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tsf

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We recently rented a 7m Burstner with rear bunks for the kids. Very nice and practical. But, we are currently considering a purchase and would like to understand how having a rear lounge instead makes life on the road any more enjoyable.

From what I can see, a lot of British builders do these (eg Swift Sundance 630). I am told that the rear lounge is a British phenomenon (maybe climate related!) with few foreign brands supporting this layout.

The only downsides I can see compared to bunks are: Smaller external storage locker, making the beds in the evening, possibly extra .5m length. For me, these don't compete with the upside of a large separate living space with great windows & views.

Does anybody have any opinions? I hope so.
 

lesleyjean

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I have a rear lounge Swift Kontiki.
I love it as I have the choice of a very large 6' by 6' bed, which can be left up if you want to, because it also has a dinette opposite the kitchen.
When going abroad I leave it made up as we live outdoors most of the time, unless of course it is raining.
Can be used as 2 good sized single beds, which enables you to use the lounge to socialise/or watch tv on a rainy day. Forgot to mention also has overcab bed which can take one large adult or 2 children
That is why I love it, I have the choice. :winky:::bigsmile:
It is in my opinion, the best layout that there is. :Smile:

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Nov 30, 2009
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Since 2009 with motorhomes several caravans then tents before that.
This is an older model than ours , but with the same internal layout . The new versions dont have as much room at the front.
We find the open front lounge swivel cab chairs, give loads of room for a family , and dogs.
Theres also a good kitchen that you can move around in proper oven and fridge freezer. They are quite hard to come by. Ours has a separate BI fold door shower , not sure if this one does , which great. The build is a good solid quality. Not plastic , hardwood too.
We looked for ages for ours , and were lucky to get the 2006 "GTL top class" model which had lots of extras as its was a dealer special .
We paid £30k for ours so last November with 13k on the clock from a dealer . So i think this could do with being a bit cheaper.
Unless we got a real bargain:thumb: They do seam to hold there value though.
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The only thing that lets it down , was the upholstery , it didn't wear well and as this owner said , the foam was very soft. Ours was the Burgundy and gold Aztec print though.
Ours is getting reupholstered , re foamed and curtained as we speak, at Link Removed in Birmingham. Once thats done it will be perfect for us.
Bev
 

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