Coachbuilt motorhomes with a UK-friendly rear lounge and the kitchen and washroom towards the front seem to be becoming more of a focus among manufacturers.
Such an arrangement is the idea behind Frankia’s Plus, Carthago’s Liner for Two, Dethleffs’ Alpa and Bürstner’s Lyseo TD 644G Harmony Line.
Pilote got in on the act last season, with the 696U. But at just under 7m, that model was perhaps a little too short for some people’s tastes.
Now along comes the P720U, with the same layout, but 21cm longer.
In the UK, it will only be available as an Expression, so you’ll have more freedom to customise it - for a price.
The P720U runs on the same Fiat Ducato base vehicle. You get four travel seats, as before, with two right at the back that are easy to assemble.
The rear lounge these seats are in is similar to that of the 696U. It’s well lit, thanks to big windows, a large Heki and plenty of ambient lighting.
The U-shaped settee and fold-out pedestal table could accommodate a party in here, especially as said pedestal is cleverly set off centre, so the longer-limbed can fit in.
The little bench that the 696U had by the habitation door remains, offering a perch while you take off your shoes. You could leave them in the nearby drawers or cubbyholes.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2024 من Practical Motorhome.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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