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08/10/2009 at 4:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 08/10/2009
.....I think Stealth have got a fatal flaw in their designs - the main seating area is in the middle of the van, so the only views and light come from 2 side windows, with both ends of the van being effectively solid walls.......

My first thought on seeing the layout - a coffin on wheels!
I would think that you wouldn't much less view from a prison cell...

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08/10/2009 at 6:25pm
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Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 08/10/2009
I think Stealth have got a fatal flaw in their designs - the main seating area is in the middle of the van, so the only views and light come from 2 side windows, with both ends of the van being effectively solid walls.

I just can't see that working at all - maybe it is better in the flesh but I doubt it...

That was my thoughts at first. However, there have been continental 'vans with no front window and a rear washroom (essentially the reverse of the Stealth layout) and they seemed to sell.

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08/10/2009 at 8:19pm
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Where does the telly & dining table go. With a table up you won't get into the bedroom.


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Quote: Originally posted by dianebb72 on 08/10/2009
I asked our local dealer if they be stocking and he didn't seem to know that much about them, asked us who made them and then said no. 
I see you were able to find yet another salesman with in depth knowledge of the industry he works in. How do these people survive in their jobs??????

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09/10/2009 at 8:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 08/10/2009

 

Good on them for trying to do something different - the problem is, does anyone want different?

Caravan design may be considered to be in a rut but that is possibly because the best layouts have already been worked out. I think Stealth have got a fatal flaw in their designs - the main seating area is in the middle of the van, so the only views and light come from 2 side windows, with both ends of the van being effectively solid walls.

I just can't see that working at all - maybe it is better in the flesh but I doubt it...

 


         That's a really good point about the view and the light.  They should have had

         you on the design team!   Also if you have an awning up, you will only be able

         to see out one side.



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10/10/2009 at 7:53am
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They should be easy to spot!

(Photo credit to Tony from Suffolk)

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10/10/2009 at 8:24am
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I am going to buy one, put some flashing LED on the front and call it Knight Rider17

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04/1/2010 at 3:20pm
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The new Glossy Silver Stealth nosecone front will be on display at the NEC Boat & Caravan Show in February 2010

Since Dunster House, a successful, long established British company launched the new ʻStealthʼ caravan at the NEC in October 2009, they have received mixed reviews on the unique black nose cone. Therefore to try to appeal to everyoneʼs needs, Dunster House have now launch a brand new glossy silver/grey nose cone alongside their existing black, which will be on display at the NEC Boat & Caravan Show, Stand 5205A in February 2010.

Production is successfully underway at Dunster Houseʼs Flixborough factory in preparation to meet delivery in the New Year for orders already placed since the previous show and looking forward to showing off their complete production models at the NEC in February.

“After a successful launch weʼll be showing Stealth again at the Boat and Caravan Show, stand 5205A and weʼll be launching our new Gloss Silver/Grey nosecone option to give choice to those who find our black nosecone too radical! The February show gives us the chance to show Production models rather than the pre-production models at the October show. Also the models on display in February will show the Graphite Grey internal doors, the alternative to the Indigo internal doors.”

Where can you buy the Stealth?

Dunster House has a unique approach to selling, in that they will be manufacturing and selling the caravans to consumers with no dealers. They can buy their caravan, at Caravan shows, phone, go online direct to the Stealth website or visit one of their showrooms in Bedford, Beds and Flixborough, near Sc**thorpe.

For added convenience – at home annual service and delivery optional The caravan can be delivered direct to your door or you can pick them up at the Flixborough site. At Dunster House, the delivery charge is optional, so if you collect it from the showsite, you make a saving. Plus for added convenience, Dunster House go to the customerʼs home and do the Annual service there rather than having to arrange delivery to the dealer – saving the customer time to enjoy their caravan

For more details on the Stealth caravan, you can read this thread, the article here, or direct to the Stealth website

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 Sorry not my cup if tea at all!

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Black??? I thought that was a joke when i first spotted pictures of them.

Imagine the heat... Does their insurance cover burns to 3rd parties that accidently touched the surface after it has been in the sun for a while?



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Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 10/10/2009

They should be easy to spot!

(Photo credit to Tony from Suffolk)

Mr UM




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YUK!

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I hope the production vans are better finished than the "Prototypes they had on view at the NEC"

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Colour of the nosecone doesn't really matter - it's still overpriced with a c**p layout!



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Hi all, I was just wondering about towing the stealth caravan at night,and making a left or right hand turn at a juntion with on comming traffic would they be able to see the broad side of the van on dark roads or rainy nights,when visability is very poor, if not it would trully be a stealth van, John

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WHY is it black though? Minging. Likewise a crap layout.



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