RV REVIEW
“THE LAYOUT IS IN KEEPING WITH THE VAN'S BRITISH HERITAGE.”
Moving rearwards, you’ll find the bathroom.
Separated from the kitchen by a solid door, it
is split across both sides of the van, with the
cassette toilet and washbasin on the offside,
and a separate shower on the nearside. It’s total
Euro class. I loved the mini laundry hamper fitted
below the washbasin.
The bathroom light switch is a pull-cord setup. I
suppose it adds a little old-time charm. Perhaps.
A concertina screen separates the rear bedroom
from the bathroom. It is, overall, a sensible
bedroom with some points of difference, namely
the washing machine built into a cupboard on
the nearside, just beneath the TV’s mounting
bracket. Open the cupboard door and you’ll find
a small hinged bench for sorting laundry, with the
washing machine beneath. It’s very well done.
There’s also internal access to the onboard
battery via a floor hatch at the foot of the bed –
handy for checking connections, etc., should the
digital voltmeter show depleted levels.
Overall, the Aussie Unicorn IV Pamplona packs
a great deal into its 23ft body length, and it does
so without the user feeling cramped or boxed in.
The layout, while not unique per se, is in keeping
with the van’s British heritage.
SUMMING UP
It will be interesting to see how this van evolves
in the coming months and years. The fact it’s now
built locally, rather than being imported from the
UK, should make it easier for Bailey Australia to
adapt the van according to to customer feedback.
In any event, this is one van to put on your must-
inspect list.
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