GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #7 | Page 22

| RV REVIEW sensible nearside dinette and offside kitchen, rear corner combo shower/toilet, and an attractive vanity across the back wall to create a sense of space that belies this van’s compact dimensions. Because of the location of the tunnel boot and storage area for the slide-out kitchen, there isn’t any storage space available under the bed; however, there are five lockers above the bed which, by the way, has a proper pillowtop mattress. The kitchen is somewhat minimalistic – there is no griller or oven but there is a microwave and a Dometic 185L absorption fridge. In a locker above the stove, you’ll also find the RV wi-fi unit. Yes, you can now stream your favourite TV shows in the bush. An attractive vanity sits between the bathroom and a large wardrobe in the entrance. Have I mentioned that there’s even a top-loading washing machine under the vanity bench? There is some room for improvement: even Aussie Adventure Caravans acknowledges that the catches for the cupboard and locker doors inside need to be upgraded to withstand offroad travelling. But on the next F1s that roll out of the factory, like the mesh stoneguard, this will be addressed. SUMMING UP There’s a lot that I really like about this van, and very little I don’t. From its wow-factor interior to its compact size and smart appliances, I predict a very bright future for this little rig. VERDICT HITS • Compact size and relatively low weight • Cohesive design • Comprehensive list of features • Space-efficient layout with bucketloads of wow factor MISSES • Mesh stoneguard impedes jockey wheel access but will be fixed • I agree with the company: upgraded cupboard and locker door catches are needed to withstand offroad touring. This will be fixed too COMPLETE SPECS READ FULL STORY MORE INFO DREAM SEEKER CARAVANS dreamseekercaravans.com.au RATINGS FIT AND FINISH LAYOUT INNOVATION 22 gorv.com.au