RV MINI REVIEW
Caravan storage. It’s one thing to have plenty of
places in a caravan to put things, but it’s another
for that storage space to be easily accessible.
And that’s where the Goldstream RV Australis
2150 EWB RE shines.
STEP INSIDE THE AUSTRALIS
The layout, with its ‘captain’s chairs’ recliners,
side desk/storage unit, and full-width cabinetry
up front, is very different to much of what’s on
the market at the moment.
Now, this layout would not be for everybody.
The two recliners somewhat impede the ‘walk-
through’ space between the entrance and the
bedroom, especially with the footstools in
position; however it is still manageable. If you
prefer something a little more traditional, an
L-shaped or cafe dinette can be fitted instead of
the desk, recliners and tri-fold table.
A van with lots of storage space needs a decent
payload capacity. Fortunately, the Australis does
well in this regard.
The Australis is built on a 6in Austrail chassis,
with Cruisemaster XT independent offroad
suspension, meranti timber frame with 42x19mm
studs, and 3mm composite aluminium cladding.
Our review van was decked out with Goldstream’s
Offroad Package (which includes the
Cruisemaster suspension), along with a number of
other options, including the slide-out Dometic kitchen.
The underside of our review Australis was neatly
presented; however, given this van has some offroad
capabilities, the PVC grey water plumbing at the rear
could do with some armour plating, especially the
grey tank’s tap, which does protrude slightly.
SUMMING UP
The Australis 2150 EWB RE is a substantial van
with a lot of gear, built on a solid chassis with
proven suspension. While its weight puts it out of
contention for Prado owners, couples who want to
hit the road full-time, and who have a suitable tow
vehicle, will find a lot to appreciate about this van.
VERDICT
HITS
• Huge wardrobes
• Well-appointed bathroom
• Unique layout
MISSES
• I’d like armour plating for the rear
grey water plumbing
FIT & FINISH
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