GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #17 | Page 14

“ THE CROSS-WINDS WERE FEROCIOUS AS WE HEADED TO SEYMOUR HOLIDAY PARK.” The bathroom, meanwhile, is the full monty. It has a cassette toilet, a washbasin with storage, and a separate moulded-fibreglass shower. A small point: the bathroom door slides open. The bathroom door on comparable family vans often swings open, encroaching on the bedroom floor place. A sliding door seems to make sense here. Now, the kids’ bedroom doesn’t have a separate door; however, I’m told that a concertina screen or curtain can be fitted. The kitchen, meanwhile, is fitted with a 184L Thetford three-way fridge, a Swift four-burner cooktop with griller and oven, and a stainless steel sink. Fresh water is supplied from the onboard tanks by a Shurflo 12V pump. The chef of the caravan would probably have to use the large dinette table for meal preparation, as the kitchen bench space is on the small side; however, when the cooktop is not in use, its glass lid would make a handy work space. 14 gorv.com.au I appreciated that the regulator for the van’s solar panels, as well as the Axis Bluetooth- enabled sound system, and all switches, were centralised in an overhead locker, next to the microwave. Much better to have them hidden in a cupboard than mounted to, say, the splashback. Finally, mum and dad’s room. The queen-size bed is surrounded by overhead lockers and wardrobes either side. Factor in the underbed storage compartment and you’ve got plenty of room for your gear. However, it’s worth noting that the hot water service takes up some of the space in the offside wardrobe. On a related note, anyone could appreciate the fact that each wardrobe gets a 240V and 12V powerpoint, accessible through wardrobe cutouts. These ‘nooks’ are nothing new, but they are a great idea. Overall, the interior seems well and truly suitable for a family of four, but I’d consider fitting a screen between the main cabin and kids’ room. Everyone needs a little privacy, after all.