Verdict
A convincing island-bed low-profile motorhome with an extensive options list, but not without its flaws.
Pros
Superb base vehicle specification; build quality that inspires confidence; great washroom.
Cons
High oven; non-ergonomic bedroom design.
Living
The half-dinette has an extendable table with a convenient swing-out section which, together with the level, stepless floor, supportively cushioned side-seat and superior upholstery, makes the Solano’s lounge one of the best in its class.
This area benefits from an excellent level of daylight through the cab sunroof, which is fitted as standard, as well as rooflights elsewhere.
Kitchen
A small galley is the only cooking space on offer here, and the 725 has an impractically high oven/grill on top of a large fridge-freezer. There is a surprising amount of kitchen storage space, with two deep drawers and a large cupboard, as well as a slide-out shelf which is sturdy enough to use when chopping vegetables.
There is one plug socket next to the extractor fan, above the hob.
Washroom
The Solano is a big success in this department. The two-door shower is large, with a high-quality tray, a fold-out wooden stool and a large cupboard above the stool. Even though the floor is level, the shower has a deep enough edge channel for quick drainage. There’s plenty of toilet space although, as with all combined washrooms, the shower tray also doubles as the bathroom floor.
Beds
The step up to the bed does create a headroom issue, with only 54cm from the mattress to the annoying shelf above it.
Burstner does not offer a front lounge bed in this model, which actually seems a sensible idea as the effort of making up the additional bed in ’vans of this type is often considerable.
Storage
The external locker is a good size and the 725 boasts a wardrobe on the nearside plus a tall, three-shelf cupboard on the offside. There’s also a cupboard in the front of the bed which is suitable for underwear. The bed-base is supported by a metal arm and there are some neatly divided storage spaces here which you can access through its exterior locker.
The 755kg payload is a higher figure than you’ll find with many low-profiles.
Technical Specifications
| Payload | 755 kg |
| MTPLM | 4000 kg |
| Shipping Length | 7.34 m |
| Width | 2.30 m |
