Door Location for DPs
Why do they almost always put the entry door of a DP in front of the passenger seat? I hate that. I like that my wife and I sit evenly across from each other when we travel. It also seems like it w...
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dubdub07 wrote:
There is only one reason to dislike the front door and that is passing in front of whomever is sitting there and that is only for gas/diesel stops.
There are other disadvantages to a front door coach as well.
Like already mentioned, a front door means that your door doesn't go out under the main awning as is the case for mid door coaches. There is always a gap between the small doorway awning, and the main awning outside. Some people really do not like this, and prefer a door that opens out under the main awning.
There is also the fact that a front door coach can make one feel like they are driviong a big school (or Greyhound) bus. The few times I test drove a DP like this, I felt like I needed to turn on flashing lights and swing out a 'stop' arm when opening the door, haha. With a door in the middle, it feels more like you're in a real camper or RV and not so much like a bus.
Like has been said so many times, 'There is a rear end for every seat'. That is why they make soooo many different models, designs. :)
