AUTO-SLEEPERS BURFORD DUO

Enticing upgrades and options make the latest version of this stylish 'van even more attractive, says Peter Baber

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It's not that long since we last had a look at this four-berth, based on the Mercedes Sprinter, with fixed single beds and a rear washroom.

But Auto-Sleepers' Mercedes-based coachbuilts have had a major upgrade this year, so we're looking at this one again, to compare and contrast.

Chief among these changes is the inclusion of the new Alde 3030 heating system with continuous hot water. Auto-Sleepers has fitted this system, which comes as standard, a year ahead of everyone else. As an option, you can also have a Cinderella incinerating toilet fitted in place of the standard electric-flush cassette toilet.

Our test model didn't have that, although it did have the Mercedes Premium Pack (£5100). This gets you a Thule awning, alloy wheels and a 100W solar panel on the outside, and cruise control, cab air-con, a colour reversing camera, a nine-speed automatic gearbox and the MBUX audio system in the characteristically minimalist Mercedes cab.

This season, the wood for the lockers is very dark, with a copper strip just above the handles. You get a choice of colours and patterns for the curtains and scatter cushions. The curtains are held back with rope-style ties.