It’s been over 4 years since we bought our Swift Kon-Tiki Sport 574, we named Thor. We look back at the memories it has helped us make.
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So we’re saying goodbye to our mot home we say goodbye to Thor uh next week and this is a chance for us to remember all the trips we’ve had from Oaky to Bavaria yeah so we collected Thor the Swift cantiki 574 on the third of December 2019 yeah here we are just about to drop off our old van just going to leave it there for a minute I probably want it around the back I guess but there got labels on it some of these
So they’ll be going out as well all right let’s go poppy know away now Right done all the paperwork had a cup of coffee PO is really excited and there’s the new van so we’re going to have a little look around it and the first trip we did was to nbor with Posh cats and then we went on to Southport with Glenn and Sharon yeah
Right we’re on our first trip proper in the new Moto in Thor so we we trying to decide what to call this tour aren’t we yeah I came up with Thor’s first tour yeah that was December 2019 yep the first tour was Thor’s bord tour to trap Beck head newcastleton we hav
Never been back to the Newcastle have we no and muf it and that sort of took us into 2020 yeah and the we had loads of trips planned but the last one we managed before Co was to wolfdale where we were on our way to that Year’s harate show
While we were at wolfdale the show was cancelled we were going to the Yorkshire Moman Camp van show yes that’s right but ironically we’ just come back from four years later yeah so anyway we came home and and on March the 24th 2020 you recorded this little clip H
Everybody um it’s Tuesday the 24th of March and I’m recording this just after the government’s announcement about what a virtually amounts to a lockdown I suppose they’re not going to call it a lockdown but certainly restricted travel and all the shops closed so Thor was left on the drive for till July wasn’t
It but thinking back it helped us through the covid lockdown as we often sat in the van like we’re doing now and imagine where would’ like to be yeah um I think we also during that period I feel you helped others with your new tomoto series yeah so if you haven’t
Seen that there’ll be a link Down Below in the description uh to the new to motom so if you are new to motom it’s a ideal time to have a look at it yeah it’s it was one that I don’t think you would recorded had you had we’ve been on
The road all the time no if we hadn’t had the time to do it I probably wouldn’t have done it would I no that’s right yeah it was a bonus of covid if there is was such a thing yeah yeah So eventually um campsites started to
Reopen um but you had to use your own facilities yeah and we found this van was fine for doing that yeah you know so you yeah um the big tour we did in 20120 was to Scotland wasn’t it yeah that’s right yeah where still facility box were
Closed and all that was a bit is it a bit complicated was it that one where we could go some places go others oh it got yeah because we started with those tears and you couldn’t go here and we could go there because we were in this tier and
Yeah but very complicated Joy of joy that wasn’t yeah so but we did enjoy it we did enjoy our tour to Scotland after lockdown it was fantastic just really to get away wasn’t it so it was yeah so we’re leaving Maran killing and you know the RO hey 827 yeah
We got get back to the um a85 then the a82 through Glen Co is one of our favorite drives yeah so hopefully we’ll be able to take some nice Scenery Yeah so that’s the picture we got that’s the view we’ve got yeah so 2021 uh started in with another big covid lockdown that lasted till April didn’t it yeah and then when we were eventually allowed to go to campsites um we were only allowed to meet people
Outside yeah so we met our friends um outside yeah that was our where we took our famous picture of the that’s right I’ve got a little clip if anyone’s got any of our stickers there a picture of us the freezing cold Roy and common yeah
Cuz it we had group of six or something and we had to meet outside Yeah A But we did manage there were hardly any shows at all 2021 so we we went on quite a few tours we went down to the Southwest from the cot walls to tinel tintagel was fantastic yeah the castle there yeah yeah um then we went uh to the South Coast we did Dorset in
Hampshire for quite a while we went back to the north broads where we’d gone on boats in the past yeah that was a bit of a trip down memory lane it was wasn’t it it was yeah and we did Scotland far Northeast England we baric and then into
Scotland space side didn’t we yeah space side met up with David from Desmond’s Dundas that’s right yeah yeah and then moving into 2022 where the lockdowns had finished and we had Easter at hartfordshire ashell which we finally enough we’re on our way again to on the way to Trev
Rally yeah that’s right yeah um susex um we went to uh battle battle Abby and we went to Brighton yeah for the first time yeah and then we had a great trip to Wales uh starting at Red kite oh yeah I remember Harlot castle harle castle cycling up
That hill know Char castle Yeah Yeah and then the Highlight really of 2022 was uh Northern Island yeah it’s fantastic Northern Island must get back there sometime and they drive along the um ANM Coastline was fantastic that’s right I’m just going to I’m Going so then we move into last year and we’ve started with a tour of Yorkshire we went to the a of white that was warm there wasn’t it it was really hot there wasn’t it yeah um we did Osborn house carisbrook castle and then we went to
Arney and memories there of the causeway and various sites that we saw was CA causeways everywhere is it another one down here that goes across that Island there yeah not even sure what island that is now I’m not sure what island we’re on at the moment but we’re still
On borrow no I don’t think we are we’re cross the causeway again oh right very mean bar sorry that was the original idea they sunk ships to block the the way but the uo still got through feel like I’m breathing in here yeah and then probably the highlight of
That year was a Euro tour first time we’d been back to um that area for since 2018 yeah last time we’d been was 2018 yeah so it was almost five years since we’ve been to Europe and we going again this year so looking forward to that yeah so we went to France Luxembourg
Germany Netherlands and then back to Belgium and EPA um I think the Highlight for me was that day trip we did to Luxembourg City yeah fantastic place and we had have Mr voice over with us didn’t we because forgot to switch your mic on again but amazing amazing Place amazing
City the fortifications were built gradually over nine centuries from soon after the city’s foundation in the 10th Century until 1867 and by the end of the Renaissance Luxemburg was already one of Europe’s strongest Fortresses Yeah so looking back over these years I it’s been about four years we’ve had this van yeah um it’s the other great thing about it is we’ve taken on various occasions the vwr with us yeah especially to place like Cornwall or places we want to explore and also um
It’s taken us to various mome shows we’ve used the mome then like a caravan we and the up has taken us into the shows yeah so we’ve done about 28,000 miles and we we have yeah in this F which is quite surprising considering the matter of time we weren’t using it I
Know but what it have been if we had been able to use it yeah yeah so what will you miss it oh I’m going to miss the van yeah I mean it’s it’s your home on Wheels isn’t it you’re saying goodby to your home so it’s a little bit sad
But we’re really happy to be picking up our new mot home and hoping that we can make lots of more memories in our new mot home which we pick up on on Monday yeah so you’ll be watching this on Sunday the following day we’ll be going
To pick it up yeah so looking forward to that yeah yeah so that’s it then is it that’s it yeah so sad and happy at the same time yeah it’s difficult isn’t it yeah yeah yeah so uh thanks for watching if you enjoyed it give us a thumbs up
And I’m told I’m not asking for people to subscribe so no no um the analytic person who behind that all that is telling us that we’re down on subscribers again yeah yeah you’re the analytics person really yeah well it’s worked out that we’re down again but if
You do subscribe you’ll catch us picking up our new mot home so that’s always a interesting time isn’t it so right so if you haven’t already please do so and we’ll catch you in the next one yep we will so bye then bye then
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I found the beginning a bit emotional 😊 Life certainly was peculiar for a while 😷 You’ve certainly given Thor a good life & memories you’ll both hold onto forever. Good luck tomorrow & well, the story continues, just a different cover. Enjoy you three (sometimes four) Em 💜
Another great vlog both, looking forward to following your travels in your new van! We picked up our first motorhome 'Annie' a couple of weeks ago at Todds! Hubby and I just about to watch your New to motorhoming series! Here's to the making of lots of new memories. Safe travels both! x x x
Very exciting guys.
We’ve followed along on most of your adventures. It’s been brilliant and fantastic to see the memories again.
Good luck with picking up the new van.
Bob, I discovered you two during COVID-19 and bought one in 2021! You’ve brought a good few memories back 😊
A bit of a wrench for you as you have so many happy fond memories of all your previous trips & tour's. We have recently changed our motorhome and it is a funny, peculiar feeling. Good luck to you with your new motorhome & we hope you make more happy memories! 👍🚙🙋🙋🐩 Tim, Jane & Archie.
Doesn’t seem all that long since you found your current van at Todd’s. How time flies!! I remember Jenny all excited with the fridge opening both ways 🙂
I have said this before to you Bob and Jenny but I really mean it …. During that awful lockdown when I felt such frustration at the world one of the only things that helped me was endlessly playing your older Scotland videos on loops. I used to love you just showing the scenery of the beautiful Highlands and Islands with a lovely music choice over the top of the views. Imagining myself there again and remembering the beauty waiting there was liberating. ❤
Great video both, some lovely memories. 👌
Wow very nice
Look foward to see the new motorhome dont the years go quick all te best donny
Happy Days ahead
Hello Bob, Jenny and Poppy, aah lovely going back over your trips with Thor, enjoyed watching the clips. Yes i remembered the new to motorhome series really enjoyed watching all your videos. Yes must be a little sad but exciting to pick up your new motorhome tomorrow with lots more memories to make x Julie and Tony x
Thank you Bob Jenny Poppy (and Tara when she is there) for all the adventures in Thor I was one of many who found your channel
And also Trev and Sue’s on lockdown and enjoyed following your old adventures in the bolero and then Thors arrival and all the wonderful memories you have made and shared with us can’t wait to see your new van and follow your adventures it must be bittersweet to say bye to Thor but as one door closes… many happy miles of motorhomimg to you all Daniel Victoria Joseph and Ollie
Hope you are thrilled with your new van. We look forward to joining you on your new adventures ❤
Goodbye Thor 🥲
Hello 🤔
Look forward to many more of your travels in the new motorhome 😃
Stay Safe 😜👍
Goodbye Thor Thankyou for taking us all along
Fantastic Video. Well Done.
Thank you. Good memories.
Wow, didn’t realise that you had that van since 2019.
Great vlog and brought back memories of the lockdown years, which hopefully will never be repeated.
Have enjoyed watching all your blogs over the years and found them informative and helpful when planning trips ourselves, or dealing with MH issues.
Best wishes for your collection and first few trips in your new van.
Have you got any lists of your trips with stops and routes for people to use please?
Remember it well when you got Thor it only seems like yesterday! The years go by so quickly good luck with your new van and look forward to seeing you on your next van tour
Looking forward to seeing your new moho. More adventures and memories to make. All the very best and safe travels to you, Jenny, Poppy and Tara.
Fantastic news, I hope the handover goes smoothly for you, we’re still waiting to hear about our pickup date but hoping it’s real soon, looking forward to seeing the next videos you put up,
Good luck Both of you 🎉
So excited for you both, it's lovely having a new motorhome, seems no more than a couple of years when you were sitting in thor filming at todds before your brought him home.
Time for some new adventures in the new kontiki look forward to seeing him/her in upcoming videos 🎉❤
good luck with the new van .cant wait to see you settled in .
Great video on past adventures and sure there was lots more, Another chapter starts and wish you atb and safe Travels for the future in your new Van and look forward to the video on handover.. atb K n S & Rubes
Would have loved to have bought Thor from you. As experienced and knowledgeable owners and having followed you on YouTube, you would have been exactly the type of previous owners I would have trusted particularly as it would have been my first motorhome. Plus I’ve got a Westie. 😊
Wishing you both all the best in your future travels as you move to a new motorhome. Safe driving, fun times and happy memories. Memories last a lifetime, CamperVans and Motorhomes a little less (Though some last in the right hands a lifetime remarkably well !!)
Have thoroughly enjoyed watching your travels in thor over the last few years
Look forward to seeing your new tours in your new van
Your wonderful videos got me through “lockdown” and your “New to Motorhomes” series was invaluable when I bought my first motorhome. I still go back to them if I am unsure about anything, you are both brilliant 😊. Good Luck with the new one, can’t wait to see it on your next adventure.
We are at York caravan site It’s lovely site
Hope all goes well picking up your new motorhome. Very exciting times ahead. 😁
Congratulations on what you'll be showing us next…
HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW MOHO
This blog was like a trip down memory lane! Loved all your adventures with Thor and look forward to all your new adventures in the next van x
Great memories and many more to come. Congratulations 🚌 looking forward to the tour of the new van.
I’m watching this on Monday so hope you picked up your new Motorhome. I’m sure you are looking forward to adventures new.
Your introduction to motorhome videos were invaluable to us, as we picked up our first motorhome in Sept 2021. Watched your films ever since – best wishes for your new van!
Another enjoyable watch as ever, hope you will be as fond of your new home as you have been of the last one.
We started motor home trips around 2003 21 years ago Traveled the world i was about 45 i retired from work at 40 we had a ball lots of great experiences around 5 years ago when i was 60 we made a decision to sell the old Motor Home and but an Aston Martin DB11 and w started staying in some really nice hotels in Europe It was nice to have the bed made for us and have breakfast served by someone else ect and I dont regret selling up the Motor home I think life is all about chapters in a book and having the Motor Home was a special time We all lost Time with COVID and when your of older years you know you can never make it back I enjoy watching the videos it brings back happy memories of days gone past meeting freinds who have now passed and the Dogs we had as companions I wish you both well and i wish you heath and happiness with your new Motor home
Interesting to see how far you have been looking forward to seeing the new van and onward journeys
Are u on the York caravan site we have a YouTube channel as well
Great video, lovely memories made
Wishing you both all the best with your beautiful new van
Take care
You will make loads of new memories in your new motor home and have loads from this one. Just seen this as been to Bream near Lydney. Lovely♥️
Makes me want another one now, but for now I can enjoy your adventures in the new van. Congratulations on the new van too.
I resubbed as I hadn't realised that I had been unsubbed?
Being a mature sensible motorcyclist I do dislike some motorhome drivers who will not pull over and let others pass. However, I really do like the idea of a motorhome holiday but maybe with a motorcycle on the back 😂😂
Looking forward to your next adventures in your new van 😊
Looking forward to seeing your new motorhome
“Have Motorhome, will Travel!” 🚐 So many wonderful trips (and useful tips). Farewell to your lovely Motorhome. Looking forward to seeing your new one. Thank you Bob and Jenny, Poppy and Tara.