Directly opposite, Jurgens has fitted a small but
nicely finished kitchen. It contains a four-burner
cooktop and griller, a sink, some cupboards, a
drawer and a couple of overhead lockers. Because
this pop-top packs in a lot of ‘living’ features, there’s
very little bench space for meal preparation.
I particularly liked the ‘hidden’ storage
compartment in the kitchen bench’s corner. This
design is not new; however, rather than fitting a
wire basket in this compartment, as many other
manufacturers do, Jurgens has opted for a black
tub. Also, the lid – made from the same material
as the bench – fits well and is neatly edge-banded.
svelte 2.35m, or 100mm narrower than most
Australian-built caravans.
HOW IT’S BUILT
Amidships, the PT2270 comes with a 93L AES
fridge with a shelf and microwave above, and the
‘adult’ dinette. Jurgens vans – excluding the relatively new
Solaris – employ a unique construction method.
The chassis is a bolt-together construction that
is (in a good way) literally full of holes. So-called
‘lightening holes’ involve engineering principles
that boil down to the strategic removal of steel
where not needed, reducing the weight of the
structure without compromising its strength.
And that leaves the front bedroom. Honestly, due
to the fridge, it’s a bit of a squeeze to negotiate
your way to the offside of the bed. But it’s worth
remembering the overall width of this van is a The ‘Duratherm’ walls, meanwhile, are a one-
piece 23mm composite construction comprised
of an aluminium outer skin, a high density foam
core, and a ply inner wall.
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