Return to MORELO

[125BEER]

And then we crossed the water P&O "sorry" but it was booked and paid for two years ago.

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Our first stop was at Thieu in Belgium and the local river rescue kindly entertained us with a practice river rescue,

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A short cycle ride around the old and new canal system with 4 off counter balance hydraulic boat lifts on the original canal,

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And finishing at the new Mega sized lift with concrete counter balance and steel winding cables.

We then moved on to Zell on the Mosel, actually we stopped off at the N+B factory stellplatz in Polch but no photos, well they didn't really have many vans around even in the showroom and the ones that they did have were missing parts, likewise over the road at the Concorde dealer they had very few vans in stock either new or used.

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Well it just had to be done yes just the two of us for a few days before we meet up again to go to the factory together.

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It's been about 30 degrees and very sticky but has just gone dark and rained so hopefully it's going to be a bit fresher now as I need to go outside and cook

Beats the "Anderton Boat" then...

 

[Mousy]

Interesting thread, thanks Martin. X

 

[Rob Turner]

Anyway enough of this frivolity, Lenny HB want's the technical lowdown on our visit to Meier chassis prep, oops sorry not photo's but it was very interesting

But I did see these Buttner solar panels with a diode on every cell so shading can never take out more than the number of cells that are shaded.

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Can’t see the panels lasting too long now Dometic have got their hands on them

 

[Dutch 68]

So how does anybody fancy this outfit,

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That’s more like it, hope it has a bigger then average kitchen too, I like space in my kitchen and a very very large fridge

 

[Dutch 68]

You upgraded yet? , curious how many new orders these few days generate

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[funflair]

You upgraded yet? , curious how many new orders these few days generate

Not us but I would think they will do OK out of it although Düsseldorf show will be a bigger selling event, this is more social and being middle of the year not much new to see.

 

[funflair]

That’s more like it, hope it has a bigger then average kitchen too, I like space in my kitchen and a very very large fridge

You want a big kitchen space,

This is in a Concorde liner with slide out.

 

[funflair]

Today we had a bike ride to Concorde, it’s only 5 miles

The eagle eyed might notice that there are no locker handles or lock, so it is all central locking and opened by application of pressure in just the right spot.

This will be a rear lounge 790 RRL

Just lowering the rear to make it easier to get the car in.

This is the bedroom that goes with the kitchen at the top.

 

[GAVLAD]

That is the factory Stellplatz that is open for all makes but MORELO can get in free.

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Starting to fill up nicely,




Is that the CAMC Warden ensuring parking up to the cone?

Fabulous motorhomes. Enjoy your trip!

 

[nicholsong]

Today we had a bike ride to Concorde, it’s only 5 miles

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The eagle eyed might notice that there are no locker handles or lock, so it is all central locking and opened by application of pressure in just the right spot.

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This will be a rear lounge 790 RRL

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Just lowering the rear to make it easier to get the car in.

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This is the bedroom that goes with the kitchen at the top.

Note in pic 1 the chairs are proper Deck Chairs(as per cruise decks) or 'Directors Chairs' as the Americans prefer to call them.
Mine were those of choice before the MH,

What we prefer rather than those aluminium and plastic jobs.

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[Dutch 68]

You want a big kitchen space,

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This is in a Concorde liner with slide out.

That looks rather pleasant, I am a foodie and like to cook, I can easily spend a whole day in the kitchen but I like workspace, which is always lacking in a MH, the above is a good start , however if I win the euro millions then I will utilise my class 1 licence and have something proper big based on a nice Volvo FH 750 with Volvo ‘s i-shift.

 

[Dutch 68]

Today we had a bike ride to Concorde, it’s only 5 miles

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The eagle eyed might notice that there are no locker handles or lock, so it is all central locking and opened by application of pressure in just the right spot.

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This will be a rear lounge 790 RRL

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Just lowering the rear to make it easier to get the car in.

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This is the bedroom that goes with the kitchen at the top.

Come on Lenny HB , get those hands out of the pockets and get the order in, go big, travel in style

 

[Littlewheels]

Today we had a bike ride to Concorde

I have to say…………they are catching up…………………with Morelo.
Having had three Concordes l have to say that Morelo have seen massive improvements in both interior and exterior design and that Concorde were looking a bit stale,perhaps they have finally woken up. All we need is a decent dealer in the U.K.

 

[funflair]

I have to say…………they are catching up…………………with Morelo.
Having had three Concordes l have to say that Morelo have seen massive improvements in both interior and exterior design and that Concorde were looking a bit stale,perhaps they have finally woken up. All we need is a decent dealer in the U.K.

Well good luck with the last bit as the current one seems to have lost interest, as for design yes MORELO are certainly more modern and they are really pushing the expansion to try to keep up with demand but saying that Concorde are also expanding and PhoeniX have also in the last few years so the luxury motorhome market is alive and kicking in Ashbach/Schlusselfeld. Concorde certainly do the big vans well and a lot would say that they beat MORELO but it really comes down to personal preference for a particular style layout and aesthetics.

 

[bladerunner]

I still can't understand why I could spend all that money, have all that, space but no oven. Surely if it's a home from home you'd want to be able to cook properly.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

I have to say…………they are catching up…………………with Morelo.
Having had three Concordes l have to say that Morelo have seen massive improvements in both interior and exterior design and that Concorde were looking a bit stale,perhaps they have finally woken up. All we need is a decent dealer in the U.K.

I have always thought Concorde have the best interior styling and Morelo the exterior but Concorde are looking good now on the exterior.
If they make a Charisma with a separate WC like they use to that would be ideal for us.

Agreed about the dealer, I’m only 10 minutes from Portsmouth but the sales team were useless when I enquired hence we went elsewhere.
I think the service side are supposed to be very good though.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

What’s new for 2023 Martin, have you had a sneaky look?

 

[WESTY66]

What’s new for 2023 Martin, have you had a sneaky look?

Im hoping a Carthago C-line size Morelo

 

[jongood]

That looks rather pleasant, I am a foodie and like to cook, I can easily spend a whole day in the kitchen but I like workspace, which is always lacking in a MH, the above is a good start , however if I win the euro millions then I will utilise my class 1 licence and have something proper big based on a nice Volvo FH 750 with Volvo ‘s i-shift.

Volvo based MH are rare, 1230 Atego seems to be the platform of choice, have to go for STX or Volkner for a Volvo, although a 16 litre 750 might be a littebit overkill

 

[Flairy]

Most enjoyable thankyou,

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[Littlewheels]

Im hoping a Carthago C-line size Morelo

I think they must be looking at this N+B have the new iSmove and they cannot make enough a two year waiting list, more expensive than the Carthago but it shows the market for high price smaller MH’s

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Im hoping a Carthago C-line size Morelo

I suppose all the time they can sell as many large vans it’s not worth them getting into smaller ones what with design and set up cost.

Maybe when there expansion has been completed they may have more capacity or if a recession comes they might sell small lower cost vans.

 

[Dutch 68]

Volvo based MH are rare, 1230 Atego seems to be the platform of choice, have to go for STX or Volkner for a Volvo, although a 16 litre 750 might be a littebit overkill

I like horses lol

 

[funflair]

Im hoping a Carthago C-line size Morelo

That is a rumour but don’t know when or even if.

 

[funflair]

I still can't understand why I could spend all that money, have all that, space but no oven. Surely if it's a home from home you'd want to be able to cook properly.

Why would you not have an oven?

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[funflair]

What’s new for 2023 Martin, have you had a sneaky look?

The rear lounge Alkoven on Daily cab is the only new model but they don’t release before Düsseldorf usually.

 

[funflair]

And now for something a little different

A Prosecco carriage ride “in the rain” just book a time slot and they included 6 bottles between 8 or 10.

Tonight we have duo doing German songs mostly, but we did have the local acrobatic dance troupe entertain us.

Then fireworks at 10:30.

 

[TheAleMan]

I have always thought Concorde have the best interior styling and Morelo the exterior but Concorde are looking good now on the exterior.
If they make a Charisma with a separate WC like they use to that would be ideal for us.

Agreed about the dealer, I’m only 10 minutes from Portsmouth but the sales team were useless when I enquired hence we went elsewhere.
I think the service side are supposed to be very good though.

I’m with you on the superior Concorde internal styling Mark. What put me off the Charisma at the time we were looking, was the side mounted awning. They were slow out of the blocks with that one, not even sure if they are flush mounted or integrated now even ? Not looked for ages.

Our personal choice is for open plan bathroom and what we have. We have nothing to hide.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

I’m with you on the superior Concorde internal styling Mark. What put me off the Charisma at the time we were looking, was the side mounted awning. They were slow out of the blocks with that one, not even sure if they are flush mounted or integrated now even ? Not looked for ages.

Our personal choice is for open plan bathroom and what we have. We have nothing to hide.

I think the awning is same as Morelo now Steve, I like my separate WC a place to reflect at the start of the day

 

[TheAleMan]

I think the awning is same as Morelo now Steve, I like my separate WC a place to reflect at the start of the day

With a copy of the Sun in hand.

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