The best campervan (in my opinion) : Affinity
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- čas přidán 6. 11. 2020
- I am going to name this the best series build campervan that I know - and I think that I have probably seen just about all the campervans available on the European market.
First, I need to explain what I mean by series. I have borrowed this word from languages such as French and German, where it is mass produced. I don't think campervans are mass produced because their quantity is so small so series seems a suitable word as it does not indicate this in English. Obviously a campervan made exclusively to order will always be better and suit the requirements of the buyer more than one bought 'off the shelf'.
The reasons I think it is the best series produced campervan are because of :
1. the insulation and in particular the double floor,
2. the rear elevating bed which would allow a bicycle to be placed in the garage - the only side bed campervan that I know of that can do this.
3. the ingenious bunk beds at the front
4. overall look and in particular light thanks to the front sloping roof with large panoramic window and second skylight
5. complete : solar included in the price.
6. all inclusive price without costly factory options. : on Fiat Ducato EUR75k, on Peugeot Boxer EUR70k.
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The 2 seat lounge/table and L shaped kitchen is my fav combo. I would sacrifice half that wardrobe for a bigger bathroom, tho.
Nice to see new stuff, not just things getting shuffled around. I think this is the beginning of some badly needed new innovations. Great video, thank you.
great idea,, Personally, I think it is comfortable to always have a bed ready, so you can stretch your back
Very clever design, to get 4 berths, kitchen and bathroom along with internal storage for bikes etc in a conversion and still have a feeling of space, well done. Good presentation of the seats Alan.
Thank you for the show Alan. We always appreciate your introductions.
Thanks for watching Oguz!
Brilliant review and a brilliant van, just what I was looking for.
This is what a well constructed Winnebago Travato 59G could look like if Winnebago cared to do a quality job. Plus it has an extra bunk bed system for the kids. Just beautiful, Sweden! Well done!
The bunk bed systems should be taught to folks in Westfalia, 'cuz it's outstanding...
9:29 - Alan, you look so pleased with yourself after assembling that ingenious double bunk bed! Ha, ha! Your expression is priceless! 😊 This bunk bed is a game changer! No one else has one and its absolute genius! What a great find. I have to agree with you, this is the best RV to date.
No, I would not exchange a bed in back for this bunk bed contraption. For one, you cannot make a quick getaway without dissembing the entire thing. I prefer loft beds that you pull down. Not a big fan of rear beds. Use rear for a bathroom and bath for a storage closet.
those bunk seats are just waiting too break --- way to over engineered --- when on the road the golden rule is ---KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Creative, flexible and practical. I also like the larger front overhead bed for 2 that pulls down and sits about dinette height. The bedding can be already ready (or close to it) and it's a quite lower and raise.
What a clever idea with the bunked bed. I agree, could do a lot of fun things with all that space in the back with no bed. Great idea for sub 6m camper vans.
I like these longer videos very much...my favourites as there is so much to see. I know its from a little while back but I am still catching up!! TY for sharing your expeditions! 🚔🚐🚘
I'm so glad Tricia! This was filmed three years and one week ago!
Good idea, very cleverly throughout. Quite a spacious design..
Love the ingenuity of the bunk bed. Obviously first generation of this concept, can't wait for it to be further developed and improved. Hopefully other manufacturers take inspiration from this and start building with a lot more creativity.
Interesting. 👍 Thanks Alan. The set up is great and presumably the patent can be licensed to other campervan companies. I also like the idea of a rear lounge plus bunk beds at the front. Maybe using a little more length. Put it on a quality 4x4 chassis and we may be in the market 🤗
It’s all a matter of opinion as well as a matter of how you choose to use your Campervan. I wouldn’t choose much of what is on display here but can see why you like it so much. Thanks for posting this. I find different layouts and ideas very interesting..
That is absolutely AMAZING.
Awesome sleeping arrangement 💯💯
This could be an all seasons vehicle for a couple of van lifers touring many countries. Improveme to would include bigger holding capabilities for fridge and water, especially in this covid 19 era.
it is my dream to travel around the world, and this right here would make it even more worthwhile
"Leaving the bed up! "Gives your dog, "A Luxury apartment, a very useful van." I sleep 5hrs only. Bunks in the front would be perfect for me, make a lounge at the back,
That is a thing of beauty! Looks like the best use of space for a small I've seen, so far.
My 35 year-old Trafic Autosleeper pop top has the bed in the front (not as high tech as this, I admit) and two hammock style bunk beds that pull out from the sides at high level. I still think it's better than most of the modern campers of a similar size I've seen!
Well done. I am awaiting mine in April and I enjoy your video, eager to get mine...
Very beautiful van, expecially for the innovative front bed. Only the bathroom Is a few Little.
Superb indeed.
I agree with you, Alan! As you were showing the bunk beds I was thinking that they were large enough for many adults. The corner bed is really too small for comfort for many (most?) adult couples, so just get rid of it and have space for a larger kitchen, washroom, and bicycle storage. Right on, mate! Thanks for the video!
Fabulous layout and the Bunk beds are ingenious although i wouldn't need them..plenty of storage and space for a small Motorcycle and bicycles under the bed...i don't know what more you need all in a small vehicle..Brilliant.
I didn't skip adds on your channal because i love your work .. Love you brother from Pakistan
Thank you - much appreciated!
@@VanlifewithAlan
My pleasure brother 💕 Pakistan is your own country 💞
If you forget and sit up straight in the bottom bunk, you have SO many things to hit your head on.
I personally think the idea of a sofa turning into a decent double bed at the back is more practical and saves more room.
Not sure the cleaniness of having to push a button to use the sink after the toilet works either.
Stunning van design and quality 👌
It really is!
They way of explanation of bunk bed was very awesome . I love your review .
Glad you liked it!
Very good video and fantastic van
Nice video Alan, like the ariel shots and music............ Very good to see an innovative layout, like the L shaped kitchen and bathroom looks well finished, as does the rest of the van. Not keen on the front berths (though beautifully engineered) as they look a bit of a faff, and mainly cos they take up a lot of traditional storage space and if I'm not mistaken push the rear seat(s) a lot closer to the swivelled front seats.... little legroom there. Again great to see some new design coming along but for me, a great van for two with the storage areas reclaimed!
favorite thing: skylight above the bed...watch the stars at night!
hi wow l love the bunks beds idea and the bed and the corner thanks
Very versatile and brilliant way of maximizing space. Luv the bathroom. There was a large wardrobe next to it. Sweet!!:)
What a fantastic van.
Very innovative 👍
Magnificent its so wonderful
I would like to see a murphy bed option with a sofa or couch area in the back. Have seen it from a canadian manufacturer.
At 9.33 you can see Alan has had a wardrobe malfunction, that is unless it is just a bit of air conditioning by choice . I like the way you ROLL Alan!!!!!
Well Alan this is beautiful ❤️nice floorplan ❤️ bath..and bed.. ingenuity ❤️
Very nice Alan, the bathroom does look a bit short and narrow for me, but that front bunkbed is something else and it just goes to show what you can do with a little bit of thought. A few years ago a bit see a crew cabbed Ford Transit with a luton body on it, it was being used to take very urgent loads all over Europe, and was driven by a husband and wife. in the luton bit above the crew cab it had a full sized width wise double bed and behind the two single front seats it had a small kitchen. So you can get plenty of things in a small space, you just need to think about it.
Great floorplan, would be perfect for solo full time van life. Bunkbeds nice for when there is another person along for the trip, but I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to sleep on those full time. Wonder if this van will be available in the states?
Excellent Ideas Thank You !!🎶🕊🎶
You are so welcome!
I want, I want, I want! Just need a lottery win now! That looks so good.
Wow. Design and engineering
Great video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Love this van.
Brilliant Van and Brilliant Productionvideo....lgmario
I did not do the van but I did the video so thank you very much!
can you use the bed when its lifted all up?
I agree it seems like the best camper van 💯👍
Got to say mate , from a engineering point , what a great idea .
Amazing front seeing bunk beds
Hi Been watching your videos on the campervans. Are there companies over here selling these vans .I liked the Dexter 550 but can't seem to find dealers in the uk .
Cheers .
It seems as though no-one is now selling Karrman Mobil however it might be possible via Trigano dealers, those selling Chausson, Benimar, Roller Team et al. Otherwise it is in Germany I am afraid!
That's nifty Alan. Could put the grandkids in those bunks. I wouldn't do away with the fixed bed though. Very clever design. I would instinctively put my head the other end of that lower bunk.....tucked in out of the way. Nice one.
I like the wet room, although not too sure about a drop down sink.
Good kitchen space for a van conversion.
I like the put away table.
Lot of storage.
I like the overall simple/ clean aesthetics.
But I don’t really get the point of the lifting bed and it looks very narrow for a couple.
I’m unconvinced by those bunks, the upper one looks tricky to get in and out of.
This is a really neat four berth van. The bunk beds inspired. I would like to see a version without the bunk beds and something else in that place. Not sure what, maybe a bigger kitchen with an oven. I like the double bed being able to rise up to store big items under it while still having the bed to use. But I do have to say the bunk beds do not look all that comfortable to sleep in or sit on in driving mode.
Hai Allan Can you tell me where I Can find the dimensions of this van? Thanks for all your help and Thanks for the great video (as always)
636 x 205cm
I need this next year!!! Love the bunk. Question. Can you get it without propane and can you sleep in the back bed with it Raised?
I don't know why you would not want propane - what would you cook with and how would you heat it? But one can sleep in the back with the bed raised.
@@VanlifewithAlan the fear of a leak I guess, especially while sleeping. Maybe a induction electric cooktop and power that by solar 🤷🏽♀️
All vans looks great but at the end if the day. What it worth how much are they new. To me appears to have to many cupboards which aren't really necessary or functional enough. Price its all down t8 price point.
Hi Alan, enjoyed your video so thanks for that. I can’t find a dealer in the UK that sells these, any ideas. Also, how about doing a video for your top 5 camper vans, as I amongst others no doubt, value your opinion. I am looking for one with good insulation 2/4 berth Automatic and a little storage. Basically the best I can buy, but insulation is important as getting on a bit and I don’t want to be cold. What’s your second choice van, with all these things considered. Thank you.😎
After a quick think, maybe in second place would be either Globe Traveller or Carthago Malibu. Currently there is no dealer in the UK but you can write to the factory and coincidentally enough I am parked next to it right now! www.affinity-rv.eu/
Well.... -it works! If you are a family of Hobbits! It gets reLLY monty python:ish if you put your average american family in that wheelcoffin!
;)
Amazing. I bet designers of camper-vans/motor homes have trouble sleeping. Jumping up in the middle of the night "Ive got it !". Find my pen and paper!!.
And the table? Is possible to see it?thanks
Always wondered why no one make bunk bed in across cab area utilizing front seats as a lower bed. Or then similarly as presented but end of beds would rest on top dash. Now there is still 1 meter or so space unused.
We do. Patented Cabbunk Twin fits in all campervans that have two swivel seats. It only takes 25 seconds to fit each night and you can still sit at a table. £349 and British.
Nice review Alan, I have just subscribed. Is your website still working? I am new to vans and looking seriously for a 2 bed van for Cyprus where I live and Greece and all paces North once the Athens/Cyprus ferry starts running in spring of 2021. So good insulation/ventilation is important ---more for keeping cool rather than warm. Any suitable vans(not large MH)you can recommend please?
Imagine coming in well drunk, sorting out you bed & bedding, (for hours) retiring then rolling over and falling out of the top bunk in the middle of the night.
Could happen.
That is why it is better to think ahead and make the bed before you go out drinking.
@@VanlifewithAlan you talk like a veteran :)
@@MRunar007 He has a lot of experience!
@@VanlifewithAlan or take the bottle in bed with you. seriously speaking, this is a beautiful RV at an incredible price. I only have one question: is the Iveco reliable? I heard that it`s better than the Ram Promaster.
Amazing! However, who wants 4 people stuck in a van so small during bad weather? Overnight guests maybe, and great for that. Was the bed remotely comfortable?
Very innovative van
If a motorcycle fits in the back I'm sold.
You can even have two
I feel like my life in America is a lie....wish we had small innovative motor homes like this.
I know. I want a smaller motor home.
. This is perfect.
Leisure Travel Vans on youtube. It's basically the A class size motorhome.
Good design...small but very effective
I personally prefer the German style with the 2 single beds at the back and a door separating it from the front cabin. Love your Videos. From Catherine in Ireland
Me too. Still a cool design. Come on Americans!
It's very nice if we also have campervan like this... We are beginer campervan from Indonesia... We want to explore indonesia and share to all people... Thank 's for your video... It' s very cool....
I like this one I like that you showed how to make the chair into a bed. Really doesn't look all that comfortable but maybe a foam mattress going on top of it?
Thank you, Alan, for the review. I also think this one is up there; well, it is in my case. It is in the UK part of the Coachman range, I also like the Coachman Travel Master Sportivo, just need to work out which? I shall go and see them at the NEC on October 24. Looking towards 2025 for purchasing, so I have plenty of time to find which one will suit my needs best.
Clever bunk beds!
i had a question regarding , while the bed is in up position and someone parked his motorbike under the bed , is it possible that it can handle the weight of two normal person , combined weight around 140kg , 70kg each adult . waiting for your reply :) . thanks
Yes, it will hold their weight.
@@VanlifewithAlan thanks . i watched a lot of your videos on caravans , its really nice work . thanks for all those information :)
Very nice
Can you look at Wildax of Yorkshire “The Solaris XL”
l love the sink bathroom
Lovely van, but what about the heating system?
You could have another bed under the double bed and carry folding bicycles or have the bicycle tied behind the door but I suppose you could have weight problem.
Super i like it
Can you sleep on the bed when it is raised?
This layout still makes the most sense
Dont you think that it has a small fridge? Greetings
02:08 - Mr Heath is looking very cool!
I am noted for being cool. Compared to me, even the Fonz is boring!
Would like to see how to get into top bunk
Brilliant Van and Brilliant Production. In my opinion you have clearly demonstrated the clever and well engineered features of this terrific camper van. I share your enthusiasm and verdict for this vehicle. Please keep these great videos coming. Best regards, Victor.
Glad you enjoyed it
cool camper van
Great van, it’s a tough call between this and the AS Kingham.
looks great - but is this a Campervan - is the starting point a Panel Van Conversion? Or is it purpose built, and therefore a Motorhome?
Campervan!
Hi Alan. Great video as usual and it is great to see innovation, however, the idea of bunks in the front is a British patent that is selling worldwide. Patented Cabbunk can add two childbeds into any swivel seat campervan in 25 seconds and it leaves the table and chairs usable. £349 and it will retro fit almost all campervans . Isn't that worth shouting about? You are welcome to review it.
These do look good TBF.
That garage/adjustable bed height is a great idea... Should be on more van... Though some ladder would be nice...
The Polish campervan are pretty special 💙🙏
But is it a baby motorhome with more hassle? Good vid Al.
Finally something different
Looks excellent, I love the corner kitchen and the upholstery looks top quality. Also there is no 'tunnel effect' you often get between the rear bed and the front lounge area. I would think the moving ropes under the bed should be covered because they might foul on something you have stored underneath. Imagine a blanket or outdoor clothes or something like that getting caught in the rope pulley when you are lifting the bed. Overall I think it is a brilliant layout but all that metal framework for the front beds looks heavy. What is the payload capacity? The price isn't outrageous, there are many that cost more.
I'm replying to my own earlier comment: at 2:18 it looks as if the sink doesn't hold any water. If that is one of those where the water runs away down the drain as soon as it hits the sink, that rules out the vehicle as unuseable unless you are permanently plumbed into a hot water supply and a cold water supply. I have seen those sinks on even quality German makes. They are ridiculous, you haven't got an unlimited water supply in a camper.