Inside:
Enter through the wide sliding side door and once the roof is raised, there is plenty of light, airy space in the Celex, especially in LWB form as shown here. (You can still sit in comfort with the roof down.). Its roomy enough for four to sit in comfort once the cab seats are swivelled, however care must be taken with the drivers’ seat to avoid fouling the handbrake. The body is well insulated and fixtures and fittings are all hard-wearing, of sufficient quality to withstand long term use.
Considering the overall size of the vehicle, there is a good deal of storage, including a mini-wardrobe and clothes cupboard, storage below and to the rear of the bench seat and in the kitchen area, two drawers plus overhead lockers. Facilities include a hob and grill, 12v lighting, 230v mains socket and a cold water system. Webasto diesel heating is available as an option.
The rear bed is a cinch to use, the backrest simply hinges over the seat base as shown in our picture. The available space for the optional bed in the elevating roof looks generous, however no bed was fitted on the model viewed. The canopy is made of high grade plastic coated material for water-tightness and has zipped window flaps.
Summary:
This is a true dual-purpose vehicle, suiting couples looking for that combination of good looks, manoeuvrability and sustainability. It can’t have all the facilities of larger coachbuilts, such as a full washroom or oven, however, they can’t offer the car-like dimensions and adaptability of the Celex.
Uploaded 04.02.2008.
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