Having recently returned to caravanning after many years away, I have checked out dozens of new caravan models at dealers and shows.
Four things puzzle me about many of the designs now on sale. 1) Why have a wardrobe installed inside a shower room? Nobody wants damp clothes.
2) Why have a toilet bowl positioned so that your feet are in a shower tray?
3) Why are three front windows considered to be a good feature? It can't be a structural thing because certain Sprites have one large window, whereas the Sterling with the same layout but higher quality interior has three. Surely if you are on a site with a good view of the countryside, you want to have a panoramic view unobscured by the pillars and curtains that go with the design. There must be more risk of leaks as well. I would never buy a three window style.
Most importantly. The position of many Microwave ovens in caravans is dangerous. You cannot see into the high level microwaves in many models. It is essential that you can see the plate or package before you attempt to move it. There could be a spillage or the hot contents could be spead to the edges of the plate.
The possibility of scalding - too high to justify putting microwaves high up. How did they ever pass these on Health and safety grounds?
At least if you drop something coming out of a traditional low level oven the reflex is to move your feet out of the way. If you drop a plate of hot food from head height you could cause serious burns/scalds to face, arms, chest, abdomen, groin area, legs and feet.
Four things puzzle me about many of the designs now on sale. 1) Why have a wardrobe installed inside a shower room? Nobody wants damp clothes.
2) Why have a toilet bowl positioned so that your feet are in a shower tray?
3) Why are three front windows considered to be a good feature? It can't be a structural thing because certain Sprites have one large window, whereas the Sterling with the same layout but higher quality interior has three. Surely if you are on a site with a good view of the countryside, you want to have a panoramic view unobscured by the pillars and curtains that go with the design. There must be more risk of leaks as well. I would never buy a three window style.
Most importantly. The position of many Microwave ovens in caravans is dangerous. You cannot see into the high level microwaves in many models. It is essential that you can see the plate or package before you attempt to move it. There could be a spillage or the hot contents could be spead to the edges of the plate.
The possibility of scalding - too high to justify putting microwaves high up. How did they ever pass these on Health and safety grounds?
At least if you drop something coming out of a traditional low level oven the reflex is to move your feet out of the way. If you drop a plate of hot food from head height you could cause serious burns/scalds to face, arms, chest, abdomen, groin area, legs and feet.