Chausson Flash S3 - Practical Motorhome

Verdict

Well-priced ’van is better suited to small families.

Pros

Compact size; generous payload; five-year body integrity warranty

Cons

Mismatch of six sleeping berths with only four travel seats

Living

There is nothing wrong with the design of the Flash’s seating. In fact the double-dinette is extremely comfortable. But it loses points here because there just isn’t enough of it –  it will be a tight squeeze for four diners, let alone six, and ‘elbows-in’ eating will be compulsory.

It seems a crying shame not to utilise the cab seats in such a compact ’van. What is needed is a brace of seat swivels so they could face inwards, plus an island-leg table between – job done.

Kitchen

The one-piece, combination three-burner hob and sink unit used in the Flash’s kitchen works particularly well. The plastic, add-on draining surface is a good idea, too, because when it is not being used for draining dishes it can be stored in a cupboard to free-up more workspace – always a scarce commodity in any motorhome’s kitchen.

Washroom

There’s a moulded vanity bowl with a cupboard underneath, although the shower shares the sink’s mixer tap. The shower curtain is very clingy, although the sand coloured cupboard doors are aesthetically pleasing.

Beds

There’s a good-sized double overcab bed, two adult-sized bunk beds and a dinette bed capable of accommodating two children. Bunk inhabitants have their own reading light and opening window. Disappointingly, the bunk bed ladder is very uncomfortable for bare feet.

Storage

High-level lockers combine with underseat storage and a garage space underneath  the lower bunk bed. The Chausson’s garage door, positioned on the driver’s-side rear, is easy to use when loading bikes and suchlike. The gas cylinder locker holds a single 13kg cylinder.