Favourite van under 6m? (1 Viewer)

[Jac Sprat]

Getting goggle eyes from watching so many YouTubes looking for the perfect van for us then realised I haven't asked you guys. Maybe you have some suggestions.
Our wants:
Low line, can't have an over cab bed. And prefer storage space.
Fixed transverse (or otherwise) bed. If it can come up then fine but we would mostly leave it down. This bed can't really have steps up to it as I am accident prone and husband has Parkinson's. Not badly so far but we are looking to the future and need to avoid potential hazards. Outdoor steps are ok as we are wide awake then and always hold the rail going in and out.
Would like LHD and LPG.
Would love a garage where our bicycles can go but understand that usually means a high bed which we can't have. Don't mind strapping them on the back too.much.
Quite a decent kitchen re storage space would be appreciated but don't need oven or microwave as I do all the cooking on an iron skillet on the hob. Decent size fridge would also be appreciated being vegan I store lots of fresh veg.
Reason for going small is for narrow roads so not too wide either.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

[busby]

Your asking for quite a bit from a sub 6 m van,,I have a 5 m Autosleeper Symbol,,,2 decent singles,,decent kitchen,,small loo/shower,,,Storage enhanced with a couple of boxes on the back with cycles above them..Suits us but we are not all the same,,BUSBY

 

[Jac Sprat]

The fixed bed is a must and actually good winterisation which I forgot but I can compromise on most other things

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[rangi]

As for "narrow" the VW Cab T5 is the "thinnest" , however the bulk behind is the same. Our 2 berth Clubman GL is only 5.3 mtrs, but it'll not meet your requirements as for interior stuff, particularly Storage (oh! we have a T4 by the way)

Happy hunting anyway

 

[Northernraider]

Fixed bed in a 6 metre van is a big ask, doesn't leave a lot of room for much else

 

[vwalan]

chassis cab and box and kit your own out is the best way.
make it to suit yourself . and cheaper.

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[CazPaul]

Winterisation will be difficult depending on how well winterised you want it, fresh tank inside is a must.

Could be a plan to buy your own panel van and get it converted to your spec, downside is always the resale value though.

 

[Mikeco]

This is my favourite.

 

[Infinity31]

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[CazPaul]

This is my favourite.
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Any inside pics Mike, looks nice from the outer.

 

[CazPaul]

The dreamer D42 is a lovely van, separate shower too when you swing the wardrobe away

 

[RogerThat]

This is my favourite.

Lol, are you slightly biased by any chance

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[Mikeco]

Lol, are you slightly biased by any chance

Definitely.

 

[Mikeco]

Any inside pics Mike, looks nice from the outer.

Don't wish to bore you but,

 

[CazPaul]

Lovely, I could do with one as nice, you selling soon are you

Fresh tank inside is it? Winterised?

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[gerry mcg]

we have a Globecar 600L Revolution which is 6m, 3500kg, 2.0m wide, with a 2mx2m rear bed and we carry our bikes inside under the bed, which raises on a powered belt system. fully winterised.

 

[Mikeco]

Lovely, I could do with one as nice, you selling soon are you

Fresh tank inside is it? Winterised?

After having 5 other vans including a Burstner and Chausson this is what we are left with, cost me around £26,000 to do including buying a new Van. Very well insulated but tanks are underslung as I have no intention of going anywhere near snow. Will be using it in Spain from Oct until March so works fine for that.
All the big manufacturers do the same layout but it would cost quite a bit more than it cost me.

 

[g3cwi]

Elddis Majestic 125 seems to fit the bill.

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[Wagoneer]

We had a 2002 Hymer 544, A-class cab, 6m long with drop-down bed. I occasionally used the single (floor level) couch for sleeping which was comfortable.

Slightly wider by 30cm than a panel van conversion. Kitchen very roomy with smallish fridge under worktop. Cycles on rear bike rack. Good lounging space.

Models from 2006 were slightly longer at 6.5m but with bigger fridge (separate fridge/freezer).

Might be an option if you are prepared to use the drop-down bed.

 

[Steve N Tracy]

Dethleffs Globus I1 2 doubles the rear one has a pull out step that the other half manages quite easily after a double hip replacment, large fridge, large garage quite narrow and weighs 3342 kg fully laden full fuel, water, + 2 electric bikes in garage.
http://www.dethleffs.co.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/allgemein/panoramen/gb_i_1_2017/gb_i_1_2017.html

 

[busby]

Don't wish to bore you but,View attachment 183476 View attachment 183478 View attachment 183479

Is there a decent lounge where you can stretch out??BUSBY.

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[Mikeco]

Is there a decent lounge where you can stretch out??BUSBY.

Not as such but both front seats turn round and I put my feet on the facing travel seats. Prefer to have the rear traverse fixed bed as we use it for 6 months in Spain.

 

[juleshe]

Another vote for the Westfalia Amundsen 540. Had ours a few months now. Superb quality, diesel heating and water heating giving extra storage in garage as no large gas bottles required and very comfy fixed bed with Froli spring system.

 

[busby]

Not as such but both front seats turn round and I put my feet on the facing travel seats. Prefer to have the rear traverse fixed bed as we use it for 6 months in Spain.

Just shows how we all prefer different layouts,,We like the two six foot sofas that our van provides for the dark long evenings in Spain in the winter,,and the decent sized kitchen. Only takes a couple of mins to make beds up at night...BUSBY.

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[Ralph-n-Bev]

This is our favourite
https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/rb-panel-van-conversion-begins.100614/
We couldn't find it so Ralph made it.
Perfect.
For us

 

[MR. FUSION]

The Benimar mileo 201 may fit your bill with its party piece raising and lowering rear bed (according to what is in the garage). Could well be my next van !!!

 

[MR. FUSION]

Fixed bed in a 6 metre van is a big ask, doesn't leave a lot of room for much else

Well apart from a shower, toilet, large garage, two passenger seats, kitchen and table.....https://www.motorhomes.co.uk/motorhomes-for-sale/carado/t/132/1414/

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[Northernraider]

Well apart from a shower, toilet, large garage, two passenger seats, kitchen and table.....https://www.motorhomes.co.uk/motorhomes-for-sale/carado/t/132/1414/

Yeah but there's a difference between compact and uncomfortable and comfortable

 

[Langtoftlad]

At the risk of tedious repetition...
Wildax Aurora... fixed bed, under storage, wet room, etc etc.
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/18e7d2_450470370bda4b6eac6637e46e5088e3.pdf

As an aside, consider a towbar and towbar mounted bike rack as an option rather than a back panel/door one... if only for lifting bikes to a lower height.

 

[MR. FUSION]

Yeah but there's a difference between compact and uncomfortable and comfortable

Depends on your idea of comfortable, my idea of uncomfortable is a VW camper with no toilet & shower.......

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