MORELO bound (again) (3 Viewers)

[funflair]

It’s that time of year again and we are heading to the factory for the annual open weekend, actually this year it’s a bit early as it all hinges around ascension so hopefully we get some decent weather, just been to Doncaster for our annual water ingress check and a new/different kitchen fan fitted so it seemed only fair to carry on to the ferry at Hull

Stand by for a serious amount of tech and a bit of touring but don’t know where we are going yet.

 

[funflair]

And I should have added I have a test drive in a Eurocargo 4cyl booked at the end of the month, I am reliably informed they are rubbish so I am prepared to be underwhelmed and will be saving some retirement money

 

[haganap]

enjoy....

 

[Mr porky]

Have a great time. Carefully they don't convince you to upgrade

 

[funflair]

Have a great time. Carefully they don't convince you to upgrade

Just been in Premium today and had a nose around the Empire Liner but it’s a big thing (too big), it’s a Loft Liner we are going out in as long as it all goes to plan.

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[Flairy]

Have a good time if you change you have to have a laundry basket

 

[WESTY66]

Just been in Premium today and had a nose around the Empire Liner but it’s a big thing (too big), it’s a Loft Liner we are going out in as long as it all goes to plan.

Don’t feel too pressured to
Swap Martin, I’ll still be happy with your current van when you’ve done with it
Have a great trip

 

[Carpmart]

Just been in Premium today and had a nose around the Empire Liner but it’s a big thing (too big), it’s a Loft Liner we are going out in as long as it all goes to plan.

The Grand Empire Liner is a beast… was chatting to a German with one in Spain last year. It’s an amazing build spec, especially with the options he’d been ‘sold’! However, I’m pretty sure he said it was 24T.

Be careful, the temptation will be strong Martin.

 

[Jim]

Have a good one, maybe we'll get you in a panel van next year then

 

[funflair]

Have a good one, maybe we'll get you in a panel van next year then

If you do Jim I will be on my own as Jen has made that quite clear

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[funflair]

Have a good time if you change you have to have a laundry basket

You are right Brian but not seen it on the options list, might have to be a special

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

If you do Jim I will be on my own as Jen has made that quite clear

You could always put one in the garage

 

[lorger]

Enjoy your trip, looking forward to the photos so when I win the euro millions I know which van I’m getting

 

[TheAleMan]

Have a great and safe trip Martin & Jen.

 

[jongood]

It’s that time of year again and we are heading to the factory for the annual open weekend, actually this year it’s a bit early as it all hinges around ascension so hopefully we get some decent weather, just been to Doncaster for our annual water ingress check and a new/different kitchen fan fitted so it seemed only fair to carry on to the ferry at Hull

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Stand by for a serious amount of tech and a bit of touring but don’t know where we are going yet.

Gut Fahrt

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[paddymcc]

Have a great trip Martin. Looking forward to pictures and reviews.

 

[Flairy]

Martin you could try Bad Konigshofen on the way about 60 miles from the factory plenty of room for large motorhomes and immaculate site lovely old town.

 

[Dutch 68]

And I should have added I have a test drive in a Eurocargo 4cyl booked at the end of the month, I am reliably informed they are rubbish so I am prepared to be underwhelmed and will be saving some retirement money

Yes definitely go for a Merc , or you could really shake the money tree and get a Volkner, then you can get a very nice Volvo pusher

 

[JockandRita]

funflair. Safe travels Martin & Jen and when you are not driving, keep your hands firmly in your pockets free from purchasing temptations.

Cheers,

Jock & Rita.

 

[funflair]

funflair. Safe travels Martin & Jen and when you are not driving, keep your hands firmly in your pockets free from purchasing temptations.

Cheers,

Jock & Rita.

Pockets are too deep for me to get my hands in but Jen manages somehow

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[funflair]

Yes definitely go for a Merc , or you could really shake the money tree and get a Volkner, then you can get a very nice Volvo pusher

I tried that with a Vario a few years back but she was having none of it, not much choice on a truck chassis and still under 7500kg though.

 

[funflair]

Yes definitely go for a Merc , or you could really shake the money tree and get a Volkner, then you can get a very nice Volvo pusher

I was reading a thread on LinerTreff forum and somebody there was saying MAN, IVECO and then Merc for a camper chassis, not sure why though.

 

[funflair]

Martin you could try Bad Konigshofen on the way about 60 miles from the factory plenty of room for large motorhomes and immaculate site lovely old town.

Heading to Maastrict today for two night then will see where we end up, some cycling down the Rhine possibly but that will depend on the weather, thanks for the suggestion anyway and we will see if it fits.

 

[JockandRita]

Pockets are too deep for me to get my hands in but Jen manages somehow

I meant, keep your hands in you pockets away from mischief and temptation.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[meanders]

where we end up, some cycling down the Rhine

Blimey. Didn't know you could get bikes that went over water? What will they think of next?

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[Flairy]

I thought you might like a picture of the site over 100 pitches

 

[jongood]

Heading to Maastrict today for two night then will see where we end up, some cycling down the Rhine possibly but that will depend on the weather, thanks for the suggestion anyway and we will see if it fits.

There's quite a good cycling network arou d Maastrict Martin, numbered following the canals, you decide which nu.ber you want to go to and follow the signs for that number, its quite clever.

 

[funflair]

There's quite a good cycling network arou d Maastrict Martin, numbered following the canals, you decide which nu.ber you want to go to and follow the signs for that number, its quite clever.

used that before in Netherlands and yes it works well, ride this afternoon I think as it supposed to rain tomorrow

 

[Lenny HB]

Now if Martin is looking at and thinking about buying another van, we all know it is going to be at least 5 years before he finally makes a decision.

 

[jongood]

I was reading a thread on LinerTreff forum and somebody there was saying MAN, IVECO and then Merc for a camper chassis, not sure why though.

Mercs are good quality but tend to be quite a bouncy ride and a little heavy. Ivecos (6 cylinder) are fast and a bit lighter but not as sturdy/reliable, MAN is the best mix of handling and quality for a camper IMHO. You will find older concorde liners on 7500kg 6 Cylinder Iveco Chassis and Im told its doable until you actually want to carry anything.

4 cylinder trucks always used to be very coarse, as you found out with your previous drive, they've also got a reputation for being thirsty because the engines are working hard but things move on , as you know I drove a 2012 MAN 205hp in a charisma and was pleasantly surprised, but every 4 cyl atego or Eurocargo I've ever heard have been really clattery but things do move on.

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