IH or Hillside

if you're happy with the transverse double then I think you've just about nailed it, Q...if you want a Merc with pull together bed then it looks like the AS Stanton....

again, unless the width is going to be a particular issue, I dodnt see you getting what you want in any PVC I can think of...

The Stanton is a nice van of its type, with the Merc being a USP you can't find almost in any other UK brand.....and it'll have to be a UK brand for the layout you're keen on....

wouldnt do for us....for many reasons, but that's of no interest to you as our requirements are different to yours

good luck.

Thanks again Bolero Boy.  We think we have nailed it too and a transverse double works for us.  We made the mistake of trying a caravan with a transverse fixed bed and we couldn't part with it soon enough.  The possible permutations are a veritable minefield but what works for some does not work for others.  There is quite a divide between UK and continental offerings.  We have been intrigued by the delightful number of Dutch people we meet on our travels. They generally seem to have a caravan with a large fixed bed at the front and a small living, sitting and cooking area at the back.  It works for them but wouldn't for us.  I know the continental argument is that they spend more time out of doors but we do the same when in South West France, our favourite haunt.

A near by dealer has suggested that we meet up with him at the A-S factory when they have a Stanton built so that we can see it.  We like the idea of a factory visit so plan to take up his offer.

After looking at just about all pvc’s we have purchased a hillside hopton. Love it. Can’t see how anyone can get as much living space inside as Hillside have done on a 6m van. Lovely comfy 6ft+ double bed and kitchen big enough for two to work in, plus lovely bathroom, and on a vw van. Had fiats, this crafter van is sooooo much better. If looking for a 6m pvc, check out hillside Hopton before you buy.