GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #33 | Page 9

RV REVIEW While there’s plenty of other features to point out, from the drawbar-mounted freshwater tap to the dual 95L tanks, it’s the way that Royal Flair builds this van that intrigues me the most. Rather than a traditional meranti timber frame, it is made from one-piece, 20mm marine-grade plywood, which is clad in 3mm composite aluminium. Compared to other vans in its size class, the Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck is on the heavier side, at 2739kg Tare, and its ATM of 3239kg puts it out of range of mid-size 4WDs, such as the Ford Everest. A 3500kg-rated tow vehicle, such as the Grand Cherokee, would be the best bet. Clever storage arrangement behind the dinette/bed. SUMMING UP The Royal Flair Piazza Sky-Deck is an attractive caravan, with a first-rate fit-and- finish, clever touches throughout – especially that elevated bed – and the Sky-Deck adds immeasurably to the X-factor. / 9