Speaking of bench space, there’ s plenty of it. Not only is there a hinged section of bench above the cooktop, Hike RV has fitted an extension piece that snaps up into place when needed, and folds flat against the leading edge of the kitchen when not. And if that’ s not enough, there’ s a slide-out bench section above the drawers. Both the hinged and slide-out extensions are small details but I have no doubt they’ ll make the world of difference in terms of this van’ s general liveability. It’ s a shame we don’ t see more of this sort of thing on other vans.
The kitchen also gets a stylish black sink with filtered drinking water, while directly opposite is an L-shaped lounge that’ s quite comfortable for two people.
A queen-size bed sits in the nose of the van surrounded by overhead lockers and wardrobes complete with niches that each contain a 240V and 12V / USB point. While the housing for the tunnel boot does take up some of the underbed storage area, the rest is unencumbered. The bed base lifts easily enough on gas struts. Small detail: either side of the bed, Hike RV has included padded vinyl book / magazine‘ pockets’ of the kind you’ ll find also in the doorway and on the wall separating the lounge from the fridge.
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