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RV REVIEW Its insulated walls provide a secure shell for a couple intent on long or short-term touring. It has a queen-size fixed bed and pop-top roof providing a comfortable and relatively spacious layout complete with an internal ensuite. 3. BOTTOM-UP STRENGTH The Alpine 1400 has a solid 150x50x3mm galvanised drawbar and chassis as well as the highly-regarded Cruisemaster XTX independent trailing arm suspension with twin gas shockers, camber and toe-in adjustment, 12in offroad electric brakes, Yokahama AT tyres and black alloy wheels, creating the basis for dependable offroad adventure. Other features include a DO35 MK2 coupling, ARK jockey wheel, recovery points, and an Anderson plug. The Altitude 1400 hybrid has a Tare weight of 1750kg and an ATM of 2600kg, allowing plenty of payload for essentials such as water, food, fuel and accessories. 4. LIVING ESSENTIALS Power and water are major components of the Alpine 1400. There’s 280L of water in two tanks plus two 120Ah batteries, a 240V input, a Redarc 1230S2 battery management system, two 150W solar panels on the roof, plus a booming Fusion bluetooth sound system. There’s a wide range of storage facilities, including a large toolbox up front. The camper supplies plenty of drawers, cabinets, wardrobes, external and internal compartments to carry your living essentials. The Altitude Alpine 1400 has a variety of 12V light fixtures and power outlets for all of your communications and accessories, and should you have a physical limitation the pop-up roof can be fitted with automatic activation. The soft sides provide plenty of natural light through zippered windows with midge-proof screens. The roof is fully insulated, too. Speaking of staying warm, the Alpine 1400 also has a choice of diesel or Truma gas hot water systems as standard. It is housed in the toolbox where you’ll also find twin jerry can and 4.5 kg gas cylinder mounts, and a fire extinguisher. gorv.com.au 29