Autotrail Wentworth versus Autocruise Starburst

[frequent fryer]

Hi everybody- I've got my interest down to these two motorhomes. Same year, same mileage give our take, similar layout. Just wondered if anybody has any comments or opinions that might help me choose? Any input greatly appreciated as this will be our first motorhome. Thanks!

 

[SandraL]

Our first van was a 2004 autocruise pioneer renoir, same as a starburst.
Good van. Long wheelbase means big turning circle but small overhang at rear , back axle able to cope easily with rear scooter rack. We were fine on weighbridge even with scooter. Good bathroom and kitchen. Diesel heating worked well but wasnt popular with neighbours in summer parked up close when heating water for a shower. Storage for larger items like chairs took up most of underseat storage unless you have umbrella type fold up seats. Just having 2. 6kg gas was ok as heating diesel. Inboard fresh water tank good in winter but slow filler via special connector. Bed super big.
Sorry cant compare with the Wentworth

 

[lunarman]

Isn't the Wentworth also an Autocruise not an Autotrail?

 

[lunarman]

The Wentworth appears to be the big brother of the Starburst the detail in the links show that the Wentworth is 7mtr long on a 4000kg chassis(requires C1 licence) and a 3ltr engine whereas the Starburst is 6.33mtr long on a 3500kg chassis and a 2.3 ltr engine.

Starburst

Wentworth

 

[worky]

The Wentworth appears to be the big brother of the Starburst the detail in the links show that the Wentworth is 7mtr long on a 4000kg chassis(requires C1 licence) and a 3ltr engine whereas the Starburst is 6.33mtr long on a 3500kg chassis and a 2.3 ltr engine.

hya - l have the 3ltr 160 hp on my Starburst 2008 and have had it from new. Great van having done 97000 miles in it.

cheers

Clyde

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[frequent fryer]

Thanks everybody! You've all been helpful.. lunarman - yes the Wentworth is an Autocruise (my husband kindly supplied me with the wrong information!!). Do you think the length of the van is important if you're not used to driving a big vehicle? Or is the difference between the two vehicles negligible?