Time to Roam Magazine Issue 9 - June/July 2014 | Page 30

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tried + tested caravan review
JAYCO SILVERLINE
25.78 - 5 OUTBACK

Key Weights
Tare mass 2905kg,
ATM rating 3380kg, GTM rating 3159kg
Empty ball mass 221kg, Max ball load 268kg

Chassis and associated components
Hot Dip Galvanised Pressed Steel C Section
(PSC) Chassi, 6” A Frame, 12” AL-KO Electric
Offroad Brake Drums, AL-KO Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) control device, JTECH
Independent Suspension, 16” 6 Stud Alloy
Wheels (1 Spare – mounted under chassis,
Standard AL-KO 50mm Ball Coupling.

Body construction
Multi-layered vacuum bonded walls
with fibreglass exterior, Aluminium
Frame with added galvanised plating for
secure fitment of internal furniture.

External accessories/appliances
Coleman Roof Mounted Airconditioner,
Carefree Roll-out Awning with
LED, External Fold-out Table.

Internal accessories/appliances
12V Electric Slideout, Dometic RMD8555
3 Way Refrigerator, Smev 4BO Full Oven,
Suburban 240V/ Gas Hot Water System,
Thetford Toilet, Microwave, Sphere 3kg Top
Loader Washing Machine, 21” LED Television.

Electrical
1 x 100 Amp Deep Cycle Battery - Mounted
under the bed, 120W Solar Panel with 20
Amp Regulator, Setec 12V/ 240V Battery
Management System, Drifter LED control
panel to monitor water and battery levels.

Water and gas capacity
2 x 82L Water Tanks, 2 x 9Kg
Gas Bottles on slide

is mounted under the chassis, allowing
space on the A-Frame to be used for a
handy storage tray - particularly useful
for water and sullage hoses in transit.
Another standout feature on the Silverline
is a slide out tray holding two 9kg gas bottles.
This protects them, minimises the risk of theft
and adds to the aerodynamic look of the
van. The downside is it does unfortunately
reduce available space in the front boot
considerably, but with the extra storage up
back, it’s a reasonable compromise.
To power the Silverline, the 100 amp battery
and Setec Battery Management System is
located under the bed. In the 25.78 - 5 Outback
layout, the battery and water levels can be
monitored at any time simply by referring to
the Drifter LED control panel, found in one
of the overhead cupboards in the kitchen.
The same cupboard also houses
controls for the slide-out, hot water system
switch and the regulator for the 120W
solar panel which is a standard inclusion
throughout the Silverline range.
Clever use of lighting inside enhances the
overall ambience of the caravan and sets the
Silverline apart as a true 21st century van.
LED strip lights are fitted up underneath the
overhead cupboards directing a consistent
down light down and eliminating the need to fit
individual reading lights. LED strip lighting is also
cleverly installed into the awning roll, making it

so much easier to enjoy the outdoor space.
In this particular layout the kitchen is located
at the front of the caravan. The fittings and
appliances in the kitchen and in fact throughout,
are incredibly modern – with the Silverline
sporting a very sleek flush fit range hood. Overall
the size of the kitchen was on the small side on
our test model, but other layout variations offer a
larger kitchen area. Clever touches, like a metal
turntable shelf system maximise the space
available for storage. A beautiful timber finish
throughout coupled with soft-close drawers
and elegant and stylish catches truly adds a
real touch of class to the Silverline range.
When it comes time to relax, the 25.78 - 5
Outback certainly has ample space to put the
feet up. The large leather club lounge wraps
around the table which is mounted off the base
of the lounge, not the floor giving more leg room.
The ensuite is laid out in a clean and
practical fashion