RV REVIEW
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The Everest Caravans Kombat is built on a 6in
chassis with 6in A-frame, meranti timber frame
and smooth composite aluminium cladding.
It wins points in the self-sufficiency stakes,
thanks to the three 95L water tanks that
Everest fits to the Kombat as well as the dual
100Ah deep-cycle batteries. A quick point on
this: the batteries are mounted to an offside
chassis rail, with a swing-away steel door for
easy access.
Among the standard features, Everest
Caravans has even fitted Al-Ko ESC. Mounted
to the drawbar is a checkerplate toolbox with
a slide-out to suit a 2kVA generator, as well
as two 9kg gas cylinders. I should note that
although our review van didn’t have one, a
mesh stone guard to protect these cylinders
and the rest of the van’s frontage is standard.
There are also two small LED light bars front
and rear and a tunnel boot with a nearside
slide-out tray to suit a Baby Weber Q
barbecue – a chassis-mounted gas bayonet is
included, allowing you to plug your barbecue
into the van’s gas supply.
SUMMING UP
With its 3300kg-rated Al-Ko Cross Country
suspension with dual shock-absorbers (a
semi-offroad setup), checkerplate body
protection, decent 12V system and excellent
freshwater supply, the Everest Kombat
appears to be a solid option for families
with free-camping and lots of national-park
touring on the agenda.
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