The pros and cons of a rear lounge motorhome are:
Rear lounge motorhomes are very popular in the UK and that's because we like to relax of an evening, when it become chillier or maybe when the wet weather sets in, and enjoy the view from the large windows
The first and most popular rear lounge layout is one with a large U-shaped settee across the rear and large windows on all three sides. This layout is ideal as it offers panoramic views as well as ample seating.
Manufacturers will often give the option of replacing the middle section of the 'U' with drawers for extra storage.
At night, the backrests simply pull away to make two singles, or you can make a massive double by pulling out a slatted base from one settee and using the backrests as infills. If you plan to use this double, make sure the infills make a comfortable, flat bed.
As in the front lounge layouts, a freestanding table sits in the centre providing a large dining area for friends and family.
However, once the table goes up and you're sitting toward the back it can provide problems in getting out to nip to the loo.
Rear lounges are most common in six-berth models, twinned with a Pullman dinette up front. Those not featuring the front dinette are unlikely to offer rear travel seats, except some Continental offerings from Hymer and Dethleffs.
When it comes to storage, there is usually limited external access to the under-settee storage, apart from again in Continental versions which tend to place a rear lounge on top of a large storage space.
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