COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA
Practical Caravan|November 2024
The opulent living space in this comfortable four-berth makes the 845 an ideal choice for a seasonal pitch
Peter Baber
COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA

Price £43,060 Berths 4 MiRO 1726kg MTPLM 1886kg

THE MAIN CHANGE in Coachman’s Laser range this year has been dropping the ‘Xcel’ tag – all models are now ‘Xtra’. But along with a new model (the 865), there have also been a couple of tweaks.

In particular, the latest 845 has lost the nearside window at the front, to make way for a domestic-size wall-mounted TV that comes fitted as standard.

So does the luxurious 845 still measure up? We took a look around it at the brand’s season launch this summer.

Pitch and set-up

This caravan comes with many of the extras you’d expect in an upmarket model. So you get ATC and a shock absorber, heavy-duty corner steadies, alloys, an underslung spare wheel, an awning light and an offside services light, and two secure wheel locks.

The internal layout means there are no external locker doors, although the front gas bottle locker is possibly big enough to hold outdoor furniture. E&P self-levelling has been dropped from the standard spec. It is now offered, along with a 120W solar panel, as part of the £3995 Xcel Pack.

Lounge

With its large nearside window, the lounge in the old 845 offered a great place to sit and watch the world go by. But given that this is an 8ft-wide twin-axle, ideally suited for a seasonal pitch, it makes sense to replace this with a wall where you can fit a TV.

You still get plenty of daylight coming in, thanks to the sunroof, and a fine view through the four remaining windows.

Esta historia es de la edición November 2024 de Practical Caravan.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición November 2024 de Practical Caravan.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE PRACTICAL CARAVANVer todo
Uncooperative utilities
Practical Caravan

Uncooperative utilities

Gracious friends didn't mind using Penny with no water or electric for a weekend, but it was puzzling news to Nigel Donnelly

time-read
5 minutos  |
November 2024
PC GUIDE TO...The low-down on lighting
Practical Caravan

PC GUIDE TO...The low-down on lighting

Good lighting makes all the difference to any caravan interior, but which type is best for you? Sammy Faircloth looks at options for upgrading

time-read
4 minutos  |
November 2024
STAY SAFE! TOWING AROUND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Practical Caravan

STAY SAFE! TOWING AROUND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

A poorly driven car and caravan can do a great deal of damage, especially around vulnerable road users. Here’s how to keep everyone safe

time-read
4 minutos  |
November 2024
FORD KUGA
Practical Caravan

FORD KUGA

Ford has upgraded the Kuga SUV with improved hybrid powertrains, high-tech features and a better infotainment system.

time-read
4 minutos  |
November 2024
BAILEY PEGASUS MODENA (2016)
Practical Caravan

BAILEY PEGASUS MODENA (2016)

This fixed-bed layout offers ideal touring for two, says Andrew Jenkinson

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2024
How to buy SECONDHAND
Practical Caravan

How to buy SECONDHAND

There are brilliant used bargains to be had if you know where to look and how to avoid the pitfalls. Here's what you need to know, says former salesman Peter Rosenthal

time-read
10+ minutos  |
November 2024
ELDDIS AVANTÉ 520
Practical Caravan

ELDDIS AVANTÉ 520

A sleek new profile graces the exterior of this compact two-berth and inside, there’s an impressive washroom

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024
COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA
Practical Caravan

COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA

The opulent living space in this comfortable four-berth makes the 845 an ideal choice for a seasonal pitch

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024
See the best of France
Practical Caravan

See the best of France

Enjoy a trip to the most beautiful regions of France with a stay at these brilliant campsites

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024
48 HOURS IN...ST MALO
Practical Caravan

48 HOURS IN...ST MALO

Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024