RV REVIEW
I suspect the secret to this van’s ‘weight loss’
lies as much in the chassis as it does in the
composite construction. Employing the same
technology as the FRV chassis found on the
Evolution range, the Appeal’s chassis is laser
cut, with lightening holes in the main and
cross members. Unlike the Evolution range,
however, the Appeal comes with a RHS
drawbar that’s bolted to the chassis.
As our van was fitted with the optional Trak-
Pak, which is designed for rough-road touring,
it came with Coromal’s Esy-Tow RTV
independent suspension, a 75mm chassis
riser and 16in wheels.
There aren’t a great deal of external features
on this van, in truth, though it does have a
roll-out awning, LED awning light and 12V
point; however, a picnic table near the 12V
point would be useful as a place to rest your
device as it charges.
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We were plugged into mains power
throughout our test but the Appeal 647 comes
standard with a 100Ah deep-cycle battery
and a 25A charger.
In terms of fresh water, it comes with dual 59L
water tanks and a 12V pump that’s mounted
underneath the van. Now, our van was not
fitted with a water level indicator, which made
it difficult to manage our water consumption.
Fortunately, our holiday block is equipped
with a 5000L water tank, so topping up
wasn’t an issue.
However, I believe this van really does need a
water level indicator, especially considering
the tanks are quite small.
Aesthetically, it’s a smart caravan that
stands out from much of the crowd. The
external fit and finish is also very good,
including the gel-coat.