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RV REVIEW way as to optimise the sense of space. I also liked that the BMPRO display was located alongside the 240V circuit breakers, a 12V powerpoint and the switches for the 240V/gas hot water service inside in an offside bedroom cupboard. While many of the traditional Jurgens caravans I’ve seen have rather dark bathrooms, the Solaris’ bathroom is bright and cheerful, thanks to a nearside window and glossy cabinets that reflect the light. There’s a central vanity, a nearside cassette toilet, offside shower, and a wall- mounted front-loader washing machine. I did wonder, however, if it would be worth sacrificing the cabinet alongside the toilet to provide more legroom. WWW.JURGENS.COM.AU VISIT WEBSITE SUMMING UP There’s no denying that, in appearance, the Solaris and the rest of the Jurgens line-up are worlds apart. It has the mainstream appeal that the rest of the Jurgens line-up lacks. Don’t get me wrong, the Lunagazer, Sungazer, et al, have their place, but with the development of the Solaris, Jurgens can now cast a wider net as it competes for a larger slice of the market. READ FULL STORY RATINGS FIT AND FINISH LAYOUT INNOVATION VERDICT HITS • New, modern interior and exterior • Performance under tow, especially in strong wind • Overall fit and finish is of a high standard MISSES • I’d like a stoneguard for the A-frame tap • I would personally would prefer the toilet on the offside COMPLETE SPECS 20 gorv.com.au