A layout conundrum (1 Viewer)

[Chrisvh]

As a newcomer, and having only hired motorhomes previously, I am struggling to refine my layout requirements.
We currently think we are looking for a 7-7.5m A class. We both have C1 licences. Happy with LHD or RHD.
We want two single beds, one suitable for a 6’2” male, over a garage. Garage to be capable of carrying 2 x Ebikes. Possibly a trailer for a motorbike. We do not need additional berths and certainly not a drop down bed over the cab. I need headroom. Good kitchen space. I cook a lot. Not particularly bothered about an oven though. Roomy shower, either separate or combined with loo/ washroom. Intentions are for European trips up to 2 months. We like comfort and space, but with the obvious limitations of a Motorhome. Have a fairly generous budget. Auto gear box. Satnav and whatever driver aids are available. I drive a Volvo and have been seduced by safety features.
Suitable for a day or two off-grid.
Am I asking the impossible or does anyone have any suggestions as to possible solutions? I have looked at pre-owned Carthago and Hymer models but am struggling to find a good fit. Having spent hours poring over brochures and websites I am at an impasse. Current 5 mile lockdown restrictions are not conducive to visiting loads of dealers.
Many thanks.

 

[denisejoe]

6’ 2“ and have a drop down bed at front, height is not a problem As you sit down under it And when you pull up somewhere swivel seats around and when you get up you don’t hit the bed and you have comfy seats to sit in

 

[Chrisvh]

Your insurer might want alarm/tracker fitting straight away in which case it is certainly easier to let the dealer do it, dealer most likely just outside Doncaster they did our alarm and tracker before we picked it up although I am sure the insurers would have given us time to get the tracker fitted and they were not bothered about alarm anyway some won't give you the time though.

Martin

Very astute! Location nailed.

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[Chrisvh]

Your insurer might want alarm/tracker fitting straight away in which case it is certainly easier to let the dealer do it, dealer most likely just outside Doncaster they did our alarm and tracker before we picked it up although I am sure the insurers would have given us time to get the tracker fitted and they were not bothered about alarm anyway some won't give you the time though.

Martin

Very astute! Location nailed.

 

[corconx]

Plan revised Have just purchased a Knaus Sun Platinum 700TI. After looking at circa 200 vans. Pick it up in 3 weeks. Ample headroom for me and a 200cm bed. Pleased with the layout and glad to have a double floor for extra storage.

I would just like to pick the collective brains. I will fit 2 x 11kg Alugas/Gaslow/Gasit, solar panel and alarm/tracker. Dealer has offered to do this, at a price. Would it be better to take the van straight to a specialist, such as Vanbitz, to get that work done rather than have the dealer do it? Van is in S Yorks and I am in SW Wales so logistics regarding travel take some thinking about.

Really grateful for the wisdom on the forum. Dealing with the minutiae of water filling, EHU cables, bedding, cookware etc. has been greatly informed by trawling these pages.

Planning 2 local shake-down weekends and then a month in France from mid September, Covid situation permitting.

I would definitely vote for Vanbitz every time but phone now to get booked in

best place and Eddie has a beautiful campsite to stay on
Congratulations

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[Chrisvh]

I would definitely vote for Vanbitz every time but phone now to get booked in

best place and Eddie has a beautiful campsite to stay on
Congratulations

Bear in mind as a subscriber you can get a discount.

Strangely I have just booked it in. Can't be done until the 29th of September but all good things are worth waiting for!

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[Ian Bosman]

As a newcomer, and having only hired motorhomes previously, I am struggling to refine my layout requirements.
We currently think we are looking for a 7-7.5m A class. We both have C1 licences. Happy with LHD or RHD.
We want two single beds, one suitable for a 6’2” male, over a garage. Garage to be capable of carrying 2 x Ebikes. Possibly a trailer for a motorbike. We do not need additional berths and certainly not a drop down bed over the cab. I need headroom. Good kitchen space. I cook a lot. Not particularly bothered about an oven though. Roomy shower, either separate or combined with loo/ washroom. Intentions are for European trips up to 2 months. We like comfort and space, but with the obvious limitations of a Motorhome. Have a fairly generous budget. Auto gear box. Satnav and whatever driver aids are available. I drive a Volvo and have been seduced by safety features.
Suitable for a day or two off-grid.
Am I asking the impossible or does anyone have any suggestions as to possible solutions? I have looked at pre-owned Carthago and Hymer models but am struggling to find a good fit. Having spent hours poring over brochures and websites I am at an impasse. Current 5 mile lockdown restrictions are not conducive to visiting loads of dealers.
Many thanks.

A reflection on your comment about needing headroom under a drop down bed. Some designs such as the one we have has a bed which folds in half, one half lifts up giving plenty of headroom so check out all types of layout and how they work. I know that the drop down you usually see as a one piece would be no good for me.

 

[Chrisvh]

Thanks for that Ian.