Posted on 09/05/2023 23:33
Hi All
We’ve sold the caravan and are searching for a MH, without much success.
We’re searching for a sub 7m length (the shorter the better) with a rear washroom and garage and a payload of 500kg or more, plus the ability to actually meet axle limits. Payloads seem generally very low. Whilst sub 3500kg would be a preferred bonus, we’re flexible on MTPLM. Suggestions please ?
Posted on 10/05/2023 14:31 by GEandGJEHave a look at the Roller team T-Line 590, it has a rear wash room and a rear side garage.
Posted on 11/05/2023 21:15
The 590 in T line and Pegaso are what we’re looking for, but the payload is 328 unfortunately. There is an option to upgrade to 3650 giving a 478 payload. We’re considering this as we like the van, but have seen others such as Chausson 640 which is our preferred layout but the payload is 361.
Posted on 10/05/2023 09:21 byOn the other hand...
A good friend has drawn my attention to this offering from Frankia which does seem to fit the bill. The 'design trick' is that the washroom is actually ahead of the garage but the space where a (say) transverse bed would be placed is used for a very large wardrobe, meaning the washroom becomes a huge dressing room.
Posted on 11/05/2023 19:31 by young thomasIn this Autotrader list, look for P626D or P696D (p is for pacific and means normal Ducato coachbuilt cab in Pilote speak). They are two versions of the layout you seek. The 696 is longer.
then there is the A class version G690D (g is for galaxy and means A class cab in Pilote speak).
https://configurator.pilote-motorhome.uk/page-choix-04.php?typecc=integral&lg=2&implant=D
Posted on 11/05/2023 21:15 by onepjgThe 590 in T line and Pegaso are what we’re looking for, but the payload is 328 unfortunately. There is an option to upgrade to 3650 giving a 478 payload. We’re considering this as we like the van, but have seen others such as Chausson 640 which is our preferred layout but the payload is 361.
Posted on 11/05/2023 22:36 by onepjgHi young thomas
The P696D is exactly what we’re after, to a T…..except the price as we’re looking at up-to £70k. This appears to be a new model line so nothing second hand about yet. Do you know if there was a similar model before this one ?
Posted on 12/05/2023 07:56
This was the 'pioneer' of the drop down bed at the front with garage and washroom at the rear...
this one is used...may be able to haggle something to your budget👍
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202305026910390?advertising-location=at_motorhomes&include-delivery-option=on&make=BURSTNER&model=IXEO%20680%20G&postcode=BA160RS&price-from=50000&price-to=100000&sort=relevance&fromsra
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Posted on 12/05/2023 07:56 by young thomasThis was the 'pioneer' of the drop down bed at the front with garage and washroom at the rear...
this one is used...may be able to haggle something to your budget👍
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202305026910390?advertising-location=at_motorhomes&include-delivery-option=on&make=BURSTNER&model=IXEO%20680%20G&postcode=BA160RS&price-from=50000&price-to=100000&sort=relevance&fromsra
Posted on 07/08/2023 16:23
Quite a number of outfitters of LWB vans (5.34m) - Ford Transit Custom; VW Transporter, are fitting a Thetford toilet at the rear and a shower capability but they are "out-in-the-open" and not in a washroom and so it depends on how much you need these versus being on sites with theses facilities. These vans are usually at 3000kg with about 250kg payload.
As an option instead of a garage I have gone for a Thule rear carrier (towball mounted) that takes 2 or 3 bikes, or a cargo box and one bike (80kg max, carrier + box + bikes + box). I take of the whole carrier off on arrival and leave it on site for when out on day trips.
As an example of such vans, see:
https://www.westfalia-mobil.com/0downloaddocs/2023/JVK_EN_2023-EN_bd.pdf
Posted on 07/08/2023 17:30
Racks and boxes on the back are fine but you will get charged when using a ferry. We much prefer to have all our kit inside the van.
a rear bike/motorcycle garage was a number one requirement when we moved to a German MH.
To ONEPJG, we run our 6.4M Compactline i138 easily at 3.5t complete with full water, gas, e-bikes, outdoor kit, BBQ etc. etc.
I know it's not quite the same layout but we are 6.4M with bikes (inside) and a 696D will be at least 7.75m with an additional rack for bikes and/or box. Plenty of used examples at sensible (for modern times) prices.
that's a pretty big difference which will affect a few things, parking, rear axle weight, ferry cost, kit stored in 'weather', etc.
Posted on 07/08/2023 17:30 by young thomasRacks and boxes on the back are fine but you will get charged when using a ferry. We much prefer to have all our kit inside the van.
a rear bike/motorcycle garage was a number one requirement when we moved to a German MH.
To ONEPJG, we run our 6.4M Compactline i138 easily at 3.5t complete with full water, gas, e-bikes, outdoor kit, BBQ etc. etc.
I know it's not quite the same layout but we are 6.4M with bikes (inside) and a 696D will be at least 7.75m with an additional rack for bikes and/or box. Plenty of used examples at sensible (for modern times) prices.
that's a pretty big difference which will affect a few things, parking, rear axle weight, ferry cost, kit stored in 'weather', etc.
onepjg
Motorhomer from Kent