Quite honestly Squirrel I never sit upright on our couches, we have long day beds on both sides of the rear where we recline rather than sit, I feel that with most conversions there is really not enough width to allow for a sloping rear cushion as the space left behind would be wasted space, not to mention the trapezoidal shape needed for the back cushion which would surely add to the cost from a commercial upholsterers.
. Phil
Don't think so - anything was included in cost (IIRC cost was based on a per foot cost regardless)
As for other comments, I do not feel belittiled so worry not. I always read/process all comments and advice - its how I learn to do what I do. I listen, absorb, and reject most of others views, but learn gems from time to time. No offence taken in this or any other thread. I have never suggested my way is the one and only right way. Equally, how others use their van and their needs do not match ours. All depends on usage, fitness, desires etc. Having been paid to work on manufacturers stand at NEC many time, we are very used to opinionated experts telling "us" what is right, arguing their view point is right. Then the next expert comes along and says the exact opposite lol. Just nod, laugh, and ocassionaly try and clarify personal facts. eg. ovens are a waste of space. I need an oven to cook a roast. Showers are a waste of space. Showers are mandatory as we only use aires. No one sh*ts in the loo. I need a good loo as we wlld camp everywhere. I need 240v heating. I don't ever use hookup). etc. So we're used to it
We've had 1700+ nights in vans - so we're not novices. We want small van, hate LWB or bigger. We dislike white vans. We dislike coachbults. We dislike hippy type conversions. We think ovens and even grills are a waste of space (go ridgemonkey!). Shower/loo mandatory in this van. Using cab is inefficient in our usage patterns. We are happy to stand on each other in bed. We want to be able to sit next to each other on the sofa and not in captains chairs. We hate campsites and love wildcamping, yet we dislike the attitudes of a lot of wildcampers. I am attempting an expensive "pro comparable" build (lol - that's the plan) which isn't for everyone. Even with ailments we're able to jump up and down and climb over things. We love backpacking for months with 9kg rucksack and using homestays with home cooking, and hate hotels and generic food. We are not having a TV - total waste of life - don't even have a license at home (and comply with law - though still get aggressive letters suggesting otherwise). We may install a projector and sound system for movies though
Now if anyone likes all of that 100% I'd be surprised. So equally I'd be surprised if people didn't give alternative views and disliked some of what we did. Par for the course for public sharing. To be honest, DILLIGAF - we're out there doing it and sharing.
But telling us how we use a van is wrong and how things won't work is a little funny and can be seen as negative when people don't know the full picture. My responses above were to try and give a bigger picture and explain why things were done a particular way and had been considered. Hopefully useful to someone in the future, even if its in the read and reject pile!
PS - the criticism of build quality will come! I'm doing my best, I avoid showing too many issues on the camera, and every day I hope the next layer is improvement! And if I share it, I will be the most aware of the issues, so no personal offence will ever be taken.
Anyway watch the videos and click the ad links - got to pay for it somehow
. Phil
Phil