RV REVIEW
SUMMING UP
Water-wise, the Feathertop has two 95L
water tanks – enough for a week or so off
town water if you’re frugal with the shower –
and there’s even a 110L grey water tank.
To the offside chassis rail, Hilltop has mounted
a single 120Ah deep-cycle battery behind
a checkerplate guard, while on the nearside
near the tunnel boot, there’s a gas bayonet.
Mounted to the drawbar are two 9kg gas
cylinders, with the gas regulator protected
by a piece of specially-shaped checkerplate.
Speaking of protection, I was glad to see the
freshwater tap on the offside of the A-frame
also had a stoneguard.
Given its reasonably light weight, the single-
axle 17ft 6in Feathertop is an attractive
proposition for owners of mid-size 4WDs.
In order to make use of the entire payload
capacity, the 2500kg-rated Prado, among
others, won’t work for this van, but there are
plenty of tow tugs, such as the Pajero Sport,
that would prove more than capable.
Though it doesn’t come with all the bells
and whistles, at its price point, the Hilltop
Caravans Feathertop is quite an enticing
proposition. It contains all of the features
you’re likely to need and nothing you won’t.
The town water inlet is mounted high on
a chassis rail, out of harm’s way, though I
reckon a little extra protection for the grey
water outlet wouldn’t go astray.
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