A class and coach (5 Viewers)

[jongood]

When searching for 2nd hand really wanted A class but the daft bed over cab that only a 20 year old could use put me off. It just seemed to add weight in the wrong place and take away light from the otherwise airy cab. The layout was the same irrespective of A class or low profile in my price range so in the end a maxi chassis low profile won.

It depends what you buy. But why can't you use a bed a 20 year old can?

 

[dunnah01]

It depends what you buy. But why can't you use a bed a 20 year old can?

Stats say I'm mildly on the younger side of the forum demographic but I certainly don't bend as well as I did when I was 20. Even with my planned rigorous sit down and drink wine regime I can't see that changing

 

[Rosemary1]

Depends on the model, both A Class vans we have had access has been easy without a ladder, the newer vans the beds come down lower.
We don't use it as our main bed but find it very useful on occasions, wouldn't want to be without it.

The A class we bought had cupboards at the front instead of the bed. As it was it really suits us as it’s only ever the 2 of us sleeping in it (fixed beds at the back) and hubby is 6.5 so really liked the extra headroom at the front with the extra storage.

If it had had a drop down bed installed we still would of bought it tho.

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[Rosemary1]

OMG - heated toilet cassette!

That's got to be the ultimate luxury. I can't believe this isn't even available as an option on a PVC. Poor relations, we are.

I know ! Sounds a fab bestie

 

[Southdowners]

When searching for 2nd hand really wanted A class but the daft bed over cab that only a 20 year old could use put me off. It just seemed to add weight in the wrong place and take away light from the otherwise airy cab. The layout was the same irrespective of A class or low profile in my price range so in the end a maxi chassis low profile won.

We don’t have have a drop down bed at the front. As you say, it takes away light and space. Not having the bed there means that you can walk the whole length of the vehicle and have seven overhead lockers which you wouldn’t have if the bed were there.

 

[dunnah01]

We don’t have have a drop down bed at the front. As you say, it takes away light and space. Not having the bed there means that you can walk the whole length of the vehicle and have seven overhead lockers which you wouldn’t have if the bed were there.

We did see a few A class without the over cab bed and they looked fantastic but they didn't quite tick enough of the other boxes on our list, low beds, separate shower/bathroom, private bedroom - I know, we were quite picky

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[NZSteve]

Maybe not a problem in the UK but A Class are really hit given the big glass window with not Luton over the top. Today its 32 degrees and even with the blinds drawn its stinking hot in the front of the can

 

[Southdowners]

We did see a few A class without the over cab bed and they looked fantastic but they didn't quite tick enough of the other boxes on our list, low beds, separate shower/bathroom, private bedroom - I know, we were quite picky

That’s strange. It’s usually a choice when ordering... so, the layout on the vehicles without a drop down bed is exactly the same as those with a bed at each end.

 

[Lenny HB]

Maybe not a problem in the UK but A Class are really hot given the big glass window with not Luton over the top. Today its 32 degrees and even with the blinds drawn its stinking hot in the front of the can

We find the A Class cooler when driving, although it's a big screen it's a lot further away from you.

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[triky]

Go down tp "Southdown Motorhomes" near Portsmouth,they have the vehicles you are asking about.If you can reach to a " Concorde" ,you will get invited to a factory tour ,usually in May.At the moment they have a sale on too.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes but 60 cm in front of the windscreen is the front of the vehicle. Been in A class for 6 years and still getting used to it

60cm? More like 25cm unless you have a weird one.
Never found it a problem fine after the first couple of miles but took a couple of months to get used to the sides of the body being so far away from the seat.

A front camera helps for close maneuvering.

 

[Larrynwin]

OMG - heated toilet cassette!

That's got to be the ultimate luxury. I can't believe this isn't even available as an option on a PVC. Poor relations, we are.

Every locker including cassette locker are heated in the B544 with the exception of one underfloor locker which is not , so handy for backup stock of beer .

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[tonyidle]

Maybe not a problem in the UK but A Class are really hit given the big glass window with not Luton over the top. Today its 32 degrees and even with the blinds drawn its stinking hot in the front of the can

Not with an electric reflective blind they aren't.

 

[Larrynwin]

Stats say I'm mildly on the younger side of the forum demographic but I certainly don't bend as well as I did when I was 20. Even with my planned rigorous sit down and drink wine regime I can't see that changing

We are both 3/4 of a century in age and still use the drop down bed in our Hymer no problem and the lounging space and driving position the a class provides is very good.

 

[CazPaul]

We are both 3/4 of a century in age and still use the drop down bed in our Hymer no problem and the lounging space and driving position the a class provides is very good.

Yes and when the A class is only 6.48 metres the drop down bed is essential, not so much so if you are talking 8metre+

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[DuxDeluxe]

60cm? More like 25cm unless you have a weird one.
Never found it a problem fine after the first couple of miles but took a couple of months to get used to the sides of the body being so far away from the seat.

A front camera helps for close maneuvering.

you are probably right. Front camera probably a good idea

 

[funflair]

you are probably right. Front camera probably a good idea

If you have the "coach mirrors" you can see across the front of your own van so no need for camera

Martin

 

[Lenny HB]

If you have the "coach mirrors" you can see across the front of your own van so no need for camera

Martin

Poser.

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[denisejoe]

built in roller thermal blind on front screen and double glazed side screens in cab part.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

If you have the "coach mirrors" you can see across the front of your own van so no need for camera

Martin

Not mine you can’t.....

 

[funflair]

Not mine you can’t.....

Have you got the long arm ones, that's what I meant by "coach mirrors"

Martin

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[Lenny HB]

Not mine you can’t.....

I don't think you have proper coach mirrors.
These are coach mirrors.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I don't think you have proper coach mirrors.
These are coach mirrors.
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No, I only have a cheap Le Voyageur with bus mirrors. Sorry for my lack of accurate terminology

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Have you got the long arm ones, that's what I meant by "coach mirrors"

Martin

No, as above I misdefined them

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[funflair]

No, I only have a cheap Le Voyageur with bus mirrors. Sorry for my lack of accurate terminology

So far I think Le Voyageur are the only manufacturer to offer a camera system rather than mirrors,

Martin

 

[DuxDeluxe]

So far I think Le Voyageur are the only manufacturer to offer a camera system rather than mirrors,

Martin

They are coach mirrors but the van does not have a vertical front so cannot see the front of the vehicle

 

[stevewagner]

Much easier to wash the outside!

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[jongood]

Stats say I'm mildly on the younger side of the forum demographic but I certainly don't bend as well as I did when I was 20. Even with my planned rigorous sit down and drink wine regime I can't see that changing

Our drop down bed is probably better than the main bed in a lot of coachbuilts

 

[orridge]

Distance to the front is exactly the same a a standard cab.

Not always the area above the dash in our Euramobil was over a metre with the engine below so when you get to the windscreen is flat at the front unlike most cabs are a lot smaller distance than that and the bonnet then sticks out.

 

[funflair]

We don’t have have a drop down bed at the front. As you say, it takes away light and space. Not having the bed there means that you can walk the whole length of the vehicle and have seven overhead lockers which you wouldn’t have if the bed were there.

That's about the only layout difference with our new van, we never used and didn't want the drop down in the Flair so going with the extra space light and cupboards as you say, TV will drop out of the centre cupboard over the dash.

Martin

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