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04/9/2013 at 10:47pm
Location: Sevenoaks Kent
Outfit: Adria Adorra
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Wow for some reason the thread didn't refresh great to have so many replies and so many things to look into now.
We aren't looking for new or modern per se, more "well built" and would rather have something we can modify to suit us and we wouldn't want to do that to a new van.
Jasie, sorry to hear you were in the same position I have to admit it has rather shocked us.
I have to admit we saw a 5 berth geist for sale that "looked" nice as well.
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05/9/2013 at 6:32pm
Location: BlackCountry
Outfit: Honda CRV & Bailey Pageant Provence
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We are looking for something similar, we love the Avondale Dart 630, a very light van for a twin axle but want something a bit newer.
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06/9/2013 at 8:47pm
Location: Worcestershire
Outfit: Swift Charisma 565
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We have a swift charisma 565 which has triple bunks with extra side bed if you need it and double for the front. Very nice trim level - luxury tbh. We love it and it works well for us and our three young boys. Approx £11-12K for 2009/10 model. Highly recommended. Oh and is single axle - we tow with a Freelander 2.
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06/9/2013 at 11:31pm
Location: Southwest
Outfit: Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X
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If you want a very good family 5 berth van with a bunk over the rear double & a lovely bathroom setup with a seperate walk in shower cubicle go and have a look at the Bailey Pageant Provence. Either the Series 5,6 or 7. The series 5 & 6 both have an L shape front lounge & the Series 7 has a double dinette layout, all have the same bunk setup & the same side bathroom with the lovely shower. We've had the Series 5 & a Series 7 & they're all lovely vans.
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08/9/2013 at 8:03am
Location: West Midlands
Outfit: Avondale Dart 556-6
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this is a very dangerous thread............ well it is for my hubby's wallet!! why is it, when your more than happy with your van, something comes along and 'tickles' your fancy!! what are peoples opinions on the lowest triple bunk for kids to sleep? looks a bit 'enclosed' for me, but do the kids object?
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08/9/2013 at 8:20am
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles Sport & S-Max
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Do please let me know if anyone hunting comes across a 4, 5 or 6 berth van with fixed bunks AND a big shower compartment separate from the loo and sink - I NEEEEED one and can't find it in anything other than twin axle or so new I can't afford it.
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08/9/2013 at 8:41am
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Elddis Avante 636
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Quote: Originally posted by owennicki on 08/9/2013
this is a very dangerous thread............ well it is for my hubby's wallet!! why is it, when your more than happy with your van, something comes along and 'tickles' your fancy!! what are peoples opinions on the lowest triple bunk for kids to sleep? looks a bit 'enclosed' for me, but do the kids object?
It's great for younger kids, we only really used ours when a friend joined the kids but it was very popular as a den as they crawl in there and play. Having said that my older niece who is very tall slept in it and was very comfortable.
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08/9/2013 at 10:25am
Location: South Yorkshire
Outfit: Elddis Avante 586 2017
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Quote: Originally posted by owennicki on 08/9/2013
this is a very dangerous thread............ well it is for my hubby's wallet!! why is it, when your more than happy with your van, something comes along and 'tickles' your fancy!! what are peoples opinions on the lowest triple bunk for kids to sleep? looks a bit 'enclosed' for me, but do the kids object?
We have the adria 6 berth with triple fixed bunks and it's great! The bunks are huge! 2 yo, is on the bottom, 12 yo, in the middle and 11yo on the top. They love their bunks. Yes the headroom isn't huge but my kids are more than happy. It's great not having to make the beds up for them every night. No only that, but if they are misbehaving they can be sent to their bunk and they are out of the way, especially if you draw the curtain ;0) haha! Ours also has the nice big shower room. Same one as sunshinetours. Love it!
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08/9/2013 at 2:46pm
Location: Somerset
Outfit: Bailey Olympus 540-5
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We have the Bailey Olympus 540-5. We find it us perfect for us, 2 adults, 2 children. Although it is a 5 berth as dinette makes into single bed I could imagine it being small for 5. The bunks are great head room wise as there are only 2 fixed bunks. We compared it to 3 tier bunks where I would say bottom bunk is very limited indeed. Wash room is best I have seen in a single axel van. Build quality I think is good. No problems with ours, I would highly recommend.
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08/9/2013 at 5:21pm
Location: Norfolk
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We've just bought today (eek!) an Ace Jubliee Courier 6 berth. Fixed bunks but no separate shower cubicle.
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09/1/2014 at 12:45pm
Location: west yorks
Outfit: Vango inspire 600xl 5m bell tent
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I would opt for the coachman 570/6, or the pastiche 525/4,great vans.
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