What is your current van lust? (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

I keep seeing the Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

So that's my current van lust, I don't want to know why you don't like my choice, but I'd love to know what your current van lust is and why

 

[Skez]

The same! Only thing I'd swap my Murvi for!!

 

[chaser]

I keep seeing the 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

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So that's my current van lust, I don't want to know why you don't like my choice, but I'd love to know what your current van lust is and why

Not trying to put a downer on your thread but I have never seen anything up to a quarter of a million that I would rather have than the one we have now

 

[JJ]

Take my advice Mr Jim based on the wisdom of old age...

Buy it... buy it NOW.

The sooner you get it the longer you will have to enjoy it...

JJ

 

[Dickyb]

Well thanks to you Jim we bought our third motorhome first with your excellent advice, the hymer we chose is not too different apart from the price, but I’d definitely lust after that if parked near us

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[suavecarve]

I m giving consideration to Lenny HB motor. Select motorhomes
I keep thinking about it, but sensible head on it is unlikely as will want a year or so of retirement to work out how much money I want to spend and how much to keep

 

[mikebeaches]

I keep seeing the Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

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So that's my current van lust, I don't want to know why you don't like my choice, but I'd love to know what your current van lust is and why

The Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T looks a cracker in the latest guise. Must admit, it has caught my eye in the past - right size and layout too.

I think once you have owned any sort of 4x4, the prospect of having a van with all-wheel drive is exciting.

Now just need to win the lottery and could be sorted...

 

[Nanniemate]

One I don't have to clean.

 

[Carpmart]

Don’t these Hymer 4x4’s roll over easily though?

 

[Rudski01]

I was at the point of hitting the order button on the 4x4 Mlt before our current vehicle, it looks like ours is sold as they have just paid a chunk of a deposit to secure, but we have a house project to start, would love something on a HGV chassis, no more than 8 Mtrs but hens teeth come to mind

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[ontheroadagain]

I keep seeing the Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

Our local Hymer dealer currently has one in stock if you fancy a short trip to Northern Ireland.

New Hymer ML-T Crossove for Sale | Thompson Leisure, Northern Ireland

Buy the new Hymer ML-T Crossove Automatic at Thompson Leisure, part of the leading motorhome & campervan dealers in the UK and Ireland. Finance options available.

www.thompsonleisure.com

 

[ED O'DARAC]

I keep seeing the Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

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So that's my current van lust, I don't want to know why you don't like my choice, but I'd love to know what your current van lust is and why

Love that, huge upsides, but we love an open, spacious feel inside and island bed so my current vanlust is also a Hymer, but it is the Tramp S695. Face to face lounge , island bed, but cleverly, it is almost gas-free, with diesel Truma and compressor fridge, plus solid construction and xps insulation. Front wheel drive Merc. Not 4x4, but I am too old for that off-road stuff!

 

[starquake]

Money no object I'd buy that van. Sadly it is an object.

 

[Guigsy]

A 6m Wingamm. Pretty much the same space as my current van, but a bit narrower. And the monocoque body should make it much more solid.

 

[Rogerwyn]

Had a nightmare the other night that the wife wanted to buy the below

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[Tonks]

I really love this, which is the 2.0 version of the Hillside Hopton. But it wouldn't fit on my drive which is a big issue.

I also like the flexibility of smaller vans, so I would also like something looking rather like this (but with a different interior layout). I don't mind the small size of my van, but the LWB would give me enough floor space inside to make a difference. I also like the idea of a high top. No messing about with pop tops, better insulation, inproved noise levels. BUT, of course, going higher means more limitations. That said, if this van turned out for sale and I could afford it, I'd buy it in a heartbeat, and if I had the funds I'd send it away to have the interior done to my spec. (We're talking wish lists here...!)

 

[ChrisL]

I think this looks quite nice, not 4x4 though.

 

[carolyn]

Consort Oslo, we are driving ourselves mad at the moment as it might be within our grasp!

Our logic is impeccable. We have a 4 year old IH630RD , 3 way fridge. Comformatic. 140W gel battery and 120Ah solar. Underslung log tank. We have booked a 6 week tour of Iceland next year. No LPG available. We’re not always having hookup. Could be cold. Tour leader said we’ll “probably” be OK.

A new van with a compressor fridge, diesel heating plus lithium makes perfect sense to us!!!

See you at the Newbury show.

 

[yorkiebar]

Consort Oslo, we are driving ourselves mad at the moment as it might be within our grasp!

Our logic is impeccable. We have a 4 year old IH630RD , 3 way fridge. Comformatic. 140W gel battery and 120Ah solar. Underslung log tank. We have booked a 6 week tour of Iceland next year. No LPG available. We’re not always having hookup. Could be cold. Tour leader said we’ll “probably” be OK.

A new van with a compressor fridge, diesel heating plus lithium makes perfect sense to us!!!

See you at the Newbury show.

Are you looking at the Fiat 9sp 180hp Oslo ?

 

[carolyn]

Are you looking at the Fiat 9sp 180hp Oslo ?

That’s the one. Scott says he has 2 for conversion, fingers crossed we like it in the flesh and they’re still available.

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[yorkiebar]

That’s the one. Scott says he has 2 for conversion, fingers crossed we like it in the flesh and they’re still available.

Good luck! We've got a 9sp auto Reef, the gearbox makes driving a pleasure

 

[Soycd]

Having only had out Adria Twin for a couple of months, I'd best not look, but it looks pretty cool. Might have a peek if week get to Dusseldorf at end of August.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'll just be pleased to get the van we have on order a Carthago Compactline i141 LE.

 

[Head Gardener]

Jim - Ringleader (or should that be Troublemaker?) is absolutely the right title for you. I really, really, REALLY wish you had not started this thread

For a while I have been ignoring the niggling voice in the back of my head which knows that a VW Transporter is a fabulous day van and not a very good campervan. And in the last week or so there have been a couple of threads in which that very thing has come up, and that makes the niggle even more noisy . . . For the money my current dream van would cost I could stay in an awful lot of cottages (or similar) but it just would not be the same.

Am currently lusting after:

5.4m long, auto gearbox, perfect for one.
I could leave the rear set up as a bed both for sleeping and longitudinal reading which is an important part of relaxing when away!
Sadly, although there would only be one traveller, there are two people involved in the family finances and I just don't think it would go down well if I suggest I want a second vehicle.

 

[Rudski01]

Our local Hymer dealer currently has one in stock if you fancy a short trip to Northern Ireland.

New Hymer ML-T Crossove for Sale | Thompson Leisure, Northern Ireland

Buy the new Hymer ML-T Crossove Automatic at Thompson Leisure, part of the leading motorhome & campervan dealers in the UK and Ireland. Finance options available.

www.thompsonleisure.com

Was looking at that last week, think the garage is just a bit to narrow to get a motor bike in, the 4x4 580 ML-T looks like it might just do for my needs, (must stop looking) other priorities

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[Abgs]

I keep seeing the Merc 4x4 Hymer ML-T's out and about and liking them more and more. Just a bit wider than my panel van and so much possibility. A flat floor throughout, so good for the dog, lots of useable storage and the 4 wheel drive is a big bonus. It looks great too.

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Along the same vibe as you Jim, I’m liking the Euramobile Xtura ….

 

[Spriddler]

Not trying to put a downer on your thread but I have never seen anything up to a quarter of a million that I would rather have than the one we have now

No lusting for me either. Paid £13k cash for my 1995 VW T4 coachbuilt twelve years ago on a whim and it owes me nothing. It's just for leisurely transport and accommodation. Travelled faultlessly all around Europe. Never even had an Advisory at any of the MOTs.
Cooker, loo, shower, fridge, sublimely comfy interior sprung beds .................what more does a chap need?

 

[MichaelT]

I m giving consideration to Lenny HB motor. Select motorhomes
I keep thinking about it, but sensible head on it is unlikely as will want a year or so of retirement to work out how much money I want to spend and how much to keep

No point in keeping it there are no pockets in shrouds.

 

[suavecarve]

No point in keeping it there are no pockets in shrouds.

I m only 58. I m not expecting shrouds soon so would prefer the interest each month and nothing wrong with the present van.
I get the sentiment though

 

[tacr2man]

Cant make up my mind between Bocklet 658 or 739

Both on Iveco chassis 4x4 with high and low range front and rear difflocks rear garage with bed over

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