by Holly Tribe
German leisure vehicle manufacturers Burstner have launched the first caravan to feature a fold down bed in the Averso Plus range. And for those caravanners frustrated with the uniformity of white tourers, the Averso Plus can be ordered in a mint green colour.
The retractable double sleeping compartment lowers from the ceiling to overhang above the lounge area, avoiding messy bed conversions. An electronically assisted version is available as a cost option. The innovation has led some parties to credit Burstner with ‘reinventing’ caravan interior design.
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The fold down bed is not the only original feature in the Averso Plus series – there’s also a retractable TV screen that can swivel on a 360 degree axis. When it’s positioned at the right angle, it can be watched from outside the ‘van through the window. Or as the manufacturers put it: “for perfect viewing pleasure both inside and out”.
Three layouts are currently available; from the compact two berth 410TS, up to the six berth 440TK and family friendly seven berth 510TK.
Averso Plus 410TS
The lounge area features sky lighting in the ceiling: a similar setup was recently used by Roma Caravans in their Park Avenue model. Spotlights create a ‘starry sky’ effect creating an intimate atmosphere at night-time.
Averso Plus 510TK
The 510TK is designed specifically for family living with bunk beds in the additional children’s room next to a secondary seating area.
Averso Plus 440TK
Customers can opt for an eye-catching mint paintwork option with leaf detailing. But if this doesn’t appeal to everyone’s design sensibilities a white or silver finish is also available.
For now these ‘vans are only available on the Continent, but due to width restrictions for British caravans being relaxed earlier in the year, they are also suitable for UK roads.
