ARCO - VanEssa Slide Out Kitchen & Bed Systems - An Introduction

[@gleblipin]

Simple and well thought system! I am very happy to see it.

[@avvocatidalvoltoumano]

Great video, thank you. Has the Arco a waste water tank?

[@gus473]

👍 Pretty good! Can it be seen and purchased in North America....?🤔

[@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia]

Hi Mike - unfortunately this is not yet available in North America (unless we ship one to you direct :) Cheers Mark

[@gus473]

@@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia Thanks for your rapid response! Would be much more fun to come and pick it up....! 👍😎

[@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia]

@@gus473 As soon as we can fly again why not?! Do a lap of the map here first, then take it home as stowed baggage :)

[@MamaKim.]

@@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia Hi Mark. I have 5 questions. 1) With a 3 seat configuration would it be possible to locate the single bed Arco tunnel and kitchen, on the left side, behind the interior module, instead of on the right as at 2:30m. I’d like the floor space for luggage behind the third seat and space for when you get out of bed; be able to use the interior module as a back rest and also be able to use the bed extension, now on the left of the 3rd seat, as a table / work surface. The kitchen would have to be reversed. 2) With the kitchen on a slide out behind the interior module, is there any way of accessing the fridge from inside the vehicle. I will be travelling mainly in a climate that’s often wet and cold! I’d want the interior module to be one with the vanity unit and toilet. I’m guessing not but I think between the end of the Arco tunnel and the interior module there would be a gap where a seat would normally go and so a fridge could go there and be underneath the bed extension that lifts up. Have I worked that out correctly? It wouldn’t be included on the slide out though unless you do longer versions of those or a version of the kitchen with an extra cupboard where the fridge would normally go. Or maybe a Vanessa trunk could go where the fridge would normally go on the slide out. Suggestions? 3) I see that the double bed extension is in 2 pieces and flat. Do you think it possible to store those on their side in the rear space left open in the configuration I’ve mentioned? Just in case needed. Or maybe on top of the Arco tunnel? The extra mattress could be stored on top of the other mattress. I will be s solo traveller most of the time but may have a friend come along on occasion. Any other suggestions? I’d want to safely store a camping table too. 4) Would there be room for all this in a short wheelbase and in addition the chair box on the boot. I’ve not purchased the VW yet. Which model would you recommend? 5) Do you know of a Vanessa outfitter in the UK? If not I’d travel to Germany. Your knowledge of all the different configurations is so good I’d really appreciate your advice. Thank you.

[@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia]

@@MamaKim. HI Mama Kim - thanks for the good questions.. 1) Yes can be mounted on the left and kitchen is reversed. 2) You cannot access the fridge from inside the vehicle 3) Can be stored on top of the Arco tunnel 4) Yes it will fit in the California which contains the chairs in the tailgate. This was filmed with the California. 5) You will have to travel to Germany Kind regards from Australia Mark

[@KMF3]

I want to see it fully loaded and using it

[@jeffpsaila4647]

Hi Mark. How is the fridge powered? Does it need a hookup to keep it powered up ?

[@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia]

@Jackie here is the Packbags link kombilife.com.au/products/vw-vanessa-mobilcamping-t5-t6-packbags?_pos=4&_sid=b83409584&_ss=r

[@andreafehlhaber9453]

What kind of car do i need to buy in germany. I am a single person/ or two just for fun?

[@VanEssamobilcampingAustralia]

Hi Andrea - a Volkswagen Multivan or California is ideal. The Arco is also made for Marco Polo.

[@pangrac1]

For fun definitely Trabant. 😜

[@corobco]

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