RV REVIEW
AVAN REDESIGNED THE INTERIOR OF ITS MOTORHOME LINE-UP , SO WE CLIMBED ABOARD THE OVATION M7 SLIDE-OUT FOR A SHAKEDOWN RUN .
I ’ ve long pondered the motorhome lifestyle . I ’ ve always been an avid caravanner , but during those times of wet weather , hitching up in the mud and rain , wrestling with weight distribution bars , my mind has turned to the simplicity of a motorhome .
Avan has built B and C Class motorhomes , not to mention caravans and campers , for many , many years . It began about 25 years ago , with the launch of the classic Aliner . The company ’ s motorhomes might not have the same daring appearance , but they are still quite attractive , particularly on the inside . This is more true now than ever , following a redesign to the entire range to mark Avan ’ s 25 years in business .
INTERIOR OVERHAUL
The cab-chassis C Class Avan Ovation M7 Slide-Out Titanium Series , based on the Fiat Ducato Maxi , is a fairly nimble performer on the open highway , though the engine suffers some momentary turbo lag . The van was unladen when I reviewed it ( save for the fuel in the tank ) and though it was a little hesitant when climbing hills from a standing start , medium inclines weren ’ t an issue when it already had some momentum .
The living quarters , thanks to the overhauled interior design , are very inviting . The dinette is comprised of a forward-facing seat ( with two seat belts ) on the offside , a sideways-facing lounge on the nearside , a table , and naturally , the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s chair can swivel around , too .
The offside kitchen is on the small side , with a
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