RV REVIEW
lined front boot. Personally,
I think the van would benefit
from a hatch at the front
nearside, too, to allow access
to the under-bed storage
space. A 12V point and a
fold-down picnic table
wouldn’t go astray, either.
INNER GLOW
The reason the exterior of the
Frances is so straightforward
starts to become clear when
you consider its price. Now,
it’s worth remembering that
the Frances is built to attract
budget-conscious buyers, and
in standard format, with the
traditional Avan ‘timber-look’
interior, it retails for $46,990.
The Allure package adds
about $6000 to the price
of the van.
First and foremost, the
Allure package, which is
being rolled out across the
range, lends vans to which it’s
fitted a clean, white, modern
aesthetic. It’s comprised
of lots of LEDs, which are
strategically positioned for
maximum ambience, enhanced
facings for the cupboard and
locker doors… and even a
wine rack. It’s all quite classy.
The layout features a front
north-south bed, offside
kitchen, nearside cafe-style
dinette, and rear full-width
bathroom. There’s a couple
of USB charging points at the
end of the kitchen bench and
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