Anyone fancy a VAS? very different

Looks immaculate for 19 years old, are they a quality build, not seen any in real life on our travels?
 
Very futuristic styling Jon and some of the features, door for example, are very good, however the internal design execution whilst in principle is interesting has that "knocked up in a backyard" feel about it. All square slabs with no intricate features. Like some UK vans which I wont name for fear of offending. I would love to see what they do today if indeed they still exist, as Paul says I have never seen one on my travels.
 
sallylillian said:
Very futuristic styling Jon and some of the features, door for example, are very good, however the internal design execution whilst in principle is interesting has that "knocked up in a backyard" feel about it. All square slabs with no intricate features. Like some UK vans which I wont name for fear of offending. I would love to see what they do today if indeed they still exist, as Paul says I have never seen one on my travels.
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They are very rare Ive seen 2: One on at Atego chassis at le Crotoy and one on an MAN chassis at Tafraoute and somebody else put a 'whats this post on here of one (in Wales I think)

Up close CazPaul they do look a little fragile, I didnt get to push and prod but the GRP was a little ripply with wandering panel gaps.
 
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saw this today he had just come off the Irish ferry. Italian made Vas he said 10ton and 9 something long. Only had a second with Italian driver and got photo as he was driving off. Nice curved lines of bodywork. One maybe for @funflair
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You do keep spotting these don't you Jon, must be an trying to tell you something, The advert says full optical and technical renewal in 2018 so I wonder what they did then. Is it run in yet at 560k. Is it on an existing coach body do you think as it looks full GRP monocoque and that has door?

I quite like the external style but as Michael says the inside is a bit uninspiring and it's strange to have a wrap around lounge on an A class, a lot of truck for £50k and overall I like it.

Three bunk beds and an over cab double but I can't find a kitchen sink? not sure about the wet bathroom.


Martin
 
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funflair said:
You do keep spotting these don't you Jon, must be an trying to tell you something, The advert says full optical and technical renewal in 2018 so I wonder what they did then. Is it run in yet at 560k. Is it on an existing coach body do you think as it looks full GRP monocoque and that has door?

I quite like the external style but as Michael says the inside is a bit uninspiring and it's strange to have a wrap around lounge on an A class, a lot of truck for £50k and overall I like it.

Three bunk beds and an over cab double but I can't find a kitchen sink? not sure about the wet bathroom.


Martin
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I don't like the inside either Martin, I prefer the lounge in the front, think the bunks look cramped and there doesnt seem to be any separation between the living and bathroom and yes toilet in the shower???

Its also a bit too big to come down our lane which is always my issue, very nice Star on Mobie.de but no front bed.
 
Ive just realised the lounge is at the front but facing backwards, still don't like it.
 
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I don't like the inside either Martin, I prefer the lounge in the front, think the bunks look cramped and there doesnt seem to be any separation between the living and bathroom and yes toilet in the shower???

Its also a bit too big to come down our lane which is always my issue, very nice Star on Mobie.de but no front bed.
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Hang on i'm heading to Mobile.de

OK back now, it's got a back light out so thats a NO from me, love the body work but the interior is less inspiring but sure it will be quality, Jen would say "it's got a step" (lounge to bathroom) to me Vario always spoil the garage by having the walkway between the two single beds but I am sure that could be sorted and the bed turned transvestite, not a bad package at 8.1 metres though.

Is no front bed a deal breaker Jon as this should go down your lane and only 3.4 tall.

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Who on earth thought that putting a clear sliding door/panel on the toilet shower was a good idea! The way the top of it cuts through one of the ceiling lights isn't a great idea either! The kitchen has one of the small multi sink/cooker units in and I suspect that the kitchen drawers etc would easily come upon as you travel as there appears to be no securing catches on them at all (just normal domestic kitchen units). More importantly there are NO rear travel seats for passengers that I can see so although it may sleep 5+ I don't know how they'd all get there.

It could have been, much, much better if it had been done by someone who really knows and uses a MH.
 
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Who on earth thought that putting a clear sliding door/panel on the toilet shower was a good idea! The way the top of it cuts through one of the ceiling lights isn't a great idea either! The kitchen has one of the small multi sink/cooker units in and I suspect that the kitchen drawers etc would easily come upon as you travel as there appears to be no securing catches on them at all (just normal domestic kitchen units). More importantly there are NO rear travel seats for passengers that I can see so although it may sleep 5+ I don't know how they'd all get there.

It could have been, much, much better if it had been done by someone who really knows and uses a MH.
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I agree. I suspect it was specced by someone who had more money than experience.
 
funflair said:
Hang on i'm heading to Mobile.de

sorted and the bed turned transvestite, not a bad package at 8.1 metres though.

why would you want the bed turned transvestite ???? Are you trying to tell us something ?? ::bigsmile: ::bigsmile: :imoutahere:
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:Grin: Well spotted, in N+B circles that translates as Transverse but it goes back to a factory tour when somebody asked our guide "what layout is that Arto without a windows in this side of the bedroom" so she stuck her head inside the van and declared "ah it is a transvestite bed" with a bit of misinterpretation the German "quer" bett can and did become transvestite.

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CazPaul said:
That looks nice Martin, quality van, rear overhang not too much either.
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Take it back to the factory and spend a few bob bringing it up to date inside and technically and you would have a cracking van, or leave it as is and spend the cash on wild women and drink, I know which I would do;)

Martin
 
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Who on earth thought that putting a clear sliding door/panel on the toilet shower was a good idea! The way the top of it cuts through one of the ceiling lights isn't a great idea either! The kitchen has one of the small multi sink/cooker units in and I suspect that the kitchen drawers etc would easily come upon as you travel as there appears to be no securing catches on them at all (just normal domestic kitchen units). More importantly there are NO rear travel seats for passengers that I can see so although it may sleep 5+ I don't know how they'd all get there.

It could have been, much, much better if it had been done by someone who really knows and uses a MH.
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Yes I guess it changed quite radically at it's refurb in 2018 as up till then it seems to have been used plenty going by the miles.

Martin
 
funflair said:
Take it back to the factory and spend a few bob bringing it up to date inside and technically and you would have a cracking van, or leave it as is and spend the cash on wild women and drink, I know which I would do;)

Martin
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I really like the Star and yes it would go down the lane and even possibly under the camper port 3370mm, but yes it is a little austere inside so possibly not Sue's cup of tea.

The liner is a lot of motor for the money, what would you do to update it Martin?

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Which Jon

The Vario or the Liner?

Martin
 
jongood said:
which one did you mean? I thought you meant the liner.
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I would be tempted to give the Vario back to the factory and spend a few bob making the inside look as good as outside, I think the C liner looks more up to date to start with so is OK and as you say a lot of truck for the money.

I see that Niesmann caravanning have a lot of vans on Mobile.de and some look decent value,

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