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RV REVIEW “IT ISN’T THE BIGGEST, SHOWIEST VAN OUT THERE, BUT WHAT IT DOES, IT DOES WELL.” Up front, two 9kg gas cylinders are secured to the drawbar, though I reckon a guard for the regulator (or perhaps a full mesh stoneguard for the cylinders and regulator) wouldn’t go astray. Along the nearside, the Escape has a Dometic roll-out awning, a couple of marine-grade speakers, a 12V point, a fold-out entry step and entry grab handle. And sometimes, it’s the little things that stand out. Here, it’s the picnic table for one simple reason: it requires no keys. At the rear, the Escape has a shower and camera, as well as a bumper-mounted spare wheel. The smooth black aluminium contrasts nicely against the white ribbed aluminium. SUMMING UP I said earlier that we once described the 18ft 6in version of this van as one Australia’s best- value caravans. But at $51,490 tow-away, this slightly larger model gives it a run for its money. It isn’t the biggest, showiest van out there, but what it does, it does well. And looks great doing it. gorv.com.au 25