Making the move from Caravan to Motorhome
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TG, most PVCs now have a full bug screen in the sliding doorway, either as std or optional.
...and for JVB, an auto closing (nice and quiet) door is generally available....
Thanks BB, so sign of a bug screen in the vehicle we saw, hence the question. Might have to go back and have another look
or at least ask the
question. It came with a Thule canopy though
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Thanks guys
not sure if I like them not opening. Might be better security wise but in hot climates, it means you have to have the doors
open (no good if you are out) or the van is going to get really hot, 3 roof lights might help but even so. How about how to keep bugs out with no screen?The AS athermic windows are very good but they are "fixed" so whatever AS you choose the windows are in the same position. So the designs with seats/beds in the back have no opening side windows. The smaller vans are the only ones with an opening window
near the seats and beds which are at the front. You do have good opening roof lights and can fling open the back doors but they can also feel a bit claustrophobic. Although I really like van conversions (there are other makes with full fly screens) they are
definitely colder due to having more opening doors. Take a good look at the insulation if considering one. Beware noisy blown air heating too.0 -
Thanks guys
not sure if I like them not opening. Might be better security wise but in hot climates, it means you have to have the doors
open (no good if you are out) or the van is going to get really hot, 3 roof lights might help but even so. How about how to keep bugs out with no screen?The AS athermic windows are very good but they are "fixed" so whatever AS you choose the windows are in the same position. So the designs with seats/beds in the back have no opening side windows. The smaller vans are the only ones with an opening window
near the seats and beds which are at the front. You do have good opening roof lights and can fling open the back doors but they can also feel a bit claustrophobic. Although I really like van conversions (there are other makes with full fly screens) they are
definitely colder due to having more opening doors. Take a good look at the insulation if considering one. Beware noisy blown air heating too.Thanks Brue, its the first time we've even looked at a PVC so wasn't really aware of what the pitfalls are. the heating was the same as we have in our current M/H which isn't noisy, why are they noisy in PVC vans. The van didn't feel claustraphobic due to
its size, we did close the side door to get the feel of it. The windows not opening are problably not such and issue as I think then, we are just used to leaving them on the night vents when its hot and we are out. If we decide to go to PVC we will have to
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I like the AS designs, we din't feel claustrophobic in our smaller one but I think not being able to open a back window could have that effect. We knew someone who had the lay out and missed opening windows. Having back doors is lovely (and very useful for carrying things) especially opening on to a nice view. I like the V line designs too, calm, streamlined interiors and well fitted.
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