Paul Merton motorhoming TV series

[Winger]

You’ve now put me in a quandary as I don’t know if you’re male, female or gender neutral

Oh I’m male and like being teabagged. What’s not to like!

 

[Itsmcb]

fair enough . I was always told to plug the cable into the motorhome first and then the bollard . Reading your comment and others has made me realise I was probably being a bit over cautious ( and now I feel stupid ). It’s all a leaning curve

I don't think your being overcautious. No one told me how to do it but I have a rudimentary knowledge of how electricity works and my sense of self preservation dictates that I plug it into the van first rather than walk around with a live socket that I have to lift the cover off to connect to the plug.

 

[Itsmcb]

Nobody is being thick . It’s just personal preference when it comes to health and safety. Personally in the rain the picture below looks dangerous to me as the cable is now live and his fingers are very close to the exposed contacts as the end cover is open . This is only my opinion and not shared by many View attachment 525450

Ha, exactly this.

 

[TinaLes]

Am I the only one to notice how little content there actually is during its course of the show? Take away the product placement adds demonstrated by other "campers", take away the time taken to enter the "quiz" to win a weeks holiday plus spending money, then of course the Adverts that spoil every show on Channel 5, and there really is not a lot left.

Other than the morning coffee, and an attempt by Suki to warm up some, croissants, tinned beans or ravioli, we have not seen any form of cooking in the van, so it leads me to think that "The Shows Runners" are sent out to get Takeaways for them & the crew.

Suki didn't exactly get much use of her £200 wet suit set up, or her additional overtop layer during her three breast strokes either, all the gear no idea, comes to mind.
I could go on, but it really is too staged to be real, and as Merton admitted in the Guardian, the aim of the show was to sell the idea of holidaying in a motorhome, so sell even more product, as if the quoted "500,000" motor homers now in the UK will be using CMC campsites this year, did they mean tents, caravans & motorhomes inclusive in that figure?
No mention of campsite costs, or availability, as its all paid for and booked ahead for them, fill your boots at the Kendal mint cake factory Suki, as after all, its all going on the production companies tag.
I agree it is all too staged and not a reflection of motorhome travel in these busy times in the UK.
LES

 

[Manic]

I think they should have strapped the Motorhome down on the ferry, it was on the front row, then the shot of ferry leaving it was on the back and when I docked it was at the front again.

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[Silver-Fox]

Oh I’m male and like being teabagged. What’s not to like!

Each to their own

 

[Sapper520]

We watched the first two episodes lastnight…..kicked it into touch and won’t bother with the rest.

 

[cyberyacht]

Teabagging crews on the trapeze is not recommended. They end up getting washed back along the boat and knock the helmsman over, or they do in 5-0-5s. Perhaps Ospreys travel slower.

 

[SpeedyDux]

Am I the only one to notice how little content there actually is during its course of the show? Take away the product placement adds demonstrated by other "campers", take away the time taken to enter the "quiz" to win a weeks holiday plus spending money, then of course the Adverts that spoil every show on Channel 5, and there really is not a lot left.

LES

I'm guessing that the show relies on the wannabees entering the competition in order to contribute a lot of the funding for the production.

I will watch the 3rd episode mainly because it features places like Cheddar Gorge and Minehead that will bring back memories of our recent trips.

Otherwise, if it wasn't for Suki there would be nothing much left to bother watching.

 

[Swifter]

I have really enjoyed the second episode ,now I have finally worked out the producers tactics .
“ Tonight’s top tip from experienced motorhomers “
Cut to Carefree Caravanning (YouTube ) and show a caravan rather than a motorhome .
Who needs to know the height of the motorhome ? It’s much better to guide the vehicle through a main road whilst walking backwards
Then the mention of Coniston Hall . Anyone read the Trip Advisor Reviews ?
Will be tuning in next week

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[Itsmcb]

Then the mention of Coniston Hall . Anyone read the Trip Advisor Reviews ?

This one especially.

 

[Swifter]

Itsmcb ,Innit bruv
Sounds like some of the Parkdean “campers” I experienced

 

[Offagain]

Teabagging crews on the trapeze is not recommended. They end up getting washed back along the boat and knock the helmsman over, or they do in 5-0-5s. Perhaps Ospreys travel slower.

As 505’s have a PY of 903 and Ospreys have a PY of 930 then, in general, yes, but not much. The helmsperson should keep their wits about them and take avoiding action.
I’ve been teabagged more than once when on the trapeze of our Osprey but never on purpose, or so I was told .…..

Back to the thread…
I missed the first episode but watched last week.
Considering they’ve been in it a while they seemed to still be working out how to use things and there was no mention of black or grey waste, or filling up the fresh water etc, so not at all realistic.
Mildly entertaining though so I’ll probably watch it again.

 

[frwjd]

The motorhome reg is PEG so..
“What shall we call her”
I think she is Millie the motorhome.
Paul suggest a gender neutral name “Dominic the horse”

its Peggy you idiots!

Nope, Jake surely

 

[Cheshirecat57]

PEG is the private plate as it is a Roller Team Pegaso

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[mikebeaches]

Quick reminder - to those still watching - Paul Merton is on again in 15 minutes time, at 8pm Channel 5 - episode 3 Somerset.

 

[MillieMoocher]

OMG he’s done it now!

fish and chips with BROWN sauce

any fule no that Brown sauce is for sossigis only

 

[AndyPK]

OMG he’s done it now!

fish and chips with BROWN sauce

any fule no that Brown sauce is for sossigis only

Oh no, it’s not!

 

[TinaLes]

Enjoy your 10 minutes of content, the rest will be adverts, product placement & competition entry to make money.
We have it set up on series link to tape the whole series, but I dont think I can be bothered to sit there skipping through all the crap somehow, unless you guys tell me otherwise, and then I might.
LES

 

[Johnnygooner]

I've enjoyed it, I think it has put across Motorhoming very well, of course there is some silliness on it, but it is TV at the end of the day...
Both Mr and Mrs Merton seemed to have enjoyed it so far, and I think as a newbie, if I had watched it I would be encouraged to get a Motorhome....Surely that is a good thing.

Thumbs up from me so far....

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[Norfolk Nige]

I've enjoyed it, I think it has put across Motorhoming very well, of course there is some silliness on it, but it is TV at the end of the day...
Both Mr and Mrs Merton seemed to have enjoyed it so far, and I think as a newbie, if I had watched it I would be encouraged to get a Motorhome....Surely that is a good thing.

Thumbs up from me so far....

Yes. I enjoyed it again. They seem to be more capable and confident as it goes on and seem to genuinely enjoy it.

 

[Lenny HB]

Caught up with the first episodes a couple of days ago and just watched the 3rd.
We were pleasantly surprised, it wasn't the usual dribble showing Motorhomes in a poor light. More a travel program with a bit of Motorhoming thrown in and shows Motorhomes in quite a good way. OK a few silly things, parking where you wouldn't even be allowed to park a car (Whitstable & New Romney Station) and the van finding its own way from New Romney to Dungeness, prancing about in soaking wetsuits on carpets in the van. But hey ho it's TV they have to make it entertaining.
Even with the light load they had they would be struggling to keep to 3500kg with a payload of 382kg before any extras.

Anyway we enjoyed it and will be watching the rest of the series.

 

[Itsmcb]

Just watched the third one. I can't believe how much that van rattles inside.

 

[LesW]

What occurred to me was considering how big the Moho is, it looks a bit pokey inside.

There seems to be less 'lounging about' space than our 6 metre Inca.

 

[Gaston aires]

I’m watching it while recuperating. Primarily It’s a TV travelogue show using a motorhome. So far they only show you trendy artificial sorts of people. Real motorhome types like us Funsters are not good telly types. When did you see them or Bradley Walsh change their cassette, fill up the water tanks or put up an awning ? Let alone book or find a campsite? They go in out of the rain and someone clears up for them.
Phil. Upmetank

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[IRHP]

What occurred to me was considering how big the Moho is, it looks a bit pokey inside.

There seems to be less 'lounging about' space than our 6 metre Inca.

It’s the deception of an A class. The only extra space is in the cab.

 

[Blue Knight]

I wished I could motorhome like the Mertons!!

They seem to cruise along without a care in the world and then pull up and find a place in the most beautiful and convenient locations possible......where in reality us normal folk spend an hour driving up and down looking for a suitable and sufficiently sizeable place to park our vans before driving off because the village doesn't want motorhomes or there is no suitable parking.

We've only seen two episodes so far but the Mertons seem to pull up and park in every dodgy manner possible, including across multiple bays and and at wonky angles that would only pi$$ off the locals.

All I can say is that I'm pleased that I'm not buying a new van based on the back of this telly programme as the reality of it just doesn't compare.

 

[Lenny HB]

I wished I could motorhome like the Mertons!!

They seem to cruise along without a care in the world and then pull up and find a place in the most beautiful and convenient locations possible......where in reality us normal folk spend an hour driving up and down looking for a suitable and sufficiently sizeable place to park our vans before driving off because the village doesn't want motorhomes or there is no suitable parking.

We've only seen two episodes so far but the Mertons seem to pull up and park in every dodgy manner possible, including across multiple bays and and at wonky angles that would only pi$$ off the locals.

All I can say is that I'm pleased that I'm not buying a new van based on the back of this telly programme as the reality of it just doesn't compare.

You just need to take a film crew with you, then you can park anywhere.

It's still far better than any other program I've seen about Motorhoming.

 

[funflair]

What occurred to me was considering how big the Moho is, it looks a bit pokey inside.

There seems to be less 'lounging about' space than our 6 metre Inca.

Can I assume that your Inca doesn't have a fixed bed or garage so not really a fair comparison, but does show how important it is to select a layout to suit your own requirements.

 

[LesW]

Can I assume that your Inca doesn't have a fixed bed or garage so not really a fair comparison, but does show how important it is to select a layout to suit your own requirements.

You assume correct, no fixed bed, and no desire to have one..no need for a 'garage' either, but plenty of internal space and lots of light too.

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