RV REVIEW
A quick word about the rear bathroom . At first , I was a little surprised to find the cassette toilet on the nearside and the shower on the offside . Often , these features are reversed , with the toilet on the offside so that when you remove the toilet cassette , it ’ s a little more discreet . On asking Concept why the shower and toilet were configured that way , I was told that it was due to customer feedback . Apparently , when customers enter the van , they ’ d prefer to see a shower rather than a toilet . Fair enough . It isn ’ t my preference , but I can ’ t fault Concept for giving its customers what they want .
The bathroom also includes , of course , an attractive vanity unit hiding a top-loader washing machine beneath the bench . Like the rest of the van , it ’ s an attractive space .
The Ascot gets a 100Ah lithium battery , a DC-DC charger , a Projecta power management system that includes a 7in digital display showing crucial battery data , and the input from the 400W worth of solar panels on the roof . Other features include soft-close drawers throughout , a Fusion sound system with Fusion speakers inside , a three-way Dometic fridge , dimmable touch lighting , and a microwave .
GORV ’ S VERDICT
Very slowly , the caravan industry seems to be exploring new materials to frame caravans , with a trend away from timber . By employing the German-made polyurethane wall studs , Concept has demonstrated its commitment to moving with the times .
Notwithstanding that , the Ascot 640 – which is available in four layouts – still looks like a Concept . Nothing has changed there . And if you know your caravans , you ’ d agree that is a very good thing .
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