Yep, I agree, I also use an electric heater when plugged in. What I like about using the heat pump, its ducted throughout the coach, so its output is better distributed, but for the front of the coach we always use an electric heater too. I think for those of us that have been RV'ing for years, our experiences tell us what works best for our own personal brand of RV'ing! Different options are available, no one is right or wrong, we all win.
To your question of ease in getting into the front seats, I found it easier in the Sprinter chassis then in the transit. Can't remember for sure, but I believe in the transit, the drivers seat does not rotate, so is not usable from the coach side, where in the Sprinter both front seats rotate. Not absolutely positive about my memory there, we looked at so many during the search process. Does give you a bit more seating when they both rotate.
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