“ THE CROSS-WINDS WERE
FEROCIOUS AS WE HEADED
TO SEYMOUR HOLIDAY PARK.”
The bathroom, meanwhile, is the full monty. It has
a cassette toilet, a washbasin with storage, and a
separate moulded-fibreglass shower.
A small point: the bathroom door slides open. The
bathroom door on comparable family vans often
swings open, encroaching on the bedroom floor
place. A sliding door seems to make sense here.
Now, the kids’ bedroom doesn’t have a separate
door; however, I’m told that a concertina screen
or curtain can be fitted.
The kitchen, meanwhile, is fitted with a 184L
Thetford three-way fridge, a Swift four-burner
cooktop with griller and oven, and a stainless steel
sink. Fresh water is supplied from the onboard
tanks by a Shurflo 12V pump.
The chef of the caravan would probably have to
use the large dinette table for meal preparation,
as the kitchen bench space is on the small side;
however, when the cooktop is not in use, its glass
lid would make a handy work space.
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I appreciated that the regulator for the van’s solar
panels, as well as the Axis Bluetooth-enabled
sound system, and all switches, were centralised
in an overhead locker, next to the microwave.
Much better to have them hidden in a cupboard
than mounted to, say, the splashback.
Finally, mum and dad’s room. The queen-size
bed is surrounded by overhead lockers and
wardrobes either side. Factor in the underbed
storage compartment and you’ve got plenty of
room for your gear. However, it’s worth noting
that the hot water service takes up some of the
space in the offside wardrobe.
On a related note, anyone could appreciate
the fact that each wardrobe gets a 240V and
12V powerpoint, accessible through wardrobe
cutouts. These ‘nooks’ are nothing new, but they
are a great idea.
Overall, the interior seems well and truly suitable
for a family of four, but I’d consider fitting a screen
between the main cabin and kids’ room. Everyone
needs a little privacy, after all.