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FIXED-FORMAT
OFFROAD WEAPON!
TRAKMASTER HAS LAUNCHED A NEW VAN IN ITS
QUEST FOR GROWTH: THE PILBARA S SERIES.
A couple of months ago,
GoRV announced the launch
of custom builder Trakmaster
Caravans’ new direction: a
range of fixed-format vans
designed to make the buying
decision as easy as possible.
Under the ownership of
Gason, a company that makes
agricultural machinery and
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other equipment, Trakmaster’s
chartered course is one of
significant growth. A range of
fixed-design caravans, where
what you see is what you get,
is a key plank in the strategy.
HEADING TO THE PILBARA
The Pilbara S Series 16ft
10in had just rolled off the
production line when we
hitched it up. Only available
in fibreglass sandwich panel
construction, its wall panels
are smooth and the underside
of the van appears well-
protected.
It is fitted with dual 82L fresh
water tanks, with provision
for future fitment of a grey
water tank. The water tanks
are plumbed independently
to separate isolating valves
under the sink. I liked how
even the water dump valves