Nice!!! How much? I don’t see a price?

@peterv3642 2 года назад

Around £60k, depending on spec

@jbearmcdougall1646 3 года назад

Thats,a waste of an offside wall.. people would prefer a window.. but a nice van though...

@sydmichel 2 года назад

Im sorry, showing my ignorance here. But, I thought a motorhome WAS a campervan. Whats the difference?

@peterv3642 2 года назад

Normally a campervan is smaller and based on a van, whereas a motorhome has a body more like a caravan built onto the back of a chassis-cab

@ahmadhidayah1 2 года назад

Perfect!! How much?

@peterv3642 2 года назад

From £58k

@jenibutler7138 4 месяца назад

At 5'3" I don't think I'd find it too comfortable doing the washing up in that kitchen sink, and no garage either. This one's not for me.

@MotorhomeCampervan 4 месяца назад

Try the slightly longer version, with a garage - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--A1viapUNyE.html

@justbrowsing8482 3 года назад

With the move towards zero carbon what’s going to happen to all these Diesel engines motorhomes? Realistically is electric an option?

@WANDERER0070 3 года назад

Electric rv is few year in the future imo,,BYD and Tesla are most promising

@peterv3642 3 года назад

There aren't really any viable electric base vehicles yet and even for campervans the costs are too high at the moment. I guess that will change but with diesel vehicles on sale in the UK until 2030 (and a lot longer elsewhere) there should be no problem running these vehicles for many years yet. Anyway, what's "zero carbon" about digging up lithium in South America for extensive battery production??

@Bikerbint69 3 года назад

How much? Or did I miss it?

@peterv3642 3 года назад

£58,040 - plus £4,451 if you want the automatic gearbox and engine upgrade

@joseville 3 года назад

How much is it?

@peterv3642 3 года назад

From £58,000

@KarrierBag 3 года назад

I have a 40 year old 30ft dodge 50 7 berth Motorhome, a 24ftt converted welfare bus and also a 30ft boat (which I live on) , this is a nice build camper BUT way above my financial limits..

@click411 3 года назад

what is price

@peterv3642 3 года назад

£58,000 plus extra for the automatic

@markknopflerisnot 3 года назад

Corkboard on walls instead of windows [side and back].....hmm, not convinced that is a good exchange

@veganvocalist4782 2 года назад

its awful

@OsianLedger 3 года назад

Stunning van! Only problem I see is you could be a target for bank robbers, am I the only one who thinks this looks like a security van 😂

@onlyoneamong300 3 года назад

It does!

@philipevans1027 3 года назад

When I get mine 2 years they'll have windows both sides and be wrapped in a welsh flag perfect 2 person van

@suzie_lovescats 3 года назад

@@philipevans1027 lol 😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

@mraquanaut126 2 года назад

converted ambulance!😂

@LucozadeClw 3 года назад

Looks like something that should have "HORSES" on the front and the back.

@ishyandmikkischannel8811 3 года назад

Hahahaha! Or donkeys..

@veganvocalist4782 2 года назад

Amish community maybe ? ;D

@normg2242 3 года назад

I love how they decided against putting in windows on the right side so they can put up a small circular pinboard. Very clever. Honestly - who would want a window when he can have a pinboard...!!!

@graceygrumble 3 года назад

@fds1805 3 года назад

The reason the constructor gives is that the bed is too long for the tickness of a window on that side. Personally I would rather have a shorter bed and a window.

@philipevans1027 2 года назад

I'm sure u could retro fit a window there with it honestly it's got everything you'd want, this is the van I'm buying there's only me and my pup .

@JoeCoastal 2 года назад

Don't forget the mirror 😀

@leonhughes9014 2 года назад

sarcasm at its finest ... well done sir!

@shastafog2516 3 года назад

I love the knowledge and honesty shared. Hate the sloppy shade, moves too much. Art on side wall looks cheap

@joycebowen8958 3 года назад

❤️ best I have seen so far. Why can't American companies do this?

@pattyolson3842 3 года назад

Me too! I would love to have one. It's probably on a Mercedes chassis. + The drop down bed in a B+ is great! + I'd feel very comfortable driving it myself. - kitchen is very small Any solar? He mentioned the engine and eco drive/ power drive function, but I'd like to see a rack for bikes and some storage, maybe a roof rack.

@robertd9850 3 года назад

They do. See Leisure Travel Vans.

@pattyolson3842 3 года назад

@@robertd9850 Those are very expensive. This one isn't.

@robertd9850 3 года назад

@@pattyolson3842 Very expensive is relative. I can afford both.

@spicer878 2 года назад

Americans wouldn’t fit through the door 🍔🍟

@tp7485 3 года назад

Much prefer a rear fixed bed with a decent sized garage. And no driver’s side passenger window is just silly.

@101perspective 3 года назад

Yeah, the hiding bed is cool but who wants to be disassembling their living area every night? Plus, it would suck if your partner wants to stay up later or get up earlier than you. Not only does it limit what they can do inside the van in those situations but would require them to climb over the top of you every time they go in or out of the van. You might be able to avoid some of this by leaving the bed up high... but it would still be a bit of a hassle.

@TheKittenspause 3 года назад

Needs that other window instead of the "blank" wall. It really does!

@Icelandlover 3 года назад

It would be a deal breaker for me if this model would be available in Canada. It must be because of strenght and stability issues.

@veganvocalist4782 2 года назад

Just feels unbalanced with only one window , its awful

@l4nsw 3 года назад

Very nice, I love the dropdown bed. I would opt for a window rather than artwork, but I do love something a little bit different than the norm, could do with a little more worktop in the kitchen. Fridge and bathroom excellent.😀

@random_an0n 2 года назад

nah get rid of that shite pinboard and slap a 50" tele there

@ohspikymiky Год назад

I think the windows will Interfere the bed

@roberthunter6927 3 года назад

An excellent review with a lot of thoughtful and sensible commentary. Thank you. I think it deserves the title of a small motorhome, rather than a camper, because of the excellent bathroom and bed. The market in brick and mortar, and in motorhomes seems to demand towards relatively massive kitchens, at the expense of other things, such as toilets and shower spaces. I don't understand the logic, but there it is. The lack of window on one side of the van might be a mistake, I agree. Sometimes the weather can be bad, and so plenty of windows prevents the impression of being trapped in a tin can. The fold-up passenger seats does give the van versatility, and I suppose they are aiming at a market of a family of four, which is reasonable enough. But there being only two of us, I would remove them permanently to free up more storage space. With the large fridge, electrical hotplate, and the power-assisted bed adjuster and other electrical gadgets, I would like to have some solar power on the roof, but given that you didn't mention it, I am guessing it may not be an option. One annoying thing about camping with other vehicles can be generator noise, and at least when there is plenty of sun, solar power or available shore power can be a boon. Things like a revering camera are really a must these days, and I am glad to see that this vehicle has one. The option of automatic transmission is also good. Automatics are good when buying new vehicles, but when buying second-hand, it is often wiser to go for a manual vehicle, because in general, manual transmissions can tend to have a longer service life.

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Solar panel is a dealer-fit option

@Daniel-1948 2 года назад

En faisant le pas d'investir dans un Challenger X150 Open Édition, je savais que je prenais un gros risque dans la qualité du produit. Entre "Camping-cariste" la mise en garde sur la qualité médiocre du matériel Challenger, m'avait souvent été répétée. Et j'ai quand même osé ! Quelle erreur de ma part .. J'ai quand même pu parcourir 180 kilomètres avant que l'on m'avertisse que le lit pouvait me tomber dessus. Depuis, je vous ai fait 3 Mails qui sont restés lettre morte ,aucune réponse. Je vois que la qualité du personnel et votre souci de satisfaire sa clientèle et digne de la qualité du produit que vous distribuez, c'est à dire très proche du zéro. Vous devez avoir une force de caractère hors du commun pour rentrer chez vous, sans honte bue, après une journée de présence à lire les doléances de vos clients. J'ai plus de succès avec RU-vid ou mon aventure tourne en boucle, si ça peut détourner "quelques" clients si infime que ce soit, j'aurai le sentiment de les avoir mis en garde.

@krimke881 3 года назад

That is the most optimistic review I've ever seen of a micro camper. The ceiling bed is great, the fridge and the bath is awesome. everything else is just tons of bad compromizes

@stevewainwright3344 3 года назад

I have to disagree. The beds are fine if your 5ft 4 inches tall but not near long enough if your 6 ft or above. The guy doing the review never laid down and there was a pillow on the bed which takes up a foot of the length. That shower wasn't big enough to turn around in. That camper might have been ok for a weekend but would not be good enough for a two week or longer trip. Not near enough water. 100 liters is only 26 gallons for toilet, cooking, and shower. My credentials: 12 years of boondocking. 44 years of tent camping.

@Jester-Riddle 3 года назад

@@stevewainwright3344 Agree. There didn't seem to be any serious amount of storage either ... for clothes, & equipment ... Just a short trip van really.

@stewartmcdowall2285 3 года назад

We own a WildAx Pulsar. All singing and dancing in 5 metres! We love it!!!

@jewellui 3 года назад

@@stevewainwright3344 beds are 1.93cm that’s more than 6ft. Shower definitely has enough space to turn around.

@jewellui 3 года назад

Can you expand on the compromises?

@G-ra-ha-m 3 года назад

There's a trend - at all price levels - to delete the rear window, and in this case, bizarrely to remove a side window. The whole point of camping is to see the scenery: to drive hundreds of miles to stare at a cork board is not my idea of fun. The panel van conversions have, in general, rear windows and they do get used: I can't imagine being in a van and not being able to see back. But like I said, even the posh motorhomes often have no view out the back: I'd never buy one with this limitation.

@carrot595 Год назад

driving hundreds of miles to sit in a van?

@chrispnw2547 Год назад

I have to say, you are past-it and have not kept up with changes in the market. A large portion of young customers use these vehicles to live in within major cities in stealth mode. The windows increase the likelihood of break-in and undercut the stealthiness of the vehicle. Thank god we have choice and not Designer G-ra-ha-m

@G-ra-ha-m Год назад

@@chrispnw2547 You think that's a stealth van ?!

@chrispnw2547 Год назад

@@G-ra-ha-m looks more van-like than motorhome. It looks like a high roof van with a loud paint scheme. In many HOA communities I could park this in my driveway but a traditional motorhome - not. This particular model is not stealthy but many others are.

@lomate1963 3 года назад

Needs S.W.A.T. On the side Peter 👍🏻

@lloydwalden3541 3 года назад

QUALITY COMMENT.🤣🤣🤣

@seanmivey 3 года назад

Super cool. Really like how versatile that table is. And DAMN that's a nice bathroom in such a tiny "motorhome". They should take this to the states and throw it on a Ford Transit chassis. Unfortunately at 2m, it ain't big enough for me (saying "ain't" and using metric is confusing I know...~6'6"). Actually, I'd figure out how to sleep folded up for that bathroom.

@vertigobridge3024 3 года назад

Much better exterior design than we have in the States where we have swooshes and stripes. I have no idea where those designers get their ideas.

@pauulmerucci9081 3 года назад

I wish the us manufacturers would build something like this at that price

@eileenfostel2645 3 года назад

I agree, and the price point iscreasonable...

@EvanWharton 3 года назад

I missed the pricing-how much are they asking?

@patriciacullenbach8472 3 года назад

I agree, awesome for the US market...

@craigbalsinger648 3 года назад

I think he said 15000

@jmwintenn 3 года назад

@@EvanWharton 3:12 58 grand, 58,000.

@sontaranlee3369 3 года назад

Just seen this in the flesh. Highbridge caravans centre, Somerset TA9 4EX love the inside and still think outside OK, not so keen now I've seen it. The bed is fantastic and large wash room, nice and modern but for me no where for my bike. As only me.

@Poodlemama1234 3 года назад

Hmmmm, it looks like a horse box to me.

@stevebrown6665 3 года назад

I often think that some of those fancy horse boxes are more attractive that typical the typical white coach built, so here is one that looks like a horse box. Great looking inside and out and the washroom is great too. A real practical alternative to a PVC.

@grahamsaunt2440 3 года назад

Great review and great camperhome ! Typically Chausson innovation that puts them way ahead of the completion and it feels like a 2022 van

@darrenjones3681 3 года назад

Personally I’m really not happy with those rear travel seats not having fixed Cushions as there is the Submarining factor in an accident to consider and that missing window is also I feel a mistake, I’d rather a traditional twin fixed travel seat on one side and removable section to on side sofa

@Flyingtwiglet 3 года назад

Thats a different van then. As this van works best for 2 (I have a 640 which is similar) we never use the rear seats so it wont be an issue for most.

@stuartwarden6265 2 года назад

Try not to crash it then

@richardgreenwood3355 3 года назад

I quite liked the circular light in the ceiling. The shower was good. Apart from that I didn't like it at all. I think back to my old 1989 Autosleeper Rambler and wonder how much extra this gives you.

@riboid 3 года назад

Why did you not like it, Richard?

@richardgreenwood3355 3 года назад

@@riboid I had to re-watch the video to remind myself. A lot of it is the styling. Externally Peter describes it as 'sporty' but I think it looks more like a slab sided, over-tall, delivery van than almost any motor-caravan I can remember. No doubt much of this is down to the paint-job and could be changed, but it didn't entice me. Internally too, the styling is not to my taste. I'm not a fan of making leisure vehicles too 'fashionable' because what's fashionable today will go out of fashion later. So mainly it's the decor that turned me off, but I did refer to my old Autosleeper Rambler from 30 years ago. I would argue the kitchen in that was far better than this. It also had a folding door to open up the washroom across the entire rear of the van and it had no extra infill cushions kicking around. I'm not saying that things haven't moved on but personally if I was choosing between this van or a modern equivalent of my Rambler (there is no direct equivalent unfortunately) I think the Rambler would win out. In fact I'd choose neither because I have long-since switched to towing a touring caravan which suits my life much better, but that's another story! P.s. Too few windows!

@locodemarseafool 3 года назад

Whenever somebody wants to go to sleep nobody els can stay up and enjoy some tv or play card or…….. Nice, but not practical , french off course

@sanc47 3 года назад

Not my cup of tea

@nihmks8270 2 года назад

Very nice and well explained review. Is it available in Dubai? How I can book one?

@stetomlinson3146 3 года назад

More important than all the bling. What are the weight restrictions on this van? I presume its 3500 Kgs. Which means people will be very tempted to overload it. Once you load your food, clothes, levelling ramps, hoses, hook up cables, telly, bedding and passenger(s), I bet there's very little left for a bike rack, bikes, or box on the back. A visit to the local weigh bridge might be your first outing!

@peterv3642 3 года назад

Yes, it's 3,500kg maximum gross weight but with a payload of 731kg (even as an automatic) it has loads more capacity than most coachbuilts. For once, I don't think you need to worry about overloading.