Purchasing a pre-owned 2016 Coachman Pastiche model 520/4
Paragraph 1: The 2016 Coachman Pastiche 520/4, a popular caravan model for couples, was launched in 2000 and remained part of the line-up until 2019. This six-layout tourer, which included the 470/4, 560, 565, 575, and other models, became a bestseller and a top choice for caravanners seeking a well-planned tourer with a good spec.
Paragraph 2: The 2016 Coachman Pastiche 520/4 offers a spacious interior, with a large lounge and side kitchen, and a single dinette opposite. This model, which had a technical spec with 4 berths, a Micro Mass of 1316kg, a payload of 149kg, an MTPLM of 1465kg, an internal length of 5.29m, and a width of 2.26m, came equipped with a host of modern features.
Paragraph 3: The 2016 Pastiche came with new exterior graphics, soft furnishings, and Alde heating, giving the range a fresher look. The good spec included Alde heating, an alarm, ATC, a gas barbecue point, an exterior mains socket, a Vision TV aerial, a radio, an 800W microwave, a 113-litre Thetford fridge, and a dual-fuel hob and full oven.
Paragraph 4: The 2016 Coachman Pastiche 520/4, priced at £15,249, was a good choice for those on the hunt for the best 4 berth caravan. However, prices around dealers ranged from £14,495 to £16,995.
Paragraph 5: While the 2016 Pastiche was a reliable choice, potential issues to look out for include fridge malfunctions due to circuit board problems, issues with 12V electrics, water ingress on side walls, wallboard tape coming away, lack of support in mattresses on fixed-bed models, scuffs on alloys and tyres, and damage to the kitchen sink.
Paragraph 6: For those seeking an alternative to the 2016 Coachman Pastiche 520/4, the 2016 Bailey Pegasus Modena is an option suitable for couples seeking a four berth tourer with fixed beds. The 2014 Swift Challenger 480 SE is another alternative, offering two berths and an excellent spec that includes Alde heating.
Paragraph 7: With over 50 years of experience in the UK caravan industry, Andy Jenkinson, an expert on the industry, has contributed to Practical Motorhome for 25 years and has 13 books published, with four more due in 2022. Jenkinson, a caravanner since 1969, currently owns a Skoda Karoq 4x4 Tdi and a Bailey Ranger GT60 500. He regularly tests new and used tourers and has written company profiles for Swift, Adria, Coachman, Bailey, Lunar, Bessacarr, and Willerby.
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Paragraph 9: The Coachman Pastiche may no longer be in production, but its legacy lives on through tourers such as the Coachman Acadia. The 2018 Coachman Pastiche 460/2, a more recent model, could be a good choice for couples, as suggested in the article. The Pastiche remains popular among caravanners for its quality, practicality, and good equipment.
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