Bed size? And what is a ‘coast’ ?

[Birty]

Silly basic question but is the beach bed wider than the ocean bed ( no kitchen) sorry if asked before.. Also can anyone tell me what a ‘Coast ‘ is ? Is it a different name for an ‘ocean’? Ta in advance

 

[KernowMaid]

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[Ch1pbutty]

Silly basic question but is the beach bed wider than the ocean bed ( no kitchen) sorry if asked before.. Also can anyone tell me what a ‘Coast ‘ is ? Is it a different name for an ‘ocean’? Ta in advance

Lower Beach Bed is wider as you don't have the kitchen units etc running down the side. Roof bed is same width.

- 2 Seat Beach Bench + storage sits lower than the 3 Seat Bench. Bed is also flatter due to the seat design. Think its the same seat as used in an Ocean.






- 3 Seat Beach Bench is higher has more storage space under the Bed. Seats are more shaped for passenger comfort, but requires a special mattress which smooths out the bumps in the seats when folded into a Bed. MFB (Folding parcel shelf) allows for various configurations for when you slide bench forward + back.

 

[Birty]

Lower Beach Bed is wider as you don't have the kitchen units etc running down the side. Roof bed is same width.

Thank you.. thats what we thought.. wide bed … ideal!

 

[Birty]

Lower Beach Bed is wider as you don't have the kitchen units etc running down the side. Roof bed is same width.

- 2 Seat Beach Bench + storage sits lower than the 3 Seat Bench. Bed is also flatter due to the seat design. Think its the same seat as used in an Ocean.

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- 3 Seat Beach Bench is higher has more storage space under the Bed. Seats are more shaped for passenger comfort, but requires a special mattress which smooths out the bumps in the seats when folded into a Bed. MFB (Folding parcel shelf) allows for various configurations for when you slide bench forward + back.

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Thanks for all that… wide bed or a tiny kitchen mmmm more decisions!

 

[B J G]

Wherever possible go for a flat bed arrangement,

Any undulations give aches and pains after a few nights.

 

[Sad]

Also can anyone tell me what a ‘Coast ‘ is ? Is it a different name for an ‘ocean’?

Ocean has toys, bells and whistles a-plenty. Coast has same functionality, kitchen, beds, storage etc, but without LED headlights, double glazed rear window, fancy Nav radio, etc etc... Biggest Coast/Ocean difference is Coast has the manual roof, whereas Ocean is hydraulic.



Oh, and you can no longer order a new Coast

 

[Corradobrit]

Ocean has toys, bells and whistles a-plenty. Coast has same functionality, kitchen, beds, storage etc, but without LED headlights, double glazed rear window, fancy Nav radio, etc etc... Biggest Coast/Ocean difference is Coast has the manual roof, whereas Ocean is hydraulic.



Oh, and you can no longer order a new Coast

But they were optional extras on a Coast. True ala Carte California living. Sad to see it cut from the roster, but I glad I got my order in when I did.

 

[Sad]

But they were optional extras on a Coast. True ala Carte California living. Sad to see it cut from the roster, but I glad I got my order in when I did.

We're made up with our Coast, we added only a couple of the cheaper options. The Coast just seemed to make so much sense in the range. Agree, such a shame they've removed it...

 

[Jay586]

There are only 2 left on the used list & one is 80k!

 

[Karlos]

Thanks for all that… wide bed or a tiny kitchen mmmm more decisions!

Not so much a tiny kitchen but a 2 burner hob with lots of very useful storage, plus fresh & waste water tanks, we always found our Ocean bottom bed to be more than adequate for 2 adults and very comfortable with the mattress topper. Have a look at some of the interesting posts from some of the Beach owners on here and the way they pack their bus with all the extra equipment required in a Beach.

We found we could travel lighter in an Ocean but that said we had no kids with us. Best of luck on your search.

 

[Velma's Dad]

Thanks for all that… wide bed or a tiny kitchen mmmm more decisions!

Well, depends where you sleep. The upstairs bed is full width on all versions. (We've only slept downstairs a handful of times in five years.)

Just sayin'...

 

[Gina-B]

Well, depends where you sleep. The upstairs bed is full width on all versions. (We've only slept downstairs a handful of times in five years.)

Just sayin'...

.....unless you have to get up for a pee 3 times a night!! Downstairs best for me!

 

[Anthony1]

.....unless you have to get up for a pee 3 times a night!! Downstairs best for me!

Snap.

 

[Arees1969]

Ocean has toys, bells and whistles a-plenty. Coast has same functionality, kitchen, beds, storage etc, but without LED headlights, double glazed rear window, fancy Nav radio, etc etc... Biggest Coast/Ocean difference is Coast has the manual roof, whereas Ocean is hydraulic.



Oh, and you can no longer order a new Coast

We have the new Beach with the king bed and a mini kitchen which is ample, we love it.

 

[BeagleMum]

Not so much a tiny kitchen but a 2 burner hob with lots of very useful storage, plus fresh & waste water tanks, we always found our Ocean bottom bed to be more than adequate for 2 adults and very comfortable with the mattress topper. Have a look at some of the interesting posts from some of the Beach owners on here and the way they pack their bus with all the extra equipment required in a Beach.

We found we could travel lighter in an Ocean but that said we had no kids with us. Best of luck on your search.

Thanks for all that… wide bed or a tiny kitchen mmmm more decisions!

Anything Beach owners chose to put into their van is easily removed if they wish.
When using the vehicle as a daily driver Ocean’s don’t give this versatility, the cooker, sink, wardrobe etc are there permanently.
Factor this into how you are going to use the vehicle.

 

[Algor]

A Coast is a mythical Van, some say that there are only 300 or so on these Island's and that the roof could be raised and lowered without use of electricity, old wives would sit and discuss that their occupants would freeze to death in the winter due to the lack of rear window double glazing and that their toes would be stubbed as there was no under cabinet lighting.

 

[Stu@rt]

A Coast is a mythical Van, some say that there are only 300 or so on these Island's and that the roof could be raised and lowered without use of electricity, old wives would sit and discuss that their occupants would freeze to death in the winter due to the lack of rear window double glazing and that their toes would be stubbed as there was no under cabinet lighting.

Indeed. And with lighter, brighter interior.....

 

[Corradobrit]

Indeed. And with lighter, brighter interior.....

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Everytime I see that wood effect flooring I know I made the right decision.

 

[andyinluton]

Everytime I see that wood effect flooring I know I made the right decision.

Everytime I see that wood effect flooring I am just thankful that Brandrup make decent carpets.

 

[Corradobrit]

Everytime I see that wood effect flooring I am just thankful that Brandrup make decent carpets.

Good thing its not standard on the GC then.

 

[andyinluton]

Good thing its not standard on the GC then.

It is!
Fortunately a full set of carpets to hide it is only £200