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Subject Topic: New van double dinette layout Post Reply Post New Topic
08/4/2012 at 7:57am
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Jeep G-Cherokee Adria Adiva 642UP
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Hi

We are looking for a new van, must have double dinette layout (central shower & toilet) preferably with reasonable length front seating and back with one side long enough to be used as a single and the other as a mini dining area (two seats plus a table).

Does anyone know of vans that have this set up?

We have found one so far but it's a six berth (there's only 3 of us) and MTPLM of 1600 kg. Experienced towers so a 85%+ match for our Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't a worry (1820kg kerbweight) but it's an old lady (1997) with lpg conversion and don't want the engine to struggle.

I know we can reduce payload but feel a 6 berth's bunk structures is a lot of weight to carry for no benefit. FYI it's an Avondale Argente 650/6 2004 priced with a dealer at £7k - a bit high imho.

Ideas? Will probably also need to be early to mid 2000s model as upper end of the budget is circa £8,000.

Thanks


08/4/2012 at 10:19am
 Location: Berkshire
 Outfit: No current outfit
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Not sure if its fits your exact requirements but maybe look at a Bailey Pageant Provence. Ours is the series 6 so has the L Shaped front lounge but the series 7 that came after this has the front parellel seats which are long enough for use as 2 x singles. The rear can then be a small dining area or converts into a double bed with bunk above (or 2 small children singles which is what we use ours for). It also has the mid bathroom with seperate shower and is well under your weight requirements.



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08/4/2012 at 10:56am
 Location: barnsley south yorks
 Outfit: 2012 coachman amara 550 5 ford kuga
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check caravan finder they have all layouts and where you can purchase from

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08/4/2012 at 12:15pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
 Outfit: Compas Rally 634
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We have the double dinette layout, ours is an Ace Celebration, the Ace Jubilee is the same van ( ours was a dealers special) we use the rear dinette as a fixed bed as it will take a full size double matress.

We have had this van for a few years noe and have been very pleased with it, the front dinette has full sizedseating also. weight is 1450kg so not to heavy.



08/4/2012 at 12:39pm
 Location: Lancashire
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There is normaly three of us,one is a child of 8 .we have a bailey 500/5 with a dinette at both ends.the rear one has a full folding door that can be shut off at night.he usually has a full size bed to himself.
MTPLM is 1272 kgs "......for looking see

Www.caravanfinder.co.uk

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08/4/2012 at 2:04pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Jeep G-Cherokee Adria Adiva 642UP
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Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Caravanfinder is good for layouts but there doesn't seem to be any way to select a particular van to search for or a region of the country or am I missing something?


09/4/2012 at 1:55pm
 Location: Scotland
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Anyone know of any older Adria's in this layout?


19/4/2012 at 11:28am
 Location: Lincolnshire
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Mature student are you still looking for a caravan, ors is the layout you are looking for and we are having to give up caravaning due to health reasons, if you are it may be worth a chat.


19/4/2012 at 6:55pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Lunar Conquest 556
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There aren't many about nowadays brand new but the one you want to look at is the Lunar 556. Smaller front lounge (but still suitable for a double bed), Large rear lounge with seats suitable as single beds (in fact it's a six berth with pullout bunks over the two rear seats but we never use them). It also has a great kitchen and fantastic bathroom with separate shower (although obviously a little small). All on a single axle but at 1498 mtplm not one of the lighter vans today.


19/4/2012 at 7:21pm
 Location: Midlands
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does the caravan finder link not offer a vans for sale, against your specific layout requirement(once found?)

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