The Hymer Club

[subthree]

Wow I love the JC but gotta be doing some serious trips to justify the expense - one for retirement maybe.!!

It is intended to be a van that takes us into (early) retirement when we have the ability to travel for a couple of months at a time.

 

[larrylamb]

Really fancy this.
But I’d never find the time in all honesty.
Also, what’s the van worth post conversion…?
Hymer has a value 3 years down the line. That was another issue with a conversion from a UK team.
Can’t believe New Wave shut up shop last week. Their builds were quality.

Fair enough, I couldn't justify spending that much on a posh camper myself. The price per night's use camping must be horrific.

 

[pjm-84]

Found a cheaper option that seems to tick all boxes except the 4x4 option.....

Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD | Over-cab alcove motorhome | Bürstner

Experience the Lyseo Gallery TD, the motorhome with an inflatable over-cab alcove ✓ Luxury & two levels of living space ✓Discover it now!

www.buerstner.com

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Found a cheaper option that seems to tick all boxes except the 4x4 option.....

Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD | Over-cab alcove motorhome | Bürstner

Experience the Lyseo Gallery TD, the motorhome with an inflatable over-cab alcove ✓ Luxury & two levels of living space ✓Discover it now!

www.buerstner.com

That one is quirky, gimmicky and wastes a lot of space, the stairs for instance, and the fold away bed at the back, but if your happy with a fiat and no 4wd you open up everything and everyone else, and then you are spoilt for choice!

 

[pjm-84]

Need living floor space (for dogs) and two beds, and storage for a few months away at a time. Love the pop top in the VW and was drawn to the Venture because of the pop top and the AWD ........... AWD is not the issue, its more clearance / ramp over for off the beaten trails. Not worried about a Fiat

So a GC700 van conversion would be too small and something 8 to 9m long would be too big. Open to suggestions

 

[The Merle]

Need living floor space (for dogs) and two beds, and storage for a few months away at a time. Love the pop top in the VW and was drawn to the Venture because of the pop top and the AWD ........... AWD is not the issue, its more clearance / ramp over for off the beaten trails. Not worried about a Fiat

So a GC700 van conversion would be too small and something 8 to 9m long would be too big. Open to suggestions

Self build way to go.
Have a dog crate built under kitchen worktop, and lots of floor space.
2m long double bed that folds out the way, and a comfy L shaped bench seat can turn into a small single. Lots of storage, ikea storage wardrobe hanger, Vanessa bag, built in bin lift flap in wood worktop, composting loo space, and a rear garage for e-bike, pullout drawer (massive 80cmlong)coat hanging, even got a laundry shoot into the garage area.
Lots of these high end vans don’t provide space for most important stuff (laundry/bin area/dog food/dog). You will only get what you want if you design and make it.
Total build cost £55k included in that brand new t6.1 4motion high top with diff lock.

 

[Eber123]

Hello,

I just found this forum, I didn't know that it exists.

We changed from a Grand California 600 to a Hymer B-MC-T 680 in November 2024. Here is our VW Camper which we traded in:



And here is our new motorhome:



The main reason to change was that we were looking for something bigger because we wanted to use our camper more, now that my wife and I are both retired.

We visited a dealer in Norther Ireland and fell in love with the Hymer from the very beginning. The layout feels very spacious to us, the beds are very comfortable (after we got the additional springs) and storage is so much more.

So far we spend good bit over 100x nights in it and can say that it is, for us, more comfortable than the VW. I don't want to compare directly because I think that the Grand California is more a camper van in comparison to the Hymer B-MC T680, which is more a motorhome.

Regards,
Eberhard

 

[Wondering Star]

Looking to do the same went from a T6 to Hymer Grand Canyon S, now looking at similar or MLT?

 

[Eber123]

Hello @Wondering Star,

If you have a chance, maybe you might like to have a look at the "MC - Modern Comfort". We feel that the layout of the 680 is different to a campervan, it feels like more space. Also you have the double floor which is a good space for storing.

What is the disadvantage? Well, I would love to have 4x4, but you can't get the Modern Comfort with 4x4 - it has to be a MLT.

Now owning the Modern Comfort for three quarter of a year I was wondering if I win the lotto if I would change it for a Hymer MLT 580 4x4? It would be a very difficult decision, but I think I stay with the Modern Comfort, even without 4x4 (but with a heavy heart nonetheless).

Best regards from 2x4
Eberhard

 

[Californication69]

Looking to do the same went from a T6 to Hymer Grand Canyon S, now looking at similar or MLT?

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Nice colour GCS

 

[Steve9911]

Get a rack and hang the bike off the rear door.
The other plus point is the fridge.
My biggest grumble with the Hymer is the rear seat. Westfalia take the win here…
But otherwise, great vans with loads of after-market support.
Bit like the California, you need to modify to suit your needs/requirements.

They’re not perfect, but what van is.
Oddly, Hymer work out far cheaper than any custom built van.

Not trying to push anything here but in case anyone is looking for a 1st class Hymer this is my next door neighbours Campervan that he has just decided to sell. It is absolutely mint and no expense spared. Plus a great solution for bike rack.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202507304962398