Hi all ! haven't been here in a few years. Here's some of my NW200 Videos from this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxcBRHbP6Xc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwoW8IA5oEg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2yCUEJkmyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9gRrWmFYNM

There some more from previous years on my Main channel. 

https://www.youtube.com/@sampsonvideo

Watched the live stream on the iplayer today, excellent viewing.

I'll not spoil it for you folks who haven't watched it yet.

But, the TT riders all looked on the pace, even Dunlop with a sore wrist.

Todd on form, but, I'll slip one nugget in..... It were brilliant to see mcpint on the podium, the cheer that went up when he rolled into the winners enclosure told it's own story.

I'd be tickled  pink if mcpint could climb a TT podium again.

Just seen the paul cassidy incident at the nw 200 on you tube, I can not believe he walked away from that, with no major injury. he is one lucky lad...Not so much the car though.

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDi LWB hi-top motorhome. 2.1l diesel engine, 131,000 miles
First registered March 2007, re-registered in the Isle of Man 2017.
 
This is a Mercedes Sprinter that has been converted to a motorhome (and re-registered as such, so insurance is cheaper than a panel van) to a very high standard.  We have a detailed folder from the owner that had the conversion carried out showing every step of the conversion and so that you can see the insulation installed and quality of fit out.
 
The van has been serviced regularly (not every year due to the low annual mileage) and has also had regular habitation inspections, the most recent being in April this year.  The 2.1l diesel engine allows it to cruise comfortably at motorway speeds, whilst still delivering good fuel economy.
 
The van comes with the following features:
 
·      Double passenger seat in the front cab so that 3 can travel in comfort.
·      Double high level bed at rear of passenger compartment with custom made memory foam mattress
·      Seating area converts to a single bed, or double bed using additional cushions.
·      Plenty of room to stand up in the living area
·      Gas hob
·      Sink with hot and cold running water
·      Gas/electric fridge
·      Oven
·      Hot air cabin heater so the van can be used in cold weather
·      Hot water heater
·      Blackout thermal made to measure window blinds to provide thermal and light insulation when sleeping the van (also includes blinds for the front cab to keep it warm/cool)
·      Three vented skylights for light and fresh air
·      Fresh water and grey water storage tanks underneath
·      Shower/toilet cubicle with pull down sink and shower over
·      Seating area with storage under and table
·      Lighting, mains plug, 12v and USB sockets
·      Large solar panel on roof to allow off grid camping
·      Inverter to allow solar charging/mains hook-up operation and power management system.  Two heavy duty leisure batteries (in addition to the main van battery) ensure plenty of charge can be stored from the solar panels or mains.
·      Plenty of storage space
·      Quality heavy duty awning with curtain sides (made by The Awning Company) so that you can actually add additional sleeping accommodation or working/living space outside the van.  These are very expensive awnings and we have even been asked whether we would remove it from the van and sell it separately!
·      Rear garage compartment fully galvanised steel lined and with power and plenty of shelving/storage – can be converted to full height using a very cleverly installed movable bulkhead that utilises the bed space while travelling and then allows you to move the bulkhead back when you’ve reached your destination.  It has carried go-carts and would accommodate smaller bikes depending on their size.  The garage is 1.85m deep and 1.2m height with the bed bulkhead to the rear or 1.8m when forward.
·      Fox alloy wheels (heavy load rated, specifically for Mercedes Sprinter vans), with four good tyres.  Also comes with the original steel wheels as spares.
·      As well as the van we will be leaving lots of kit such as wheel ramps for levelling the van when parked up, fully kitted out kitchen (kettle, pans, plates, cups, cutlery, etc.), double canvas seat, folding table, mains hookup lead and plenty of other things so you’re good to go from the minute you drive away.
 
It’s a 17 year old van, so as you would expect there are some minor things that aren’t perfect, but has been lovingly cared for and is ready for a new adventure with its next owners.  There are a few marks and rust patches that have been touched up on the bodywork, there is a little fraying on the side of the driver’s seat, and the tap to empty the fresh water tank under the van has broken off, so at the minute we use a bung!  The shower tray has a few small cracks that have been epoxy sealed, but any water simply leaks straight under the van anyway.
 
 
This is an incredibly cheap way of travelling around in comfort and has many features not seen on other motorhomes.  It would be particularly desirable for anyone wanting to visit the TT (and you know how much accommodation can cost) as it would allow you free accommodation, but would also provide a means to bring your bike across (subject to measurements and fitting in the rear garage) and parking up around the course for viewing in comfort so that you can get dry and have a hot brew when the weather inevitably turns!  We loved parking up at Bungalow and using the van as a base, but it’s also a great way of getting to a viewing location the night before and being there in a prime location ready for the start of racing.


For lots of photos please see the Autotrader ad at the following link:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202405099537661

Price £19,995 ono.
Located in Ramsey if you'd like to view it.

I have just received a text that my sons return sailing will now operate to Heysham and not Liverpool. They are foot passengers. Can they do this?

Public parking arrangements have been changed for this years event,
read details here -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c103y3ejry8o

Not long now boys and girls 20 days from now and counting  for me and the misses port erin here we come i know its a bit previous but I hope everybody has a great time the highlight of the year.

Redesigned for this year, have a look here & see what you think -
https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-...nge-686517

Plans for the food village in the grounds of St Ninians church have been rejected by the planning committee, citing 'concerns',
read what they where, right here -
https://nz.news.yahoo.com/plans-tt-food-...12644.html

Michael Dunlop set to ride with Hawk racing again for this years TT,
 read some things about that here -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...t-tt-2024/

As excollier
pointed out, the racing was on BBC Norn Iron 
& now is on iPlayer,
direct link is here -

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0...kstown-100