RV REVIEW
dinette table. The dinette, by the way, comes with a
few lockers above, multi-directional reading lights,
and a 240V and 12V powerpoint. It’s not a huge
issue but I did wonder if those powerpoints would
be better located in the leg space of the dinette,
rather than just below the overhead lockers. That
way, power leads would be less in the way.
Given this pop-top’s compact dimensions, the
bathroom is generously appointed. It comes with
an offside cassette toilet, a central vanity, and a
moulded-fibreglass shower. The biggest surprise,
though, was the inclusion of a top-loader washing
machine. A small negative is that instead of a solid
sliding bathroom door, Oz Cruiser has oped for a
basic curtain. In an otherwise stylish van, the curtain
seems a little out of place.
with the 12V fuses, hot water service and water
pump switches, and the Projecta battery charger,
are sensibly centralised in a locker above the dinette.
Other than the limited amount of kitchen bench
space, there doesn’t appear to be too many
compromises. It is attractive and functional.
SUMMING UP
With a decent 12V setup, a reasonable Tare, a
great load-carrying capacity, and an interior that’s
somehow more spacious than the pop-top’s overall
dimensions suggest, the Explorer 1760 deserves a
good, long look.
In terms of 12V power, the Explorer 1760 is equipped
with two 105Ah deep-cycle batteries and two 150W
roof-mounted solar panels. The regulator, along
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