Drop down double bed

ClubMember9AFDA8904E replied on 08/02/2018 17:56

ClubMember9AFDA8904E

Posted on 08/02/2018 17:56

Just out of curiosity - how do you all find the drop down double bed (above the cab type) in many MHs? Are they designed for two adults or children - thinking of the maximum weights. Can't find any specific details in brochures etc, but would welcome your findings where you have one fitted.

Motive for the question - We're considering changing to MH and want to keep the overall length under 6.5/7m but want a good size lounge seating area with a good size toilet/shower. Quite happy to sleep on 'bed length' lounge seats individually, but like the idea of having a bed made up, tucked away during travelling leaving the lounge seats available.

Appreciate its a bit 'how long is a bit of string' question as I guess some manufactures have varying specifications. What are the pros and cons youve found?

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QFour replied on 28/04/2019 15:50

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QFour

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Posted on 28/04/2019 15:50

I second the advice to go continental. Our first MH was a Swift and we swiftly sold it, as it was a pile of rubbish.

we now have an A Class Ecovip Laika and it’s wonderful.

young thomas replied on 28/04/2019 20:26

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young thomas

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Posted on 25/04/2019 10:51 by MalcMc

Hi Paul & Cheryl, we recently bought a Roller team T590 (new) spent months looking at variants our spec was Like yours, under 6m, drop down bed (electric), we have used on 3 trips so far 9 nights and am 100% happy, can leave bed fully made up with ladder, Still walk under, basic advice has to be look at as many as possible, we did look at A class, but the boss did not like the layout, its such a personal thing, good luck. Malc

Posted on 28/04/2019 20:26

Malc, I thought there was an AClass version of your van, (Pegaso?) same layout except the bed is over the cab seats not the lounge?

this little gem has received many plaudits already

young thomas replied on 28/04/2019 20:28

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young thomas

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Posted on 28/04/2019 15:50 by QFour

I second the advice to go continental. Our first MH was a Swift and we swiftly sold it, as it was a pile of rubbish.

we now have an A Class Ecovip Laika and it’s wonderful.

Posted on 28/04/2019 20:28

UK manufacturers have been in the drop down bed business for five minutes, the continentals nearly 40 years...

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