“ THE CROSS-WINDS WERE
FEROCIOUS AS WE HEADED
TO SEYMOUR HOLIDAY PARK.”
The bathroom, meanwhile, is the full monty. It
has a cassette toilet, a washbasin with storage,
and a separate moulded-fibreglass shower.
A small point: the bathroom door slides open.
The bathroom door on comparable family
vans often swings open, encroaching on the
bedroom floor place. A sliding door seems to
make sense here.
Now, the kids’ bedroom doesn’t have a
separate door; however, I’m told that a
concertina screen or curtain can be fitted.
The kitchen, meanwhile, is fitted with a 184L
Thetford three-way fridge, a Swift four-burner
cooktop with griller and oven, and a stainless
steel sink. Fresh water is supplied from the
onboard tanks by a Shurflo 12V pump.
The chef of the caravan would probably
have to use the large dinette table for meal
preparation, as the kitchen bench space is on
the small side; however, when the cooktop is
not in use, its glass lid would make a handy
work space.
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I appreciated that the regulator for the van’s
solar panels, as well as the Axis Bluetooth-
enabled sound system, and all switches, were
centralised in an overhead locker, next to the
microwave. Much better to have them hidden
in a cupboard than mounted to, say, the
splashback.
Finally, mum and dad’s room. The queen-size
bed is surrounded by overhead lockers and
wardrobes either side. Factor in the underbed
storage compartment and you’ve got plenty of
room for your gear. However, it’s worth noting
that the hot water service takes up some of the
space in the offside wardrobe.
On a related note, anyone could appreciate
the fact that each wardrobe gets a 240V and
12V powerpoint, accessible through wardrobe
cutouts. These ‘nooks’ are nothing new, but
they are a great idea.
Overall, the interior seems well and truly
suitable for a family of four, but I’d consider
fitting a screen between the main cabin and
kids’ room. Everyone needs a little privacy,
after all.