RV REVIEW
The bed has an elevating back rest . The bed base is made of two independent slatted bases . Lift one side of the mattress , reach underneath , and raise the ‘ back rest ’ portion to your preferred position . This only works because there is a seam down the middle of the mattress , allowing you to lift the necessary side of the mattress . Is it awkward ? A little – more so when you ’ re trying to adjust the bed base closest to the wall . However , I look at it like this : I ’ d rather have a bed base that can raise my position in order to comfortably watch the 19in flatscreen TV in bed than to not have it , even if it is a little difficult to adjust .
Under the mattress , Adria has given the little Altea the ducted 2.4kW Truma Saphir combined air-con and space heater , while the water heater is the gaselectric 14L Truma BN14 .
The rear half of the van is comprised of the fabricupholstered offside club lounge and small kitchen . Now , the table is freestanding , so the owner can shift it about as necessary to access the seating area . It can also lower to become the base of a second bed . As for the kitchen , it would be reasonable to expect in a van of this nature that it would be on the compact side , and you ’ d be right . However , Adria has made the most of the available bench space by using a combo sink and three-gas-burner cooktop . It forms an L shape , which leaves a bit of bench space for meal prep , but a big tick for the hinged bench extension – something more manufacturers should fit .
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