The Hymer Club

[soulstyledevon]

Who’s moved to the Hymer club…?

First proper outing to Cornwall. I love this van, a true successor to the mighty California

 

[BeeBee]

It’s been on our radar for a while.

 

[Wondering Star]

Did it 3 plus years ago, no regrets.

 

[Barry Chuckle]

My new Sven Hedin is due in a couple of weeks, I'm now starting to wonder if I've made the right choice after seeing that lovely van!

 

[soulstyledevon]

The Sven is a nice van. I’m sure you’ll love it

 

[Defender90]

Who’s moved to the Hymer club…?

First proper outing to Cornwall. I love this van, a true successor to the mighty California
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What I like about your van over the Sven is the pop top, it keeps the camping feel alive and I love sleeping in the pop top.

 

[The Blue Merle]

Said it before the Merc looks a mighty beast compared to crafter/man That colour blows away the dodgy baby blue Sven

 

[soulstyledevon]

What I like about your van over the Sven is the pop top, it keeps the camping feel alive and I love sleeping in the pop top.

Yep, it definitely retains the Campervan vibes.
I asked Westfalia about a future poptop on the Man Sven. They said it’s not happening anytime soon.
Shame really.
Although, same could be said for GC, a poptop version would sell like hot cakes…

 

[willwander]

Nice. Can you stand up in it without the pop?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Nice. Can you stand up in it without the pop?

Yes Will, it’s around 2m to the roof opening.
Here’s a pic and another of the Sprung roof bed. Makes for a comfortable nights sleep. No frozen shoulder…

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Who’s moved to the Hymer club…?

First proper outing to Cornwall. I love this van, a true successor to the mighty California
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You forgot your surfboards?

 

[soulstyledevon]

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You forgot your surfboards?

Thrown inside for now.
Can’t decide between fitting a set of roof bars or trying to find something to attach to the side of the van.
Pricing up some rear locker boxes for wetsuits and laundry.

Loads of great kit out there for Sprinter customisation.
Goodbye saving…

Cargo box 700

Store gear, tools and equipment outside your van with the Cargo Box 700. Made with an aluminium and rivet nuts making it lightweight yet strong.

www.dutchvanparts.com

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

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Thrown inside for now.
Can’t decide between fitting a set of roof bars or trying to find something to attach to the side of the van.
Pricing up some rear locker boxes for wetsuits and laundry.

Loads of great kit out there for Sprinter customisation.
Goodbye saving…

Cargo box 700

Store gear, tools and equipment outside your van with the Cargo Box 700. Made with an aluminium and rivet nuts making it lightweight yet strong.

www.dutchvanparts.com

Tactic Vans has some cool stuff for the Sprinter too:

Master Your Van Life: Swiss-Crafted Accessories for Off-Road, Camper, and Van Enthusiasts — Tactic Vans

Swiss Designed designed and made, rubberized magnets to support TRED recovery boards, Max Trax MK2, and awning feet like Thule, Dometic, and Fiamma, Rotopax Containers supports that require no drilling or gluing. Not only are we proud to supply OWL Vans in the U.S. with our magnetic systems but we a

www.tacticvans.com

 

[kave]

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Thrown inside for now.
Can’t decide between fitting a set of roof bars or trying to find something to attach to the side of the van.
Pricing up some rear locker boxes for wetsuits and laundry.

Loads of great kit out there for Sprinter customisation.
Goodbye saving…

Cargo box 700

Store gear, tools and equipment outside your van with the Cargo Box 700. Made with an aluminium and rivet nuts making it lightweight yet strong.

www.dutchvanparts.com

I visited a local Hymer dealer who said they are unable to fit a roof rack to a popuproof and the warranty expires if you drill hoels in it.
On the other hand it won’t rust and can’t leak if you put the holes outside of the fabric which seems possible.

 

[soulstyledevon]

I like their magnetic stuff.
I wondered if they’re strong enough to hold a surfboard on the side of the van here.
I’m guessing probably no, but I am on the search for some sort of side rack.

Tactic Vans has some cool stuff for the Sprinter too:

Master Your Van Life: Swiss-Crafted Accessories for Off-Road, Camper, and Van Enthusiasts — Tactic Vans

Swiss Designed designed and made, rubberized magnets to support TRED recovery boards, Max Trax MK2, and awning feet like Thule, Dometic, and Fiamma, Rotopax Containers supports that require no drilling or gluing. Not only are we proud to supply OWL Vans in the U.S. with our magnetic systems but we a

www.tacticvans.com

 

[Ch1pbutty]

I like their magnetic stuff.
I wondered if they were strong enough to hold a surfboard on the side of the van here.
I’m guessing probably no, but am on the search for some sort of side rack.

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They will be strong enough. We have 2 of their awning feet magnets & made the mistake of sticking two of the magnets together…..took ages to prise them apart! (Ps - instructions say…never stick two of the magnets together!)

But think for a hymer, roof rack is better. Is there there much roof exposed underneath, outside of the canvas tent?

 

[soulstyledevon]

@kave & @Ch1pbutty some guys have fitted proper rack systems. Hymer wont do it, but the aftermarket guys will.
These two off Insta have racks.

A couple of guys on the Hymer Facebook group, have fitted rails and Thule aero bars.

 

[kave]

How do you find the downstairs bed compared to the California? Is it a big problem that the bed is parallel?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

@kave & @Ch1pbutty some guys have fitted proper rack systems. Hymer wont do it, but the aftermarket guys will.
These two off Insta have racks.

A couple of guys on the Hymer Facebook group, have fitted rails and Thule aero bars.

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We fitted roof channels to our T4 using wellnuts & then mounted roof bars. The channel in the roof sat just outside of the canvas…so easy to see what you were drilling into.

But if the channel sits above/within the canvas, would be easy to just to glue the rail on with silkaflex with no holes in the roof.

 

[Californication69]

@kave & @Ch1pbutty some guys have fitted proper rack systems. Hymer wont do it, but the aftermarket guys will.
These two off Insta have racks.

A couple of guys on the Hymer Facebook group, have fitted rails and Thule aero bars.

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Man, the black one looks proper nice
Have fun in Cornwall.
I’ll be down Sennen Cove in 5 days, to relax for 9 days !

 

[Multi1100]

Who’s moved to the Hymer club…?

First proper outing to Cornwall. I love this van, a true successor to the mighty California
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Congrats! Nice camper and colour! How do you find the second bench? Is it upright sitting?

 

[soulstyledevon]

How do you find the downstairs bed compared to the California? Is it a big problem that the bed is parallel?

I’m 5,11, it’s ok for me. If you’re over 6,1/2, I think you would need to try it for yourself.
If I’m honest, the boys sleep in the poptop. I only ever daytime nap downstairs.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Congrats! Nice camper and colour! How do you find the second bench? Is it upright sitting?

No complaints so far.

 

[Jenny H]

looks a cracking camper cali replacement - love the colour.

 

[CalifornIAN]

Who’s moved to the Hymer club…?

First proper outing to Cornwall. I love this van, a true successor to the mighty California
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Small world, we’re on the same site and I was admiring your van a few days back, looks ace.