- Jul 30, 2023
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- Funster No
- 97,734
- MH
- Chausson
We bought our third van first and love it to bits - a Chausson 640 Premium. But getting a last chance to raid the pension pot and more time to travel. Ours is 4 years old, so only 3 years habitation warranty left and feel we should sell soon. Getting very good offers for part exchange, as its in 'immaculate' condition and only 14K on the clock.
Have looked & looked to find a rival that gives us the essential things and now considering trading in for same model new, but spec'd up a bit. Are there other suggestions we could look at before we take this easy option?
We love:
Downsides are:
We usually go for EHU, but would spec a new one up with lithium battery, larger solar panel and air con unit. Rapido 606F looked in the running until we realised the solid hinged bathroom door invades kitchen and makes van feel small. Roller door is much better. Adria Matrix GT looked good till measured up storage space, and then had to move & store the lounge seat pads to get the electric bed down. We want a fairly local dealership rather than long treks to get a tiny part fixed, so rare breeds are not an option.
Any ideas?
Have looked & looked to find a rival that gives us the essential things and now considering trading in for same model new, but spec'd up a bit. Are there other suggestions we could look at before we take this easy option?
We love:
- open plan, light and airy feel inside only 7m
- huge luxurious drop down bed. Why have 30% of van space unused all day?
- essential walk-through dog kennel (sorry - garage) large enough for our 2 dogs and all the other bits
- masses of kitchen space, with electric hob in addition to 2 gas burners, huge fridge freezer and overall storage capacity.
- low level step in for us and the dogs.
Downsides are:
- only 1 x 6kg gas locker
- low grey waste drainpipe can snag on kerbs in car parks
We usually go for EHU, but would spec a new one up with lithium battery, larger solar panel and air con unit. Rapido 606F looked in the running until we realised the solid hinged bathroom door invades kitchen and makes van feel small. Roller door is much better. Adria Matrix GT looked good till measured up storage space, and then had to move & store the lounge seat pads to get the electric bed down. We want a fairly local dealership rather than long treks to get a tiny part fixed, so rare breeds are not an option.
Any ideas?