FULL REVIEW of this *6-FIGURE SUM MOTORHOME* - Auto-Trail Grand Frontier 88 Luxury Van!
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- We were lucky enough to borrow the Grand Frontier 88 from Auto-Trail to tour some of the UK for 2 weeks.
See what we thought the best bits and the worst bits of this 6-figure sum GF88 were!
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Lots of poor design and cost cutting, the German brands put much more thought and quality into it. It's almost as if the people building these have never actually used a motorhome. The best bit - something the size of a bus that can't even fit a bike in - just amazing
Autotrail are masters of marketing over substance
You cannot get a better review than this a young family showing you what its really like to spend time in a motor home
the manufactures of this unit should pay attention to this video as i would not buy this motorhome
and i was thinking of it but now i will miss this one stay safe have fun thanks
We went to the NEC show yesterday and saw the Grande Frontier but it was so busy we couldn't get near it so I'm very happy to have found your video. I did notice the most important factor that you didn't point out, the toilet roll is right above the radiator so there's it's pre-heated for you!
Haha very true! So glad you found our video useful!
A great review guys. It is a very luxurious motorhome. I fancy a motorhome at some point but that is defintely a beast to be fair. At first wasn't fussed by A class but the fact that the bed is just there, pull it down and it's there appeals more and more. A lot of newer motorhomes are ditching the over cab bed that is ideal for families but the A class still has that option.
It’s a very convenient and comfortable bed! Lots of head space too which makes a huge difference!
Fabulous video. Very interesting and balanced review thank you. It’s massive isn’t it? Don’t think I’d fancy driving it but it does seem pretty well thought out. For me, without all the stuff on the side, the kitchen is big enough but I’d agree that I’d want somewhere to put my brew in the lounge.love seeing Harvey growing up, he’s a great wee lad.
Fantastic review as always, you really covered everything with this Motorhome down to the details like catching your arm on the garage doors - great job 👍😁
Wow what can we say, firstly we think this is gorgeous looking both inside and outside plus what a payload! 🥰 It helped so much with you actually staying in it and experiencing everything, a proper review but so it's so important to understand the good and bad.
If we were in the market for an A-Class this would be a firm contender, absolutely love it and thanks for bringing it to the masses 😂👍
Definitely think these long term loans are a real eye opener to these sorts of vans! It’s a very different holiday experience to Camper Vans!
Gorgeous. Babies and dogs take up so much space... But it is a lovely motorhome.
It's a fantastic Motorhome. Big thumbs up to Autotrail for putting the doors on the correct side for the UK in an A Class. Disappointing to see a cold water outside shower and manual drain taps though. Those travel seats are much better than those pop up travel seats, which seem such a palaver. You need to plan the closing of those blinds. 😂 Don't think the kitchen is any bigger than our Kon-Tiki Sport's. That bedroom is super. We saw the black seat version at Perthshire Caravan's. I might put a quick video up on that, give you a mention.
Cheers Bob. Thanks for watching 👍
I’m always entering this on BOTB competitions.
A very good review of a good looking motorhome. I have two issues though. The first is as I understand it, the GF88 does not have a double floor so in my opinion it's a summer only van. The second is that British vans in general seem to have a poor reputation for damp ingress and I'd like to know what steps Auto-Trail have taken to tackle this.
Agree more needs to be done to reduce the ridk of leaks in the design itself as well as QC.Mine failed the damp check every year of my 5 years of ownership although to be fair the warranty was honoured.I've just ordered a new A class and didn't even consider British build which as a patriot, doesn't sit well.
Fantastic motorhome love it
I’d like to see them lose the one seat that backs onto the kitchen, and extend the kitchen/ sink area 👍🏼
very nice van. Love the baby and dog too.
Thanks for watching!
Top review and very relevant observations/comments too. You're right to highlight the very important garage doors issues. Does it have a double floor? If it does, then we would want more storage in the floor, especially for the kitchen area. It's very nice and ticks a lot of boxes, it's just that the criticisms are very valid and a deal-breaker for us.
A great video of a great vehicle. By a great family!
Two things I like is the back bedroom you can walk around the bed and the hot water heat with radiators. I do have a question when the motor is running does it heat up the water for the radiators?
Class A's are typically $150,000 & up in the USA. Good review. Most coaches really depend upon your travel style.
Thanks guys, another fab video. I am desperate to know though … why the beach ? we have an ocean pending … wondering if we have missed something. Seen some great additions for the beach , Cooker units etc … thanks again ! 🙂
Great review. I’ve gone and ordered one for delivery next March. 😊
Does the passenger seat swivel a full 180 degrees so that you can comfortably put your feet on the side seats when watching TV.
Great video, I would have thought that being an AClass that it would have an internal propane tank rather than use bottled gas. Has anyone ever said Harvey looks like Rubens Barrichello lol, take care all x
I love your videos I love your family I love your show keep it up
Thanks so much for watching!
Wow I love this motorhome it looks amazing. Regarding the problem with acces to the toll booths in Europe. We found using the Emovis tags so useful. So when you approach the tolls, the tag automatically pays, so no need to stop or scramble for change. A game changer for us. Great Vlog xx
Cant use the tag for motorhome over 3.5ton
@@pjgwiltshire oh no really😳 we love the tags. They are great fun - seeing how long it takes for the barrier to lift before you nearly hit it 😳. Are there any other options or do you have to go back to good old fashioned cash or card ? 😊
You can register as a HGV and get a Tag that charges class 4, That is expensive. Driving a MH under 3m but over 3.5 ton, will in most cases get the toll booth to recognise you as a class 2 when you should be class 4. So that way paying cash lets you get it cheaper as the automatic eye has got it wrong. If by chance the toll booth then states class 4, press intercom button, state Camping car Class 2 and the control centre changes to class 2 thus money saved.
@@pjgwiltshire that’s great thanks for the advice. 😁
How much! Ah wow!
The front screen demo cracks me up every time!
Great review guys. What's it like to drive? Isn't it too big for UK roads?
I’ve got to be honest, while I appreciate it is what some people desire and it’s clearly well designed, I think it is hideous! FAR too big. Another great review by ABAB though.
Hi been following to a while, great videos usual. One point though, Harvey and Bentley are just so well behaved, sure it can't always be like that😁
Oh believe us… it’s definitely not always like that!! They play up for the camera
It’s cool but just way to big. Would be a mare driving and trying to park it.
Great looking motor home. Always good to see different interpretations and designs from around the world
Yay another ABAB video always look forward to one of your videos
Thanks so much!!
It looks amazing…..but not sure we would justify the price due to limited sites in UK but great for abroad. Hope you enjoyed the experience. Harvey and Bentley are gorgeous…enjoy every minute. Could we ask what site this was filmed at….it looks lovely? Many thanks 👍
Hi! Thanks for watching! It was filmed at Thornbrook Barn Campsite, we do a review of it in a previous video which you might want to watch if you’re interested in it. It is a lovely site!
@@ABusAndBeyondBrilliant….thank you so much 👍👍😃
Can you say something about you gorgeous dog’s safety whilst travelling please? Does he have a seat belt system for when you are driving?
I used to find that looking all a round to see what the swished did
I do like the van but the Hymer is for me
Great commentary, hope Bentley catches up on his sleep 😂😂😂#laziestpoochever
Love how we see it as you use it, no fake tidy cupboards, lacks inside floor storage fir beer, dogfood and potatoes, apart from that, overcsb bed is best I have seen and lounge and bedroom are great size
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Wine cup 🙈🙈
That’s how elegant I am 😂
Everyone should have “wine cups”
“Wine cups” are VERY classy 😂
Great motor-home but a bit too big for me 3.5 ton will do me although do have a license since 1980's that classify's me to drive this vehicle/
Looks nice but pricey!!!
Curioys to see the toilet of this
Too many negatives for me,sorry.
Very nice but its alot of money sitting on your drive for most of the year.
It’s is sooooo ugly!!! I’d hate to be seen in one
Would expect a double floor on A class and much bigger garage.