Exciting First Trip In Our New Hymer Campervan - Europe Bound!

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Our new Hymer Campervan has finally arrived and we are straight off to Europe to learn all about it. It took two years to decide what to buy and once we had decided, we had to wait a few months for it to be ready, but now it is here, we have wasted no time in loading up and getting on our way to Europe. We have no fixed plan set, and will follow our noses to see where we end up...
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Komentáře • 61

  • @23mattFrost
    @23mattFrost Před 20 dny

    I absolutely love these Vlogs and always look forward to them with a cuppa!

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před 20 dny

      Awesome! Thank you! That's great to hear. Thanks for watching. Cheers JT

  • @davecosford6658
    @davecosford6658 Před měsícem +2

    We have the same van. 10k miles in and love it.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      That’s great to hear! In the short while we have had ours we have been impressed so far….

  • @AdventureXuk
    @AdventureXuk Před měsícem +2

    Congratulations on collecting your new campervan. It looks great, and we hope that you're enjoying your first holiday away in it 👍 We collect our new campervan in just over a week's time!

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thank you ! We are having a great trip so far, really enjoying getting to know the new van. How exciting for you as well! What are you getting / replacing?

    • @AdventureXuk
      @AdventureXuk Před měsícem +1

      @@CampervanJourney Glad to hear that you're enjoying it. We are collecting our first VW T6.1 Ocean. It's been a long journey of deliberation after hiring VW Campers from various companies and testing them on holidays over the years, but we have decided to opt for the Ocean. We are looking forward to watching your next video.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      @@AdventureXuksounds great! The T6 Oceans are great vans, we were just ready for something bigger. Enjoy it and all the memories you’ll make with it !

  • @natalielee4091
    @natalielee4091 Před měsícem +1

    Yes ! 🎉it is so exciting to upsize glad you finally got what you needed , we did similar this year with vw bilbos t6.1 to a fiat Ducato twin supreme slb 6.4 metres the space makes a much more comfortable camping experience , have a great time! ( that dealer is good we had a eriba caravan before our vw and went there for an eriba owner meet and they hosted us at the dealer laid on food etc quite a long time ago now but the Hymer brand is good !)

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Yes we are very pleased with the move so far, we had some heavy storms a few days ago and it was SO much easier not being in a smaller van and with a tent. The guys at Leisure First have been great so far, would definitely recommend them 👍

  • @nlale7
    @nlale7 Před měsícem +1

    Hi JT, nice to meet you earlier today. Was such a coincidence that I watched this video last night and saw you walking past with your camera from my pop top the next morning. Enjoy the next leg of your trip and looking forward to the next video. Cheers, Nick

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Great to meet You and your family too Nick ! Glad to hear how much you have been enjoying Huttopia. Once I have better connection the, next vlogs will be up, so keep an eye on the channel. Cheers JT

  • @benlamachine4042
    @benlamachine4042 Před měsícem +1

    Congratulations JT ! What a nice Campervan ! Finally Santa Claus works also in August ! Even barrier highway toll immediately open in front of this magnificent vehicle . Enjoy !!! Cheers from our Campsite in Benodet

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Cheers Ben 🍻! Yes it took a while to choose and a little wait for it to arrive, but we are very pleased so far and enjoying the French countryside as we speak …! Our till tag still works on the new van which is great news 🚐🚐🚐 cheers JT

  • @VLesPaul
    @VLesPaul Před měsícem +1

    LOVE the new van JT . So exciting!

  • @alannorman1773
    @alannorman1773 Před měsícem +1

    Very smart, congratulations 🥳. Looking forward to the van tour ❤❤.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you ! A van tour will be coming soon…!🚐🚐🚐🚐

  • @davidmcguinness7172
    @davidmcguinness7172 Před měsícem +1

    Best off luck in your new Campervan,looks great 👍

  • @robww5921
    @robww5921 Před 25 dny +1

    Congrats. Finally away in it! Did you keep the same bike rack? Do the doors open still with that one?

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před 24 dny +1

      Hi Rob! Yes, it’s the same bike rack from the Cali and the doors just open with mm to spare, it’s tight but it works!

  • @ChrisTyley-wq5fd
    @ChrisTyley-wq5fd Před měsícem +1

    Hi JT, We met in Bourg Saint Maurice Feb this year. Your new van is quite something! We are home today after two weeks travelling down and back up through France.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Hi Chris ! Good to hear from you! We are currently sat in the Eurotunnel boarding queue returning at the end of our break! Where did you get to on your trip ?

    • @ChrisTyley-wq5fd
      @ChrisTyley-wq5fd Před měsícem +1

      @@CampervanJourney we were there ourselves 12 hours ago! We spent the first week at Marseillan near Montpellier and the second week at lake Annecy. Annecy was awesome this time of the year, great weather, stunning views and lots of activities to do.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před 29 dny

      @@ChrisTyley-wq5fd Sounds like you had a great trip, we must get to Annecy soon on one of our trips, we always seem to drive past on the way to somewhere else ! I haven't been as far south as Montpellier, I bet it was hot ?

  • @patcoburn1960
    @patcoburn1960 Před měsícem +1

    Ah guys. Best of luck in your new van. 👍

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thank you! If it’s half as good as the old California it will do a great job !

  • @markdami
    @markdami Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful van! Love the colour. Congratulations 😊

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thank you! It does look good in the Blue/Grey colour doesn’t it …

  • @MikeDavies-e9z
    @MikeDavies-e9z Před 20 dny +1

    Van looks fantastic congratulations- what bike rack did you decide on?

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před 20 dny

      Thanks Mike, we stuck with the Atera Strada that we had with the California. It worked well on our trip. There is a video review of it in my channel archive… cheers JT

  • @Xareotbricks41
    @Xareotbricks41 Před měsícem +2

    Had the same reaction to you pulling of the screen protector

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Brilliant, I wasn't expecting that, there was even protective film on the dash binnacle dials...very satisfying !

  • @DolbyDogAdventures
    @DolbyDogAdventures Před měsícem +1

    WOW no local shake down first but straight into Europe. 😀

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Yep! all the timings worked out so we either went straight away or left it till later in the year when the weather would have turned, so we decided to just go!

  • @paulcoombes8657
    @paulcoombes8657 Před měsícem

    So pleased for you JT. The van looks great.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thanks Paul, we are very pleased with it, so far it's definitely been worth the wait ...cheers JT

  • @cedarcanoe
    @cedarcanoe Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic camper!!!

  • @adubzadventures8246
    @adubzadventures8246 Před měsícem

    Stunning van. Really like it.

  • @vwcaliforniaadventures6763
    @vwcaliforniaadventures6763 Před měsícem +1

    JT , Believe me he will forget the California, wished that you had bought it earlier 😊 it’s a “HYMER”

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      I’m not sure we’ll ever forget the California, but very happy to move on to the next chapter with the Hymer ! 👍🚐👍🚐

  • @petermurphy994
    @petermurphy994 Před měsícem

    The grin on your face says it all happy trails pal😅

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Cheers 🍻 it took a while to decide on what we were going to go for, and then we had to wait for it to be ready. Now it’s here and we are away in it, it’s great ! Thanks for watching, JT

  • @davestechandtrek
    @davestechandtrek Před měsícem +1

    Nice van and looking forward to the van tour
    Seems like you are local to us as we are in Bournemouth

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! Yes, we are based in Salisbury. Van tour coming up soon…! Cheers JT

  • @vonblood80
    @vonblood80 Před měsícem +2

    Beautiful. We are interested in swapping our Ocean for a Hymer. Do you think a pull out bike rack in the back and I could not see air con as an option - so guess need to add that after market I guess?

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you, you might have room for a single bike inside if that’s what you mean, it would probably work better on a longer chassis than ours. I don’t know if separate air on is an option without checking the Hymer website. Ours does not have it and it has been over 30C here in France and we have coped so far. Maybe you could get it fitted by a specialist ?🤔

  • @JuanCarlosSendon
    @JuanCarlosSendon Před měsícem +2

    Welcome back, What is the average price for that kind of camper?

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you ! Anything of this type from a wide range of manufacturers start around £80,000 plus depending on specification. The cheap vans from a few years ago have long gone...

  • @Talesofhakuna
    @Talesofhakuna Před měsícem +1

    Hey new sub here that is a beautiful van, just one question what made you choose a van rather than motor home, we always get excited when we see people going on the euro tunnel and hopefully get to do it ourselves soon, stay safe and happy touring.

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem

      Thank you ! Welcome to Campervan Journey! It’s all about practicality, parking etc. We have limited space at home to park, a motorhome would not fit. We have also replaced a VW California which we used as our main family vehicle so any new van needed to offer some of that versatility! There are loads of videos on the channel all about our travels and why we think buying a Campervan is one of the best things you can do ! Cheers JT

  • @myplacecalifornia
    @myplacecalifornia Před měsícem

    What model of the Hymer is it ? Great van 👍

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Hi ! Thank you ! It’s the Hymer Free S600 Campus, based on the Mercedes Sprinter. We are really enjoying the benefits over our old California Beach.

  • @ScottishVanTrips
    @ScottishVanTrips Před měsícem +1

    Those are really nice graphics, are they standard? Congratulations!!

    • @CampervanJourney
      @CampervanJourney  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you very much! We gave a couple of design ideas to Leisure First who we bought the van from
      And they had a local designer draw them up. We are really pleased with them, there is a lot of grey paint and we wanted to break it up a bit. Cheers JT

    • @ScottishVanTrips
      @ScottishVanTrips Před měsícem +1

      @@CampervanJourney fantastic idea! Well done, here's to many happy memories in the new van!

  • @tonya3519
    @tonya3519 Před měsícem

    Totally natural sky. Not. 🤢🤮