RV REVIEW
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Our review Marathon was built
on a 4in SupaGal chassis with
tandem-axle Roller-Rocker
suspension. Underneath,
you’ll find two gal-protected
water tanks mounted forward
of the axles.
Given the size of the van, I
thought its unladen weight of
2040kg was very reasonable.
The payload capacity of 450kg
should be adequate, too.
I hauled the van on a 100km
test route (without load-
levellers) incorporating open
highway, city streets and
gravel roads. While it buffeted
slightly in strong cross winds,
the van remained planted to
the road.
Externally, it has all of the
features you’d
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expect for its price point, such
as a fold-down nearside picnic
table and a roll-out awning.
Storage-wise, the van has
a right-through, gal-lined
tunnel boot.
SUMMING UP
Overall, at $56,000 I think the
21ft Family Marathon offers
decent value for money. It is a
genuine family van that can
be towed by the Prados and
Pajeros of the world.
Is it the most glamorous
caravan, or the most extensively
appointed? Well, that's not
really the point. It is a good,
honest rig for a reasonable price.
I suspect it would be a faithful
family companion on short or
long getaways.
• Family-friendly layout,
including separate
bathroom
• Option of two or
three bunks
• Relatively light weight
– could be towed by a
Pajero or Prado
MISSES
• I’d like a stoneguard
for the A-frame tap
• I’d centralise all
switches in cupboard
above rangehood
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