Coachman’s VIP model comes with fully bonded, aerodynamic body styling; aluminium sandwich sidewalls, roof and a robust floor construction with insulation cores to ensure durability and thermal performance. It’s rated EN1645 Grade 3, meaning it’s cold chamber tested for heating and insulation.
Other external features include a one-piece exterior door with advanced locking and flyscreen, ABS front & rear panels, contrast hitch-covers, alloy wheels, LED awning lights, external service points (like gas BBQ point, external sockets), and under-bed or front lockers for storage. These help with practicality and make the VIP well-suited to varying weather and touring conditions.
Inside, the VIP is fitted with high-quality upholstery, deep-pile carpet, soft-close cabinets, modern lighting (LED, reading lights, ambient downlighters), and coordinated finishes. There are upgraded mattresses (fixed beds), ventilation boards, and good bed access (gas-strut lift up frames, etc.). Kitchens are particularly well thought out: there’s a dual-fuel hob with cast iron pan rest, separate oven and grill, lift-up worktop extensions, stylish splashbacks, a flexible chrome-black mixer tap, flush microwave housing, etc.
Bathrooms are also well appointed, with domed shower cubicles, domestic-style fittings, ladder radiators, ceramic taps, and decent storage. There’s attention to small touches: blinds with flyscreens, coordinated and Bluetooth speaker system and USB sockets.
FAQs
What berth options are there in the VIP range, and how many models?
The VIP is available in multiple layouts with two, three and four berths. The specific model variants include (among others) the 460 (2 berth), 520 (3 berth), 545, 565, and 575 (4 berth) options.
How well insulated and heated is the VIP caravan for use in colder weather?
Very well. The VIP meets EN1645 Grade 3, meaning it has been cold-chamber tested for heating and insulation. The construction includes sandwich panels in the walls, roof and floor with insulation cores, and it features an Alde wet central heating and hot water system (with a 5-year glycol protection). These features all help for use in lower temperatures.
What kind of kitchen and interior luxury upgrades can I expect compared to more basic models?
The VIP offers several higher-end interior touches. Some of the upgrades include:
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