GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #15 | Page 28

RV FEATURE camper trailer and something larger is the loss of rearward vision from your centre mirror. While before, your soft/hard floor camper provided some rearward vision, a small van will block that view. But it’s nothing a good set of towing mirrors can’t fix. FUEL ECONOMY Don’t get too hung up on fuel economy. A bigger RV will cost more to punt around, full stop. The key objective is to increase your camping enjoyment and comfort and for that there is a cost. Our increase in running costs was around 15 The Tvan's sleeping quarters are surrounded by hard walls rather than canvas. per cent, using the same tow vehicle. After the upgrade, we did tour at a slightly reduced highway towing speed of around 90-95km/h, but overall the cost increase was less than expected, considering we’d almost doubled our weight. AT THE CAMPGROUND The Tvan has a fold-out rear deck surrounded by canvas, providing an indoor place to eat or change. 28 gorv.com.au The upgrade to hard walls from canvas was a huge gain. Simple setup, better protection from the elements, improved s