Dedicated Van for Motorhome

[Mixyblob]

Currently sat in an aire looking at all the different coachbuilt motorhomes and I would say that 90% of them have a Sevel made base vehicle.
All of them have a cab which is substantially narrower than the body.
Can anyone explain why no vehicle manufacturer appears to makes a base vehicle the same width as the most popular coachbuilt bodies.
Surely motorhome converters would jump at the chance to produce a more aesthetically pleasing motorhome based on such a vehicle.
Of course there are A class motorhomes but I know absolutely bot all about them and even less about what lurks under their brick shaped exterior. Apologies to all A class owners, no offence meant.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

My favourite looking front end is the Ford base coach-built motorhomes. Like the big bonnet - slighty American look.
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Dethleff now using the Ford ( possibly as Fiat's not available) but the inside trim is all very gothic, and dark.
Mike

 

[Guigsy]

Never heard of that and I suspect that will fail an MOT. Our Hymer A class has three 21" wiper blades that provide a large swept area. What model are you referring to?

Geist. But many mid tier a-classes like Pilote also do it. It's sweeping the same area as the base van. And I'm seated in the same place in relation to the wipers. So I'm pretty sure it covers all the MOT rules. Just there's a good chunk of window to the side of the a pillar that doesn't get swept, which is a bit annoying.

 

[Lenny HB]

Geist. But many mid tier a-classes like Pilote also do it. It's sweeping the same area as the base van. And I'm seated in the same place in relation to the wipers. So I'm pretty sure it covers all the MOT rules. Just there's a good chunk of window to the side of the a pillar that doesn't get swept, which is a bit annoying.

You could fit larger blades but you might need a more powerful wiper motor.

 

[Guigsy]

You could fit larger blades but you might need a more powerful wiper motor.

I did think about that. But the screen height isn't actually much taller. And it wouldn't get me any further sweep to the right without altering the geometry.

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[Lenny HB]

I did think about that. But the screen height isn't actually much taller. And it wouldn't get me any further sweep to the right without altering the geometry.

Have you got a silly RHD van?

 

[BikerJon]

Much easier to drive, nice flat sides easier to get through narrow gaps better viability with a nice large windscreen and you get a nice view of the countryside.
Also flat sides make it easier to reverse into tight spaces.

The driving position is the same as in a coach built steering wheel is exactly the same distance to the front of the vehicle same with the seats same distance from the side of the van. And let's not forget more useable space inside.

When I get in a CB or PVC my first impression is how can anyone drive in such a cramped cab with the windscreen so close.

On our 2nd A Class after the first one decided we didn't want any other type of van and have a 3rd one on order.

"When I get in a CB or PVC my first impression is how can anyone drive in such a cramped cab with the windscreen so close."
Don't ever buy a car then

 

[Guigsy]

"When I get in a CB or PVC my first impression is how can anyone drive in such a cramped cab with the windscreen so close."
Don't ever buy a car then

I'm rarely in a car. Taxis a few times per year. They feel very enclosed and low when I do take trips. You get used to what you use.

 

[Lenny HB]

"When I get in a CB or PVC my first impression is how can anyone drive in such a cramped cab with the windscreen so close."
Don't ever buy a car then

Car is only used for shopping trips I can survive a couple of miles in it.

 

[Folkranger]

No problems with my wipers and only have two but they are 26" & my vans a bit narrower.

Just about to replace my wiper blades. Mine are Bosch and measure 28 inches. I assume the original owner fitted oversize blades.

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[Lenny HB]

Just about to replace my wiper blades. Mine are Bosch and measure 28 inches. I assume the original owner fitted oversize blades.

Just checked they are 28 must have been a typo. I fitted aeroblades.

 

[Folkranger]

Just checked they are 28 must have been a typo. I fitted aeroblades.

I'm after aeroblades too. £24 ON Amazon.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm after aeroblades too. £24 ON Amazon.

I pay a fiver each but my mate does import & distribute them.

 

[Folkranger]

I pay a fiver each but my mate does import & distribute them.

Lucky you