I am about to purchase a new caravan and would like one with an island bed. I think we have to stick with a single axis van because of towing. Does anyone have a model they would recommend or suggest steeringclear of? I like the look of the Bailey Senator Virginia.
We have an island bed, having had 2 fixed beds before. We currently have an Elddis Odyssey 550 MTPLM 1540 kg. Having had 9 caravans this is perfect for us as my wife has MS and it makes getting out of bed for the loo easier.
Any fixed bed has a variety of uses beside sleep-watchin TV, playing board games, after lunch snooze etc. I hope his helps.
If you watch TV in bed have a look at the design and where the tv goes. Lunar make an island bed single axle model - lexon IS I think, £15850 approx. new.
We have a fixed bed but are now looking for a new van with an island bed. We are limited in our choice because I must have an L shaped lounge. So the dog has her space and is not under our feet
We are looking at the
Lunar Lexon 585 SI
Compass Omega 550 or Ralle 550
2009 models have many many new extras as standard
Bailley have nice ones with an island bed .
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Our starter van was a double dinette.. in other words we made up a double in the rear and because I was on the outside had hubby climbing over me when he needed the loo(and after a few tinnies this was a lot!!)
Space is tight around the bed more so on one side, but still enough to avoid the climb over!!
Thank you for all your comments - much appreciated.
You are correct David, an island bed is indeed fixed but they are classified separately by caravan manufacturers. Fixed beds have one side against a side of the van; island beds only have the headboard attached.
Pat
Sorry Pat, but surely a fixed bed is a bed which is always a bed, it isn't designed to be converted to seating.
So whether it's against a side wall or a rear wall, it's still fixed!
I also agree with David, as I said.
If you look at caravan catalogues online or on paper you will find fixed beds and island beds. It is the same if you visit caravan sales sites. The two categories are as I described and considered diffent. Both categories are beds which are permanently beds.
If you object strongly enough, I suggest you contact ALL caravan manufacturers and ask them to change their categories of vans.
Thanks again for all the helpful comments.
Pat
I have just looked at the Swift/Sterling/Abbey/Ace website. They definately use the term "fixed bed" to refer to any model of bed which is fixed, whether "side" or "island" type.
Other types of fixed bed available are "transverse" and "transverse island" !
"Island" is almost a layout name, because not only does it mean that you can walk around the fixed bed, it instantly describes a particular layout; fixed bed in the middle at the back, side toilet and shower
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