GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #7 | Page 8

IT’S GOT THE LOOK THE ASPIRE 587-1 IS THE FIRST VAN TO SHOW OFF AVAN’S REVAMPED ‘ALLURE’ INTERIOR DESIGN. | WORDS AND IMAGES: MAX TAYLOR There’s no denying it: Avan has, for many years, been one of Australia’s most successful RV manufacturers. That classic A-shaped camper remains one of its signature rigs, but not its best-seller. That honour goes to the Aspire range. It is available in a wide range of configurations – our review Aspire is the 587-1 Hardtop fitted with the optional Allure interior package, which has been updated for 2018. ALLURING INTERIOR Anyone familiar with Avan would automatically associate a faux wood grain finish to the internal cabinetry of the company’s vans. 8 gorv.com.au That interior finish remains available, of course, but the Allure design package consid- erably brightens things up. The ‘1’ in 587-1 refers to this van’s layout designation (there are three layouts available). And while the layout is effective for two people, it is outdone by the contemporary interior design. The package now comes with enhanced facings for the cupboards and overhead lockers – the doors now cover the entire box of the cabinet behind. A suite of LEDs, including strip lighting and even a strategically placed light in the entryway grab handle, adds a new level of class. And there’s even a wine rack, which also has a somewhat curvaceous door. There really is a decent amount of kitchen storage, including a large drawer for pots and pans beneath the griller.