GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #6 | Page 16

| RV REVIEW In terms of power, the van has two 120W solar panels to charge the dual 90Ah lead crystal batteries. 4. TOWABILITY Hitched to a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute, the Condamine 650X was a pleasure to tow. At all times, and on varying terrain, including undulations and some corrugations, it remained well-planted to the road. The Enduro Outback suspension seems like a good match for this van. 5. INTERIOR If this van’s exterior is like a hard shell, then the inside is the ‘soft’ centre. It is well furnished, with full cooking and refrigeration facilities, a queen-size bed, comfortable cafe-style dinette and more. It is also one of the few split- READ FULL STORY 16 gorv.com.au level interior layouts we have seen. There is a step-up into the bathroom and, no, it doesn’t feel like a trip hazard; rather, the height of the step seems ‘natural’. The bathroom is equipped with a top-loading washing machine, a separate shower, vanity, and a cassette toilet on the nearside. Personally, I like my caravan toilets on the offside as when it’s time to empty it, the offside is a little more discreet. A personal hang-up, I know. The interior of the Condamine 650X is classy, sophisticated and simply feels like home. MORE INFO REGAL CARAVANS regalcaravans.com.au RATINGS FIT AND FINISH LAYOUT INNOVATION VERDICT HITS • Innovative split-level layout • Grey water tank • Classy interior fit and finish MISSES • I’d like to see some stone-shielding for the plumbing under the van • I’d reposition the HWS switch if possible COMPLETE SPECS