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Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 11/10/2007

The Coachman caravans were on the top of my wish list when we were buying a 2007 van this time last year.

Unfortunately, they got struck off my list because I didn't like the (cheap) ladder slats they used on the under-seat boxes.  I much preferred the sprung beechwood slats with hinged tops that were used in the Swift Group vans.  I see that Bailey have gone over to these now too.

It might sound like a small point - but the comfort of the seats/beds was a priority for me.

Maybe they've changed them for 2008?

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we have just bought a new pastiche 470 2 berth L shape kitchen i love it its so pretty and cozy we have been out in it twice, i cant wait for our next trip.

 the only problem was we kept our porch and full awning and they are a bit short due to the hight of the pastiche. we can just manage but it is annoying me and if i could part ex my awning i would.

Have just bought a new 2009 Amara and it's the best van we've owned.

The build quality is significantly better than other makes (we've owned both Swift and Bailey) and whilst heavier wouldn't consider anything else now we've had a few weeks in it.

The surveys speak for themselves and Coachman being a small company have excellent reputation for their product. 

The only thing I didn't like on the 2009 Amara is the uninspiring external graphics, but decided to live with it as everything else material ticked all the boxes!