Time to Roam Magazine Issue 11 - October/November 2014 | Page 35

| tried + tested motorhome review sleeps two more, however the tradeoff is that you lose the gorgeous skylight. The double glazed skylight floods the main living area and also offers excellent ventilation. Amazing boot space Cupboards are plentiful but perhaps not a deep or spacious as other similar motorhomes. As mentioned, you also lose the space under the lounge and dinette and while the main bed has gas struts for easy access to storage underneath, the space available is not the full length of the bed. That said, the Kontiki has a huge boot space running the full width of the van which is vastly more practical. While it might be completely possible to store your skis, fishing rods, tables and chairs under the bed in other motorhomes, most would agree that fishy rods, dirty chairs and snow gear are best kept away from sleeping areas. The boot is not overly high but it could easily accommodate folded Factory and sales: 02 9939 0600 Sales Nth NSW and QLD: Food Preparation and Living Areas What the galley lacks in space, it makes up for with style. The Swift is beautifully presented with a high quality fit and finish. The sink and bench space feature a LED-lit splash back that I would love to have in my kitchen at home. The cupboards above and below the cooking area are built with good “rattle free” spaces to slide in cutlery and crockery. Wire drawers in the under-sink > continuead on page 36 02 6681 1555 Toyota Hiace from $59,900 bicycles, fishing rods and such and even has integrated tie down lugs. The boot space also has wide hatch doors on both ends so if you wanted to, you could pop a washing machine or slide out barbecue at one end facing out and access the storage from the other side. Another nice touch is the integrated LED strip lighting, brightening up the space to help you find exactly what you are looking for. VW Transporter from $67,500 frontlinecamper.com.au Issue 11 Oct/Nov 2014 35