Hi It's because the electrics tend to be plugged in on the opposite side to the habitation door. This means they're out of the way and don't get under foot.
I have just been to the motorhome show at Newark. Most of the vans on offer have this awful miserable grey colour inside just like this one so I will be keeping my Swift bolero 682 FB another year
@@kennuff2 Actually the difference between UK and Continental motorhome kitchens is vast, also between one manufacture and another. A lot of UK vans now have no microwave.
@@NickWhaleMotorhomes Yes we noticed the lack of microwaves at the Newark show last week. We use to winter at Calpe in our van but not now so were looking for a bit smaller motorhome or even a panel van conversion but were disappointed with what was on offer.
Thank you to the team at Nick Whale for taking the time to make this and to cover both vehicles is brilliant. Andy and Dan have done a fantastic job! We’re in Norfolk this week so we’ll be in touch when we’re back.
Hi Alan If you follow this link, it will give you all the information on towing from Coachman: www.coachman.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/motorhome-travel-master-handbook-2023-1.pdf
I think the empty space at the back is a bit wasted. With some adjustment it could be used to store the spare cushions or other stuff. Overall a great layout anyway
Always liked the Pulsar. Wildax seem to like fitting the internal blinds upside down, imo. The sliding window in the offside sliding door is likely to generate some wind noise, if only they fitted it the same as the other door. Looks like the bed cushions take up a lot of the storage space. No roof vent/fan over kitchen area. Would be great as a day van.
This is why there are so many motorhome and van conversion layouts. What works for one person doesn't work for another. It's not that it's wrong, just wrong for you.
@@IanSimpson-Hawkins Our sales team will be working across a few of our franchises, which ones will be updated closer to the time. We will also be open back at base in Evesham throughout the show. Should you wish to know which stands our salesmen will be on I'd recommend ringing us at asking just before the show kicks off!
CORRECTION: At 7 minutes 58 seconds, Andy states that the M-Star is "plated at 8,330 Kg" - This is WRONG. It is actually plated at 3,880Kg. We apologise for this, and Andy has had a telling off! 🙂
Hi, the benches are that long so they can be used as two single berths instead of a double if you wish. The bathroom does have a separate shower cubicle too.
Nice to see a decent living area for rainy days (long sofa and swivel chairs) and a sofa with a view out of the side door, but that bed looks too narrow to be comfortable for 2. Maybe transverse bed with the washroom opposite the kitchen would be an alternative use of space 👍
My thought exactly - such a big van to have such a narrow bed. And I loved the sofa but presumably means no ability to carry passengers. Would be a palace for a solo traveller - in fact too much space for one but just wouldnt work for two in that bed.
Hi Chris The bed is deceptively large and gives the opportunity for the washroom to slot in next to it. Everything is based on your needs but it does work really well.
@@NickWhaleMotorhomesNot really, I just checked the website and bed is 120cm at the widest end, which is exacly the same as a California Ocean. A real squeeze for two but it is do-able. The compromise makes sense on a short wheelbase 5m long Cali but something this big its a bad design to not have a wider bed. Plus the bed is only that width at the top - it tapers to what looks like 80cm at the bottom, so someones feet are going to be falling out of the bed!
@@MadBerks-nk4yq it all depends on your perspective and what's important to you. That's why they make so many different layouts. What works for one, doesn't work for everyone.
Absolutely fantastic van and review but, jeez, you need to look at your prices mate - there’s a few dealers you can get brand new LT’s (with and without drop-down bed) and MQ’s for nearly 13 grand less than you’re charging. The market is, slowly, changing - forecourt’s are getting full of new stock.
Hi Chrisp The price depends greatly on the spec, the van may be the same basic layout but the spec can be vastly different. We'd always look to do something for you on the price though, give us a call and we'll see what we can do.
I really like these layouts but in reality the options I would get is being cramped in the rear bed or cramped in the front bed since I doubt either would accomdate a 6ft tall person with enough room .
In the Altairs is the washroom a wet room? There’s no obvious shower curtain or partition except for the door into it. How do those lockers and other fittings cope with being soaked day after day?
Hi Phil You are correct there is no screen or curtain. WildAx would probably be able to advise you better but we haven't been made aware of any issues with this design. In all fairness if it was causing any problems I'm sure they would have changed the design.
