young thomas replied on 14/06/2021 11:09
Posted on 14/06/2021 11:09
For benefit of Emily's Dad (and any other interested party) the Laika Kreos is a terrific range of MH, some coachbuilt and some A-Classes, all built the Fiat base with Ak-Ko chassis.
they are an Italian company owned by the Hymer group and in their portfolio of brands rank equal 2nd (with Hymer) and only below Neismann + Bischoff.
they are very well built, double floors, great insulation, large water tanks etc and offer the Hymer group some Italian design flair to sit alongside the brand's quality image.
the Fiat base (with revisions) has certainly been around for a long time (mid/late 2006) and was way ahead of its time then, hence such a large following and loyalty with a huge range of converters using it.
the recent addition of a 9-speed torque converter gearbox has move things along and Fiat have just released thier latest electronic-style dashboard/interior revisions.
the unit remains a very popular choice with converters and buyers, ive had four and would have no qualms about another (auto, revised interior..) next time.
i looked very hard indeed at a couple of Laikas before settling on our previous van six years ago. would look again perhaps at next swap.
not cheap, but a great quality MH brand who now produce some PVC versions.
young thomas
Motorhomer