Time to Roam Magazine Issue 13 - February/March 2015 | Page 30

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tried + tested caravan review
PARAMOUNT
COMMANDER 19’6
Key Weights
Tare mass 2290kg,
ATM rating 2890kg, GTM rating
2800kg, Empty ball mass 90kg
(Note: These weights pertain only to the
actual caravan that was reviewed and that any
accessories fitted will affect these weights.)

Chassis and associated
components
4” A-Frame with 4” Main Chassis
Rails, 12” Electric Brake Drums,
Cruisemaster Independent
Suspension, 15” 6 Stud Alloy Wheels
(1 Spare – mounted on rear bumper,
Standard 50mm Ball Coupling.

In terms of value
for money, you
would be hard
pressed to find
another product
at this price
point to rival the
Commander.

most vans of this style. Queen
bed up front, kitchen and dinette
in the centre and rear ensuite.
The ensuite features a generous
sized shower and top loader washing
machine - a must in my opinion if you
are planning on serious touring.
Other standard inclusions are a
22” TV and antenna, stereo system,
roof mounted air conditioning
and generous 184 litre three-way
fridge. Outside there’s a large

awning, two 9kg gas bottles and
external outlet for the barbie.
I was impressed by the huge
space for storage both inside
and out. You can safely put away
all of your homely belongings
even for the longest of trips.
In terms of value for money, you
would be hard pressed to find another
product at this price point to rival
the Commander for its extensive
list of inclusions and features.

YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER
Roadstar Safari Tamer 21′

PRICE IS HIGHER
RRP $104,286

A true off-road caravan, Roadstar’s Safari Tamer comes
standard with Cruisemaster independent suspension,
off-road tyres and a DO35 off-road coupling. In addition,
the Safari Tamer also sports a fully galvanised chassis
including galvanised under floor sheeting and heavy
duty galvanised terrain protection bars on the sides of
the van. Inside lies a luxurious interior fit out with tri-fold
table dinette area and new club lounge seating feature.

Crusader Caravans’ X Country 17’6
This tandem axle X Country comes standard with fully
independent suspension, 6” galvanised chassis and a
large toolbox with jerry can holder on the A-frame. Also
includes 2 spare tyres mounted to the rear bumper.
PRICE IS HIGHER RRP $74,990

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Body construction
Silver Aluminium Cladding,
Meranti Timber Frame, Black
Checkerplate Pebble Guard at front.

External accessories/appliances
Aircommand Ibis 3 Airconditioner,
Dometic 8300 Series Rollout Awning,
Jack Antenna, Picnic Table.

Internal accessories/appliances
Thetford N604.3F 184L, 2 Door
Refrigerator, Thetford MKIII
Minigrill, Suburban 240V/ Gas
Hot Water System, Thetford
C260 Cassette Toilet, Top Loader
Washing Machine, Microwave.

Electrical
Projecta 7 Stage 25 Amp,
Battery Charger, 2 x 100 AH
Batteries chassis mounted, 150W
Solar Panel with Morningstar
ProStar 30 amp Regulator.

Water and gas capacity
2 x 80L Water Tanks (Guarded), 2
x 9Kg Gas Bottles, 2 x Jerry Can
holders mounted on the A-frame.