tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4859857558608726663..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: First time driving Max!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72623748879488321222021-06-25T02:36:39.584-04:002021-06-25T02:36:39.584-04:00Yes, we should have lots adventures ahead of us fo...Yes, we should have lots adventures ahead of us for the next few years.<br /><br />After we leave this area we are headed to the Netherlands to a big camping store just across the border.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17202203616863482932021-06-25T02:34:48.171-04:002021-06-25T02:34:48.171-04:00We love it too and it is just the right size for e...We love it too and it is just the right size for exploring Europe in. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62455566386320156362021-06-25T02:32:52.251-04:002021-06-25T02:32:52.251-04:00We enjoyed our quick little visit in downtown Müns...We enjoyed our quick little visit in downtown Münster and look forward to going back again sometime in the future and when we do, we will try and remember to check out the brewery. I have just marked it down on my list of places to visit, thank you for the suggestion.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6248580211409985532021-06-25T02:02:43.605-04:002021-06-25T02:02:43.605-04:00Thank you! You can be assured that we will enjoy o...Thank you! You can be assured that we will enjoy our time as we tour around Europe. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67743154094051630972021-06-25T02:00:52.097-04:002021-06-25T02:00:52.097-04:00Thank you very much Armande! We were excited to fi...Thank you very much Armande! We were excited to finally hit the road, even though it still wasn't very far from the dealership but at least we are on the road. Hopefully everything goes well with the little items that need some attention today (Friday) at the dealer's main headquarters and we can really be on the road.<br /><br />We have now spent a week in Max and we are totally loving him and the layout. He is definitely well designed and so far we can't think of anything that they could have done differently.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79131753877831369572021-06-25T01:57:43.648-04:002021-06-25T01:57:43.648-04:00It's adventures for you 2! I know you are exci...It's adventures for you 2! I know you are excited to see other areas, where to next? Anyway enjoy your new rig! Take care, RawnPrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285611117838939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88533706187257634232021-06-25T01:54:03.297-04:002021-06-25T01:54:03.297-04:00So glad that we have been a help to you and if you...So glad that we have been a help to you and if you have other questions before you get to Germany at the end of August or even after seeing units at the caravan show in September don't hesitate to ask us, we will try to answer them the best we can. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44542727100149017972021-06-24T12:55:34.009-04:002021-06-24T12:55:34.009-04:00Love the motor home very European. Enjoy your trav...Love the motor home very European. Enjoy your travels in Europe.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26533989375797198592021-06-24T12:52:17.103-04:002021-06-24T12:52:17.103-04:00Visited Munster many times,for work. There's a...Visited Munster many times,for work. There's a really great brewery called Ponkus Muller. Try the pigs knuckle. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkus_M%C3%BCllerPcgriffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549934869107475609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9332923461239167152021-06-24T12:50:33.280-04:002021-06-24T12:50:33.280-04:00Congratulations and enjoy! Also - great photos of ...Congratulations and enjoy! Also - great photos of the architecture.Carol Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12926268461678812740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88476353161592342012021-06-24T12:11:15.975-04:002021-06-24T12:11:15.975-04:00Thanks and enjoy that part of the world!
Thanks and enjoy that part of the world!<br />Walkers on Wheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717129031410950632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54686746964922420612021-06-24T11:21:32.902-04:002021-06-24T11:21:32.902-04:00No. First of all, the entire electric system is Eu...No. First of all, the entire electric system is European. Second, if you needed any parts for either the house or the chassis, they would not be easily obtained. Third, we have just spent 13 years exploring North America. It might take us 13 years to see all of this part of the world!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36333120806162267762021-06-24T11:17:29.759-04:002021-06-24T11:17:29.759-04:00We have our service appointment Friday afternoon.We have our service appointment Friday afternoon.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82823834101743398212021-06-24T11:07:14.300-04:002021-06-24T11:07:14.300-04:00Would you consider bringing Max back to North Amer...Would you consider bringing Max back to North America?Walkers on Wheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717129031410950632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-92123933355617729592021-06-24T10:48:22.144-04:002021-06-24T10:48:22.144-04:00Did you get all the minor adjustments made before ...Did you get all the minor adjustments made before you left?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629436799963163761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1725530125745320202021-06-24T10:29:43.703-04:002021-06-24T10:29:43.703-04:00Thank you; this is very helpful in understanding h...Thank you; this is very helpful in understanding how the process works.<br /><br />I will be in northern Europe in September (fly into AMS at the end of August, out of TBD? in late September) to scout the European RVing world, and to go to the Caravan show in Dusseldorf in the first week of Sept. I'll plan a trip to your dealer, as well.<br /><br />Again, many thanks for your detailed posts. Your research is incredibly thorough, so I am very confident using it as a starting point for my own research (and journey). Travelin' Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636168591166534802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90966868583348498952021-06-24T10:06:17.868-04:002021-06-24T10:06:17.868-04:00Yes, the €54,890 includes 16% VAT. However, we mad...Yes, the €54,890 includes 16% VAT. However, we made the deal last fall when Germany had temporarily reduced the VAT to 16% to stimulate the economy, and it has since gone back up to 19%.<br /><br />This dealer was recommended to us by friends who had done the same procedure a couple of years earlier. When the price was quoted, I compared to a few other dealers whose advertised price was higher. Also, I knew from the research I did that there is not the huge mark up between manufacturer and dealer the way there is in North America, so they don't have the same negotiating room.<br /><br />I also compared the price of the new unit to prices of used ones, and came to the conclusion that we were being treated extremely fair.<br /><br />I accepted the deal as it was presented. I don't think there was any room for negotiation anyhow since there is such high demand for the product.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37086572637177715812021-06-24T09:57:53.136-04:002021-06-24T09:57:53.136-04:00Thanks Kim... yes, the three of us are very happy!...Thanks Kim... yes, the three of us are very happy!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41513388331900847842021-06-24T09:56:51.980-04:002021-06-24T09:56:51.980-04:00Here you go Duncan...
https://www.duemo-duelmen.d...Here you go Duncan...<br /><br />https://www.duemo-duelmen.de/<br /><br />Of course it's all in German, but Google translate works okay.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61453818645202149622021-06-24T08:10:00.829-04:002021-06-24T08:10:00.829-04:00Congratulations! Max is a beautiful rig, very clev...Congratulations! Max is a beautiful rig, very cleverly designed! Your set-up is lovely, with the red covers. This first night out of the dealer's parking lot must have been very exciting! Wish you very happy travels! Enjoy! armande https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625194382631850642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53870487450190432252021-06-24T08:07:27.534-04:002021-06-24T08:07:27.534-04:00Glad you're on the road! I've read of the...Glad you're on the road! I've read of the "rental" registration work-around (in France and the Netherlands), and look forward to seeing your final numbers (and perhaps a quick overview of the other options?). This definitely is the hardest nut for non-EU residents to crack.<br /><br />The final price for Max is just astonishing when compared to North America. A couple of questions: (1) does €54,890 included taxes (sales, VAT?). And (2) are motorhomes priced as "no-haggle prices" or did you negotiate down from the dealer's asking price, as in North America?<br /><br />Thanks so much for all the work you're putting into documenting this process.Travelin' Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636168591166534802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78176004749787488122021-06-24T07:31:48.028-04:002021-06-24T07:31:48.028-04:00Congratulations. Keven, you look great driving Ma...Congratulations. Keven, you look great driving Max! Nice to see "him" and the both of you back where you belong.... on the road!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907229754490112581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50943600839170546792021-06-24T07:14:49.722-04:002021-06-24T07:14:49.722-04:00Do you have the web site for the motor home dealer...Do you have the web site for the motor home dealer? I am not getting any younger and I should do a grand European vacation. My brother lives in Germany so I could probably register in his name.Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671482532821014974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-92044812328223268402021-06-24T07:03:24.271-04:002021-06-24T07:03:24.271-04:00It's a 2021 Citroen 2.2 liter diesel 140 HP. S...It's a 2021 Citroen 2.2 liter diesel 140 HP. Should get around 30 mpg.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7734804909197258742021-06-24T05:58:49.288-04:002021-06-24T05:58:49.288-04:00You look like a happy camper Kevin. What type of e...You look like a happy camper Kevin. What type of engine does the motorhome have.Geromiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060478857320961489noreply@blogger.com