SMALL VAN , BIG ADVENTURE !
WORDS AND IMAGES : MAX TAYLOR
CRUSADER CARAVANS ’ ALL-NEW CRV ESPERANCE MIGHT BE SMALL BUT IT HAS A HEART OF GOLD .
Earlier this year , Crusader Caravans introduced an entirely new range to its stable of caravans . Known as the CRV range , it is comprised of three distinct models : the high-end Hurricane ; the mid-spec Gladiator ; and the entry-level Esperance .
Both the Gladiator and Hurricane are offroad-capable rigs and boast a decent amount of equipment as standard . The Esperance , meanwhile , is built for blacktop touring and staying in holiday parks , and is equipped accordingly .
INNOVATIVE LAYOUT
Our review Crusader CRV Esperance was a pre-production model . As such , there were a few items that Crusader Caravans plans to change . Our van sat quite low ; future vans will sit 2in higher .
Additionally , the taillights that were mounted to the van ’ s rear bumper bar are set to be moved to the body of the van itself – a good idea .
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