Interior seating and night time arrangement

With the two front seats turned the lounge area of the 540 was large for a motorhome a fraction over 7M. The center table could be folded out to double its size and raised and lowered electronically. Stored above against the roof is the bed. This can be left made up and lowered down to seat base height or any point in between when required at night. The bed is raised and lowered electronically using a switch located just beside the hab door. There is a disadvantage to this layout, if one person prefers to stay in bed in the morning there is very little space left for the person who gets up and nowhere available to sit. I find this is only an issue in the winter,

The seat cushions can also be arranged flat to make a large bed then the bed above can be lowered part way down to create a four berth configuration.

 in the summer I prefer to make a cup of tea and then sit outside in the shelter, more on the shelter later.

In its lowest position a person can get into bed quite easily, it can be made even easier by using a small step. When the bed is raised you may need to use the ladder supplied. In this position the bed below can be used by folding out then lowering the table and laying the cushions flat. The lower bed is even bigger than the drop down but I suggest you use a mattress topper to help make things more comfortable.

Shower and toilet

A significant advantage of the 540 is that it has a good sized bathroom area at the rear with access to a large wardrobe space. Both shower and toilet are separate so no need for awkward pull-around curtains required. Behind the double mirrors is a large deep wardrobe and below that is a sliding panel that provides access to the garage storage area.

The Truma cobi boiler stores 10l of hot water, when mixed with the cold this provides enough water for 4-5 minutes of continuous showering water flow. The toilet seat can swivel and the flush is electrical push button operated. Two other cupbords are provided for storage of items. Both the shower and toilet have roof vents, the shower has a rail for hanging of towels or wet coats.

The Voyager 540 has a 100l fresh water tank and an 80l grey water tank, both can be electrically heated to avoid freezing. Heating is via blown air provided by the Truma heater, the heater runs off gas or mains electricity. We carry one 11kg refillable Gaslow cylinder as we find that is enough for us, there is space for a further 6kg cylinder. The cylinders can be filled by connecting a gun on a pump machine to a filler point in the gas locker door at one of the many stations across Europe although it is a bit more limited in the UK. You connect and lock the gun then hold in a button on the machine until the pump stops. It's easy, cheaper than exchangeable cylinders and very convenient in Europe.

Inflatable air shelter

I decided not to buy a roll out awning for the side after reading comments people made about the disadvantages. Wind was the biggest issue, here are my concerns:

1 - People often close them up at night in case the wind picks up and some do the same if they leave the motorhome for long periods.

2 - There is no choice on the position you can place it.

3 - If you want sides they are extra add to the wind problem plus a gap still remains under the motorhome.

The air shelter can be placed anywhere including your garden in the summer months, roll it out and inflation is quick and only requires 7psi.. There is a choice of sides which are part of the shelter, rolled up and open sides, clear window with a privacy blind or fly net. Best of all it is rated to winds at 55mph so once it's up you are worry free. It's also significantly cheaper than a roll out awning.