"A" Class vans - specific issues to be aware of? (1 Viewer)

[Deleted member 29692]

I bet its a bu**er overtaking when the dog decides to have a scratch.........

No idea. He's usually driving cos I'm too pissed.

 

[Tootles]

No idea. He's usually driving cos I'm too pissed.

I let ours drive, but only the once. I thought we had arrived at the site, but it was a cats home.

 

[wizzer59]

We have had a British Coachbuilt (Autosleeper) for 13 months which we enjoyed as our first van, we now have a A class Hymer which we love.

Ditto @Mr Mousy
We too had an Auto-sleeper coachbuilt as our first van, but had always dreamt of owning a A class Hymer, so when the time came to upgrade we bought one, we love it cos although its the same length as our old van it feels so much more spacious and has oodles of storage and we wouldn't go back

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[DuxDeluxe]

Not having an A class I hadn't read this thread previously.

Personally, since buying our current coachbuilt 3 and a half years ago we haven't seen anything we would want to change it for. Fixed bed, comparatively large shower, comfortable to lounge about in and plenty of storage.

I would always recommend to anyone that they make a list of essentials/desirables and decide on that basis rather than having fixed ideas about A class, coachbuilt or PVC.

Yes, but it is a Burstner. Where is Shifty when you really need him?

Oh yes, watching whore horse in London when he should be watching a great Rugby team win

 

[GJH]

Yes, but it is a Burstner. Where is Shifty when you really need him?

Oh yes, watching whore horse in London when he should be watching a great Rugby team win

Yes, all we need and the bonus of being a Burstner as well

 

[Teuchter]

We had an A class Mercedes Rapido and thought it was great - we now have a new Fiat low profile Knaus with an end bathroom and love it

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[Jean-luc]

Those fitted with Hella 90 mm units. Broken Link Removed as used by Rapido and others do not suffer the high replacement cost associated with custom units like the Hymer ones

The Hella ones can bought for 60 to 70 quid.

 

[HymerB544]

Well I can only add to the overwhelming support for A class vans. Yes they cost more to buy but as for running costs, the only thing I have noticed is that MPG is clos tour first van (a Dethleffs overcab) than our second, a Chausson low profile. You won't regret it.

 

[Lenny HB]

Another point in the A Class's favour with the better front end insulation they are sooo much quieter to drive mine is quieter than my car at 70.

Also in an A Class the drop down bed is further forward than is possible in a CB and the sofa is still usable with the bed down.

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[Camdoon]

Another A class convert. Could not understand why you would pay extra as you were still sitting at a Fiat console but the extra space around you is liberating. Would never go back.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

As we keep our eyes open to replace our van , it's hard to imagine anything other than another A Class. Apart from all the advantages already stated, I only have to recal our drive up though the glorious Auvergne last year on the way home from Spain. The views from the cab made the drive a total pleasure.

I also like being able to look down on Range Rover and other 4x4 drivers from my LHD position in the UK .

 

[TheDogMan]

Just changed my van and looked at having an A class, BUT, the tales of woe concerning windscreens, headlights and in particular access to the engine area put me right off, at least with a C class spares are easy to get and its can a competitive market for them.

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[nelly]

ust changed my van and looked at having an A class, BUT, the tales of woe concerning windscreens, headlights and in particular access to the engine area put me right off, at least with a C class spares are easy to get and its can a competitive market for them.

Just had my windscreen changed this week. I just phoned up autoglass it took 2 weeks to get the screen (Rapido ) and fit no problem insurance payed that is what it is for cost me £75 excess. The van was usable while we waited

Neil