RV REVIEW
In 2012, Nova Caravans released its first offroad
caravan. It initially incorporated Simplicity
independent leaf-spring suspension, a front
kitchen, front combo bathroom, composite grey
aluminium Dibond over a meranti frame, and
acres of checkerplate protection underneath.
Now entering its seventh year of production,
the Terra Sportz has come in for some updates
for 2019. As we discovered when we hitched it
up for a run into the bush, this new-generation
van combines form and function with very few
compromises. Read on…
“ THE 2019 TERRA SPORTZ
STRIKES A PURPOSEFUL
POSE ON THE ROAD ”
checkerplate, substantial ride height and eye-
catching decals, the 2019 Terra Sportz strikes a
purposeful pose on the road.
The sandwich panels are said to offer exceptional
insulation properties. Other changes are in some
of the equipment now being fitted, along with
revised internal cabinetry that makes optimal use
of the available space.
The Terra Sportz comes in a range of sizes, from
the Mini Terra Sportz (at 6.87m overall) to a 9.24m
Terra Sportz model. Our review van was the
tandem-axle 196-1R (8.34m overall). While the van switched to independent trailing
arm suspension a number of years ago, it now
uses Al-Ko’s Enduro Outback system (rated to
3.7 tonnes), though it is still built on a 6in box-
section chassis. Nova has also switched to the
3.5-tonne-rated Al-Ko offroad pin coupling.
With its new white Nova Pro-Al sandwich panel
aluminium sides and matt gunmetal grey front
and rear, along with its waist of protective The underside remains as well-protected as
previous versions, especially towards the
rear where various components might be
SIZING IT UP
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