Conclusions 

Obviously this is not an 'in depth' review, more of a taster to give an overall impression of the motorhome. It should, I hope, give enough of an idea for anyone looking for this class of motorhome to be able to decide whether it's worthy of further investigation.

All in all, I liked it, Autostar certainly know how to build motorhomes and the construction and quality of materials is second to none. That however does put it near the top of the price bracket in a very competetive class. Thank you to Martyn and The Camper House for giving us the opportunity to put it to the test.

For further information on the Aryal 9 and the rest of the Autostar range contact:

The Camper House PO Box Oxford 432 OXFORD OX2 9WJ Tel: 01865 427900 Fax: 01265 427576

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We like to give the space for a response to our reviews, here's what Martyn Cole, Director of The Camper House, has to say:

I am pleased that you liked the Autostar Aryal 9 & considered the build & materials to be of a high order. This is particularly gratifying as Autostar hold these points as key principals in the manufacture of their motorhomes.

Whilst an Autostar is not the cheapest purchase available in any market sector, they are widely acknowledged in the European press for offering very good value, when the high build quality & standard equipment levels are taken into account, & their durability is held in high regard in European markets.

To allay your concerns about the effeciency of the Alde heating system I invite you to try this system for yourself during the coming winter. Thus far this system has had universal acclaim in all it's intallations, not just in Autostar, & the best way to appreciate this system is to use it under real life conditions.

I have noted your comments about the waste bin.

All the elements built into the worksurface are flush & this offers the user a degree of flexibility in day to day practice.

The size of the waste bin itself is, I'm sure you would agree, a matter of personal taste & requirement. I would counter your "so small as to be next to useless " claim by saying that in use it actually proves quite adequate in day to day use. It is actually approx 26% of a cubic foot in volume. The larger the volume of rubbish stored the greater the risk of smells & other associated problems.

Your suggestion to place an alternative in the large drawer in place of the "baguette basket" is possibly not ideal, as the remainder of this storage is intended for vegetables etc. & rubbish placed here would not be hygienically perfect.

However, in line with Autostar's commitment to improve their products & The Camper House's active role in that regard (I remind you of the examples of development we have already achieved) I am putting forward the following recommendation. That a secondary bin be considered to the inside of the lower interior door which accesses the tall locker next to the entry door. Ideally this will swing out with the door & it's location will allow for the bin to emptied from the outside as well, should this be required.

Should this proposal be accepted I will advise you accordingly.

Thank you again for your insight & my good wishes to UKMotorhomes.net in it's endeavours to bring insight, information & inspiration to the motorhome fraternity on the Internet.

Martyn Cole.

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