Time to Roam Magazine Issue 7 - February/March 2014 | Page 36

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tried + tested camper review
motorhome review
with an optional solar booster or four days
running simply by adding an extra battery”.
From the midpoint back, the Frontline
VW T5 design varies slightly depending on
your chosen layout. In the T5 Adventurer,
it has row of perfectly fitted cupboards
extending down the drivers side ending with
a cabinet containing a retractable shower
that can be accessed by opening the rear
door of the camper. The shower is pump fed
and the flow is excellent. The 55 litre water
storage is more than enough for a few quick
showers and it’s also perfect for washing off
sandy feet or hosing down a mucky dog.
When the shower is fully retracted,
there is no sink or catch tray to protect
the cabinetry from drips, although the
internal construction of all cupboards is
a lightweight plywood covered in a high
pressure laminate similar to a kitchen worktop. This makes for a very tough interior and
a couple of drips of water will not hurt it.
Next to the row of cupboards and rear
shower is one half of the double bed with
the bench seat in front. During the day,
the bench seat is comfortable seating for
two. At night, the rear bench seat is folded
flat to join up with the cushioned area
directly behind it forming a large double
bed. There are even convenient cubby
drawers under the bench seat, one of which
provides storage