RV REVIEW
and a rather large cupboard in between,
against the van’s rear wall, with a Dometic
front-loader washing machine underneath.
Each bunk comes with its own 12V
powerpoint (incorporating a USB point, too),
reading light and 240V point. The bathroom
door hides a cassette toilet, a vanity unit, and a
separate shower.
The kitchen incorporates a four-burner
cooktop, griller and oven, some pantry and
drawer storage space, a microwave built into
the overhead cabinetry next to the sound
system, and a sink with flick-mixer tap.
The van’s water level indicator, and the
switches for the gas-electric hot water heater
and water pump are mounted next to the
microwave. I’d prefer to have them inside the
locker above the stainless steel rangehood,
simply because this would de-clutter the
overhead cabinetry. Besides, this locker
already houses the regulator for the standard
130W roof-mounted solar panel, so why not a
few extra switches?
The dinette should comfortably seat two
adults and a child or two, and naturally there
are some overhead lockers and a couple of
reading lights here.
Mum and dad’s bed sits in the nose of the van,
surrounded by a bedhead of overhead lockers
and side wardrobes. The offside bedside table
is fitted with a 240V powerpoint and two 12V
points; however, the nearside only gets a 240V
point – I’d love to see a 12V point on this side.
Overall, the interior of the 21ft Family
Marathon is bright (two skylights are included)
and modern – large families should find the
layout particularly appealing.
Exploring the town of Beveridge, Vic, we came
across this Australian historical landmark, the
boyhood home of Ned Kelly.
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