RV REVIEW
A family caravan needs at least three things: a
bed for mum and dad, bunks for the kids, and a
separate bathroom. Assuming the van also has
a well-made chassis, suitable suspension and
adequate body construction, you’ve got a van
that should provide years of family adventures.
The Leader Gold LE (Limited Edition) has
these bases covered, and more. Further, it’s
priced quite fairly.
UNDER TOW
The cross-winds were ferocious as we headed
to Seymour Holiday Park, a beautiful spot
on the Goulburn River, about 70km north of
Supreme Caravans, the manufacturer of the
Leader range. We towed the Gold LE without a
weight distribution hitch – it was just straight
on the towball – and the van remained quite
well planted to the road as it was buffeted by
the wind. Towing between 85 and 100km/h,
depending on the conditions, we experienced
no real sway to speak of.
The van has an open layout, with the
main bed in the nose of the van, the dinette
amidships, on the nearside, the kitchen
opposite, and the kids’ room in the rear.
Two bunks are built into the offside, while the
separate bathroom fills out the rear nearside,
with a tall cupboard fitted between the bunks
and bathroom. Importantly, each bunk has its
own reading light, dual 12V powerpoint and a
240V powerpoint.
The cupboard consists of two wardrobes
and four drawers below – seemingly a decent
amount of space for the kids’ clothes.
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