Supatramp Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 So has anyone actually bought one of these? The VIP 545/4 or the Laser 650/4? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiters72 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We would like one, perhaps next year once we get our Pastiche back after its been repaired Coachman Platinum Pastiche 560/4 Santa Fe Premium 2. 2 CRDi manual 7 seat Kampa Air Ace 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petejev Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We are on our 2nd VIP 545/4 great layout up to 2014 but I do not like the 2015 revision with the full width bathroom in the middle. Pete 2019 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Inscription. Pulling a 2016 Coachman VIP 575 fitted with Powertouch Mover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallah Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I also have the 545/4 2014. The 2015 model bed is slightly shorter and with the wall at the bottom of it will make it a bit more restrictive. Not sure how easy it is to get things into the storage under the bed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney16 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 We are on our 2nd VIP 545/4 great layout up to 2014 but I do not like the 2015 revision with the full width bathroom in the middle. Pete How do you have a full width bathroom in the middle of a van - is there a door each side so you can walk through ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetgold Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 How do you have a full width bathroom in the middle of a van - is there a door each side so you can walk through ? Yes, you walk through bathroom to reach bedroom. I suppose it could work well if you have people sleeping in the front so they can reach bathroom without passing the fixed bed but wouldn't suit me. JoanTake the rough with the smoothElddis Supreme 540 with Kia Sedona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney16 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yes, you walk through bathroom to reach bedroom. I suppose it could work well if you have people sleeping in the front so they can reach bathroom without passing the fixed bed but wouldn't suit me. Wouldn't suit me either - there would be no room for the bath, sink and toilet if you have a door on both sides !! And wheel arches to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallah Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Wouldn't suit me either - there would be no room for the bath, sink and toilet if you have a door on both sides !! And wheel arches to consider. The Shower and Toilet are in the same place, the sink has moved to the end of the bed on a floor to ceiling wall. There are doors either side of the sink that give you access to either side of the bed! Not sure it would work for me - one of the reasons I grabbed one of the last two 2014 models back in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney16 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Shower and Toilet are in the same place, the sink has moved to the end of the bed on a floor to ceiling wall. There are doors either side of the sink that give you access to either side of the bed! Not sure it would work for me - one of the reasons I grabbed one of the last two 2014 models back in October. Just looked at a video of it - no good for me as I couldn't fit a bath in - the shower is tiny !! Even the twin axle 4 berth model with the end washroom has a tiny shower. That's why we went for a side fixed bed with large rear washroom where I could replace the shower with the bath tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopers62 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 We had a 2014 545/4 Pastiche and while i loved the bed at the rear i hated the tiny bathroom having to brush your teeth sitting on the loo and no room to bend over the sink and the circular shower was tiny Changed for this years 574/4 transverse bed with end bathroom suits our needs so much better so bear this in mind when looking at a new van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney16 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 We had a 2014 545/4 Pastiche and while i loved the bed at the rear i hated the tiny bathroom having to brush your teeth sitting on the loo and no room to bend over the sink and the circular shower was tiny Changed for this years 574/4 transverse bed with end bathroom suits our needs so much better so bear this in mind when looking at a new van I agree, all of the circular showers seem to be tiny, that's why I did this. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatters55 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) It is as we all know a compromise when choosing a caravan we have a 2014 545/4 VIP, if the 575/4 had been available then we would have given it serious consideration . On looking at videos of the 575 and viewing it at shows, the access around the base of the bed at night would be a major consideration for us . We would certainly not be interested in the new 545/4 layout as the bed is not long enough so my feet would be wedged up against the footboard/wall . I am only 6ft so hardly a giant, being able to have my feet dangling out the bed is great for me . Also i know they describe these vans as 4berths but in all seriousness they are really just luxury 2berths . The lounge area being far to small to seat 4 adults in comfort . We love ours, the above are only observations not complaints . As i said previously with Caravans its usually a tick box job . Edited July 16, 2015 by Whatters55 Luckily we are all different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeCaravaner Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) It is as we all know a compromise when choosing a caravan we have a 2014 545/4 VIP, if the 575/4 had been available then we would have given it serious consideration . On looking at videos of the 575 and viewing it at shows, the access around the base of the bed at night would be a major consideration for us . We bought the 575/4 as neither of us could get out of bed from the inner side of the one sided fixed bed owing to dodgy knees. I can't get past the end of the island bed at night with a duvet in position without a great deal of difficulty as my thighs are too chunky. Hubby can manage it but he has very thin legs. Edited July 16, 2015 by LongTimeCaravaner 1 Kia Sorrento towing a Coachman VIP 575/4 Our blog: jennyandjohngocaravanning. wordpress. com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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