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We are returning from the states where we had a 29foot internal space trailer caravan and are looking for something here!!

No we do not want this length and are very aware how narrow english country lanes are so have been looking at the Activ 495 partly because of the option of a 6th bunk in the back room, we liked the U shaped dining area for lots of people and the absence of a fixed carpet.

Does anybody have any experience of this caravan? We would purchase an awning to give greater space.

Many thanks

Ruth

hi looks a nice caravan,just had a look at two sites and the price differs by 100's.worth a check.and welcome to ukcs as well.12890 + 13540

http://www.geistvehicleleisure.co.uk/caravan_ak495.html

Hi Ruth,

My family's not as large as yours now, just my wife and I, and although I've never owned a Geist, I have been taking a very keen interest in a Geist XK 565. It's attraction to us is the twin fixed beds, end bathroom and solid build quality, all on a single axle.

We were recently at the Birmingham NEC Caravan and Motorhome Show, where we saw many very nice caravans but the only one to meet the above requirements, particularly with respect to twin fixed beds and end bathroom on single axle, was the Geist XK 565.

However, the overriding impression I got was that it was a very desireable quality caravan to have, only marred by my wifes wishes of having light wood veneer finish rather than dark wood of the XK 565 interior panel work.

The upshot of it all is that, Geist seem to have their finger on the pulse of what caravaners want, earlier than British manufacturers do.

I hope this is of some interest to you, and helps your decision making.

Regards Roger

We have just bought a new Geist Aktiv 495 from Elite Caravans as they bought 60 last year and had about 6 left and are selling them for 8.5K.

The quality is great and the bunk beds for the kids are wide and rock solid, the children love the bedroom area also. There is plenty of room to eat as a family at the front end table and the front converts into a spaciuos double / king size bed.

If anything we would have liked a tiny bit more workspace but compromised on this for the other advantages

Andy