Bigger vans

[Wondering Star]

Tried that, for me the extra 20 cm in width makes enjoyable touring much more difficult. The beauty of a panel van is its skinnyness, 7 m means longitudinal beds and a proper shower, making longer tours more comfortable.
Perhaps it's just me but I'm not quite ready for a big white, trying to stay young and sick as the kids say

 

[soulstyledevon]

Tried that, for me the extra 20 cm in width makes enjoyable touring much more difficult. The beauty of a panel van is its skinnyness, 7 m means longitudinal beds and a proper shower, making longer tours more comfortable.
Perhaps it's just me but I'm not quite ready for a big white, trying to stay young and sick as the kids say

Longitudinal beds would be brilliant.
MLT Crossover 4x4 would be my weapon of choice.
I still thinks it looks cool, or maybe my age is catching up with me

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

It’s 7m…
At that size, I’m in a coach built.
Campervan needs to be less than 6m IMO

Yep my coach built is 7.4

 

[soulstyledevon]

Yep my coach built is 7.4

What is it…?

 

[Calimili]

It’s nice to see something different.
But my god it’s another ugly van.
Once you go over 6m, you may as well go the whole hog and get a 7m coach built…

This would be me

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That's an MC-T 680 or 690. Wonderful. I've been spending the last 2 weeks looking at the MC-T 580, which would allow me to stay within 3,5t.

 

[Wondering Star]

Agree with Soulstyle, MLT is supercool and its super insulated. Would need clarification to extent of insulation on the new 700.
Will be interesting to compare against New Malibu Genius or even James Cook if the later is soon be available in rhd.

 

[Dasteknoviking]

Tried that, for me the extra 20 cm in width makes enjoyable touring much more difficult. The beauty of a panel van is its skinnyness, 7 m means longitudinal beds and a proper shower, making longer tours more comfortable.
Perhaps it's just me but I'm not quite ready for a big white, trying to stay young and sick as the kids say

Ya, I tried a GC600 and it's too narrow. If I am spending that kind of coin on a van it needs to be spacious... Once you try a full camper you will be hard pressed to go back to a van.

Who said it needs to be white? https://de.motor1.com/news/731882/dethleff-globebus-performance-4x4/

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[secret lemonade drinker]

What is it…?

Etrusco I 7400 SBC fiat chassis 2.2 multijet with 9 speed zf gearbox, made in Italy by laika which is part of hymer group

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I doubt it.
It’s a simple case of, drive slow = higher mpg.

My California was exactly the same. However rarely got over 30mpg as I like to drive quick on the motorway…

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This mirrors what I get in my 150PS Cali

I’m always surprised how thirsty it is.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Has anyone seen a Project Yonder van in the metal?

I think this would be a contender for me.

Home | Project Yonder

Adventure begins when you step behind the wheel... We have brand new 4X4 Mercedes Sprinter campervans available to reserve today!

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[Wondering Star]

Spent some time with Project Yonder, it a great van, truly off grid, massive power bank and 24 v electrics.
The only downside is its cost, fully specified nearing 200k.
That's a problem, save 50k and buy a high spec MLT, the 700 S adds further competition and with longers Mercs like the Malibu Genius at 6.4 m it's a niche product.
If you have 200k go for it, really nice people.
They are also a supplier of Dutchvan Parts.

 

[Dasteknoviking]

Globebus Performance 4x4: Erstes Dethleffs Reisemobil mit Allradantrieb

Der Teilintegrierte punktet durch leistungsstarke Antriebstechnik, Schlechtwege-Tauglichkeit und eine markante, kraftvolle Optik.

www.dethleffs.de

Another Crafter based conversion on the updated Crafter. Few videos from Düsseldorf are circling on YouTube already.

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[Barry Chuckle]

Yep - same with Club Jokers

Interestingly there seems to be quite a few Club Joker City's around all with decent discounts.....

 

[soulstyledevon]

Spent some time with Project Yonder, it a great van, truly off grid, massive power bank and 24 v electrics.
The only downside is its cost, fully specified nearing 200k.
That's a problem, save 50k and buy a high spec MLT, the 700 S adds further competition and with longers Mercs like the Malibu Genius at 6.4 m it's a niche product.
If you have 200k go for it, really nice people.
They are also a supplier of Dutchvan Parts.

Do you think at that sort of price.
The MLT is a better buy and you could modify (let’s say throw £15k into one) and still be quids in with an epic van…?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Globebus Performance 4x4: Erstes Dethleffs Reisemobil mit Allradantrieb

Der Teilintegrierte punktet durch leistungsstarke Antriebstechnik, Schlechtwege-Tauglichkeit und eine markante, kraftvolle Optik.

www.dethleffs.de

Another Crafter based conversion on the updated Crafter. Few videos from Düsseldorf are circling on YouTube already.

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Looks good. Interesting van.
However, I still think when spending well north of £100k, I would want the Merc badge on the front…

 

[Dasteknoviking]

Looks good. Interesting van.
However, I still think when spending well north of £100k, I would want the Merc badge on the front…

Thing is Mercedes badge doesn't quite guarantee that you will get the same quality as yesterday's vehicles. With the amount of Renault engines (and not the good ones!) they have used in disguise as theirs in their lineup is quite bad. I rather have a 2L TDI, or 2.3 Iveco/Fiat and sleep well knowing that I have a proven engine powering my house on wheels.

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[Ch1pbutty]

Bargain…!

New Hymer Mercedes Grand Canyon S 600 *Facelift 2025* 2.0 for Sale

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[Barry Chuckle]

Bargain…!

New Hymer Mercedes Grand Canyon S 600 *Facelift 2025* 2.0 for Sale

Campersales are proud to offer this brand new Hymer Mercedes Grand Canyon S 600 *Facelift 2025* with a 2.0 190hp Diesel engine, 9 speed Automatic gearbox, 4 berths, rising roof and finished in Stone Grey. Arriving soon direct from Hymer (Ref. CS928).

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That looks lovely, I like the way that they have used cues from their amazing Venture S in this.

 

[Wondering Star]

Do you think at that sort of price.
The MLT is a better buy and you could modify (let’s say throw £15k into one) and still be quids in with an epic van…?

Project Yonder is a fabulous van, the best of everything. The only thing that niggles me is its potential resale, a lot if money to commit too a brand with no long-term loyalty -yet.
Those in the know rate it but do the wider buying public?
For me a MLT 570 Crossover is an ideal vehicle, spend a little on the suspension set up and pocket 50k, the only failing for me is the width hence the 700S is looking interesting. Can't wait to see it in the metal.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Apevans produce some beautifully crafted vans.
However, you can’t bespoke the order and every van is different.
Plus, I think he only builds 3 a year.

Big commitment…

 

[soulstyledevon]

Bargain…!

New Hymer Mercedes Grand Canyon S 600 *Facelift 2025* 2.0 for Sale

Campersales are proud to offer this brand new Hymer Mercedes Grand Canyon S 600 *Facelift 2025* with a 2.0 190hp Diesel engine, 9 speed Automatic gearbox, 4 berths, rising roof and finished in Stone Grey. Arriving soon direct from Hymer (Ref. CS928).

www.campersales.co.uk

One of my favourites.

 

[Corradobrit]

Love that interior in the new S600. Classy and well laid out. I think I know where I'll be heading if I ever decide to move up from the Cali.

 

[Barry Chuckle]

This looks a bit special

 

[Billylou]

Never been in a brothel but I reckon this is what they might look like. Cigar anyone, oh and £280k?

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[Corradobrit]

Never been in a brothel but I reckon this is what they might look like. Cigar anyone, oh and £280k?

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Black lights are banned.....