I felt so proud of my Van...and then this happened

[trevor 87]

That's huge, Has the rest of the Circus

 

[Rob Turner]

This post and a lot of the comments on it seem to have a greenish tint

I‘m guessing most people that can afford a Concorde wouldn’t give a shit about 99% of the “concerns” mentioned!!!!

 

[Spriddler]

This post and a lot of the comments on it seem to have a greenish tint

I‘m guessing most people that can afford a Concorde wouldn’t give a shit about 99% of the “concerns” mentioned!!!!

Quite.
I can't see how anyone can be 'proud' of a m/h unless one has designed and built it oneself.

Maybe they take pride in displaying how much they were able to spend.............

 

[jongood]

As you say it is down to what you are using it for, i agree for general European summer travel a smaller van is more practical, if I decided to do much longer trips including winter in a bigger country eg the states i would be tempted for something larger, money no object of course.

we're happily using ours around Europe, mostly on aires with the occasional site. very few issues and well set up for all seasons.

 

[MikenPauline]

We always say ‘there’s someone with better than us and some with worse’. They are staying at the same place as you. Enjoy what you have.

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[funflair]

I’d take the Rapido every time. The other thing looks more like a bus to me or an American RV. Really suitable for Cornwall (NOT) and really good mpg (NOT). Honestly, when they get that big what’s the point?

Having never had a Rapido I don’t feel qualified to comment vs the Concorde, but I imagine the Concorde is a lot shorter than lots of coach built 3 axle vans and it’s the extra height that makes it look bigger than average.

I think everyone should have what they fancy as long as they can use it, I know we wouldn’t have what we have if we couldn’t use it to do what we want to do.

 

[Carol]

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[ceejayt]

Always horses for courses. 9 metres can be a problem in the U.K. some times but in Europe it’s great to have the space and load carrying capacity

 

[bobnick]

If we were keen motorhomers i would seriously consider one of those bigger ones, we are not so it dosn't matter.
Those that do have these big ones good on you.

 

[CazPaul]

Concordes aren’t all massive, if you want a short one however like us you will have to get an oldie.
6.48 metres

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[OG1]

Ra

I would prefer the Rapido...

...to that giant, gas guzzling behemoth.

Still, I suppose if you have got it, you might as well spend it.


JJ

Rapido vans are great. We have 7066F.

 

[WESTY66]

Concordes aren’t all massive, if you want a short one however like us you will have to get an oldie.
6.48 metres

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Oh gawd, haven’t you worn out those wedges yet

 

[gwyntaxi]

Inadequate Rapdido.... , I want one

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Does the same job tho...just sayin.

 

[CazPaul]

Oh gawd, haven’t you worn out those wedges yet

Was going to get E&P levellers but the quote was worth more than the chuffing van

 

[funflair]

Was going to get E&P levellers but the quote was worth more than the chuffing van

The simple answer then is get a more expensive van later thinking.

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[jongood]

Was going to get E&P levellers but the quote was worth more than the chuffing van

Just think of the money you've saved on depreciation.

Are Mave any cheaper?

 

[Rick Axon]

Inadequate Rapdido.... , I want one

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We have a 2003 Swift Sundance, the furnishings are fading, the shower is hand held and it takes forever to climb inclines, but nice though your Rapido is I wouldn't swap. I certainly wouldn't want the monstrosity behind yours.

 

[CazPaul]

It’s only a monstrosity to you, I fully understand that we are all different and some folk love bigger vans and wouldn’t have anything different.

 

[Southdowners]

We have a 2003 Swift Sundance, the furnishings are fading, the shower is hand held and it takes forever to climb inclines, but nice though your Rapido is I wouldn't swap. I certainly wouldn't want the monstrosity behind yours.

Why?

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Just stopped overnight in pub car park at Beachy Head, it was like a full parade of van life. ……
There was a lady with an estate car converted to stealth camp, ( not strictly as per the pub agreement but hey ho) vw t5 with pop top and flower decals, a swanky vw california, a ford tatty transit conversion, a fiat ducato conversion, a eldiss cv 20 pvc, an ‘overlander’ (picture attached) an old hymer motorhome, and a newish very shiny mobilvetta A class.

Guess what? We all woke up to the same amazing view across to Belle Tout lighthouse ( google it its worth it) and we all had a great time sleeping in our vans !

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Will stick with my old van, does the job

 

[CazPaul]

Just think of the money you've saved on depreciation.

Are Mave any cheaper?

Not sure Jon but we’re sticking with the yellow wedges they don’t seem to need any maintenance

 

[pampam]

Cazpaul thats a cute looking A class

 

[Michael Rennison]

All the way from Finland to Lake Garda complete with several motorbikes and scooters.

 

[Fdhadi]

Nice

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[ElliesBoss]

There are lots of biggies about. Depends what you're doing with them. Following F1 great. Visiting Cornish coves not so good (unless you have room enough behind to get the car out).

 

[dpsuk999]

This has been parked at the side of me for a week, 12.5m length with a slide out

 

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[nicholsong]

This has been parked at the side of me for a week, 12.5m length with a slide out
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I can see that the Morelo does make your caravan look small.

 

[Julie P]

This has been parked at the side of me for a week, 12.5m length with a slide out
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Where are you it looks lovely?

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