Elddis 155 Alternative with Automatic Gearbox?

[carn9698]

Model recommendations please for a compact width automatic gearbox motorhome with fixed bed(french or island) with twin front lounge settees?

Elddis 155 seems to tick many boxes, but I believe that model does come with an automatic gearbox.

Also wonder about the under french bed storage of the Eldiss 155, so might consider an island bed alternative if that could be found in a compact width? Looking to inside store 2 small folding bicycles under a fixed bed if possible.

 

[Lenny HB]

You are going to need a van on a Fiat/Mercedes or Ford to get an auto box.
Not much storage space with a French bed, island bed gives a reasonable size garage but can be a bit tight for bikes. Twin singles gives the best storage.
Twin side sofas are not very popular most of the major manufacturers have dropped that layout only Brit converters do them now.

 

[carn9698]

You are going to need a van on a Fiat/Mercedes or Ford to get an auto box.
Not much storage space with a French bed, island bed gives a reasonable size garage but can be a bit tight for bikes. Twin singles gives the best storage.
Twin side sofas are not very popular most of the major manufacturers have dropped that layout only Brit converters do them now.

Thanks Lenny,
Maybe we could work with just 1 front sofa. My wife will want a double bed, so I will start looking at island beds with bigger storage.
Good fun looking at various layouts, but better to canvas the experienced opinions on this forum I believe. Should save me time.

 

[faz55]

Model recommendations please for a compact width automatic gearbox motorhome with fixed bed(french or island) with twin front lounge settees?

Elddis 155 seems to tick many boxes, but I believe that model does come with an automatic gearbox.

Also wonder about the under french bed storage of the Eldiss 155, so might consider an island bed alternative if that could be found in a compact width? Looking to inside store 2 small folding bicycles under a fixed bed if possible.

The Elddis a encore 250 has an island bed so saves that middle of the night climb over

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Some of the "Island Beds" also have a height adjustable feature, but you'd have to establish the maximum height of what you may want to store in the "Garage" area.
Mike.

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[ontheroadagain]

might consider an island bed alternative if that could be found in a compact width

Adria Compact SC.
Only 2.12m wide.
Available in automatic.
It has a front dinette (which perhaps isn't what you want).