PVC - Options for 4 Berth

[adej]

I'm looking at possibly buying a PVC. Would mostly only be used for 2 of us, but occasionally we would need to have another couple of berths. We want to have have a fixed main bed as don't want to be making it up every day.

From what I can see there seem to be two main layout options in PVC's for achieving this:
1. Two double bunk beds at the back of the van. One of them being removable so don't need to carry to round if not needed.
2. One fixed bed at back of van with a pop-up roof with extra bed.

Be interested to hear people's thoughts/experiences with the 2 options.

Or maybe there are other better options than I haven't spotted yet ?

 

[Guigsy]

Dreamer have some good 4 birth layouts that don't need a pop-top.

 

[dash300]

Rapido Dreamer do two 4 Betth PVC's with a drop down front bed with either a rear lounge make up double or permanent rear double.

 

[Soycd]

We have just sold a 2 berth PVC (6m) and are getting another (6.4). I find it difficult to see how 4 people could be in a PVC at once. Two is manageable, 4 just seems a huge stretch. I'm sure it is possible, with a pop top but any other combination would be very difficult I think.

 

[Ernesto]

We looked at this for some time ..before deciding against it.

Biggest issue is payload - when we were looking, a poptop weighed something like an extra 100Kg and makes most PVC’s payload unviable with a 3,5 tonne limit. Add in the weight of 3 people (driver is included in published payload) and some kit for them, and it can be a struggle

We’ve used ours (holidays but mostly festivals) with 4 by being careful with what we took, and using an inflatable awning attached to the wind out awning rail for the second bedroom, which provides extra space as well.

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[TheMachMan]

Where do you put everything as you need twice as much stuff? Sleeping seems the easy but, as lots of 4 berth options available.

 

[Elsie2010]

We have just sold a 2 berth PVC (6m) and are getting another (6.4). I find it difficult to see how 4 people could be in a PVC at once. Two is manageable, 4 just seems a huge stretch. I'm sure it is possible, with a pop top but any other combination would be very difficult I think.

I agree, you don't have the free space as a coachbuilt so what you may gain on the extra beds, you'll no doubt lose out on the internal space
An awning may be an option though, as we had to do that with our van to get that extra space so is doable if prepared to compromise (and possibly pop up an awning)

 

[adej]

We looked at this for some time ..before deciding against it.

Biggest issue is payload - when we were looking, a poptop weighed something like an extra 100Kg and makes most PVC’s payload unviable with a 3,5 tonne limit. Add in the weight of 3 people (driver is included in published payload) and some kit for them, and it can be a struggle

We’ve used ours (holidays but mostly festivals) with 4 by being careful with what we took, and using an inflatable awning attached to the wind out awning rail for the second bedroom, which provides extra space as well.

Thanks for that. Interesting point on the weight. Maybe an inflatable awning will be a better option for odd occasions we need more berths.

 

[Elsie2010]

Thanks for that. Interesting point on the weight. Maybe an inflatable awning will be a better option for odd occasions we need more berths.

You can buy/add in extra rooms in the awning to make a living room and bedroom

 

[dash300]

Thanks for that. Interesting point on the weight. Maybe an inflatable awning will be a better option for odd occasions we need more berths.

Or go for heavy chassis 4250kg as we did.

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[Garfields]

Our van has a four berth option.
Two adults and 2 kids.
I cant really think it would be workable without the addition of an awning other than an occasional night.
For sleeping it would be fine but there is little daytime space for four.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Wildax do a 4 berth Solaris
https://wildaxmotorhomes.com/models/solaris-xl-range/

 

[stuartholmes]

We have just sold a 2 berth PVC (6m) and are getting another (6.4). I find it difficult to see how 4 people could be in a PVC at once. Two is manageable, 4 just seems a huge stretch. I'm sure it is possible, with a pop top but any other combination would be very difficult I think.

Some years go we spent a very wet week in Skye with two under 10yr old children in a Mercedes 207D PVC. It just took thoughtfulness & cooperation.

Bariban (kudos to anyone who remembers them) adults is sideways double made from single seats either side behind the cab, children in bunks along sides at rear - one above sink & cooker, other above wardrobe & portapotti cupboard.

It's all about balancing priorities...

 

[Coolcats]

I'm looking at possibly buying a PVC. Would mostly only be used for 2 of us, but occasionally we would need to have another couple of berths. We want to have have a fixed main bed as don't want to be making it up every day.

From what I can see there seem to be two main layout options in PVC's for achieving this:
1. Two double bunk beds at the back of the van. One of them being removable so don't need to carry to round if not needed.
2. One fixed bed at back of van with a pop-up roof with extra bed.

Be interested to hear people's thoughts/experiences with the 2 options.

Or maybe there are other better options than I haven't spotted yet ?

The Hymer range do 4 berth PVC’s may be useful to look at except these are not bunk beds

 

[Wombles]

If the occasional extra 2 are children have a look at Cabbunk

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[Ernesto]

If bunks are at the back, you often lose one of the (many) PVC benefits of being able to throw the rear doors open and enjoy the early mornings….

 

[stuartholmes]

We have just sold a 2 berth PVC (6m) and are getting another (6.4). I find it difficult to see how 4 people could be in a PVC at once. Two is manageable, 4 just seems a huge stretch. I'm sure it is possible, with a pop top but any other combination would be very difficult I think.

We spent a very wet week in Skye with two under 10yr old children in a Mercedes 207D PVC. It just took thoughtfulness & cooperation.

Bariban (kudos to anyone who remembers them) adults is sideways double made from single seats either side behind the cab, children in bunks along sides at rear - one above sink & cooker, other above wardrobe & portapotti cupboard.

It's all about priorities, difficult but we had as much floorspace as a lot of coachbuilts that have been stuffed with armchairs & American style fridges...