RV REVIEW
“DESPITE THE CHANGE OF MANUFACTURER,
THE ESCAPE STILL OFFERS VERY GOOD
BANG FOR BUCK”
Other standard features include jerry can
holders mounted either side of the spare
wheel, with another two mounted to the front
checkerplate storage box, which is fitted to the
extended A-frame.
Underneath, the van has two gal-protected 90L
water tanks mounted forward of the axle. There is
some PVC at the rear of the van, so it would pay
to be mindful if travelling for extended periods on
gravel tracks, etc.
the main chassis rail, while the mains water inlet
is mounted to the chassis up high and out of the
way behind the wheel.
SUMMING UP
I once described the Escape as one of the best-
value caravans in Australia. Despite the change
of manufacturer, it still offers very good bang for
your buck. I don’t consider it a ‘budget’ van, as it
is fitted with most, if not all, items and comforts
you’d find in a mid-range rig.
On the offside, two 105Ah deep-cycle batteries
are secured inside a steel box that’s mounted to
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