There’s plenty of worktop in the kitchen of this 2017 Coachman VIP 565, even without a pop-up flap. We’re going to look at all these changes in the form of the island-bed VIP 575 four-berth – Coachman’s best-selling model. Part of the reason why the VIP 565’s washroom feels so spacious is that it doesn’t have to fit in a wardrobe – that’s because the under-counter fridge frees up space on the nearside for a big wardrobe and a pair of drawers beside the entrance door. To its right is a large, moulded shower cubicle, accessible by means of a single-piece plastic door. These are covered with ‘Easy Slide’ covers by Whale, which won’t flap during towing. That is thanks to five rooflights, 10 windows and that huge sunroof, which results in a very pleasant ambience. There are plenty of overhead lockers – five around the rear bed (three shelved) and three above each of the lounges, two with shelves. The new VIP 460 makes the most of its extended two-berth layout to provide a light,... © 2020 Practical Caravan is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The pair of gas lockers frees up space within the van, and the doors don’t obstruct the jockey wheel handle Luxurious corner washroom. Beneath it there are two speakers, sensibly sited to project sound into the room, and above the cupboards there’s attractive ‘halo’ lighting. The Coachman VIP might now be starting to look its age, but it remains an enormously desirable caravan – and the revisions to the 565 for 2017 serve only to enhance the layout’s appeal. First impressions matter, and we reckon that the Coachman VIP’s 2018 lounge is more cheery than last year’s. Time will tell. And to see other Coachman caravans for sale, click here. The VIP is Coachman’s flagship single-axle, so spec is as generous as you’d expect. The 860 should be comfortable for families, or couples with occasional visitors. Fortunately, there is one more shallow cupboard under the Dometic Series 10 133-litre fridge. Up front, the 5ft sofas are too short to be adult single beds, but you can pull out the base beneath the offside sofa and rearrange the cushions to create a narrow double bed. The Dometic dual-fuel cooker with separate oven and grill is new to the VIP range for 2018, and sits to the right of the worktop, but there’s only one 230V socket, to the left of the sink. When you stand up in here, it really creates a sense of the outdoors coming in. Each gets an attractive padded headboard, speaker, window and reading light, but the nearest shelf is high enough that you’ll have to get out of bed to reach it. And it’s been achieved by making subtle changes. We would perhaps only like to see a couple more USB sockets. - Copyright: Practical Caravan TV. Spacious and with a classy finish, the full-width end washroom has all you would expect, from the heated towel rail to a pair of bathroom cabinets, some useful shelves and a backlit mirror. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. Nevertheless, there’s a TV point and mirror on the nearside, plus a fabric screen to close off this area. Update my browser now, With big changes to the VIP range of Coachman caravans for 2018, let's check out the best-selling 575, where refreshing modernity meets a popular layout. There is a huge shower – Coachman is making the most of the extra space here. As one would expect, the VIP 575’s underpinnings are impeccable. Update my browser now, The VIP range of Coachman Caravans is little-changed for 2017 – read on to find out why updates to the fixed-twin-single 565 have increased its appeal. The high-backed, comfortably raked sofas are a good length and encourage you to recline to enjoy the TV – points for which are positioned over a small sideboard beside the entrance door. Up front there’s a chest with two usefully large, deep drawers, and if you struggle for places to put souvenirs picked up on your caravan holidays, you’ll love the thick shelf above the window. Along with the L-shaped lounge, the 860 also includes a side dinette opposite the kitchen. It’s not all business as usual, though: the four-berth VIP 565 has had an internal rethink in response to customer feedback, in particular in the rear bedroom. It offers island-bed, end-washroom luxury in a classy package – join us inside to see if it delivers! If its weight and price aren't too much to handle, there's a lot to like about... © 2020 Practical Caravan is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. There is a small shelf at the bottom of the bed, and near here, the sockets for a second TV. At over 6ft, the bed should suit most users, and it has a comfortable mattress. Let’s be absolutely clear: there is nothing inherently wrong with this van’s stability within legal speed limits. We found both beds easy to put together, with no confusing infill cushions, and they were comfortable, too. Many users will welcome the buttonless handbrake, and the heavy-duty corner steadies have easy-to-access bolts. Across the aisle is a dual-fuel 99-litre Dometic fridge, under a high-set microwave. Compare the Acadia with other manufacturers’ Alde-heated models, and there is much less difference. It has a bright, attractive ambience inside The master bedroom is super-comfortable You get a fantastic amount of kit The kitchen is very well equipped, This van is fairly heavy – you’ll need a large tow car It’s starting to look a little dated The front lounge is a touch narrow We’d rather not have the microwave over the hob. Overnight guests don’t miss out on a good place to sleep in the 575. The large area under the bed is probably the best place for bulky items. But the biggest difference is the amount of natural light in here, thanks to the addition of a ‘Sky-view’ rooflight (as used by Lunar and Elddis in their upmarket lounges) that’s ideal for stargazing. The centre chest’s extendable section has been re-engineered – there’s no hinged tip-up section any more. Most other van manufacturers including 8ft-wide models in their line-ups have tended to reserve L-shaped front lounges for their more upmarket offerings. The shower sits on a riser bar, and there’s a handy shelf and a clothes hook, but only one drainage hole. There are also neat holes to guide your steady-winder into the corner steadies at the front, while heavy-duty steadies on the rear are within easy reach. A new control panel is fitted above the single-piece caravan door, to the left of the Alde heating touchscreen. There are also cupboards in the washroom, bedroom and kitchen, plus a pair of half-length wardrobes bookending the island bed. The vanity unit, located between the toilet and the shower area, is a worthy centrepiece here. The standard microwave alongside – and directly over the hob – is now in a snazzy surround, rather than in its own separate cupboard as before, and there’s an Omnivent overhead. Coachman hasn’t, but that does mean the side part of the L-shaped settee is unusually long. You will need to check that you have a hefty enough tow car, though: the 1630kg MTPLM demands a 1918kg tug to make an 85% match. The front shelf and centre chest section, however, is all new. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. The whole lounge feels incredibly airy, not just because of the extra width, but because of the large sunroof that stretches right across the caravan. With rivals from the Lunar Clubman and Elddis Crusader ranges very much in the game, this is a timely update. You get an external barbecue point just to the left of the door on the nearside, and an exterior mains socket and satellite connections within the exterior-access battery box on the offside. Runs of overhead lockers spread around the 575 provide storage for lighter touring items. The parallel sofas in the lounge are brought together via sliding slats to form a large (6’2″ x 4’5″) double, or can be used as 5’0″ x 2’4″ single beds for children or teenagers. Of all its ranges, Coachman’s flagship VIP receives the most improvements for 2018. You could easily seat five people around the pedestal table here, although the table itself probably only has room for three places. There is also a set of small shelves in the far corner of the bed, and two corner lockers up front, which open downwards. There are no new layouts, and in the majority of models it’s simply a case of freshened-up interiors and some smart new graphics. As a result, nine models comprise the new VIP range of Coachman caravans for 2018, including a family-friendly floorplan – yes, really – the rear bunk/dinette 570, which will take a bow at the autumn NEC show. The nearside bunk is 6ft 2in long and both are 2ft 5in wide, but that on the offside is shorter, at just 6ft.

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